In this first part of this series, Tate discusses coaching, teamwork, and conditioning.
This isn't your typical training article. Instead, it's more of a glimpse into what it really takes to achieve a specific goal - in this case a 600 pound bench press. Still, you're sure to pick up a few training tips along the way.
In this installment, Westside Barbell guru Dave Tate digs deep to answer the question, "Why do we put ourselves through this?"
When a guy who can pull 800 pounds in his sleep talks deadlifting, you'd better listen up and take notes.
Don’t get pinned. Here are the five main reasons you get stuck at the bottom of a bench press.
In his first TNT article, big Dave Tate cut through the BS and dropped some great training info on us. This week Dave provides us with a few more explosive tips and tricks, this time for the more advanced trainee.
I've titled this article TNT (Tips-n-Tricks) for a very good reason. Many times it's the small things that make the biggest difference. Usually when reading a new book or article you walk away with one good idea. This one idea could've been presented in a paragraph or two. So I got to thinking, why not just provide all those great ideas in a format that cuts out the BS? What you're left with is pure TNT, the stuff great explosions are made of.
To bench big you have to have a plan. And if you've gone beyond beginner status that plan will have to be strategic. Start with this.
Sure, you squat, but do you squat BIG? Master coach and powerlifter Dave Tate will show you how.
General Physical Preparedness – GPP – means that you're not just strong, you're capable of keeping your heart rate up without dying. Here's the best way to improve yours.
Everything you ever wanted to know about advanced periodization for strength training.
Everything you ever wanted to know about advanced periodization for strength training.
Top powerlifters use bands and chains to increase their max lifts. Here’s what you can learn from them.
Everything you ever needed to know about the box squat and how to use it. Check this out.
Want to break records on the bench press? Ignore stupid rules and follow these twelve steps instead.
