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Dave Tate knows strength. Dave’s been assisting and trainingunder Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell fame for over 10years and has consulted thousands of athletes throughout theworld. Dave is quick to point out that he’s not a bodybuilder andtherefore doesn’t train bodybuilders. He’s a powerlifter and aspecialist in developing maximal strength. (Despite thispowerlifting emphasis, the average guy under his tutelage putson 30 to 40 pounds in the first year.)In this article and the one to follow, Dave will tell youeverything you’ve ever wanted to know about periodization.