Save Your Money Warning!

[CrimsonKing]

I just got my copies of volume 1, tape 1 and tape 2 of the "Functional Strongman Training for Athletes and Competitors" from Total Performance Sports.

I purchased the videos from Dave Tate's site www.elitefts.com
They cost $39.99 a piece plus shipping.

Review:

1. Each tape is only approx 30 minutes long including the approx 12 minutes of 'bonus coverage' of them working out

2. The coverage of the strongman exercises are only approx 10 minutes long on each tape. The basics are only covered thats it. No real tips or insights.

3. A good chuck of the video covers how to do assistance exercises - Reverse Hyper, Ham Glute Raise, Zerchman Squats.

The bonus coverage and assistance exercises are duplicated on each video!

Synopsis - Not woth the money. DONT BUY IT!..

I've sent a message to Dave begging for a refund..

 

[Deciever1]

good luck getting a refund, and thanks for the warning. it must suck to spend that kind of money just to get shitty videos.. the money, if you get the refund, would be better spent on more bands... or a flaming cap! like halbert and kennely wear(it allows them to bench a lot)

 

[CrimsonKing]

Good News!.. Just heard from Mrs. Tate - They will give me a refund! Whew... At least Dave Tate has great customer service!

 

[spatts]

Sounds like Tate...



CK, when you say, "Don't buy it. Not worth it," do you think that maybe a beginner might find them useful? If you were new to it all, with no Westside background, would you find them informative? Did you consider asking Dave about something that might be more on your level?

 

[Vulgar_Display_Of_Power]

Props to Dave!

You know how I feel about people who stand behind their products!

 

[b fold the truth]

Bump...good for a beginner?

If you want a VERY good strongman video...go here.

http://www.act-international.com/

Chad Smith has a very good video so I hear... Tons of video from NASS contest too...

B True

 

[Gladiola]

Sorry to hear they were a disappointment - but nice it worked out.

I'm guessing you didn't e-mail my friend - I chat with him lots so I bet I would have heard about it if you did. (Unless he forgot to check his yahoo account - he told me he only uses it for porn, j/k!)

I will attest to his awesome skills as a coach - even though it's not his profession. He's quite philosophical about it, and everything. Which is an awesome complement for me since my OL coach is ALL technical!

 

[spatts]

gladiola, is this the friend that was going to come help you with your squats? Is that this weekend?