We’ve had other messages asking if this was about “so” or “so’s” post. Please note this was stripped from our live Podcast published last Wednesday. This isn’t about anyone’s specific post but how Dave feels. He said the same thing when asked about other peoples passing that were close to him.
Dave, the only reason we're here is because you were important to Westside and Louis, your views matter. We want to hear from people like you and Mark Bell. My condolences on the loss of your friend and mentor.
Fuck. When someone like Louie goes it leaves a hole. Especially to the people closest to him. Hope you find some solace in this time Dave. I know it's coming from a rando from the internet but maybe there is some value in the fact that Louie's and your knowledge have changed not only the training but the lives of thousands and thousands of randos from the internet to the better.
Much respect to you for not trying to profit off of Louie’s passing. It’s been upsetting seeing some of the videos posted by others clearly for “Likes”.
@@slee2695 Sorry that's not what the video was on Matt's channel. He gave all kinds of praise to Louie & told the story that happened. The fuck you think he's supposed to do ignore that ENTIRE true part of his history with them? No. So he told it like it is as he should've done.
@@ClickClack_Bam there's a time and place. Usually, people with a bit of maturity let bygones be bygones when a person has passed. If you're still not over it, dont make a video on it to profit off his death.
@@slee2695 How's he trying to profit off of anything by telling the story of Louie & him? He said in the video that he wouldn't have became as strong as he did without Louie. He said in the video he was reaching out to Louie to make amends from the past. So explain yourself here.
@@ClickClack_Bam just agree to disagree bro..i just heard a lot of bragging in the video. It was a weird way to pay tributes. I respect him as an athlete and coach. But as a human being..
Aw, man. When I learned Louie passed the first person I thought of was Dave. I was wondering why the channel didn't post anything about him. Now I know why. Thanks for this, Dave and team.
My condolences to you Dave and thank you for posting this. R.I.P to the greatest special strengths and conditioning coach that has ever lived. When it came to training Louie changed my life.
2 great people in 2 years so sad. Sorry for your loss. John last year and louie this year. I learned so much watching them through the years. I thank God for TH-cam so I got to know them. Dave love your videos as well ........Thank you. I truly appreciate your work.
Nothing but love Dave, strength community will never be the same without Louie but people like you are a testament to the kind of man he was behind the scenes. Absolute class act man.
Your Tribute to LOUIE will not be a 2 hour podcast. You and probably others will spend the rest of your lives paying tribute to him. To get to hear you talk about all things LOUIE and WESTSIDE are priceless.I personally know a lesson you learned from him. Me and my wife came to Columbus looking for Elite fitness and Westside in 1999. We didn’t realize the Elitefts address at the time was your home. I Purchased 3 west side shirts and you gave me a sled strap. My wife took a few pictures and you answered some training questions I had. The lesson I know you learned from LOUIE is always share your knowledge and help others.THANK YOU for your time 23 years ago and GOD BLESS. I still have the strap and the pictures.
I heard Louie tell a story I believe on either Mark Bells podcast or Leo and Longevity where he discussed a phone call he took to speak to someone who had a major event in his life happening that day and even though Louie knew he was going to be late for an important and potentially lucrative business meeting, he prioritize this gentleman and his big day and supported that instead . That was above and beyond what I knew and liked about him already and that is something awesome that I’ll always remember about the man…
Man, 12 years ago in Romania i saw online that picture from powerlifting magazine and I knew i wanted to traing and get big like those guys. Didn't even know what powerlifting was at that time but you guys have been a great influence on me and my whole life. My condolences to you guys.
Well done Dave. Louie fundamentally changed powerlifting. He was an incredible force that will never be forgotten. He cared deeply about the sport and the people in it. You have been an important part of that. Thank You.
A good friend of mine and fellow powerlifter laboured 7 yrs under a bar to get from 405 to 531 (241 kg) and set a IPF Canadian Masters (40-49) raw record in the Bench Press exclusively using the conjugate method. We poured through the Westside method and the Elite FTS Bench manuals like they were the gospel. He went from 255 lbs to 330 in that time. Lots of blood sweat and the odd setback with injuries. Week in and week out he was at my gym, at home or at the fire station (he is a firefighter) training. He also supported a family, wife and two kids and the stress of his job at times took its tole but he pulled it off. I say all this because the system worked but also the never say die attitude that it breeds was a huge motivator. Thank you Louie and Dave for all your hard work and commitment to the sport of powerlifting.
I feel that everyone has the utmost respect for you and it’s clear the admiration that you have for Louie. You I believe are the best person to pay the ultimate tribute to the great man
Thanks Dave for having the courage to speak upon your sincere testimony on working and learning with Louie. Thank you for being vulnerable and forthcoming. I think you speak for a lot of people out there watching and listening.
God bless you Dave my family and I are so sorry for your loss along with the loss of an icon in the industry. Nothing but love and peace sending your way sir.
Right on Dave I fuckin hate when people ride in the limelight of the death of someone else it's disgusting I am SO glad you said that my condolences sir.
top fucking form... Big respect Dave, louiee was a godfather but you got to experience his lifting etiquette and mind set first hand. Feel no shame for sharing your experience regarding the man. He'd be glad your talking about him in a positive light. The man used to answer the phone to share his knowledge willingly. He's proud you went on to do eliteeft and now in this position to push lifting to a new generation of lifters.
I had a four year subscription to Powerlifting USA from age 16-20. I remember the first cover was Anthony Clarke on a bench press with a pretty lady lifter who I can’t recall her name, but Clarke had just benched 700 with the reverse grip. Great magazine. So many great lifter’s including West Side greats like Chuck Voegopel ( I apologize if I misspelled ) and Captain Kirk Karowski and of course you Mr. Tate and JM. Inspirational and motivational, but also really sound programs that were power performance based and were more applicable to the sports I was in than the bodybuilding programs, which I also love, but we’re just different methods applied for different reasons…
I love all the stories about Louie! I call him the "Original Garage Gym Genius"!!! The Reverse Hyper is my favorite piece of equipment. I have the Scout Reverse Hyper and sometimes I just stare at it because I love it so much!
Dave I’m about your age and still learning-personally I’ve learned so much from you and Louie I don’t even know how to begin to show thanks. One way I do though is through buying from one of the best companies I’ve ever done business with, EliteFTS! Also the best quality products out there keep up the great work!
At the age of 16, I read a method book by Louiе Simmons. He inspired me as much as possible and motivated me to go to the very end, going through all the stages of hell. I live in another country, I am now 20 years old and I use Westside Barbell training methods. And my dream has always been to come to Westside and just shake hands with Louis Simmons. He made me a person who will go to the end and will not stop even in front of big obstacles. This year I was going to visit America and finally fulfill my dream ... But life takes the best people. This is one of the biggest losses in the powerlifting world. You were a legend and you will remain forever. Rest in peace the greatest Louiе
I thank you, Louie, and Elite FTS for the knowledge I've had the honer to accumulate over my lifting career and it was all for free... I don't need to be a fortune teller to know down the road my future kids and athletes will be asking "What are the lessons you learned from Dave and Elite FTS"
That might not have been a lesson, but it tells a lot about his character. He was a good man that cared and loved even if outwardly he seemed a bit scary to some.
I'm sorry Dave, with this coming so soon after John, too many of the greats are leaving too soon. Most these people coining off it for views make enough money without selling their souls but people can't have any damn decency. Keep doing what you do and thank you.
I don't have a Harley Davidson yet but louie Simmons would spawn one, westside vs the world dvd is amazing, it helped me , magic 😉 I would throw a baby off the ship!!!! Old school bad a$$
Behind all the clanging, banging and noise, it sounds like Louie was a man with a heart who cared for those who otherwise may not have been cared for. He built a haven where personal demons could be slain, where those with no community could come and join if they were willing to just put in the effort.
Fuck dude, no one would think you were trying to get clicks over talking about Louie. Everyone knows how much he means to you and so many. No one would EVER think that about you.
I cannot view the video til the end, seen Dave in such distress is too much for me. BTW the only content I watch in this channel is the one hosted by Dave, sorry but the rest is mostly (not all) clickbait trends and I have no interest in it. If you read this by any chance Dave, live, learn, pass on now means more than ever and you are the best example of it.
You are the last of your kind. You're the only individual that has this kind of knowledge. Leave the legacy please. Trust us, the true powerlifters and iron addicts that it only matters coming from you and a SELECT few others
I feel like @matt wenning is doing this… also on his instagram live he seem to only talk ab negatives ab louie… and only talked ab how good he was after without Louie
“Live, learn, Pass On” that’s the lesson I learned from this.
We’ve had other messages asking if this was about “so” or “so’s” post. Please note this was stripped from our live Podcast published last Wednesday. This isn’t about anyone’s specific post but how Dave feels. He said the same thing when asked about other peoples passing that were close to him.
Dave, the only reason we're here is because you were important to Westside and Louis, your views matter. We want to hear from people like you and Mark Bell. My condolences on the loss of your friend and mentor.
Fuck. When someone like Louie goes it leaves a hole. Especially to the people closest to him.
Hope you find some solace in this time Dave.
I know it's coming from a rando from the internet but maybe there is some value in the fact that Louie's and your knowledge have changed not only the training but the lives of thousands and thousands of randos from the internet to the better.
Much respect to you for not trying to profit off of Louie’s passing. It’s been upsetting seeing some of the videos posted by others clearly for “Likes”.
One certain guy spent the whole video talking about how bady he beat Louie in competitions after they had a falling out
@@slee2695 Sorry that's not what the video was on Matt's channel.
He gave all kinds of praise to Louie & told the story that happened.
The fuck you think he's supposed to do ignore that ENTIRE true part of his history with them? No. So he told it like it is as he should've done.
@@ClickClack_Bam there's a time and place. Usually, people with a bit of maturity let bygones be bygones when a person has passed.
If you're still not over it, dont make a video on it to profit off his death.
@@slee2695 How's he trying to profit off of anything by telling the story of Louie & him?
He said in the video that he wouldn't have became as strong as he did without Louie.
He said in the video he was reaching out to Louie to make amends from the past.
So explain yourself here.
@@ClickClack_Bam just agree to disagree bro..i just heard a lot of bragging in the video. It was a weird way to pay tributes.
I respect him as an athlete and coach. But as a human being..
Aw, man. When I learned Louie passed the first person I thought of was Dave. I was wondering why the channel didn't post anything about him. Now I know why. Thanks for this, Dave and team.
My condolences to you Dave and thank you for posting this. R.I.P to the greatest special strengths and conditioning coach that has ever lived. When it came to training Louie changed my life.
2 great people in 2 years so sad. Sorry for your loss. John last year and louie this year. I learned so much watching them through the years. I thank God for TH-cam so I got to know them. Dave love your videos as well ........Thank you. I truly appreciate your work.
Would it be easier if they spread their deaths out more? Lol
Also I haven't had any lower back problems in 3 years since I got a reverse hyper for my home gym. Pain free in 3 years. THANK YOU LOUIE
Obviously Dave is Hurting! What a Blessing to have known Louie!! God Bless!
Nothing but love Dave, strength community will never be the same without Louie but people like you are a testament to the kind of man he was behind the scenes. Absolute class act man.
RIP Louie. You will never be forgotten.
Your Tribute to LOUIE will not be a 2 hour podcast. You and probably others will spend the rest of your lives paying tribute to him. To get to hear you talk about all things LOUIE and WESTSIDE are priceless.I personally know a lesson you learned from him. Me and my wife came to Columbus looking for Elite fitness and Westside in 1999. We didn’t realize the Elitefts address at the time was your home. I Purchased 3 west side shirts and you gave me a sled strap. My wife took a few pictures and you answered some training questions I had.
The lesson I know you learned from LOUIE is always share your knowledge and help others.THANK YOU for your time 23 years ago and GOD BLESS. I still have the strap and the pictures.
I agree with you, WESTSIDE was so exclusive. I haven’t looked at any of the other tributes from random internet people.
I heard Louie tell a story I believe on either Mark Bells podcast or Leo and Longevity where he discussed a phone call he took to speak to someone who had a major event in his life happening that day and even though Louie knew he was going to be late for an important and potentially lucrative business meeting, he prioritize this gentleman and his big day and supported that instead . That was above and beyond what I knew and liked about him already and that is something awesome that I’ll always remember about the man…
Man, 12 years ago in Romania i saw online that picture from powerlifting magazine and I knew i wanted to traing and get big like those guys. Didn't even know what powerlifting was at that time but you guys have been a great influence on me and my whole life. My condolences to you guys.
Well done Dave. Louie fundamentally changed powerlifting. He was an incredible force that will never be forgotten. He cared deeply about the sport and the people in it. You have been an important part of that. Thank You.
You’re a hell of a man. My condolences.
I love you and love your respect and brotherhood man. You are one of the best PEOPLE
Much respect to Dave for how he handled this question & topic. 🤜🏼🤛🏼
A good friend of mine and fellow powerlifter laboured 7 yrs under a bar to get from 405 to 531 (241 kg) and set a IPF Canadian Masters (40-49) raw record in the Bench Press exclusively using the conjugate method. We poured through the Westside method and the Elite FTS Bench manuals like they were the gospel. He went from 255 lbs to 330 in that time. Lots of blood sweat and the odd setback with injuries. Week in and week out he was at my gym, at home or at the fire station (he is a firefighter) training. He also supported a family, wife and two kids and the stress of his job at times took its tole but he pulled it off. I say all this because the system worked but also the never say die attitude that it breeds was a huge motivator. Thank you Louie and Dave for all your hard work and commitment to the sport of powerlifting.
I feel that everyone has the utmost respect for you and it’s clear the admiration that you have for Louie. You I believe are the best person to pay the ultimate tribute to the great man
I am sorry for your loss sir and thank you for showing a lot of class and integrity. Please keep up the great work.
Thoughts are with you Dave. I have nothing but insane respect for your motto and message at elite fts
Thanks Dave for having the courage to speak upon your sincere testimony on working and learning with Louie. Thank you for being vulnerable and forthcoming. I think you speak for a lot of people out there watching and listening.
God bless you Dave my family and I are so sorry for your loss along with the loss of an icon in the industry. Nothing but love and peace sending your way sir.
My condolences. R.I.P Louie!
Right on Dave I fuckin hate when people ride in the limelight of the death of someone else it's disgusting I am SO glad you said that my condolences sir.
top fucking form... Big respect Dave, louiee was a godfather but you got to experience his lifting etiquette and mind set first hand. Feel no shame for sharing your experience regarding the man. He'd be glad your talking about him in a positive light. The man used to answer the phone to share his knowledge willingly. He's proud you went on to do eliteeft and now in this position to push lifting to a new generation of lifters.
RIP Mr. SIMMONS.....POWER ON......POWER UP.......🇺🇸💪♥️🏋️♂️🥇🥇🥇🥇
Dave thank you for sharing your reservations about making this video and for making this video.
I had a four year subscription to Powerlifting USA from age 16-20. I remember the first cover was Anthony Clarke on a bench press with a pretty lady lifter who I can’t recall her name, but Clarke had just benched 700 with the reverse grip. Great magazine. So many great lifter’s including West Side greats like Chuck Voegopel ( I apologize if I misspelled ) and Captain Kirk Karowski and of course you Mr. Tate and JM. Inspirational and motivational, but also really sound programs that were power performance based and were more applicable to the sports I was in than the bodybuilding programs, which I also love, but we’re just different methods applied for different reasons…
Dave Tate, a true class act. I hope one day to be in Elite FTS taking in some wisdom even if only for a moment.
Well said! Beautiful words
I have nothing but respect for you Dave 💯 RIP Louie 🙏
In a way, I would say every video you make is a tribute to Louie. Everything we do to carry on the lessons from our mentors honors their lives.
I love all the stories about Louie! I call him the "Original Garage Gym Genius"!!! The Reverse Hyper is my favorite piece of equipment. I have the Scout Reverse Hyper and sometimes I just stare at it because I love it so much!
I actually did some reverse hypers before lunch haha. Perks of working next to a gym
@@eliteftsofficial well don't do them right after lunch!! Ha ha!
Thank you for sharing Tater. God bless Louie.
🙏 RIP! Respect!
Dave I’m about your age and still learning-personally I’ve learned so much from you and Louie I don’t even know how to begin to show thanks. One way I do though is through buying from one of the best companies I’ve ever done business with, EliteFTS! Also the best quality products out there keep up the great work!
Great piece of content from the heart.
At the age of 16, I read a method book by Louiе Simmons. He inspired me as much as possible and motivated me to go to the very end, going through all the stages of hell. I live in another country, I am now 20 years old and I use Westside Barbell training methods. And my dream has always been to come to Westside and just shake hands with Louis Simmons. He made me a person who will go to the end and will not stop even in front of big obstacles. This year I was going to visit America and finally fulfill my dream ... But life takes the best people. This is one of the biggest losses in the powerlifting world. You were a legend and you will remain forever. Rest in peace the greatest Louiе
My respects to you. Excellent video and excellent view point. My condolences.
I thank you, Louie, and Elite FTS for the knowledge I've had the honer to accumulate over my lifting career and it was all for free... I don't need to be a fortune teller to know down the road my future kids and athletes will be asking "What are the lessons you learned from Dave and Elite FTS"
That might not have been a lesson, but it tells a lot about his character. He was a good man that cared and loved even if outwardly he seemed a bit scary to some.
Great story Dave 👊💥
Love it, Whata they effin squat?!
The Boss that he was🙏🏼
Nothing to say except: everything said here is why we fuck with you and ignore the noise.
Excellent answer!
RIP Louie Simmons
I'm sorry Dave, with this coming so soon after John, too many of the greats are leaving too soon. Most these people coining off it for views make enough money without selling their souls but people can't have any damn decency. Keep doing what you do and thank you.
I don't have a Harley Davidson yet but louie Simmons would spawn one, westside vs the world dvd is amazing, it helped me , magic 😉 I would throw a baby off the ship!!!! Old school bad a$$
Damn this hurts
Well said at 1:40
I can't find the hat Dave is wearing on elites website, are they available?
My condolences. Never tryed the conjugate but Louie was one badass individual. Legends never die
Behind all the clanging, banging and noise, it sounds like Louie was a man with a heart who cared for those who otherwise may not have been cared for. He built a haven where personal demons could be slain, where those with no community could come and join if they were willing to just put in the effort.
Solid
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Thank you Dave for this video..I never knew Louie but I "knew him" since that 1st article in PLUSA, RIP Louie you will be missed forever
0:54: Mark Bell, listen to it, please.
PD: Dave Tate, real as it gets.
2:46: respect
8:18: chills
Fuck dude, no one would think you were trying to get clicks over talking about Louie. Everyone knows how much he means to you and so many. No one would EVER think that about you.
Love your content but had to unsubscribe because the shorts take up my entire feed.
I cannot view the video til the end, seen Dave in such distress is too much for me. BTW the only content I watch in this channel is the one hosted by Dave, sorry but the rest is mostly (not all) clickbait trends and I have no interest in it. If you read this by any chance Dave, live, learn, pass on now means more than ever and you are the best example of it.
You are the last of your kind. You're the only individual that has this kind of knowledge. Leave the legacy please. Trust us, the true powerlifters and iron addicts that it only matters coming from you and a SELECT few others
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I feel like @matt wenning is doing this… also on his instagram live he seem to only talk ab negatives ab louie… and only talked ab how good he was after without Louie