Big A - funny that you just posted. I was reading a facebook post from Dave Tate - guy you would love, hardcore, toughest SOB you can find, and EXTREMELY intelligent...anyways here is my cut and paste of what he said today, I think you'll enjoy it.
From Dave Tate - Today's Rant. If all the Guru Marketing Trainers are so good then why are they never in their own before and after pics? Why do we never see videos of them training? Why do we not see training videos of who they work with? Many years ago I saw one of these GURUs who weighed close to 260 get smashed on a 18 inch box squat with 275. He tried it 5 or 6 times and got stapled every time. Each set was worse and it got to the point we wouldn't spot him anymore because we were sick of lifting the damn weight off him. Making matters worse this all happened at WSBB. He was book smart but couldn't lift a weight to save his life and was out of shape.
More comments from Dave...
Here is how I feel on seeking advice in anything, The four rules of advice.
1. Who did they learn from?
2. Who have they trained with?
3. What have they personally done?
4. Who have they made better than them?
If they exceed is all of these the advice will be good. Not that you should take it all as absolute truth it's enough to at-least listen.
I'll add my own
- If they have a secret internet identity, and have a name like I'mshredded2000 or GuruKing001 then be very suspicious...
Right on, John.
So much bullshit flying on forums lately. sheesh.