#420 Why D1 Strength Programs Are Actually Ruining Elite Athletes | Jared Bidne

Dave Tate's Table Talk · Jun 4, 2026 · 2h 27m

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Most college strength programs are actively making their athletes slower and weaker. I had another kid go to a D1 school with a 425-pound bench and…