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Dave Tate's Table Talk
Are you sick of "fitness influencers," training fads, and crappy advice that barely applies inside the gym or on the field? Then sit down with elitefts CEO Dave Tate as he interviews the strongest & smartest minds across the strength sports community to talk real, hardcore training, business, life, and more. If you're looking for real, applicable information on all things training, join the crew.
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#393 The Brutal Price of Powerlifting: "Was It All Worth It?" | Jon Grove
Jon Grove — North Georgia Barbell founder, APF Georgia State Chairman, WPC Junior World Champion, and true powerlifting lifer. Jon competed in powerlifting for…
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#392 Why Most "Functional Training" is Absolute BS | Dr. John Rusin
Dr. John Rusin is an internationally recognized strength coach, physical therapist, and injury-prevention expert with nearly two decades of elite-level…
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#391 Why You Aren't Getting Stronger: The 7 Training Sins
Dave Tate and Tom Sheppard recap 2025 and discuss the seven deadly sins of training. Table Talk Lifetime Limited Crew Membership - https://tr.ee/Tk65mP This…
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#390 Why You Should Be HAPPY When You Miss a Lift | David Raymond
David "Dumptruck Dave" Raymond is a 34-year-old father, stepfather, and grandfather from a small town in Illinois, and one of the strongest 165-lb lifters in…
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#389 Why I Smash My Head on the Bar (The Truth About Psych-Ups) | Justin Zottl
Justin Zottl — Canada's strongest powerlifter (All-Time Total). From national champion cyclist to 2300+ totals, Justin breaks down winning American Pro 3 three…
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#388 Westside Barbell vs. KneesOverToes: The Truth About Longevity | Ben Patrick
Ben Patrick (Knees Over Toes Guy) — founder of ATG (Athletic Truth Group), coach, and educator turning deep-range knee strength into scalable programs used by…
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#387 The Promise I Made at John Meadows' Grave | Cris Edmonds
Protégé of the late John Meadows, Cris has spent over 18 years competing and coaching, helping bodybuilders and serious lifters achieve stage-ready physiques…
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#386 Why SBD Days Are Ruining Your Joints (The Truth About Frequency) | Stuart Locke
Stuart Locke is a champion powerlifter, coach, and owner of Kodiak Barbell, which specializes in athlete mentoring, rehabilitation, and individualized…
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#385 Why The Best Strength Coaches Are GHOSTS | Colton Razo & Michael Silbernagel
On episode 385 of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast Dave sits down with Strength & Conditioning Coaches Colton Razo and Michael Silbernagel. Colton Razo —…
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#384 How to Combine Powerlifting and Running Without Losing Gains | Alex Viada
Alex Viada is a coach, educator, and founder of Complete Human Performance (CHP). He's best known for pioneering the modern Hybrid Athlete methodology—training…
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#383 A 1200lb Squatter's Guide to Handling Pain & Pressure Under the Bar | John Ruoppo
John Ruoppo is an elite American powerlifter, coach, and gym owner based in Massachusetts. He's the All-Time World Record holder in the 308 lb single-ply squat…
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#382 NFL Star Exposes The "Godfather" Culture of Early CrossFit | John Welbourn
John Welbourn is a former 10-year NFL veteran (Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots) turned entrepreneur, strength coach, and…
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#381 WARNING: Your Phone Is Shrinking Your Brain (Neuro-Expert Explains How to Fix It) | Alex Kikel
In this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, we're joined by Alex Kikel, also known as The Prep Coach—a leading figure in the world of human optimization…
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#380 5 Weeks on Life Support: How I Survived Total Organ Failure | Jared Maynard
Jared Maynard is a Canadian physiotherapist, strength coach, and competitive powerlifter who specializes in resilience through strength training. In January…
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#379 The Rise of the "Home Gym Nerd": Collecting vs. Lifting | Massenomics
We welcome Tanner Baird and Tommy DeFea from Massenomics back to episode #379 of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Massenomics is known for its lighthearted…
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#378 "Powerlifting Saved Me From Cocaine Addiction & Foster Care" | Eugene Bazemore
Eugene "Big Gene" Bazemore is a 32-year-old Army veteran-turned-super-heavyweight powerlifter who clawed his way from orphan shelters in Hampton Roads, VA to a…
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#377 Hard Work Is The Only Hack: A Celebrity Coach's Guide To Real Results | Don Saladino
Don is best known for training actors like Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, John Krasinski, Sebastian Stan, Blake Lively, and Emily Blunt for some of the most…
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#376 "Racking the Bar," The Future of Coaching, and 40 Years of Strength Wisdom | Dave Tate
Get your FREE Copy of Racking The Bar Here: https://mailchi.mp/elitefts/racking-the-bar-ebook. Tom Sheppard interviews Dave Tate about his observations seen…
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#375 The Strongman Doc: Why Modern Chiropractic Is Failing Athletes | Dr. Todd McDougle
Dr. Todd A. McDougle, BS, DC, FICA, is a 25+ year veteran of the chiropractic world and the man behind the McDougle Chiropractic Methods (MCM)—a technique…
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#374 Your RPE is a LIE. Here's How to Find Your TRUE Max Effort | Ben Pauli
We welcome Ben Pauli to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! As the Athletic Director of Rochester Performance Gym (RPG), co-founder of Coaching…
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#373 Peaking is a F*cking Waste of Time" - A World-Class Coach Explains | Thomas Lilley
We welcome Thomas Lilley to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Thomas is a 36-year-old Australian powerlifting coach, gym owner, and federation…
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#372 NFL Coach: Stop Training Athletes Like Powerlifters | Cameron Josse
In 2020, Cameron transitioned into the collegiate ranks, serving as Associate Director of Football Performance at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte…
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#371 Training The Rock & Zac Efron: A Former Marine on Building Superheroes | Aaron Williamson
We welcome Aaron Williamson to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Aaron Williamson is a Marine veteran, celebrity trainer, and fitness…
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#370 Why a World's Strongest Man Competitor Quit to Make Movies | Josh Thigpen
We welcome Josh Thigpen to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Josh Thigpen is a professional strongman from Houston, Texas, whose incredible…
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#369 The Future of Athlete Training: Insights from a Leading Coach | Mike Niklos
We welcome Mike Niklos to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Since 2008, Mike Niklos has worked with athletes at every stage—from young athletes…
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#368 Westside Barbell's Missing Link: Neuromuscular Therapy | John Quint
We welcome John Quint to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! John Quint holds a Bachelors of Health and Promotion Fitness with a minor in Coaching…
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#367 The Foot Mechanic Secrets Powerlifters Don't Know | Chris Duffin
Chris Duffin is a world-class strength athlete, inventor, and entrepreneur known for pushing life to the extremes—performance, competence, and achievement. He…
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#366 The Simple Secret to Unbreakable Workout Consistency | Chad Coy
We welcome Chad Coy to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Chad Coy is a veteran of the iron game and a true powerhouse in the world of strength…
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#365 A PHD's Secret to INFINITE Gains | Eric Helms
We welcome Eric Helms to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Eric Helms, PhD, CSCS, is a WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder and internationally respected…
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#364 "I Don't Lift Heavy": The Training Philosophy of a 2300lb Total | Craig Foster
We welcome Craig Foster to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Craig Foster is one of the most accomplished raw powerlifters in the world today. At…
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#363 Anything Can Be Taken to the Extreme | Pete Rubish
Pete Rubish takes a seat in this 363rd podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Welcome back, Pete! Pete is a competitive 242-pound powerlifter with best…
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#362 85% OF GYMS FAIL. HERE'S WHY. | Joe Riggio & Dan Goodman
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#361 Conquered a 2,000lb Total...Now What? | Kyle Sheridan
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The Biggest Mistake Powerlifters Make - Special Guest Dave Tate
PLOT TWIST: Special Guest Dave Tate features a mix of humor, philosophy, and deep discussion about powerlifting, with a central theme around the concept of…
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#360 STICK TO YOUR FRAMEWORK | Luka Hocevar
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#359 Losing 30lbs In 24 Hours...The Death Cut | Brian Kichton
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#358 The Most Brutal Path to a Pro Total | Shaun Kopplin
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#357 A 40 Year Strength Vet's Warning... | Chris Vachio
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#356 Are You Overtraining... or Not Training Hard Enough? | Matt Wiedemer
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#355 99% of Grip Athletes Get This Wrong | Jedd Johnson
We welcome Jedd Johnson to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Jedd Johnson is a pioneer in the world of Grip Sport and an influential figure in…
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#354 Why Training Doesn't Matter | John Mouser
We welcome John Mouser to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! John Mouser is a performing Oldetime Strongman, veteran strength athlete, and…
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#353 Building a Powerlifting DYNASTY | Bradley Bechel
We welcome Brad Bechel to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Brad Bechel is the Head Coach of the McKendree University Powerlifting Team and a…
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#352 One Mistake And You're F*cked: A Multiply Powerlifter's Reality | Connor Karwowski
We welcome Connor Karwowski to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Connor Karwowski is a multiply powerlifter and the founder of Conjugate Strong…
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#351 Everything You Know About Raw Lifting is a LIE | Dan Green
We welcome Dan Green to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Dan Green is a powerlifting icon and the owner of Boss Barbell Club in Mountain View…
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#350 THE UNDERRATED KEY TO STRENGTH | Tim Ingram & The Texas Boys
We welcome Austin Andrade, Nicholas Guardione, and Tim Ingram to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Get ready for a powerhouse episode as Dave…
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#349 TRADITIONAL Strength & Conditioning Never Fails: RESULTS GURANTEED! | Tanner Shuck
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#348 The 1207lb Setup That Changed Everything | Tony Carlino
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#347 Being World's Strongest Woman Isn't What You Think (The Brutal Reality) | Rebecca Roberts
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#346 Every Lifter Hits This Wall—Here's How to Smash It | Dr. Todd Lee
Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew In this #346 podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Dr. Todd Lee…
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#345 You're Not Weak... You're Distracted | Zach Even-Esh
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#344 Casual Training Is Killing Your Progress (The REAL Benefit Of Going All In) | Erin Murray
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#343 You Train Hard, But Your Diet is KILLING Gains! (NFL Coach's Insight) | John Heck
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#342 Why Your Ego is KILLING Your Progress (World Champ Advice) | Ross Leppala
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#341 Coaching Cues That Change EVERYTHING | Curtis Miller
We welcome Curtis Miller to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Curtis Miller is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with 17…
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#340 The #1 PED Mistake 99% of Lifters Make (Are YOU?) | Joe Jeffery and Matt Strong
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#339 Chug 30 Beers and Bench 500lbs Challenge | Huck Finn
Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew Huck Finn joins us for the #339 episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk…
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#338 Tactical Muscle: Why Special Ops Train Like Bodybuilders | Jordan Betz
Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew In this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast, Jordan Betz joins…
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#337 The Real Secret To Building World Class Bodies - (Building A Gym the RIGHT Way) | Andrew Coates
Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew In this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast, Andrew Coates joins…
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#336 Get Strong AF with This INSANE Method | Eric Bugenhagen
Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew In this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast, Eric Bugenhagen…
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#335 The BIGGEST Mistake Powerlifters Make When Returning From Injury | Mike Israetel & Christle Guevarra
Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew Dr. Christle Guevarra, DO, MS, CAQSM, and Dr. Mike Israetel join us…