Elitefts Table Talk Podcast

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew! AJ Roberts takes a seat in this 137th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. AJ ROBERTS AJ Roberts grew up in Southampton, England, and moved to the United States to pursue a college basketball scholarship when he was 16. He attended the University of Idaho, where he volunteered in the weight room and began training and competing in powerlifting with all-time squat record holder Brent Mikesell. These experiences eventually led AJ to move to Columbus, Ohio, to train at Westside full-time. His best-equipped total to date is a 2855-pound total with a 1205 squat, 910 bench, and 815 deadlift. AJ is the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Genesis Digital. As CRO, he's responsible for integrating and aligning all revenue-related areas, including marketing, sales, and customer success. ABOUT THE HOST Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,0

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel   Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew!   In this 136th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Mike Tuchscherer takes a seat.   MIKE TUCHSCHERER   Mike began coaching in 2004 when he took over as Cadet-in-Charge of the USAFA Powerlifting club. After he graduated in 2007, he wrote about what he had learned in his first book, "The Reactive Training Manual." The book taught lifters how the concept of Rate of Perceived Effort (RPE) could be adapted to lifting. It went on to shape powerlifting and popularize the notion of autoregulated training.    Mike was an early adopter of online coaching for powerlifting and helped to develop that industry. He coached and handled lifters worldwide for the next several years. In 2016, he began developing his "Emerging Strategies" framework—a planning style that systematically determines what a lifter responds best to.    Over the 15+ years, Mike has been coaching. He has coached over 400 lifters. Sixteen of those lifters we

In this 135th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast, Dave Tate sits down with several of his old training partners from Westside, known as the OG AM crew from Demorest Road. Chuck Vogelpohl, Kenny Patterson, Todd Brock, Joe McCoy, and Dave Tate shared close to a decade in the gym together. Combined, they share 60+ years' worth of Westside experience (at Westside) — dating back to when Westside existed out of Louie Simmons' garage to its current location on Industry Drive. This will be unlike other episodes, as it’s been a long time since these guys have seen each other. Expect some catching up, wild stories, and sh*t talking.   About the Host Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™. Dave's IG Sponsors Marek Health Marek Heal

Support the Podcast by Joining the Crew Today.    In this 134th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Ken Jackson takes a seat.   Ken Jackson is an IFBB professional bodybuilder, winning his pro card in 2011 at the North American Championships. In 2021, he won the overall League Legion's Sports Fest master division. Before bodybuilding, Ken played football for the University of Michigan—a part of the National title team (12-0) in 1998. He owns Jax Fitness and Fit Foods RX. A long-time friend and training partner of John Meadows, Ken is a Team Granite Athlete for Granite Supplements.      Ken's IG  Jax Fitness IG Fit Food RX IG   In this episode, Dave and Ken will retell the cattle prod and mystery man stories that John Meadows loved, plus much more!    About the Host   Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Oh

Support The Show  New Limited Edition T's Still Available HERE  Join The Crew HERE to support the show, save 15% on table talk and get all of Dave Tate's eBooks at no cost.  In this 133rd podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Matt Wenning returns. Matt recently squatted an impressive 520 pounds for 24 reps! Listen as Dave and Matt talk about this feat of strength, strength endurance, and longevity! Matt Wenning is a three-time world champion powerlifter. He has directed over 6000 troops in strength, conditioning, and wellness for the U.S. Army, including Infantry and Ranger Divisions. He holds a Masters Degree in Biomechanics and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Ball State University. Matt grew up in Indiana, raised by a hard-working, middle-class family. His mother was a nurse, and his father was a Marine and truck driver. When he was six years old, Matt was hit by a car going 50 mph, which took a toll on his physical development. After undergoing 12 months of full leg casts and 1

Shop Limited Edition T's HERE  Support the Podcast by Joining the Crew Today Luke Edwards joins Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast as a guest in the 132nd episode.  Luke Edwards is a Westside Barbell member and Westside Barbell certified. He is one of four lifters to have a pro total in five different weight classes. He earned his last two pro totals at his lightest competition body weight. Luke has undergone two kidney transplants (earning another pro total afterward) as a result of a genetic disease Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.  Luke's IG About the Host Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™. Dave's IG Sponsors Marek Health Marek Health is the telehealth platform that connects customers to partnered providers focusing on hor

Support the Podcast by Joining the Crew Today. Ed Coan joins Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast as a guest in the 131st episode. Ed Coan is regarded as the greatest powerlifter of all time. Throughout his active powerlifting career (including international meets), Ed Coan has set over 71 world records. He became the lightest person at 220 pounds to cross the 2,400-pound total barrier and set an all-time powerlifting record total at 2,463 pounds (1019 squat, 584 bench, and 901 deadlift).  Ed Coan will be presenting at the elitefts SWIS Symposium 2022.  Register SUPER early for the elitefts SWIS Symposium 2022 to be held in Columbus, Ohio (registration prices will only rise the closer we get to the event) Ed's IG About the Host Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Cre

Support the Podcast by Joining the Crew Today. Missy and Matt Truscott join Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast as guests in the 130th episode.  Missy Truscott is an IFBB Fitness Pro. She'll return to the Olympia stage in less than 150 days! Missy took first place at the 2021 Fitness International. In 2020, she was the Arnold Classic Ms. Fitness International Champion. She also won the Ms. Fitness Olympia in 2020. Matt Truscott is a successful financial advisor based out of Bellevue, Washington. Lifting for 20-plus years, he enjoys the process of maximizing his career, health, and training. Missy's IG Matt IG About the Host Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™. Sponsors Marek Health  Marek Health is the telehealth platform that con

Join the crew today! Dr. Mike Israetel is a Ph.D. in Sport Physiology and a professor at Lehman College (the only Bronx senior college of the City University of New York). He is the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization—a scientifically sound and reliable diet and training consultation service for anyone who wants to use it to achieve results. Mike has a BJJ purple belt and a jiu-jitsu brown belt and is an author and an NPC bodybuilder. Mike's IG Renaissance Periodization About the Host Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™. Sponsors Marek Health  Marek Health is the telehealth platform that connects customers to partnered providers focusing on hormone optimization and preventative medicine—offering self-service labs at gr

Join The Table Talk Crew Today  click HERE  Naomi and Tom Sheppard join Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast as guests in the 128th episode. British powerlifter and elitefts athlete Naomi Sheppard, who competes in the 67.5-kilogram class in the raw with wraps division, locked out an all-time world record squat with 262.5 kilograms (578.7 pounds) on the barbell in Miami, FL, this past February at the 2022 WRPF The Ghost Clash. Naomi ranks #1 of all time (pound for pound) in all divisions in the UK. She ranks #18 worldwide. A few weeks out of the American Pro (July 29), Naomi will be competing Day 1 in the 67.5 KG class. Sheppard's most notable win came at the 2018 WPC World Championships at age 27. She was also the WPC European Champion three consecutive times from 2015 to 2017. Tom Sheppard is a UK-based strength coach and competitive powerlifter. His coaching career began as an strength and conditioning coach at the University of St. Andrews. As a competitor, Tom broke European and World Records as a Junior a

Support the Podcast by joining the crew HERE We welcome Paul Oneid to the 127th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast.  Paul Oneid is a coach and the owner of Master Athletic Performance and Coaches Corner University's co-founder. Paul holds Master of Science Degrees in Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Exercise Physiologist with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics. As a competitive powerlifter, his best lifts in competition are an 805-pound squat, 430-pound bench press, a 725-pound deadlift, and a 1960-pound total.  About the Host Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™. Support Dave T

Greg Nuckols joins Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast as a guest in the 126th episode.  Greg is the Head of Content at Stronger By Science and co-owner of MASS. He holds an M.A. in exercise physiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a B.S. in exercise and sports science. As a drug-free powerlifter, Greg has held three all-time world records in the 220-pound and 242-pound classes.  About the Host Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™. Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Choose between a monthly or yearly subscription and receive extra benefits like: - Extra podcasts answering YOUR questions - elitefts discount codes - Free eBooks Support Dave Tate's Table Talk

Support the Podcast Here In this 125th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, JM Blakley takes a seat. JM Blakley is widely known for being the namesake of the JM Press and breaking numerous bench press world records. He holds multiple degrees—a MA in Strength and Athletic Conditioning and a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology and Metaphysical Sciences. JM accredits "a mastery of the basics" as the ultimate driving force behind human achievement. His coaching philosophy borrows the idea that anyone can use the basics to achieve greatness. About the Host Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™. Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Choose between a monthly or yearly subscription and rec

Swede Burns takes a seat in this 124th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. elitefts Coach Swede Burns, the creator of the 5thSet methodology and owner of Keyhole Barbell, is a lifter and coach with over 20 years of competitive experience. He was voted Powerlifting Coach of the Year in 2016. Swede is perhaps best known for his total as a coach: a proven track record, empathy, compassion, strategy, and ability to execute against it all consistently. About the Host Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™. Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Choose between a monthly or yearly subscription and receive extra benefits like: - Extra podcasts answering YOUR questions - elitefts discoun

In this 123rd episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Dave answers YOUR questions that you asked on his Instagram post. Historically, the roots of the show (before guests became a thing) began with Dave answering your questions. Dave covers various topics relating to powerlifting (all levels), strength training, programming, recovery, business, motivation, Westside Barbell, nutrition, and more! Some specific questions he'll be answering (gathered from May, too) include:  What's too much weight for dynamic work? How can I stop shaking when I bench? Where do I start as a beginner (conjugate, block, linear)? When should I deload? How has Dave’s coaching evolved over time? Can we train at elitefts? Does Dave still visualize? And more!  About the Host Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two son

In this 122nd podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Dave Hoff takes a seat. Support the Podcast by picking up some of our limited edition wear Dave Hoff holds the all-time highest powerlifting total—dominating multi-ply for over a decade. As a four-time World Powerlifting Organization (WPO) champion, his best multi-ply lifts include a 1273-pound squat, 1047-pound bench, and an 826-pound deadlift, for a total of 3103 pounds. Featured in the Westside vs The World documentary, Dave was a member of Westside Barbell.  Today's topics include: Hoff's lifting journey (Day 1 to present day) His time at Westside and transitioning out Hoff's lack of social media presence Programming How often Hoff is in gear The mental aspect to multi-ply powerlifting to stay on top for 13 years (and counting) And much more!  About the Host Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-ow

Register SUPER early for the elitefts SWIS Symposium 2022 (registration prices will only raise the closer we get to the event): Click Here!    In this 121st podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Matt Wenning takes a seat.   In this episode, Dave and Matt will be discussing the following topics:   How Westside Barbell was different based on their experiences and timeframes Matt's warm-up protocol How Matt incorporates block training into conjugate The turd story, plus gaining and losing weight Views on the industry and the future of powerlifting PEDs And more!   Matt Wenning is a three-time world champion powerlifter. He has directed over 6000 troops in strength, conditioning, and wellness for the U.S. Army, including Infantry and Ranger Divisions. He holds a Masters Degree in Biomechanics and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Ball State University.   Matt grew up in Indiana, raised by a hard-working, middle-class family. His mother was a nurse, and his father was a Marine and truck driver.

Register for SWIS 2022 Here: https://www.elitefts.com/2022-swis-seminar.html In this 120th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Dr. Ken Kinakin and Dr. Eric Serrano take a seat. Chiropractor Dr. Ken Kinakin is located in Mississauga and specializes in weight training injuries and sports medicine. Dr. Kinakin's chiropractic clinic provides a variety of alternative healing modalities for everyone seeking chiropractic care, including active release technique (ART), acupuncture, laser therapy, and more.  Dr. Kinakin is the founder of the Society of Weight-Training Injury Specialists (SWIS), which focuses on the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of weight-training injuries. In this podcast episode, Dr. Kinakin and Dave Tate have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Listen for more details.  Dr. Eric Serrano, MD, is the ace sought out by elite athletes and business professionals worldwide for help with the most difficult of problems. Dr. Serrano spends the majority of his time promoting the success of his family prac

In this 119th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Doug Heath and Adam Zevchik take a seat. In this episode, topics include: - What benefited Doug working as a shift worker (working nights and regarding recovery)? - Advice for someone who wants to double their current squat at roughly the same bodyweight. - Increasing strength while maintaining a low bodyweight. - How powerlifting has changed (comparing the 80s and 90s to present day). - Mental prep for big lifts. - What it was like training Buster Douglas when prepping for Mike Tyson. - And more! In September of 1976, Doug Heath met Louie Simmons at The Ohio State University. In Louie's mind, Doug was "strong as hell, but really eccentric, to say the least." In Doug's mind, Louie was the biggest guy he'd ever seen as a 20-year-old (traps to ears) and was enamored to be invited to train with Louie in his basement (before Westside Barbell existed) based on strength—deadlifting nearly 365, weighing 117 pounds.   Two months later, Doug competed in his fir

In this #118 episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast, Matt Brown takes a seat. Matt Brown is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for nearly 14 years. A professional competitor since 2004, Brown was a contestant on the seventh season of The Ultimate Fighter television series. He holds the current record for most knockouts and most finishes in UFC Welterweight history. The father of three, Matt is the owner of Immortal Martial Arts Center located in Lewis Center, Ohio, and co-owner and co-founder of Immortal Coffee. About the Host Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™. Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://glow.fm/davetatestabletal