JM Blakley takes a seat in this 263rd podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk.

In this episode, JM and Dave discuss the Philosophy of Strength, Mindfulness in Training, the Act of Working Hard, and much more!

JM Blakley is known for being the namesake of the JM Press and breaking numerous world records in the bench. He holds multiple degrees, including an MA in Strength and Athletic Conditioning and Ph.D.'s in Exercise Physiology and Metaphysical Sciences. JM credits a mastery of the basics as the ultimate driving force behind human achievement. His coaching philosophy is based on the idea that anyone can use the basics to achieve greatness.



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2:45:45 The lesson of sacrifice is a hard pill to swallow
2:52:50 Pulling the Ace card of using PEDs and not problem solve
3:02:00 Lifestyle mastery is the skill that can carry across all field not just powerlifting
3:04:00 How you perform in the gym is how you perform outside the gym
3:10:00 Find JM on social media" data-video-title="JM Blakley | "The Philosophy of Strength", The Mental Side Of Lifting, Table Talk #263" data-channel-id="UCSo2azieL7E7uzkXGvEeMSw"> elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html           Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew:  https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/           JM Blakley takes a seat in this 263'rd podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk.    In this episode, JM and Dave discuss the Philosophy of Strength, Mindfulness in Training, the Act of Working Hard, and much more!  JM Blakley is known for being the namesake of the JM Press and breaking numerous world records in the bench. He holds multiple degrees, including an MA in Strength and Athletic Conditioning and Ph.D.'s in Exercise Physiology and Metaphysical Sciences. JM credits a mastery of the basics as the ultimate driving force behind human achievement. His coaching philosophy is based on the idea that anyone can use the basics to achieve greatness.   JM's IG: https:www.instagram.comj.m.blakley  JM's YT: https://www.youtube.com/@jm7thlevel237     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: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en         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 great prices and guided optimization.   Check out the Table Talk Lab Panel (84 different biomarkers + urinalysis) AND the NEW! Check-up Panel (an affordable option for a monthly check-up).   Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order.   www.MarekHealth.com/tabletalk      LMNT  A tasty electrolyte drink mix.    https://DrinkLMNT.com/TABLETALK   for a FREE 8-flavor sample pack with any purchase!       elitefts  If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered.    https://www.elitefts.com/   Use Code TABLE TALK for 10% off your first elitefts order.      SUPPORT THE SHOW  All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel, Table Talk Coffee, and Team elitefts Workouts, Programs, and Training eBooks support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast. Shop these elitefts items: https://www.elitefts.com/content/table-talk/     Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew.  https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/     elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/     elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/      SPONSORSHIP/PODCAST INQUIRIES  For sponsorships or business inquiries, reach out to tabletalkmedia@elitefts.net   For Podcast inquiries, please DM @elitefts on Instagram or email tabletalkguest@elitefts.net   #DDTTTP  #DTTTP  #ddttp   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Sponsors 4:40 JM is back and filming content 23:30 People don't want to fix what is hard 35:25 Needing to have a clearly defined objective 42:15 What is the definition of optimal 58:20 Pushing to the edge, some people will never know or understand 1:16:20 The process is the outcome 1:33:15 Life should be spend experiencing and the process, not the outcome 1:39:20 Gaining technical proficiency 1:56:45 How taxing overthinking actually is neurologically 2:08:40 Being locked into a lift, session....Being Present 2:14:30 Going into the realm of failure 2:35:05
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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™.



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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 great prices and guided optimization. 

Check out the Table Talk Lab Panel (84 different biomarkers + urinalysis) AND the NEW! Check-up Panel (an affordable option for a monthly check-up).



Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. 

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