Optimal Reality

Optimal Reality

Dave Tate
Is this really the most optimal way to train? NO, not at all, but...
#268 Steven "Lil Smokey" Granzella | Bladder Outside of Body, Marek Health, Mark Bell

#268 Steven "Lil Smokey" Granzella | Bladder Outside of Body, Marek Health, Mark Bell

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Table Talk
Joining Super Training changed his career path and life.
#267 Leah Reichman | Largest Squat EVER, Women in Powerlifting

#267 Leah Reichman | Largest Squat EVER, Women in Powerlifting

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Table Talk
Leah Reichman holds the record for the biggest squat and total ever by a woman under the coaching guidance of Laura Phelps Stackhouse.
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When to Train Above Contest Weight in Strongman

Matt Mills
Tagged: Training
Wondering when to push beyond contest weight for reps and how to structure your training program for optimal performance without compromising recovery?
#266 Chris McGrail | Combat Vet, 6X Olympia Gold, PTSD

#266 Chris McGrail | Combat Vet, 6X Olympia Gold, PTSD

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Table Talk
The aftermath of war left him with PTSD and severe health challenges, but fueled his success in powerlifting.
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#265 Matt Wenning | Kidney Health, Stem Cell Treatment, 70% Rule

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Education
In this episode, Matt and Dave discuss kidney function and health (delving into Matt's recent stem cell treatment in Cabo), business, the 70% rule, and much more! 
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#264 Ali Gilbert | Men's Health Taboos, GPP for TRT

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Table Talk
With Ali's bio information out of the way, Dave and Ali dig deeper into men's health. Welcome back, Ali!
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#263 JM Blakley | The Philosophy of Strength, The Mental Side of Lifting, Work Hard

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Table Talk
JM and Dave discuss the philosophy of strength, mindfulness in training, the act of working hard, and much more!
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#262 Jonni Shreve | Athlete Transitioning, IFBB Pro, Mental Health

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Table Talk
What do you do next when you can no longer play football? Bodybuilding, naturally.
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The Harsh Realities of Training Athletes 

David Akao
Tagged: Coaching
Every profession has something to prepare for... Here are 10 things to consider as a new coach.
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#261 Dane Miller | Garage Strength, Olympic Games, USA Weightlifting Coach

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Table Talk
As the owner and master coach behind Garage Strength, Dane Miller is one of the United States’ most well-known and recognizable names in weightlifting, track and field, and coaching expertise.
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#260 Henry Thomason | All Time WR Squat in 3 Weight Classes, Pet Dinosaurs, Texas Powerlifting

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Table Talk
Well this is a first, no one has ever brought their pet dinosaurs to the podcast.