training
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #14 with John Meadows
In this Table Talk Podcast episode, Dave Tate talks with John Meadows about accommodating resistance, putting on and maintaining muscle size, sport longevity, and more.
How to Progress in Your Strength Program
Ask yourself: "Is my training program based on me being strongest at every session?" If your answer is an honest yes, you might need to reconsider your program. Here's how you can improve it.
Grad Assistants: Read This Before Applying Anywhere
Out of all the applications I have received from prospective graduate assistants, I kid you not, 40 percent of them went into the junk file right off the bat. Here's how your future application can stay out of junk folders.
4 Non-Training Podcasts You Should Listen To
Instead of listening to the same old radio station on your daily commute, why not learn something new from these podcasts? Stick your Airpods in your ears or connect your phone in your car's radio via Bluetooth and listen away!
10 Things You Can Start Doing to Extend Your Lifting Career
To this day, I still have new members of my gym argue with me on nutrition and training, only to regret not listening later on. Follow these tips and you will not only continue to get stronger for years to come, but you will also stay injury-free.
Are You Tough?
A month ago, I got to catch up with a friend who works as a strength and conditioning coach within collegiate athletics. I got together with him and one of...
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #13 with JM Blakley
The feedback from this Podcast has been unreal! Due to the overwhelming number of emails, DM's and comments we have decided to blast this out to all of our channels asap. We know you will enjoy this one so much you will share it with all of your training partners and friends.
WATCH: Jump Into Your Next Contest
The best part of strongman is that you don't know what to expect — and that's what makes it so fun! Rather than worry about having the "right" equipment, Matt Mills says you should jump in and compete.
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast Clip — Trying to Bulk to 400 Pounds?
If Dave Tate has to pull himself together before answering a question, you know it's going to be a good answer. And boy, does he deliver (along with some tips from Joe Sullivan and Janis Finkelman).
You Can Learn Anything
I don’t know why my tae-kwon-do instructor did this after I told him I couldn't afford lessons, but he said, “You’ll be back, and you’ll teach the kids' class.” He gave me an opportunity to become a coach, which changed the direction of my life.
The Lost Art of Smelling Salts
No, that white powder I sniff before lifting is not cocaine — it's smelling salts! If you're curious about smelling salts, you're in the right place because back in my day, we would've never wasted the greatness of smelling salts...