To put this into perspective, we calculated just over 18,000 total competitive powerlifters in the USA. By the numbers, this would give every lifter in the USA 9,722 first places and 366 world records.

Not all training junk foods are created equal. This topic, and more, are explained in this week's episode.

These are normal but how you deal with them may not be.

One of the many reasons to do max effort work is seen here. It not only teaches you to strain, but to be able to strain and “think.”

I am not saying to keep doing what you don't like or hate to do. What I am saying is don't quit just because progress stops or you got injured. It is during these times when you will learn the most - getting through these times is what makes you better.

Change is never easy.

To think that you’re going to come into a sport and not ever pull a muscle, or get sore, you are poorly advised.

Still on the road and still answering your questions, this episode focuses on deadlift cues and exercise selection with limited equipment.

Do people actually think that everybody who lifts weights takes steroids?

This is great for coaching! I like it best for dynamic bench work when I use several grips.

When it comes to standards, how do you know what your standards are?

I was asked if I could do anything differently, what would I do. I usually sidestep this question but didn't this time.

Varsity House Business of Strength Podcast with Dave Tate

The SS Yoke Bar is the only bar that Dave can use week after week and be able to continue squatting. Here's why.

I can't believe people who keep asking the same questions over and over again. Seriously, they can't just Google it?

I may have gotten beat but two valuable lessons were passed on.

If your standards are the bare minimum of what's expected, then don't expect a whole hell of a lot in return.

No table, no problem. This first on-the-road video Q&A covers five questions from five different elitefts readers.

We are now at 12 videos and close to 5 months of training.

This is not saying you need to lift with hate and all that other stupid stuff. You need to lift with focus! What I am saying is, don't get tied up in the things you hate or in other people hating you.

80 pound PR due to verbal gym motivation.

The first two episodes of Dave Tate's Road Rants

Speaking to the more advanced lifters about drugs doesn't make you look cool. It actually makes you look more like a tool.

There are certain things all meets need, such as consistent judging, quality equipment, and safe spotting. But if you want your meet to stand out, you need to offer more than that.