The box squat is a powerful tool for building explosive strength, improving squat mechanics, and developing the posterior chain. Learn how it compares to the back squat, with a clear breakdown of pros and cons for both lifts.

Powerlifting icon Dan Green returns to Table Talk to share 10 proven lessons on training, longevity, and building strength that lasts decades.

Strength isn’t just built in the gym — it’s the product of your body, your mind, and the world around you. In this episode of Table Talk, I sit down with Dr. Dwayne Jackson to unpack the Biopsychosocial Model and what it means for lifters, coaches, and anyone chasing long-term performance.

Dave Tate's FULL presentation from the LTT8. The topic is supplemental and accessory training for powerlifting. This is the entire uncut version:

Are you looking to take your bench press to the next level?

Conjugate Training offers several benefits for powerlifters. It helps in developing strength, power, speed, and muscle mass. The constantly changing exercises prevent overuse injuries and keep training interesting

Ashley Jones shares his evolved approach to athlete programming, rooted in the principles of French Contrast Method training.

“It’s not that easy.”

Too many lifters are fixated on the margins of training—debating optimal RPE or the latest recovery hack—while forgetting the white space: common sense.

This is the exact training cycle I used in the mid-80s to squat my first 500 pounds.

Is this really the most optimal way to train? NO, not at all, but...

Rather than just writing one cycle, I’ve decided to make an easy to follow quasi-article that contains all the different cycles for the squat that I’ve used with success. YES to chains and bands.

The deadlift is just that thing you have to do in a meet before you go to dinner.

His not-so-secret deadlift tricks and personal tips for fixing those bad habits. Insight from the man himself, Dave Tate.

With our Westside Table Talk episode coming up I thought I'd add more background to this article on Westside and the lifters I met there

In this video, I talk about three ways to destroy your training.

Something I've NEVER Spoke About: How I Get Into The Void State.

It looks like The Oreo Challenge has caught on. The time to beat is 2:56:56. Will you be the one to do it.

5 strength training tips that will help you in the weight room

I was asked if I could help Alexander Meadows with his squat. After catching up and trying to determine what his training needs and desires were, we got to work. Alexander came out with John many times, and I would work with him here and there while John was filming content for his site.

In this Table Talk Sam and I discuss the new elitefts Smelling Salts, the Arnold Classic, Exercise Selection, and Core Values. I have this clip beginning at the Core Values.

“My coach had me go up to a weight that was too heavy.” I can see how you might feel this was the coach’s fault—but who decided this would be your coach?

After a long break, Dave Tate and Sam Brown are back and discussing how to train different people and personality types. Here's a little bit of insider information for you, It's like putting together a puzzle!

Dave and Sam wanted to catch up after Sam was gone for a week, but then we thought we should all catch up! So join us for this super informal talk a week out from the Arnold Classic!