What I Learned Talking with 1000 Squatter Craig Foster

What I Learned Talking with 1000 Squatter Craig Foster

Dave Tate

Craig Foster has squatted over 1,000 pounds in 14 straight meets, but his success isn’t about chasing heavy gym lifts—it’s about patience, smart programming, and saving his best numbers for the platform. In this Table Talk conversation, Craig shares how he built a 2,298 lb total, why he keeps his biggest lifts for meet day, and the strategies he’s using to chase Ray Williams’ 1,080 lb all-time raw with sleeves squat record.

Education of a powerlifter

The Education of a Powerlifter

Dave Tate
This is one of the best and most popular articles to ever be posted on the site. After you read this you will understand what it means to Live, Learn, and Pass On.
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The Bench Press Prep No One Talks About

Brian Murray
If your bench press has plateaued or left your shoulders aching, the problem may not be your setup—it could be a lack of shoulder internal rotation.
Squat Box - Marrs Bar

How to Box Squat

Dave Tate

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.

reverse band loaders

10 Powerlifting Lessons from Dan Green

Dave Tate

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

Bench Press with Green Slinger

Increase Your Bench Press With These 5 Proven Techniques

Dave Tate

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

Matt Mills Squat

Powerlifting: The Basic Guide to Conjugate Training

Dave Tate

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

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The Biggest Lie in Strength Training

Dave Tate
“It’s not that easy.”
How to Give and Get the Best Bench Press Lift-Off

How to Give and Get the Best Bench Press Lift-Off

Eric Maroscher
A smooth, precise lift-off can make or break your bench press—especially on meet day.
meet prep

What Everyone Could Learn From Meet Prep

Vincent Dizenzo
Tagged: Powerlifting
Meet prep isn't just for competitive powerlifters—it’s a masterclass in focused, effective training.
powerlifting pond

The Powerlifting Pond

Travis Rogers
Tagged: Powerlifting
Do you remain a big fish in a little pond or venture out of your comfort zone and into bigger meets?
first 500 squat

My First 500 Pound Squat Cycle

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

Will Equipped Powerlifting Rise Again?

Nicholas Farison
Tagged: Powerlifting
Lifters' longevity in the sport may ultimately dictate which division becomes the most popular.
bench press speed

Why Speed Work for Bench Press Isn’t Forever

Nathan Robertson
Tagged: Powerlifting
Key words: bench press and forever. It took Nate 15 years of speed work to come to this conclusion.
The First 700-Pound Bench Press at Westside Barbell

The First 700-Pound Bench Press at Westside Barbell

EliteFTS
Tagged: Powerlifting
Kenny Patterson shares his intense training to his historic event of being the first to bench press 700 pounds representing Westside Barbell.
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5 Reasons Why You Need Bands and Chains

Teddy Cox
Tagged: Powerlifting
Bands and chains can improve joint health and longevity. Understand the HOW, WHEN, and WHY so you can program these tools logically.
coach behind lifter as he squatsguy squatting with guys watching is every move

16 Week Conjugate Periodization Program For Novice Powerlifters

Dave Kirschen
Tagged: Powerlifting
Limit the variables that'll derail your early powerlifting experience as an inexperienced lifter. Here's conjugate in a nutshell.
autoregulation

Autoregulation After a Big Injury

Naomi Sheppard
Tagged: Powerlifting
Autoregulation based on back pain is KEY to lifting heavy again. Part 2 of the series is here.
meet reflection

How to Approach Training AFTER Your Meet

Chad Aichs
Tagged: Powerlifting
Come back stronger for your next meet by following these steps essential to your recovery and development as a lifter.
build the bench

How to Bench 5 Plates Raw: 0 to 400 Real Quick

Marc Keys
Tagged: Powerlifting
As long as you are meeting your caloric needs and are getting enough sleep every night, training is by far the most important thing you have to get stronger.
male squatting

The #1 Hypertrophy Mistake Powerlifters Make

Eric Maroscher
Tagged: Powerlifting
Hypertrophy training is for powerlifters, too! Read on to avoid the #1 mistake powerlifters make, and to learn how to approach hypertrophy for powerlifting.
contrast sets

Contrast Sets – One of the BEST Powerbuilding Methods

Tom Sheppard
Tagged: Powerlifting
Revolutionize your workouts for big gains with contrast sets. Who doesn't want more effective reps?
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Congratulations, You Just Ate Your Way Up to Ed Coan

Eric Maroscher
Tagged: Powerlifting
You might feel eager to move up a weight class, but you never know who might be lurking in the class up. Make sure you're ready, follow these tips!
Optimal Reality

Optimal Reality

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