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.
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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.

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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.

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The Biopsychosocial Model in Strength and Conditioning

Dave Tate

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.

Plates

Dave Tate's Guide to Supplemental Movements with FULL Video

Dave Tate

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

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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Annual Reflections: A Coach’s Compass

Dave Tate

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

Strength After Setback: Training Through Chronic Pain

Strength After Setback: Training Through Chronic Pain

Marilia Coutinho
Aging lifters face new challenges: chronic pain, fluctuating recovery, and unpredictable training responses.
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The Biggest Lie in Strength Training

Dave Tate
“It’s not that easy.”
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Annual Reflections: A Coach’s Compass

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

Opening a Second Gym? Follow These 10 Commandments

Joe Riggio
Thinking of opening a second gym? Learn the 10 essential commandments every gym owner must follow to scale successfully.
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.
bands

Why EliteFTS Bands Are Still Our Go-To After Nearly 20 Years

Dan Goodman
Tagged: education
From warm-ups to explosive plyometrics, Coach Joe Riggio and Dan Goodman of Varsity House Gym share nearly two decades of experience using EliteFTS bands with athletes of all ages and levels.
online trainer

10 Things To Know If You Want To Be A Successful Online Trainer

Ken "Skip" Hill
Tagged: Education
Everyone thinks they’re the next big thing in online training, but few actually have the chops to make it past mediocre.
GYM TOUR

Inside the G3 Iron Fortress: Matt Goodwin’s 12-Year Home Gym Journey

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Featured Gyms
Whether you're building your first setup or refining your tenth, this tour is packed with product recommendations, layout tips, and real-life advice from someone who's lived the process, piece by piece.
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.
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The Ultimate Dad’s Guide to Burning Fat After 35

Mike Over
Are you a dad over 35 trying to lose fat and boost energy, but traditional workouts just aren’t cutting it?
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What I Have Found Works Best

Ashley Jones
From Nautilus to the Conjugate system, Ashley explores time-tested training principles across strength, power, hypertrophy, endurance, and injury prevention—complete with examples, cycles, and formats you can implement right away.
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Push Yourself To Your Limits at PIM

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Video
Ever wonder what an entire gym looks like when outfitted by elitefts? Enter Power in Motion, located in Columbus, Ohio.
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How You All Have Lost Your Minds

Dave Tate
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.
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Some Exercises Need to be Non-Negotiable

Tyler Desplenter
Learn how prioritizing the right warm-up movements can keep you progressing, even under less-than-ideal circumstances.