On March 7, 2025, I did one of the stupidest things that I could've done: I flipped a tire. However, this decision turned out to be the one thing that propelled me to a place in strongman that I have never been before: at the top of the podium. I want to share my story in the hope that you can draw some lessons and inspiration from it for your own training.

“American Working Father,” now what exactly does that mean? Coming from a small town or a big town may mean different things. While we all face our own unique challenges on our journey to become our best selves, we also share many similarities. How exactly do we balance time with family, food, training, work, and most importantly, sleep?

As part of my weekly training plan, I set aside two days for lower body and upper body hypertrophy training, the other two days being full body strength and full body power.

Nobody wants to be sidelined from training longer than necessary. When you’re recovering from an injury, it’s crucial not to do anything that could slow down your progress.

In 2015, after passing RASP and being assigned to the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, I experienced my first Multi-Lateral Airborne Training (MLAT). This extensive exercise marks the beginning of a deployment train-up, lasting two weeks with a reverse sleep cycle and minimal time for physical training (PT).

The distinct lack of collaboration between strength and conditioning coaches strikes me as a notable issue in our industry. Often, people believe they have some secret formula for success with their team that they need to guard, as if someone might discover what they’re doing.

The distinct lack of collaboration between strength and conditioning coaches strikes me as a notable issue in our industry. Often, people believe they have some secret formula for success with their team that they need to guard, as if someone might discover what they’re doing.

Firefighters face unique challenges when it comes to health and fitness. Long shifts, irregular meals, and firehouse traditions often lead to weight gain and cardiovascular risk.

Train longer, recover better, and maintain quality of life.

Train longer, recover better, and maintain quality of life.

After two decades of wins, setbacks, injuries, storms, and new gear, I finally pressed 725 pounds.

After two decades of wins, setbacks, injuries, storms, and new gear, I finally pressed 725 pounds.

Your first strongman competition can be exciting, overwhelming, and a little chaotic—but that’s part of the fun.

Your first strongman competition can be exciting, overwhelming, and a little chaotic—but that’s part of the fun.

Get the most out of your off-season with a rugby-specific strength training plan designed for hypertrophy, power, and performance.

The deadlift is one of the most debated lifts in strength training—celebrated for building raw power but criticized as a recipe for injury. The truth lies somewhere in between. 

Many believe that unless you have access to the best gym with all the latest equipment, you can’t effectively train using a Conjugate-style system.

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.

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.

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.

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: