#277 Chad Penson | Flight Chief of IT, 4X ATWR - Elite FTS

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Chad Penson, a 31-year-old Flight Chief of IT in the US Air Force, is a 4X all-time world record holder in the 198 and 220-pound weight classes. He currently holds the all-time world record total of 2,199 pounds in the 198-pound weight class (raw with wraps division) and the all-time world record squat of 926 pounds in the 220-pound weight class (raw with wraps division).

Additionally, he has the third-highest DOTS score of all time across any weight class. Competing since 2011 in over 20 meets, Chad began his strength training journey as a young football player, later wrestling in high school and at Notre Dame College of Ohio.

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In this 277th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Chad Penson takes a seat.

Chad Penson, a 31-year-old Flight Chief of IT in the US Air Force, is a 4X all-time world record holder in the 198 and 220-pound weight classes. He currently holds the all-time world record total of 2,199 pounds in the 198-pound weight class (raw with wraps division) and the all-time world record squat of 926 pounds in the 220-pound weight class (raw with wraps division).

Additionally, he has the third-highest DOTS score of all time across any weight class. Competing since 2011 in over 20 meets, Chad began his strength training journey as a young football player, later wrestling in high school and at Notre Dame College of Ohio.

Chad's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kingpensonlifts/

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Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction and guest introduction
1:12 - Discussion on Chad's powerlifting records and history
2:45 - Chad's background in sports and early interest in weightlifting
4:33 - Transition from football to wrestling
7:48 - Joining the Air Force and choosing military over other careers
10:38 - Beginning of powerlifting career and early competitions
14:55 - Discussion on training methodologies and coaching experiences
19:58 - Dealing with injuries and recovery strategies
23:22 - Preparation for competitions and weight management
28:59 - Effective strategies for cutting weight before a meet
34:26 - Chad's experiences with poor pre-meet preparations but successful outcomes
40:47 - Favorite fast foods and managing diet
45:01 - Recounting a particularly bad prep with a good outcome at a meet
51:22 - Serious quad injury and recovery process
57:03 - Handling minor injuries and importance of auto-regulation in training
1:02:36 - Reflecting on long-term goals and progression in powerlifting
1:18:45 - Audience Q&A session begins
1:32:10 - Discussing the mental aspects of competitive powerlifting
1:45:55 - Chad shares his thoughts on coaching and mentorship in powerlifting
1:58:27 - The role of social media in an athlete's career
2:08:44 - Future plans and aspirations within and outside of powerlifting
2:12:33 - Final advice for aspiring powerlifters
2:19:19 - Conclusion and thanks to guests and audience

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Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™.

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