#289 Josh Bryant | Strength for All Athletes (Case Studies)+ Developing a Growth Mindset - Elite FTS

Josh Bryant takes a seat in this 289th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Welcome back, Josh!

At 16, Josh Bryant immersed himself in the world of strength, managing a hardcore gym and learning from experienced lifters. He worked with powerlifters, athletes, and more, from observer to coach. Interning at a D1 University and training world record holders expanded his knowledge. Josh achieved milestones like a 600-pound raw bench press and winning Strongest Man in America. Training diverse clients at Metroflex Gym, he grew his reach through online coaching, bestselling books, and popular training programs. Additionally, Josh developed personal training certification courses and currently hosts seminars worldwide.

Today, Josh creates the strongest individuals, helping them become their best selves while assisting tactical athletes.

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Josh Bryant takes a seat in this 289th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Welcome back, Josh!

Josh achieved milestones like a 600-pound raw bench press and winning Strongest Man in America. Training diverse clients at Metroflex Gym, he grew his reach through online coaching, bestselling books, and popular training programs. Additionally, Josh developed personal training certification courses and currently hosts seminars worldwide.

Today, Josh creates the strongest individuals, helping them become their best selves while assisting tactical athletes.

Josh's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jailhousestrong/

ABOUT THE HOST

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 discussion on training levels
4:00 - Changes in strongman event standardization and programming specifics
5:45 - Building strength in the off season and phases in strongman training
10:00 - Managing fatigue and training volume in strongman
12:00 - Transitioning from general strength to event-specific training and technical skill development
15:00 - Programming for strongman events and balancing strength and conditioning
17:00 - Practical tips for commercial gym strongman training and grip strength
19:00 - Benefits of grip training for tactical athletes and integrating it into regular routines
22:00 - Using strongman training for sports performance and benefits for different athletes
40:00 - Impact of mental toughness and motivation on training
45:00 - Importance of recovery and rest in strongman training
50:00 - Discussing specific strongman training techniques and equipment
1:00:00 - Role of nutrition in strongman training
1:20:00 - Discussion on the history and evolution of strongman competitions
1:40:00 - Importance of community and support in strongman training
2:40:00 - The role of coaching and mentorship in strongman training
3:00:00 - The importance of mental health and well-being in training
3:20:00 - Adapting to injuries and setbacks in training
3:40:00 - Discussing the most challenging aspects of strongman training
4:00:00 - Comparing strongman training to bodybuilding and powerlifting
4:20:00 - Strategies for peaking and competition preparation

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ABOUT THE HOST

In a three-decade Strength & Conditioning career, Dave 'Under The Bar' Tate dedicated 40,000+ hours to training and consulting. Beyond the gym, he's a prolific speaker, authoring 20 books and contributing 2000+ articles to magazines and esteemed websites.

As a powerhouse powerlifter (1983-2004), Dave achieved elite rankings. Beyond professional success, he shares life with Traci Arnold-Tate, elitefts co-founder, in London, Ohio, raising their two sons.

Dave's community commitment shines in his credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™ – a legacy of knowledge and inspiration shared with the strength and conditioning world.

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