#291 David Ricks | USAPL Men's Hall of Fame, 32X National Powerlifting Champion - Elite FTS

David Ricks joins us on today's 291st episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast!

Mr. David Ricks is the Director of the Engineering and Public Works Department for Palm Beach County, Florida, providing services to a population of nearly 1.5 million. He oversees a transportation system with over 1,300 intersections, 3,600 thoroughfare lane miles, and 314 bridges. Leading a team of over 450 personnel, he manages an operating budget of over $60 million and a five-year capital program of almost $700 million. Recently, he updated a Strategic Plan for the department.

With over 30 years of experience in organizational management, construction management, and infrastructure, Mr. Ricks has held various prestigious positions. He has served as the Public Works Director for the City of Norfolk, Virginia, the Director of Facilities and Transportation Services for Fulton County, Georgia, and the Director of the Public Works Department for Montgomery County, Ohio. He is licensed as a professional engineer in Florida, Minnesota, and Ohio.

David Ricks was also a United States Naval Officer for 22 years as a Civil Engineering Corps Officer and graduated from the United States Naval Academy. He has been competing in powerlifting since 1980, starting as a senior at the Naval Academy. Mr. Ricks is a 32-time National Powerlifting Champion and an 11-time I.P.F. World Powerlifting Champion. He has competed in eight I.P.F. Equipped World Championships and seven I.P.F. Classic World Championships, holding 71 I.P.F. records. Notably, he broke the Open Classic Squat record three times as a Master.

Awards:

1993 Navy Male Athlete of the Year
Summit County Ohio Sports Hall of Fame
Barberton Ohio Sports Hall of Fame
2011 co-winner of the Brother Bennett Award from USAPL
2012 inductee into the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Hall of Fame
2021 inductee into the USAPL Men’s Hall of Fame

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On today's 291st episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast, David Ricks joins us!

Mr. David Ricks is the Director of the Engineering and Public Works Department for Palm Beach County, Florida, providing services to a population of nearly 1.5 million.

David Ricks was also a United States Naval Officer for 22 years as a Civil Engineering Corps Officer and graduated from the United States Naval Academy. He has been competing in powerlifting since 1980, starting as a senior at the Naval Academy. Mr. Ricks is a 32-time National Powerlifting Champion and an 11-time I.P.F. World Powerlifting Champion. He has competed in eight I.P.F. Equipped World Championships and seven I.P.F. Classic World Championships, holding 71 I.P.F. records. Notably, he broke the Open Classic Squat record three times as a Master.

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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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0:00 - Introduction to David Ricks
2:09 - Overcoming injuries and recent competition experiences
4:08 - Journey to the Naval Academy
9:23 - Powerlifting at the Naval Academy and early competitions
13:05 - Early training methods and evolution in powerlifting techniques 14:44 - Introduction to periodization and training methodologies 16:08 - Accessory exercises and evolving training routines
17:28 - Adapting training with age and maintaining strength
19:58 - Transition from equipped lifting to raw lifting
25:55 - Considering retirement and rekindling the passion for lifting
32:37 - Detailed training routines and split schedules
35:10 - Adjusting training intensity and managing recovery
47:10 - Experiences with good and bad training cycles leading to competitions
1:01:15 - Handling minor strains and the importance of stretching
1:03:00 - Nutrition and supplements for older lifters
1:12:30 - Maintaining a positive mindset in lifting and life
1:15:45 - Balancing powerlifting with professional and personal life
1:25:40 - Influence of family and community on personal and professional growth
1:29:05 - The importance of having a balanced life outside of powerlifting
1:39:00 - Impact of raw lifting on the sport

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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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