30 Minutes to Better Work Capacity
If you have time to watch a TV show, you have time for a workout. This 30-minute training program will help you build strength and overall fitness.
When is the Dream Dead?
Time is a limited commodity and the clock is ticking. How do you know when it’s time to quit?
#301 Justin Harris | Steroid Statistics are Shocking, Arm Wrestling
Justin is back! PEDs, nutrition, and training talk per usual + arm wrestling?!
Autoregulation After a Big Injury
Autoregulation based on back pain is KEY to lifting heavy again. Part 2 of the series is here.
#300 Tyler Butcher | Single-Ply 1153 Squat, Engineering Manager, PLing C...
Learn more about Tyler and how a love for football led to a love for powerlifting.
#299 Jeff Cavaliere | Downfalls of Modern Strength Training
A long-overdue collab between Dave Tate and Jeff Cavaliere! Listen now.
Brilliance in the Basics for First Responders
Our jobs as tacticians, cops, nurses, EMTs, and firefighters are complex enough. Focus on the basics in the weight room without convoluting it.
#298 Clint Darden | The House of Biceps, Pro Strongman
Clint Darden became the first American to earn a Pro Card in Strongman by winning a Platinum Plus Strongman Show in 2003.
Grief After the Loss of a Job and Inevitable Retirement
Ashley Jones shares coping strategies for processing through the stages of grief after losing a job or heading into retirement.
#297 Austin Stout | Digestion, Hormone Health, and Functional Health
Losing fat and gaining muscle is more than dropping and adding calories. Listen to all the factors you should consider.
How to Approach Training AFTER Your Meet
Come back stronger for your next meet by following these steps essential to your recovery and development as a lifter.
How To Enhance Performance In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
With this program, learn injury prevention techniques and tools for to manage your weight.
#296 Ryan Celli | Elite Totals in 4 Weight Classes, Mr. Pittsburgh, Cell...
A competitive powerlifter from 1989 to 2012, Ryan has competed in eight weight classes and achieved elite totals in four, primarily in APF, USPF, and USPA federations.
#295 AJ Roberts | Embrace Yourself, Back in the Sport, F8 Powerlifting
Pre competition, AJ Roberts is here. Watch how he’s feeling and his predictions for meet day.
How To Not Get Divorced During Contest Prep
Contest prep brings out the best in everyone…said no one EVER. Here’s how to navigate through your relationship when hangry.
Grip Program to Never Drop a Deadlift
Think of grip strength like any other type of strength. To make it stronger, you have to train it heavier.
Increase ALL Physical Capacities with Strength Circuits
Strength circuits are a favored way to build strength, hypertrophy, conditioning , and power. Learn more!
#294 Anjie Yeo | Bodybuilding is My Life
Anjie opens up how she found bodybuilding and how it serves her ENTIRE life.
Exercise Selection for Law Enforcement Officers
The physical requirements of Law Enforcement Officers are diverse and demanding. Enhance readiness and reduce injury risk with this protocol.
1+ Per Day for Strength
Your strength training program does not have to be complicated. Enhance your workout efficiently with this structured minimalist approach.
#293 Janae Marie Kroc | 'Be the Best' Mindset
Learn how to cultivate the be-the-best mindset through hard times (busy schedule, injury, turmoil). No Excuses!
Periodize Your Strength and Conditioning Intern Development Plan
Why do so many interns have stories of poor internships and failed development? Consider Gabe’s phased approach to intern development.
The Six-Day Split (with Program Sample)
Maintain strength and fullness with this program as you deplete your dietary stores to reach low levels of bodyfat.
#292 Jimmy Kolb | 1401 Bench Press, Kolbstrong Power
Jimmy Kolb is a drug-free, equipped bench specialist—the first and only person to bench 1200, 1300, and 1400 pounds. Fix YOUR bench today!
The Most Critical Factor in Strength: Commitment
If you are hitting a plateau with your strength that you cannot overcome, it might be time to reassess your commitment.
#291 David Ricks | USAPL Men's Hall of Fame, 32X National Powerlift...
Mr. Ricks is a 32-time National Powerlifting Champion and an 11-time I.P.F. World Powerlifting Champion.
#290 Daniel DeBrocke | Muscle Growth and Fat Loss
Learn how Daniel approaches strength and fat loss in this edition of Table Talk.
Why and How to Use Eccentric Overload with Athletes
You might want to implement this 2/1 technique for athlete development to enhance muscle resistance and prevent injury.
#289 Josh Bryant | Strength for All Athletes (Case Studies)+ Developing ...
With 62 pages of notes in hand, Josh joins us for another Table Talk podcast. #chippendalesready #gasstationready
Two Blueprints for Successful Recomposition
By popular demand, this article provides two blueprints to recomp. Which plan will you choose?
The Path to Greatness at Westside Barbell
There are life lessons you can take away from any experience. 15-time bench press world record holder Kenny Patterson shares how lifting at Westside Barbell molded him into a successful lifter AND person.
A Four-Step Plan for Your Comeback
Follow this four-step plan to reignite your passion and achieve MORE goals in strength sports.
#288 Dr. Dave Osborn | Osborn Performance Systems
Dave’s mission is to merge educational and experiential knowledge to maximize his athletes’ performance. Watch this episode to learn more.
Outfit Your Garage Gym with These Equipment Must-Haves
If you’re going to do it, do it right. Not only are these equipment choices legit, they’re also affordable.
The DOs and DO NOTs of Picking Your Next Training Program
Feeling overwhelmed with all the different fitness programs out there? One of the strongest lifters in the world, Chad Aichs, provides insights on how to choose the best program for you.
#287 Ilya Khazov | 10 Injuries in 4 Years, Up and Coming World's St...
Despite suffering serious injuries, including a career-threatening bicep tear, he remains focused on competing at the highest levels, including the upcoming World’s Strongest Man.
Revisiting A Simple Flow Chart for Athlete Programming
You can create simple and tailored training programs to enhance athletic performances following this revisited flow chart by Ashley Jones.
6 Recovery Methods for Stress Management
You can troubleshoot stress, improve muscle recovery, and achieve sustainable strength gains through these effective strategies!
#286 Luke Nall | The Strongest Man You've Never Heard Of
Luke holds the fifth highest raw total of all time at 2403 pounds. Was he strong from the start? A born natural?
Timed Squat Sets Combined With VBT
An innovative approach with Velocity Based Training helped a track cyclist achieve remarkable results. How can VBT benefit your athletes? Case study included!
#285 Matt Reynolds | Make a Million in the Gym
Needing to better serve your clients and coaches with superior service? Matt’s been there and done it. Listen now!
#284 AI Interviews Dave Tate | Never-Discussed-Topics!
AI asks the questions that no human has ever asked. Learn more about the host you all love from Dave Tate’s Table Talk!
Returning to Competition After a Big Injury
Injured and feel like your powerlifting journey is over? Look to Naomi for inspiration! She shares: It’s NOT over.
How To Save Your Lower Back and Knees Into Your 40s and 50s
Skip Hill provides strategies for maintaining lower back and knee health while training legs intensely in your 40s and 50s.
#283 Jeremy Hamilton | Highest Canadian Total, Fortis West
He holds the highest raw male dots in Canada and the highest Canadian total in raw and raw with wraps in the 220-pound weight class.
How to Bench 5 Plates Raw: 0 to 400 Real Quick
As long as you are meeting your caloric needs and are getting enough sleep every night, training is by far the most important thing you have to get stronger.
#282 Dr. Derek Wilcox and Dr. Jen Case | All-time World Record Squat 935...
Coaches for Renaissance Periodization, these two guests climb the academic and athletic ladders. Listen to incredible their story!
The #1 Hypertrophy Mistake Powerlifters Make
Hypertrophy training is for powerlifters, too! Read on to avoid the #1 mistake powerlifters make, and to learn how to approach hypertrophy for powerlifting.
#281 Ben Pauli | Michigan BarBenders, Coaching Revolution, 1107 Squat
Welcome Ben Pauli back to the show! Listen as he navigates a not-so-optimal cycle.
Mental Strength 101
You may have the strength to lift heavy ass weight but what about your mindset? You can’t do one without the other.
#280 John and Renee Jewett | IFBB Olympians, Animal, J3 University
These two IFBB Olympians join the show to talk everything about competing, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and business.
How Stress Can Impact Your Performance
Find the connection between breathing patterns, muscle stability, and performance optimization to better your athletic performance.
A Neck Training Blueprint for Athletes
Neck training is essential in all sports where the head undergoes direct or indirect pressures and shocks. Here’s the blueprint for a stronger neck.
#279 Anthony Oliveira | Trigger Warning Conjugate, Lifting with Gear
Welcome back! Anthony Oliveira of Trigger Warning Conjugate is an elite powerlifter, coach, and business owner.
Beware of the Copy-and-Paste Coach
How can you find yourself a coach and not a con artist? All too often, I watch young or new lifters get conned by coaches.
#278 Sam Miller | Metabolism Made Simple, Nutritionist, Regulating Appetite
Sam consistently offers simple, strategic methods for transformation and translates complex concepts into leverage for any health and fitness goal.