LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast Clip — The ONLY Way to Build Confidence
“There’s only one way to build confidence, David...” JM Blakley, the creator of the JM Press, isn't afraid to call Dave Tate out... by his full first name, then, in true coaching fashion, breaks down what it is that good trainers and coaches do.
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #14 with John Meadows
In this Table Talk Podcast episode, Dave Tate talks with John Meadows about accommodating resistance, putting on and maintaining muscle size, sport longevity, and more.
ASK ME ANYTHING - JUNE 14, 2019
ASK ME ANYTHING - June 14th, 2019 - FROM IG @underthebar story. 87 more questions answered.
JM Blakley and Dave Tate Discuss Meditation For Athletes
If you ask any coach, how much of the game is mental? You will almost always find the answer to be around 80%. Why is this never trained? JM Blakley and and Dave Tate discuss this.
Dave Tate Breaks Down Jujimufu’s Full Training Session
Juji and Tom were in town and had a plan to do one exercise for every body part from head to toe. I finished and decided to help them out the best way I know.
The Power Crystal
The moral of the story—when someone asks you if you have tried everything to get stronger always remember that there are more doors to open. Just make sure to feel if it’s hot first.
The ONLY Way to Build Confidence
"You can't just choose confidence, you have to build confidence" - JM Blakley
My Table Talk Podcast with JM Blakley
This one is REALLY good. Listen and share it to anyone you think can benefit from this. My guess is you will be sharing this with at-least 5 people.
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #13 with JM Blakley
The feedback from this Podcast has been unreal! Due to the overwhelming number of emails, DM's and comments we have decided to blast this out to all of our channels asap. We know you will enjoy this one so much you will share it with all of your training partners and friends.
ASK ME ANYTHING - JUNE 9, 2019
ASK ME ANYTHING - June 9th, 2019 - FROM IG @underthebar story. 77 more questions answered.
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast Clip — Trying to Bulk to 400 Pounds?
If Dave Tate has to pull himself together before answering a question, you know it's going to be a good answer. And boy, does he deliver (along with some tips from Joe Sullivan and Janis Finkelman).
Another Look At Passion
When you do find that special and rare person who is among the best of the best and would still do it for free - you have found the real deal and a person worth seeking advice, guidance and friendship from
Right after I was told we were out of Purple Monsters!
Just imagine how much better the greats of the ’80s and ’90s would have been if they had access to all this not to mention the tea and herbs we have now.
Squat University IG Post On Chains
Why would you want to use chains when squatting? Let’s talk about it today.
ASK ME ANYTHING - MAY 31, 2019
ASK ME ANYTHING - May 31, 2019 - FROM IG @underthebar story. 102 questions answered.
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast Clip — The Glory Days
Talk about a blast to the past: Dave Tate, Jim Wendler, and Matt Rhodes relive the so-called glory days of training in the winter without heat and using knee wraps as wrist wraps. Best of all, it's all documented in an old video. There's no way to bury that evidence!
How To Bulk up To 400 Pounds
During the last Podcast, we were asked how to bulk up to 400 pounds. Well, here you go.
Does Your Online Coach Suck? Here's How You Can Tell
If you’ve hired a coach you should already know if they suck or not but if you have not and are looking for one here are some thoughts to help guide you. While I have zero skin in this game many customers of elitefts work with or will work with coaches and I’ll do all I can to help educate them with this decision because it can either be a great investment or a waste of hundreds if not thousands of dollars a year.
Setting Yourself Up For The Best Day May Be The Worst Thing Ever
How many awesome things in your life came out of some of the worst days? How many times have you been kicked to the ground on some of the best?
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #12 with Joe Sullivan and Janis Finkelman
In this episode of Table Talk Podcast, Dave Tate, Joe Sullivan, and Janis Finkelman talk about a variety of powerlifting topics and answer questions, both bizarre and mundane, and more.
elitefts Table Talk Podcast #12 - Joe Sullivan & Janis Finkelman
A podcast about a little of this, a little of that. Janis and Joe almost get into a fight and we talk about training.
A Message to You That's Not About Lifting, Beer, Parties or a Sale
I have tried to live my life under the motto of Live, Learn, Pass on. On this day, I am reminded that I am the inheritor of something I have paid little for and will never take for granted. I’m humbled and honored to be an American.
Should You Coach If You Have Never Done It Yourself?
Remember when the debate used to be, you shouldn't coach or train someone unless you've actually trained yourself?
ASK ME ANYTHING - MAY 24, 2019
ASK ME ANYTHING - May 24, 2019 - FROM IG @underthebar story. 94 questions answered.
Remembering Wes - Mental Health Awareness Month
Last week Shawn Bellon sent me this speech he made for a "Storytellers" even earlier this May. After watching I asked him if I could share it with as many people as I could. Here it is...
SWIS Classic Video Clip - LLPO
Special Thank You to Ken Kinakin if SWIS for putting these clips out and for everything else he does.
Four Years experience Yields A Good T-Ball Player, but also, A Professio...
Why is it that "practical experience" matters more in little league baseball than it does in Powerlifting?
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast Clip — Training for the US Marines
Unless you're trying to become a Special Forces operator, don't sweat it too much. The biggest training you'll have to do is in your brain. Stay strong, and you can survive boot camp.
You Will Never Lose Again
Things like this are not measured by pride, PRs, points, wins, greed, bank accounts, cars, or envy. They are measured by empathy, will, prudence, courage, faith, hope, and charity.
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #11 with Kenny Patterson
In this episode of Table Talk Podcast, Dave Tate and Kenny Patterson talk about Louie Simmons, their time at Westside Barbell Club, the documentary "Westside vs The World," and more.
elitefts Table Talk Podcast #11 - Kenny Patterson
Dave Tate and Kenny Patterson discuss their experiences throughout the '90s at the World Famous Westside Barbell Club and how they relate to the documentary Westside vs the World.
3000 Clients!
If they say they’ve trained thousands, and only have 3 spots left, RUN! This is why...
ASK ME ANYTHING - MAY 17, 2019
ASK ME ANYTHING - May 10, 2019 - FROM IG @underthebar story. 101 questions answered.
How Tony Montgomery Became a Member of Team elitefts
Excerpt from Podcast with Tony on why we decided to make him a part of Team elitefts.
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast Clip — The Big Misconception About Chuck Voge...
If you're emulating Chuck Vogelpohl by ramming your head into the bar and yelling like a wild person at meets, you're doing it wrong.
WHAT WE DO OUTSIDE THE GYM MATTERS, RIGHT?
I’m just tossing out a few thoughts and reminders for you, as I know most of my readers place training as one of their top four priorities. If you know what you do outside the gym has a profound impact on your success and results - then pause and ask yourself what you do outside the other roles you value in your life.
FINALLY! THE elitefts PR Knee Sleeves!
After three years of testing close to 100 samples, we finally found what we were looking for.
Add 100 Pounds To Your Squat — 5 Seminar Takeaways
It took more than 20 years of surveys for us to define what is optimal. These are some of those key items and teaching points we've picked up from those surveys, such as training group size considerations and training the squat from the bottom up.
Are You looking To Bring Up The Bottom Of Your Bench?
Are you looking for a way to dial in the bottom of your bench press? Are you looking for a way to take less stress off your shoulders when you bench? Do you just want to have a better bench? The Stand Press will help you.
What It's Like Training Dave Bautista
Dave Tate speaks with Joe Bennett about his relationship with Dave Bautista. How they meet and how he trains him.
What Will You Do When You Get Your Shot?
Sometimes you have to wait until the last game of the year before you get your shot.
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #10 with Jim Wendler and Matt Rhodes
In this episode of Table Talk Podcast, Dave Tate, Matt Rhodes, and Jim Wendler re-watch some old training videos, talk about near-death experiences, being a strength coach, and more.
ASK ME ANYTHING - MAY 10, 2019
ASK ME ANYTHING - May 10, 2019 - FROM IG @underthebar story. 101 questions answered.
MY MOST POPULAR DIRECT MESSAGE FROM 2019 - ANSWERED
This is the most popular question I have been direct messaged so far in 2019 - with the answer. This way I can answer all future questions with a link to this Blog Post.
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast Clip — How the Hypertrophy Coach Met Dave Bau...
"That's kind of fucked up." Learn how Joe Bennett met Dave Bautista, a retired WWE wrestler, former mixed martial artist and bodybuilder, and Guardian of the Galaxy — and Joe's one full-time client.
elitefts Table Talk Podcast #10 - Jim Wendler & Matt Rhodes
Table Talk with Jim Wendler, Matt Rhodes, and Dave Tate. Training for Football, how to be a great intern, where Strength & Conditioning Coaches miss the boat, old training stories, communication within the weight room and more.
elitefts Table Talk Podcast #9 - Dr. Ken Kinakin
All things training, recovery, and therapy related.
Review of The Sports Training & Success Summit
Quick and partial survey results from the elitefts Strong(er) Sports Training & Success Summit
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #9 with Dr. Ken Kinakin
In this episode of Table Talk Podcast, Dave Tate and Dr. Ken Kinakin talk about a variety of lifting-related injuries, working around and preventing said injuries, the Society of Weight-Training Injury Specialists, and more.
It is NOT like a Marathon.
I do not like it when I read or hear the quote, “powerlifting is not a sprint it’s a marathon,” or that “anything” is a marathon.
Dave Tate and The Hypertrophy Coach Give Advice to Beginner Lifters
Basic advice beginners should know but often overlooked or discounted.
ASK ME ANYTHING - MAY 3, 2019
ASK ME ANYTHING - May 3, 2019 - FROM IG @underthebar story. 109 questions answered.
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast Clip — "Figuring Shit Out" is Lost
If you're new to strength sports, don't be afraid to go into a gym and try to figure shit out. You don't need to hire a coach immediately — in fact, Dave Tate and Hypertrophy Coach Joe Bennett recommend going into the gym with a friend and have some fun.