#274 Laura Phelps-Stackhouse | 45x All-Time World Records, Queen Bee Power, WSBB Conjugate - Elite FTS

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In this 274th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Laura Phelps-Stackhouse joins us. Welcome back, Laura!

Laura Phelps is a certified Westside Barbell Special Strengths Coach. She spent ten years training and competing in powerlifting under the tutelage of the late Louie Simmons. In her 10-year powerlifting career, Laura broke 45 All-Time World Records. She still currently holds 5 All-Time World Records:

440 lb Bench Press in 148 lb Weight Class
775 lb Squat in 165 lb Weight Class
1800 lb Total in 165 lb Weight Class
540 lb Bench Press in 181 lb Weight Class
540 lb Bench Press in 198 lb Weight Class

Since retiring from powerlifting in 2015, Laura has spent her time coaching numerous powerlifters, from Novice to All-Time World Record holders. Laura strives to honor her mentor, Louie Simmons’ legacy by continuing to educate others on properly implementing the Westside Barbell Conjugate Method.

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In this 274th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Laura Phelps joins us. Welcome, Laura!

Laura Phelps-Stackhouse is a certified Westside Barbell Special Strengths Coach. She spent ten years training and competing in powerlifting under the tutelage of the late Louie Simmons. In her 10-year powerlifting career, Laura broke 45 All-Time World Records.

Since retiring from powerlifting in 2015, Laura has spent her time
coaching numerous powerlifters, from Novice to All-Time World
Record holders. Laura strives to honor her mentor, Louie Simmons’
legacy by continuing to educate others on properly implementing
the Westside Barbell Conjugate Method.

Laura's IG: https://www.instagram.com/queenbeepower/

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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 - Show Intro Highlights
0:26 - Host Welcomes Guest
1:08 - Powerlifting Coaching Tips
2:01 - Nutrition Advice Powerlifters
3:09 - Powerlifting Equipment Guide
4:38 - Discord Community Benefits
5:20 - Coaching Advantages Explained
6:00 - Powerlifting Event Planning
7:13 - Amateur Powerlifters Focus
8:02 - Managing Multiple Athletes
10:06 - Athlete Development Strategies
11:16 - Successful Transitioning Tips
12:05 - Training Adjustments Insights
13:42 - Conjugate Method Overview
16:26 - Importance Recovery Powerlifting
17:09 - Powerlifting Misconceptions Debunked
19:34 - Effort Work Explained
21:35 - Accessory Work Importance
23:28 - Reflecting Training Progress
25:45 - Dynamic Effort Benefits
27:02 - Max Effort Variations
30:24 - Training Volume Adjustments
33:04 - Autoregulation Training Importance
34:05 - Significance Max Effort
36:05 - Core Training Focus
38:06 - Weak Point Training
40:54 - Dynamic Effort Clarified
43:42 - Speed Work Utility
45:10 - Periodization Programming Essentials
46:05 - Core Strength Powerlifting
47:10 - Addressing Weak Points
48:06 - Dynamic Effort Insights
49:42 - Speed Work Benefits
50:26 - Refining Lifting Technique
51:35 - Consistency Training Success
53:08 - Listening Body Cues
54:47 - Mental Toughness Building
56:05 - Powerlifting Community Support
57:24 - Powerlifting Gear Evolution
58:39 - Mobility Work Importance
1:00:52 - Overcoming Training Plateaus
1:02:10 - Powerlifting Future Trends
1:04:28 - Training Philosophy Recap
2:09:32 - Long-Term Programming Guide
2:10:22 - Commitment Perspective Powerlifting
2:11:03 - Planning Patience Powerlifting
2:27:00 - Post-Competition Recovery Tips
2:27:37 - Women Powerlifting Spotlight
2:28:16 - PEDs Powerlifting Discussion
2:31:06 - Optimal Recovery Focus
2:31:40 - Substance Use Warning
2:32:05 - Seeking Professional Guidance
2:32:27 - Social Media Powerlifting
2:33:04 - Avoiding Comparison Traps
2:33:34 - Handling Social Pressure
2:34:58 - Training Dedication Importance
2:35:46 - Preventing Program Hopping
2:36:19 - Importance Self-Regulation
2:37:00 - Setting Achievable Goals
2:37:53 - Conjugate System Flexibility
2:38:47 - Making Incremental Progress
2:41:34 - Connecting Laura Powerlifting
2:42:00 - Event Invitation Powerlifting
2:42:48 - Embracing Powerlifting Experience
2:43:07 - Powerlifting Podcast Wrap-up
2:43:12 - Training Supplements Overview
2:44:40 - Essential Powerlifting Equipment
2:45:47 - Gym Development Support
2:46:11 - Discord Benefits Powerlifting
2:47:10 - Coaching Support Powerlifting
2:47:16 - Lifter Collaboration Benefits

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