#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.
#277 Chad Penson | Flight Chief of IT, 4X ATWR
Chad Penson, a 31-year-old Flight Chief of IT in the US Air Force, is a 4X all-time world record holder in the 198 and 220-pound weight classes.
8 Lessons From a Life-Long Lifter
This journey is not just about physical strength, but also about personal growth, consistency, and learning to adapt and overcome challenges.
#276 Alan Aragon | Research Review, Nutrient Timing, Protein Intake
Alan Aragon is a nutrition researcher and educator with over 30 years of success in the field. Apply his findings!
#275 Jaden Lacaria, Nydir Hayden, Josh Gallone | Peaking for a Powerlift...
This unity of lifters and coaches are going places. Learn about their approach to the powerlifting game.
High School Weight Training Progressions
From foundational exercises to advanced programming, these weight training progressions are tailored for high school athletes to strengthen performance and minimize injury risks.
Contrast Sets – One of the BEST Powerbuilding Methods
Revolutionize your workouts for big gains with contrast sets. Who doesn’t want more effective reps?
#274 Laura Phelps-Stackhouse | 45x All-Time World Records, Queen Bee Pow...
Listen how she utlizes Westside’s Barbell Conjugate methods. She’s here the weekend before the big PRO-AM. Get all the details!
The Holy Trinity of Recovery
The road of recovery includes three stops: sleep, nutrition, and conditioning. Find out how Hunter incorporates the Holy Trinity of Recovery for his athletic performance.
You Can Out-Train Your Recovery Debt
Find the signs of overtraining and the methods to improve recovery in the GYM.
#273 Mike Israetel | Renaissance Periodization, Is Mike a REAL Meathead?...
This one may be the best one yet! Dave tested him to see if he’s a real “meathead.” You will have to tune in to see if he passed!
5 Small Muscles Holding You Back From Major Progress
Improve your bench press, squat, and deadlift by targeting these often overlooked small muscles.
Congratulations, You Just Ate Your Way Up to Ed Coan
You might feel eager to move up a weight class, but you never know who might be lurking in the class up. Make sure you’re ready, follow these tips!
#272 David Weck | Bosu Ball Inventor, Weck Method
David Weck is the inventor of the BOSU® Balance Trainer and founder of WeckMethod. Learn about his latest inventions and view on life.
The Time I Wrecked My Nervous System
If you have ever experienced a huge setback during your training, you can relate to Nathan Robertson as he shares his road to recovery in order to squat 1000 pounds.
#271 Rick Collins | Steroid and PEDs Lawyer, Criminal Defense, Athlete Laws
Rick Collins is a lawyer who is internationally recognized as a legal authority in the field of testosterone and other anabolic steroids and performance-enhancing substances.
#270 Eric Bugenhagen | Rick Boogs WWE, Bulking for Dummies, Thick as Frick
Let’s frickin get stacked, jacked, succulent, dense… It’s time to get thick as frick.
#269 Mark Ehnis | PowerStrength Training Systems, elitefts Outfitted, Gy...
Mark is an expert when it comes to scaling multiple facilities, creating a centralized operating system to deliver a consistent experience, building career opportunities for staff, and developing stronger leaders.
#268 Steven "Lil Smokey" Granzella | Bladder Outside of Body, ...
Joining Super Training changed his career path and life.
The Fat Loss Blueprint
This is your six-step blueprint for creating the lean, strong, powerful, and healthy physique within you.
#267 Leah Reichman | Largest Squat EVER, Women in Powerlifting
Leah Reichman holds the record for the biggest squat and total ever by a woman under the coaching guidance of Laura Phelps Stackhouse.
Balancing Core Strength
Perfect your workout balance when it comes to training your core muscles and building core strength.
When to Train Above Contest Weight in Strongman
Wondering when to push beyond contest weight for reps and how to structure your training program for optimal performance without compromising recovery?
#266 Chris McGrail | Combat Vet, 6X Olympia Gold, PTSD
The aftermath of war left him with PTSD and severe health challenges, but fueled his success in powerlifting.
#265 Matt Wenning | Kidney Health, Stem Cell Treatment, 70% Rule
In this episode, Matt and Dave discuss kidney function and health (delving into Matt’s recent stem cell treatment in Cabo), business, the 70% rule, and much more!
#264 Ali Gilbert | Men's Health Taboos, GPP for TRT
With Ali’s bio information out of the way, Dave and Ali dig deeper into men’s health. Welcome back, Ali!
#263 JM Blakley | The Philosophy of Strength, The Mental Side of Lifting...
JM and Dave discuss the philosophy of strength, mindfulness in training, the act of working hard, and much more!
#262 Jonni Shreve | Athlete Transitioning, IFBB Pro, Mental Health
What do you do next when you can no longer play football? Bodybuilding, naturally.
The Harsh Realities of Training Athletes
Every profession has something to prepare for… Here are 10 things to consider as a new coach.
#261 Dane Miller | Garage Strength, Olympic Games, USA Weightlifting Coach
As the owner and master coach behind Garage Strength, Dane Miller is one of the United States’ most well-known and recognizable names in weightlifting, track and field, and coaching expertise.
10 Tips to Grow Your Business
20+ years in the fitness industry, I’ve learned a few lessons—here’s 10 that should help YOU.
#260 Henry Thomason | All Time WR Squat in 3 Weight Classes, Pet Dinosau...
Well this is a first, no one has ever brought their pet dinosaurs to the podcast.
Is Recomping the Holy Grail or a Waste of Time?
Recomping is a strategy of simultaneously losing body fat and gaining muscle mass aka the holy grail.