#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.
#294 Anjie Yeo | Bodybuilding is My Life
Anjie opens up how she found bodybuilding and how it serves her ENTIRE life.
#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!
#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!
#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.
#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
#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.
#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.
#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?
#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!
#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.
#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!
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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!
#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!
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#259 Jo Jordan | Spinal Surgery, 2400 Total, Perfect Storm Hardcore Trai...
Listen to Jo explain his gnarly spinal surgery and how he keeps moving forward eating heavy doses of iron.
#258 Joe Mackey | IFBB Pro, Strongest Deadlift of 910 Pounds, Mackey Inn...
Influences from coaches John Meadows and Jailhouse Strong, Joe Mackey is the strongest IFBB pro in the world with a 900-pound deadlift. Learn more!
#257 Dr. Todd Lee | IFBB Pro, Medical Doctor, Anabolic University
Dr. Todd Lee shares how his uncle (who looked like the Hulk) propelled his fascination with muscle to another level.
#256 Jim Wendler | Content Creation, 2024 High School Weight Training, 5...
Jim’s back to share what he’s doing differently with his high school football players this year.
#255 Travis McKinney | WPO Record Squat (5x BW), Autoregulation, Drill S...
Travis attributes much of his programming ability to Louie Simmons. Learn how his training numbers skyrocketed.
#254 Jesse Ackerman | XFL and NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach, Low I...
The Defenders clinched a championship game appearance, with several players seamlessly transitioning to NFL rosters under his direct guidance.
#253 Phillip Herndon | 4 ATWR, 911 Dispatcher
Phillip Herndon holds 4 ATWRs and, at one point, held 6. Listen to his story and his plan behind all of the power.
#252 AJ Roberts | Competitive Mindset, Powerlifter Identity
UPDATE: AJ’s bench is now at 931.5 pounds at 308, which gives him a top-10 bench for the year. Plus a ton more!
#251 Andy Baker | Baker Barbell, Mark Rippetoe, PPST3
Andy Baker has been working in the industry as a private strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer for the past 22 years. As a former Marine, listen about his coaching practice and the influence of Mark Rippetoe.
#250 Jeremy Hartman | USAPL 6x Champion, USAPL Coach of the Year, HPT Pe...
Nominated USAPL Coach of the Year, learn about his strength and conditioning upbringing and his programming methods.
#249 Dave Hoff | 6x WPO Champion
In this episode, many topics are covered, including a breakdown of the 2023 WPO Super Finals at the Mr Olympia. Take a look at Dave’s WPO belt collection!
#248 John Haack and Dan Pasholk | Lifting Highlights, Working Through In...
Dan created the atmosphere for giants like John to grow and be surrounded by other giants. Listen to their stories.
#247 Bedros Keuilian | Man Up, Through Adversity Comes Prosperity, Fit B...
He and his family are immigrants who escaped communism and came to the United States to find freedom, opportunity, and a better life. Listen how he made the most of this opportunity.
#246 Dan Garner | Recovery Modalities (and Metrics), Ultimate Nutrition ...
Dave and Dan talk A LOT about recovery modalities and the metrics associated. Everyone can get their blood checked and read the data, but what are the metrics telling you? Where do you start to make change?
#245 Jordan Wong | American Pro, Pec Tear, Showcase Strength and Fitness
Learn about Jordan Wong’s pec tear at the American Pro, his journey getting there, and his plans for recovery.
#244 Logan Varner | 2200 Total, South Side Elite, Texas Powerlifting
A fixture in Texas Powerlifting, here’s what Logan is Varner is doing for the sport.
#243 Vigorous Steve | Liver King's Blood Work, Steroid Talk, PED Br...
Steve has a passion for everything that revolves around bodybuilding and optimizing performance through supplements and performance-enhancing drugs.
Dr. Ashley Contorno | VeggieLifter, South Bay Strength Company, Physical
Owner of South Bay Strength Company, Ashley Contorno shares how her approach to life created a powerful brand and thriving outlook on life.
#241 Matt Nichol | NHL & NFL Sports Recovery, Athlete Nutrition
As a coach for over 26 years, Matt is recognized as one of the preeminent authorities in the world of sports performance. Learn more!
#240 Kassem Hanson | N1 Education, Recovery, Biomechanics
Kassem Hanson is the founder and head educator of N1 Education. In this episode, learn more about Kassem and N1 with Dave Tate and Tom Sheppard.
#239 Jim Smith | Diesel Strength and Conditioning, Ageless Athlete Certi...
Jim is the founder and owner of Diesel Strength and Conditioning and the creator of the Ageless Athlete certification – the world’s most complete longevity-based training system.
#238 Dr. Stuart McGill | Back Pain, BackFitPro, McGill Big Three
Dr. Stuart McGill is here! More than going over the intricacies of low back pain, learn more about the legend himself.
#237 JP Price | Strong Barbell Club, First 1,000-pound Raw Squat, ATWR
JP has dominated the ranks. Listen to his journey and how he stays relevant and active in the powerlifting community.