LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #30 — How Dave Tate Trained His Clients
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #30 — How Dave Tate Trained His Clients

If you train gen pop, how do you get into your clients’ heads? What exercises do you choose? Dave Tate answers these questions based on his experiences from training gen pop.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #29 — A Simple and Effective Template for Conjugate Training, Part 2
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #29 — A Simple and Effective Template for Con...

Dave’s going to go over more simple conjugate method and answer more questions, so be sure to have your questions ready and are tuned in to listen closely.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #28 — A Simple and Effective Template for Conjugate Training, Part 1
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #28 — A Simple and Effective Template for Con...

It’s back to the drawing board for Dave Tate — specifically the drawing board for explaining how to set up a conjugate method training program.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #27 with Videographer Intern Zach Thayer
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #27 with Videographer Intern Zach Thayer

On this Table Talk Podcast episode, elitefts Videographer Intern Zach Thayer grills Dave Tate with a series of questions on a variety of topics.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #26 with Nate Harvey
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #26 with Nate Harvey

Dave Tate and Nate Harvey, die-hard supporters of the conjugate method, sit down on this Table Talk Podcast episode.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #25 with Casey Williams
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #25 with Casey Williams

Dave Tate’s bringing yet another amazing athlete to the table… Talk Podcast! (See what we did there?) This time, it’s elitefts athlete Casey Williams.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #24 with Clint Darden
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #24 with Clint Darden

Clint Darden is taking some time to travel out of Cyprus and to the U.S., where he’s finally made his way to the elitefts S5 Compound as a Table Talk Podcast guest.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #23 with Joe Sullivan and Janis Finkelman
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #23 with Joe Sullivan and Janis Finkelman

Joe and Janis are returning for another episode of Table Talk Podcast with host Dave Tate. Expect all sorts of thoughts, questions, and answers for all things powerlifting-related.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #22 with Justin Harris
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #22 with Justin Harris

Dave Tate sits down with bodybuilding contest prep guru Justin Harris, who helped bring Dave down to single-digit body fat levels — a feat few people thought possible.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #21 with Dave Tate
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #21 with Dave Tate

In this episode of Table Talk Podcast, Dave Tate is hosting solo once more and has plenty to say about a variety of subjects, such as JM Blakley not knowing how to use the Internet and things he’s learned in his training career, and more.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #20 with Alwyn Cosgrove
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #20 with Alwyn Cosgrove

Alwyn Cosgrove made quite the splash at the SSTSS 2019 event, so it’s only natural we’d have him sit down with Dave… plus, we have a couple of other guests joining Dave and Alwyn. Any guesses? Their last name starts with ant and ends in O…

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #19 with Leslie Eiler Thompson
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #19 with Leslie Eiler Thompson

This podcast stands out from the rest of the Table Talk Podcast episodes because this time, Dave isn’t the one asking the big questions; this time, the host of The Rogue Ones Podcast is interviewing Dave.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #18 with Vincent Dizenzo, Matt Rhodes, and Jim Wendler
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #18 with Vincent Dizenzo, Matt Rhodes, and Ji...

Watch out, Dave — there’s a new host in town. Actually, there are 3 hosts in town, and they’re taking over Table Talk Podcast while Dave is on vacation. Expect some wild stories with Vincent Dizenzo, Matt Rhodes, and Jim Wendler as they answer your questions.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #17 with Cailer Woolam
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #17 with Cailer Woolam

In this episode of Table Talk Podcast, Dave Tate sits down with Cailer Woolam — a 220-pound powerlifter with a 950-pound deadlift. Listen to how he makes training a priority at 4 a.m.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #16 with Dave Tate
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #16 with Dave Tate

In this episode of Table Talk Podcast, Dave Tate talks about his childhood, attempting meditation after the episode with JM Blakley, Q&A videos in the elitefts archives, and of course, he answers as many questions as time allows.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #15 with Phil Matusz
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #15 with Phil Matusz

In this episode of Table Talk Podcast, Dave Tate talks shop with Phil Matusz, the associate director of strength and conditioning for the Ohio State University football team.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #14 with John Meadows
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.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #13 with JM Blakley
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.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #12 with Joe Sullivan and Janis Finkelman
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.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #11 with Kenny Patterson
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.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #10 with Jim Wendler and Matt Rhodes
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.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #9 with Dr. Ken Kinakin
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.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #8 with Tony Montgomery
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #8 with Tony Montgomery

In this episode of Table Talk Podcast, Dave Tate announces a new member of Team elitefts: Tony Montgomery. They talk about training for the U.S. Marines, running gyms, furthering education, and more.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #7 with the Hypertrophy Coach (Joe Bennett)
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #7 with the Hypertrophy Coach (Joe Bennett)

In this episode of Table Talk Podcast, Dave Tate and Joe Bennett (aka the Hypertrophy Coach) discuss pursuing knowledge, balancing family and work, online coaching, Dave Bautista, and more.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #6 with Dave Tate (Rant Edition)
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #6 with Dave Tate (Rant Edition)

In this episode of Table Talk Podcast, you might want to grab your headphones because Dave Tate has some choice words on a variety of topics.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #5 with Sheena Leedham
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #5 with Sheena Leedham

In this episode of Table Talk Podcast, Dave Tate opens up about being a father to a son with Asperger’s, and elitefts Managing Editor Sheena Leedham talks about training and educating Blaine and other young adults on the spectrum.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #4 with Dave Tate
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #4 with Dave Tate

In this episode of Table Talk Podcast, Dave Tate puts on a one-man show and answers listeners’ questions about his worst powerlifting meet, his high school football and wrestling career, and more.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #3 with Jim Wendler
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #3 with Jim Wendler

In this episode of Table Talk Podcast, Dave Tate and Jim Wendler talk about a couple of documentaries, majoring in exercise science, the best way to break down the conjugate method, and more.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #2 with JL Holdsworth
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #2 with JL Holdsworth

In this episode of Table Talk Podcast, Dave Tate and JL Holdsworth reminisce about their time at Westside Barbell, perspective and the meaning of “going all in,” figuring out band and chain percentages, and more.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #1 with Dan Green and Andrew Herbert
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #1 with Dan Green and Andrew Herbert

In the first Table Talk Podcast episode, Dave Tate, along with guests Dan Green and Andrew Herbert, answers listeners’ questions about getting stronger at 42 years old, compound movements, key indicators for bench press, and more.

WATCH: Table Talk — How Much of Your Workout Should Be Accessory Work?
WATCH: Table Talk — How Much of Your Workout Should Be Accessory Work?

There are quite a few things to take into account when it comes to accessory training. If you ask Dave Tate and Joe Sullivan, a few of these things include program design and competition distance (measured in time, not miles or kilometers), and more.

WATCH: Table Talk — Dave Tate and Joe Sullivan on Working Full-Time and Coaching
WATCH: Table Talk — Dave Tate and Joe Sullivan on Working Full-Time and ...

It doesn’t matter if you’re planning on coaching part-time or full-time; coaching is a job that requires time, passion, and a deep love of the sport — no matter the paygrade. If you’re only in it for the glory or money, you’re not going to last long.

WATCH: Table Talk — The Future of Powerlifting with Dave Tate and Joe Sullivan
WATCH: Table Talk — The Future of Powerlifting with Dave Tate and Joe Su...

Sure, you could just pull out some tarot cards or dust off your great-grandmother’s crystal ball to predict what powerlifting’s going to be like in 10 years. Better yet, you could listen to Dave Tate and Joe Sullivan’s powerlifting predictions.

WATCH: Table Talk — Bicep Tendonitis with Dave Tate and Joe Sullivan
WATCH: Table Talk — Bicep Tendonitis with Dave Tate and Joe Sullivan

Disclaimer: Not all of us here at elitefts are doctors or physical therapists. Case in point: Joe Sullivan thinks the best way to deal with bicep tendonitis is to watch Dave Tate’s Q&A because someone asks this question at least once a week.

WATCH: Table Talk — Mental Health with Dave Tate and Joe Sullivan
WATCH: Table Talk — Mental Health with Dave Tate and Joe Sullivan

“Training is my therapy” should sideline a powerlifter from competitions. If training really is your therapy, you’re going to get hurt. If that’s the case, you need to see an actual therapist. Seriously.

WATCH: Table Talk — Deloading with Dave Tate and Joe Sullivan
WATCH: Table Talk — Deloading with Dave Tate and Joe Sullivan

Even though you don’t want to do it, you have to do it. And by “it,” we mean “deload.”

WATCH: What Dave Tate Learned from Training with John Meadows
WATCH: What Dave Tate Learned from Training with John Meadows

Dave Tate is no bodybuilder, but he’s sure learned a lot about purpose, training, and intent from training with one of the greats.

WATCH: Should Beginners Train with Bands?
WATCH: Should Beginners Train with Bands?

Technically, it isn’t wrong.

WATCH: Why Is Dave Tate So Angry?
WATCH: Why Is Dave Tate So Angry?

Dave recognizes that his style can be gruff, fast-paced, and intense.

WATCH: Table Talk — What Would You Change?
WATCH: Table Talk — What Would You Change?

His answer — revolving around canvas gear, Westside, and Louie — may surprise you.

WATCH: Table Talk — LeBron James’ Squat
WATCH: Table Talk — LeBron James’ Squat

Too high? Too fast? Too slow? Knees coming in?

WATCH: Table Talk — Training Alone
WATCH: Table Talk — Training Alone

Contrary to popular belief, it’s not the super-heavy lifts that cause most of the problems when training alone.

WATCH: Table Talk — Agreeing to Disagree with Mark Rippetoe
WATCH: Table Talk — Agreeing to Disagree with Mark Rippetoe

In this table talk, Dave Tate sits down to answer the following question on Rippetoe: Has Dave ever met Mark Rippetoe? Would be cool to see them get together for a podcast after a few drinks.

WATCH: Table Talk with Dave Tate — How To Find Your Perfect Weight Class
WATCH: Table Talk with Dave Tate — How To Find Your Perfect Weight Class

You may be between weight classes or on the far end of the spectrum. Find out if your future should include Big Macs and candy bars or chicken and rice.

WATCH: Table Talk — What Have You Learned Post-Powerlifting?
WATCH: Table Talk — What Have You Learned Post-Powerlifting?

With the muscle-building knowledge he has gained since retiring from the sport of powerlifting, what would Dave change about his years training for the platform? We rewind to Dave’s first Table Talk from 2015.

WATCH: Training After Westside
WATCH: Training After Westside

What type of training comes after years of lifting in the world’s strongest gym, with the sole goal of moving as much weight as possible?

WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Injuries and Trying to Stay at the Top in Powerlifting
WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Injuries and Trying to Stay at the To...

Has Dan Green’s peak in powerlifting come and gone?

WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Why Dan Started Boss of Bosses
WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Why Dan Started Boss of Bosses

There are certain things all meets need, such as consistent judging, quality equipment, and safe spotting. But if you want your meet to stand out, you need to offer more than that.

WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Training Frequency of the Powerlifting Movements
WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Training Frequency of the Powerliftin...

How many times per week should you train the main lifts?

WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Deloads and Fatigue Management
WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Deloads and Fatigue Management

Using a planned deload is one effective way to manage fatigue during a training cycle, but strategic exercise selection can help reduce the need for “off” weeks.

WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Block Pulls and Hip Position in the Sumo Deadlift
WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Block Pulls and Hip Position in the S...

Getting into the right position for the sumo deadlift can be a challenge. Is focusing on “sitting back” the right approach?

WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — How Dan Structures His Training
WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — How Dan Structures His Training

Through years of mistakes and experimentation, Dan has refined his approach and found a setup that works for him.

WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — The SS Yoke Bar for Squats and Good Mornings
WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — The SS Yoke Bar for Squats and Good M...

There are a lot of ways to use the SS Yoke Bar and good mornings. Here’s what Dan is doing with both in his current program.

WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Current Nutrition Strategy
WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Current Nutrition Strategy

Back for his second series of videos with Dave, Dan shares how he’s currently eating and explains the approach he uses under the guidance of Stan Efferding.

WATCH: Table Talk — Conjugate Method Training Tips
WATCH: Table Talk — Conjugate Method Training Tips

You can make this system as complicated as you want it to be, but you can also make it a simple as you want it to be. Understand the basics first.

WATCH: Table Talk — Programming Isometrics
WATCH: Table Talk — Programming Isometrics

Following these guidelines and using isometrics in multiple positions, you can increase strength not only at a weak point but throughout the entire movement.

WATCH: Table Talk — The Best Foods for a Squat Bloat
WATCH: Table Talk — The Best Foods for a Squat Bloat

If you’re looking for a serious answer to a question about building a bloat, you’ve come to the right place.

WATCH: Table Talk — Rotating Specialty Bars for the Bench Press
WATCH: Table Talk — Rotating Specialty Bars for the Bench Press

If you’re a beginner or intermediate lifter, this probably doesn’t apply to you. But for advanced lifters, knowing how to alter workload without changing volume might be a big help.

WATCH: Table Talk — Training Changes at 50 Years Old
WATCH: Table Talk — Training Changes at 50 Years Old

Since retiring from powerlifting in 2005, Dave has tried a lot of different approaches to his training. There’s one clear winner.

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