“…I’m using powerlifting lifts in a bodybuilding style…” Dan Green shares the secrets to building muscle as a powerlifter and as a bodybuilder.

“I do feel the back is the engine of the powerlifter. You could almost not train anything else but just pound the shit out of your back four times a week and still be strong.”

There are so many movements you can do when it comes to strengthening the back for the bench press — so which ones SHOULD you do?

In this clip from the first Table Talk Podcast, host Dave Tate and special guest Dan Green get to the bottom of this question… as well as what Dan means when he says the word “volume.” Is it muscle thickness? The amount of space an object occupies? Listen to find out!

In this clip from the first-ever Table Talk Podcast, Dave Tate and guests Dan Green and Andrew Herbert answer an Instagram DM question. They talk about aging tipping points, wear and tear, and walking a tightrope when it comes to becoming stronger.

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.

I was beyond grateful that Dan Green still welcomed me to compete at Boss of Bosses V (a fantastic event) this year. Strap in and pay attention if you like a good drama.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Judging is not my favorite job at a meet, but it is growing on me. In fact, I think all lifters at some point should try judging. Here’s my experience at Boss of Bosses IV as a judge.

Over the course of seven episodes, Dave and Dan discuss building a base as a new lifter, limiting factors for lifters of all levels, rehab mentality, adrenaline levels in training, and more. Watch now!

Want to know how to have a better deadlift lockout? Look at what Pete Rubish has done in recent years and you’ll see it.

A good training program has three main parts: the main lifts for technique, the secondary movements for strength, and the accessory exercises for muscle-specific work.

A lot of strong lifters have come and gone through this sport, posting two or three big totals to then never to be heard from again. The best lifters are there, year after year, finding new ways to stay healthy enough and hit PRs. How?

How do you get your mind in the right place for a big lift in training? Should you treat it like meet day?

If you’re forced to take time away from the gym, where should your focus be? Maintaining strength? Maintaining size? Getting healthy?

What holds you back as a beginner is not going to be the same as what holds you back once you reach the intermediate or advanced stages.

If you don’t start on the right path, you might spend years training hard and making no progress.

We made five specific changes to add 200 pounds to Rob’s total in the last six months.

Chad interviews world-record holding powerlifter Dan Green and his wife Sparkle after a seminar at American Iron gym.

The second part of this interview, Dan Green and Dave Tate share business challenges and the process of building a successful training facility.

From beginner to immediate to advanced, your methods must progress and become specific to your needs.