Dave Tate's Table Talk

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ In this 244th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Logan Varner joins us. Welcome, Logan! Logan Varner is a 28-year-old powerlifter, full-time powerlifting coach, registered respiratory therapist, and the owner of South Side Elite Strength out of Houston, Texas. Competing since 2012, much of Logan's success as a powerlifter and coach has come from experimenting with and utilizing the conjugate method in various ways for raw lifters. He currently competes in the 308 raw with wraps class and has a best total of 2220, which is 28th all-time at 308. In the 308 raw with wraps weight class, he ranked top-20 in 2019, top-10 in 2020, top-5 in 2022, and ranks top-10 in 2023. In 2022, Logan was diagnosed with an extremely rare autoimmune joint disease called Intermittent Hydrarthrosis. This disease causes his knees and elbows to swell for five days in a predictable, pattern-like fashion. Despite this diagnosis and its challenges, he totaled 2182 in July of 2023. He's looking to beat his best total in 2024. Logan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/loganvarner/ ABOUT THE HOST 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™. Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en ABOUT THE HOST 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™. Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en SPONSORS elitefts If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered. https://www.elitefts.com/ Use Code TABLE TALK for 10% off your first elitefts order. SUPPORT THE SHOW All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel, Table Talk Coffee, and Team elitefts Workouts, Programs, and Training eBooks support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast. Shop these elitefts items: https://www.elitefts.com/content/table-talk/ Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/ elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ #DDTTTP #DTTTP #ddttp

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ Matt's Online Sale: https://www.elitefts.com/ Speak With Matt About Equipment: https://www.elitefts.com/professional-rated-equipment/ In this 243rd episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Vigorous Steve joins us. Welcome, Steve! After 25 years of bodybuilding and 15 years of coaching lifestyle clients and competitive athletes, Steve felt it was best to give all of his knowledge away for free on his YouTube channel "Vigorous Steve." The channel is designed as a transfer of knowledge in an attempt to improve the health and well-being of the entire fitness industry, one informative video at a time! Steve has a passion for everything that revolves around bodybuilding and optimizing performance through supplements and performance-enhancing drugs. With the growth of his YouTube channel, he decided to branch out to other sports and optimize productivity for high-performance entrepreneurs as well. Steve has a background in financial business consulting, albeit this chapter came to a close in 2009 during the economic crisis of the late 2000s. Steve traveled for an entire year throughout Asia, ultimately settling down in Thailand. Steve is married, living with six cats, and is actively trying to conceive their first child. Vigorous Steve's IG: https://www.instagram.com/vigoroussteve/ Vigorous Steve's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VigorousSteve ABOUT THE HOST 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™. Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en SPONSORS Marek Health Marek Health is the telehealth platform that connects customers to partnered providers focusing on hormone optimization and preventative medicine—offering self-service labs at great prices and guided optimization. Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Check out the Table Talk Lab Panel (84 different biomarkers + urinalysis) AND the NEW! Check-up Panel (an affordable option for a monthly check-up). https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk/ elitefts If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered. https://www.elitefts.com/ Use Code TABLE TALK for 10% off your first elitefts order. SUPPORT THE SHOW All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel, Table Talk Coffee, and Team elitefts Workouts, Programs, and Training eBooks support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast. Shop these elitefts items: https://www.elitefts.com/content/table-talk/ Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/ elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ #DDTTTP #DTTTP #ddttp

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ In this 242nd episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Dr. Ashley Contorno joins us. Welcome, Ashley! Dr. Ashley Contorno, originally from Cleveland, Ohio, earned her bachelor's degree with a double minor in sociology and psychology at Cleveland State University. After completing her undergraduate studies, she went on to obtain her doctorate, which became the cornerstone for her career in physical therapy. Her role as a travel physical therapist spanned 2 1/2 years, bringing her to the West Coast and staying there! In California, Dr. Contorno and Steven Balderama opened South Bay Strength Company in 2018. What started as a 1,300 sq. ft. endeavor has grown into an expansive 8,000 sq. ft. facility over five years. Beyond her notable achievements in physical therapy, Dr. Contorno has specialized credentials in canine rehabilitation, manipulation, functional movement, and musculoskeletal ultrasound diagnostics. In the powerlifting arena, she has made significant marks with a 592 dots in sleeves at a body weight of 164 pounds. Dr. Contorno's primary passion lies in education. Hosting clinics and seminars at South Bay Strength Company, she imparts knowledge to budding powerlifters, sharing insights and lessons she wishes she had known at the start of her own journey. Ashley's IG: https://www.instagram.com/veggie_lifter/ ABOUT THE HOST 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™. Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en SPONSORS LMNT A tasty electrolyte drink mix. https://DrinkLMNT.com/TABLETALK for a FREE 8-flavor sample pack with any purchase! elitefts If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered. https://www.elitefts.com/ Use Code TABLE TALK for 10% off your first elitefts order. SUPPORT THE SHOW All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel, Table Talk Coffee, and Team elitefts Workouts, Programs, and Training eBooks support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast. Shop these elitefts items: https://www.elitefts.com/content/table-talk/ Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/ elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ #DDTTTP #DTTTP #ddttp

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ In this 241st episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Matt Nichol joins us. Welcome, Matt! Matt Nichol has been coaching professional and Olympic athletes for 26 years and is recognized as one of the preeminent authorities in the world of sports performance. Matt has worked in the NHL and the NFL and currently acts as a consultant for a number of professional athletes, teams and organizations with a specific interest in maximizing athletic performance by maximizing human health. Outside of his work in athletics, Matt has founded, directed, and partnered with several innovative companies. Most notably, he was the founder and product formulator at BioSteel Sports Nutrition, a manufacturer and distributor of sports drinks and nutritional supplements. During his tenure with the company, he helped BioSteel grow from a start-up with a shoestring budget to a multi-million dollar business with global distribution. Matt received his Bachelor of Concurrent Education from McGill University in Montreal, completing a double major in Physical Education and History and his Masters of Kinesiology and Masters of Coaching from York University in Toronto. Matt's IG: https://www.instagram.com/matt_nichol/ ABOUT THE HOST 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™. Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en ABOUT THE HOST 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™. Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en SPONSORS elitefts If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered. https://www.elitefts.com/ Use Code TABLE TALK for 10% off your first elitefts order. SUPPORT THE SHOW All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel, Table Talk Coffee, and Team elitefts Workouts, Programs, and Training eBooks support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast. Shop these elitefts items: https://www.elitefts.com/content/table-talk/ Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/ elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ #DDTTTP #DTTTP #ddttp

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ In this 240th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Kassem Hanson joins us. Welcome, Kassem! Kassem Hanson is the founder and head educator of N1 Education. N1 Education is an organization dedicated to increasing the quality of fitness education for both professionals and the general public by taking an N of 1 approach to all things training and nutrition. He has revolutionized individualizing exercise based on a person's unique anatomy and biomechanics. He also has a unique N of 1 approach to nutrition, program design, and periodization that focuses on matching a specific training stimulus and supporting nutrition plan to an individual's recovery capabilities. Kassem is known for putting complex scientific and clinical data into the context of real-life coaching and personal training. Kassem's IG: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kassem/ N1 Education IG: https://www.instagram.com/n1.education/ ABOUT THE HOST 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™. Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en ABOUT THE HOST 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™. Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en SPONSORS Marek Health Marek Health is the telehealth platform that connects customers to partnered providers focusing on hormone optimization and preventative medicine—offering self-service labs at great prices and guided optimization. Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Check out the Table Talk Lab Panel (84 different biomarkers + urinalysis) AND the NEW! Check-up Panel (an affordable option for a monthly check-up). https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk/ elitefts If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered. https://www.elitefts.com/ Use Code TABLE TALK for 10% off your first elitefts order. SUPPORT THE SHOW All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel, Table Talk Coffee, and Team elitefts Workouts, Programs, and Training eBooks support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast. Shop these elitefts items: https://www.elitefts.com/content/table-talk/ Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/ elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ #DDTTTP #DTTTP #ddttp

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ Coming Events: SWIS 2023 - https://www.elitefts.com/elitefts-2023-swis-symposium.html In this 239th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Jim Smith joins us. Welcome, Jim! 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. For the past 24 years, Jim has been helping ageless athletes from the NHL, NFL, MLB, and UFC, as well as high school and collegiate athletes from various sports, achieve their strength and performance goals. Along with Joe DeFranco, Jim co-created the world-renowned CPPS certification, called by Muscle & Fitness magazine, "the best curriculum for trainers we've ever seen." Jim is on the Fitness Advisory boards for LIVESTRONG.com, Muscle & Fitness, Men's Fitness, and Schwarzenegger.com and is regularly featured in Men's Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, and Men's Health magazines. Jim's IG: https://www.instagram.com/smittydiesel/ ABOUT THE HOST 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™. Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en ABOUT THE HOST 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™. Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en SPONSORS elitefts If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered. https://www.elitefts.com/ Use Code TABLE TALK for 10% off your first elitefts order. SPONSORS LMNT A tasty electrolyte drink mix. https://DrinkLMNT.com/TABLETALK for a FREE 8-flavor sample pack with any purchase! elitefts If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered. https://www.elitefts.com/ Use Code TABLE TALK for 10% off your first elitefts order. SUPPORT THE SHOW All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel, Table Talk Coffee, and Team elitefts Workouts, Programs, and Training eBooks support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast. Shop these elitefts items: https://www.elitefts.com/content/table-talk/ Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/ elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ #DDTTTP #DTTTP #ddttp

Dr. Stuart McGill, a distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo, joins Dave Tate's Table Talk to discuss back pain, rehabilitation, and injury resilience. They cover topics such as weight loss, finding purpose, the positive impact of certification courses, purposeful movements, motivating young athletes, lumbar spine research, the role of coaches in behavior change, and expressing gratitude.

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ In this 237th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, JP Price joins us. Welcome, JP! JP Price is a co-owner and a coach at Strong Barbell Club in Overland Park, KS. He holds a former All-Time World Record total in powerlifting and was the first person ever to squat 1,000 pounds and bench press 600 pounds in a powerlifting meet raw. JP has accumulated a training age of 27 years and over 20 years of coaching experience varying from every skill, age, and experience level. In addition, he's been a meet director and national-level referee for ten-plus years. JP is the father of two boys, Jack and Jay. JPs IG: https://www.instagram.com/jplifts_sbc/ ABOUT THE HOST 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™. Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en SPONSORS elitefts If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered. https://www.elitefts.com/ Use Code TABLE TALK for 10% off your first elitefts order. SUPPORT THE SHOW All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel, Table Talk Coffee, and Team elitefts Workouts, Programs, and Training eBooks support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast. Shop these elitefts items: https://www.elitefts.com/content/table-talk/ Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/ elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ #DDTTTP #DTTTP #ddttp

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ Coming Events: SWIS 2023 - https://www.elitefts.com/elitefts-2023-swis-symposium.html In this 236th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Zac Meyers joins us. Welcome, Zac! Zac Meyers is a powerlifter. Zac holds the ATWR weighing 275 at 2325. He also holds the ATWR weighing 308 at 2375. Zac works at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW Local 307). Find Zac on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehulkmeyers/ ABOUT THE HOST 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™. Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en ABOUT THE HOST 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™. Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en SPONSORS elitefts If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered. https://www.elitefts.com/ Use Code TABLE TALK for 10% off your first elitefts order. SPONSORS Marek Health Marek Health is the telehealth platform that connects customers to partnered providers focusing on hormone optimization and preventative medicine—offering self-service labs at great prices and guided optimization. Check out the Table Talk Lab Panel (84 different biomarkers + urinalysis) AND the NEW! Check-up Panel (an affordable option for a monthly check-up). Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. www.MarekHealth.com/tabletalk elitefts If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered. https://www.elitefts.com/ Use Code TABLE TALK for 10% off your first elitefts order. SUPPORT THE SHOW All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel, Table Talk Coffee, and Team elitefts Workouts, Programs, and Training eBooks support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast. Shop these elitefts items: https://www.elitefts.com/content/table-talk/ Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/ elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ #DDTTTP #DTTTP #ddttp

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ Coming Events: SWIS 2023 - https://www.elitefts.com/elitefts-2023-swis-symposium.html In this 235th 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. 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. Laura's IG: https://www.instagram.com/queenbeepower/ ABOUT THE HOST 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™. Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en ABOUT THE HOST 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™. Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en SPONSORS elitefts If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered. https://www.elitefts.com/ Use Code TABLE TALK for 10% off your first elitefts order. SPONSORS Marek Health Marek Health is the telehealth platform that connects customers to partnered providers focusing on hormone optimization and preventative medicine—offering self-service labs at great prices and guided optimization. Check out the Table Talk Lab Panel (84 different biomarkers + urinalysis) AND the NEW! Check-up Panel (an affordable option for a monthly check-up). Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. www.MarekHealth.com/tabletalk LMNT A tasty electrolyte drink mix. https://DrinkLMNT.com/TABLETALK for a FREE 8-flavor sample pack with any purchase! elitefts If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered. https://www.elitefts.com/ Use Code TABLE TALK for 10% off your first elitefts order. SUPPORT THE SHOW All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel, Table Talk Coffee, and Team elitefts Workouts, Programs, and Training eBooks support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast. Shop these elitefts items: https://www.elitefts.com/content/table-talk/ Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/ elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ #DDTTTP #DTTTP #ddttp