

Dave Tate's Table Talk
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Are you sick of "fitness influencers," training fads, and crappy advice that barely applies inside the gym or on the field? Then sit down with elitefts CEO Dave Tate as he interviews the strongest & smartest minds across the strength sports community to talk real, hardcore training, business, life, and more. If you're looking for real, applicable information on all things training, join the crew.
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Jan 17, 2023 • 3h 43min
#166 Jimmy Kolb | 1120 LBS BENCHPRESS, 6X ALL-TIME RECORD HOLDER
elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Jimmy Kolb takes a seat in this 166th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Jimmy Kolb is a drug-free, equipped bench specialist—the first and only person to bench 1200 and 1300 pounds and hold 11 competitive 1000+ pound benches in the last two years. A marine corps veteran, Jimmy benched his first 1000-pound poly bench while still on active duty. He was awarded the Baddest Bencher and WPO Bench Bash Winner in 2022. Jimmy is the owner of Kolbstrong Power, where he offers online and in-house custom bench programming. He cofounded Kolbstrong Scholarship—a 501c3 non-profit that financially helps teenage and junior athletes. Here are his impressive feats of strength to date: -Last person to bench 1000lbs+ in a poly shirt -First ( and currently only) person to bench 1100lbs in a single ply poly shirt -Benched 740lbs as a teenager (at that time that was the second heaviest teenage bench in history) -2410 Multiply in 220 at 20 years old (still stands as the heaviest multiply total for 220 JR) -Currently hold six ACTIVE All Time World Records for equipped bench across 4 weight classes: 242 : Singly Ply : 903lbs 242 : Multiply : 950lbs 275 : Multiply : 1035lbs 308 : Single Ply: 1120lbs SHW : Single Ply 1060lbs SHW : Unlimited : 1320 Jimmy's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kolbstrong/?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. https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk/ Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: https://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://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/

Jan 17, 2023 • 2h 21min
#165 Nate Harvey | 1000 LBS SQUAT, OLYMPIC STRENGTH COACH, elitefts EQUIPMENT
elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ In this 165th Table Talk Podcast episode, Dave Tate is joined by Nate Harvey. Nate Harvey, MS, CSCS, is elitefts' executive equipment specialist. Nate developed his vast athletic history as the former head strength coach of Olympic sports at The State University of New York at Buffalo. During his 10 years at UB, he coached their first-ever national champion (shot put), four team conference champions (one back-to-back), eight of the school's twelve total All-Americans, 18 Olympic trial qualifiers, over 50 individual conference champions, 16 individual national qualifiers, and over 75 individual regional qualifiers using the conjugate method. He is also a strength and conditioning consultant for the New York Jets. His best lifts are a 1,000-pound squat, a 750-pound bench, and a 750-pound deadlift. Nate's IG: https://www.instagram.com/nateharvey2450/ Nate's email: nharvey@elitefts.net Conjugate U: https://www.elitefts.com/conjugate-u-ebook.html Nate's Youtube : @conjugateu3220 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. https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk/ Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: https://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://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/

Jan 13, 2023 • 4h 13min
#164 Michael De La Pava | THE BATTLE AXE GYM, MUAY THAI
elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ In this 164th Table Talk Podcast episode, Dave Tate is joined by Michael De La Pava. Michael De La Pava is the owner of The Battle Axe Gym. Michael's athletic career includes stops in Muay Thai, strongman, powerlifting, and the highland games. He has worked with and alongside giants in the industry, including Brian Carroll, Stu McGill, Eddy Coan, and Andrew Lock. The Battle Axe Gym has been home to world-class strength athletes, SOF, first responders, and several state and national champions in powerlifting and strongman since 2012. Michael continues to expand his horizons on several platforms, such as podcasts, retail, and hosting strongman and powerlifting contests in Florida. He lives in Miami with his loving family and friends. Michael's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebattleaxegym/ The Battle Axe Gym: https://battleaxegym.com/ 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. https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk/ Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: https://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://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/

Jan 10, 2023 • 3h 20min
#163 Anthony Oliveira | WORLD RECORD SQUAT, WSBB, TWC Conjugate
elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ In this 163rd Table Talk Podcast episode, Dave Tate is joined by Anthony Oliveira. Anthony Oliveira of Trigger Warning Conjugate is an elite powerlifter, coach, and business owner. Anthony has trained with some of the biggest names in strength sports, like Louie Simmons, Laura Phelps and Shane Sweatt, and David Hoff. He is one of only four male lifters to have competed at every WPO event since its reintroduction in 2018. Although Anthony is a mutil-ply lifter, Anthony holds the single-ply world record squat (1036.2 @258) for the 275s. Anthony and his wife own Anchor Athletics and Strength, located in Concord, NH. Anthony's IG: https://www.instagram.com/anthonycw13/ Trigger Warning Conjugate: https://www.instagram.com/trigger_warning_conjugate/ 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. https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk/ Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk/ LMNT A tasty electrolyte drink mix. https://DrinkLMNT.com/TABLETALK for a FREE 8-flavor sample pack with any purchase! Power Rack Strength CBD Our CBD Isolate is derived from hemp, and is 100% THC-FREE, with testing on the website for each batch. It won't get you high or make you fail a drug test. Many law enforcement, fire department, military, and truck driver personnel use our products. For those who need to relax, struggle with sleep, or have achy muscles, CBD is a must-have, especially for athletes. Use discount code: TABLETALK2023 - 35% off ANY order, no limit. CBD: https://www.powerrackstrength.com/shop-cbd-products/ Gift of Injury: https://www.powerrackstrength.com/gift-of-injury/ 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://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/

Dec 28, 2022 • 2h 50min
#162 Trevor Jaffe | 3X ELITE TOTAL, 25 ALL-TIME RECORDS
elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Trevor Jaffe takes a seat in this XXX podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Trevor Jaffe has been a competitive strength athlete for over 18 years. He has received first place finishes in strongman, weightlifting, and places his primary focus on powerlifting. With top lifts of a 683-pound squat and an 810-pound deadlift, he has totaled International Elite in three weight classes (181, 198, and 220). He has coached over 25 all-time world records with eight separate athletes: Dallas Norris, Jenn Rotsinger, Ashley Garcia, Phil Herndon, Jordan Wong, Stacy "Bama" Burr, and Danny Misencik. Trevor currently holds the masters ATWR total for 181 and deadlift, along with the 198 and 220 class ATWR deadlift. Affectionately known as "the deadlift whisperer" for his ability to improve the deadlift, Trevor is also known for improving a lifter's mechanics and technique in a short time frame and significantly prolonging an athlete's competitive career. Trevor is also the co-host of The Strength and Success Show and co-owner of Cultra Nutra Supplements. Trevor's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jaffestrength/ The Strength and Success Show: https://spoti.fi/3uLtqXm Culture Nutra Supplements: https://culturenutra.com/ 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. https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk/ Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: https://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://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/

Dec 28, 2022 • 3h 11min
#161 Jim Wendler, Matt Rhodes, Dave Tate | Coaching Young Athletes, Training Tips & Tricks
elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Jim Wendler & Matt Rhodes take a seat in this 161st podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Jim Wendler was the first employee of elitefts. He is worldly known as the creator and author of the 5/3/1 Training Program. Jim played football and graduated from the University of Arizona where he was a three-time letter winner. Wendler went on to squat 1000 pounds in competition and is an accomplished Elite Lifter with a 2,375 pound total. He serves the London, Ohio, community as a strength coach at London High School. Rhodes began his coaching career in football at the University of Richmond and later interned for Buddy Morris at the University of Pittsburgh. After eight years as a personal trainer, he went back in the collegiate ranks as a strength and conditioning coach with stops at Yale, the University at Albany, and the University of Rhode Island as an assistant. Rhodes oversaw the strength and conditioning program at Morehead State University for 8 years. He is currently the head strength and conditioning coach at Gravette High School in Gravette, AR where he has been tasked to build the program from scratch. 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. https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk/ Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: https://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://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/

Dec 22, 2022 • 2h 32min
#160 Naomi & Tom Sheppard | #1 UK RANKED LIFTER ALL-TIME, Phoenix Performance, Thibarmy
elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Naomi and Tom Sheppard take a seat in this 160th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. British powerlifter and elitefts athlete Naomi Sheppard, who competes in the 67.5-kilogram class in the raw with wraps division, locked out an all-time world record squat with 262.5 kilograms (578.7 pounds) on the barbell in Miami, FL, this past February at the 2022 WRPF The Ghost Clash. Naomi ranks #1 of all time (pound for pound) in all divisions in the UK. She ranks #4 worldwide in her weight category. Naomi is also an owner of Phoenix Performance and a strength coach for Thibarmy. Tom Sheppard is a UK-based strength and powerlifting coach. As a coach, he has worked with professional athletes from a wide variety of sports worldwide, including rugby, baseball, MMA, and high-level powerlifters. Tom is the co-owner of Phoenix Performance and the Head Coach at Thibarmy. He also contributes content for companies such as elitefts and T-Nation. Tom presented at this year's SWIS Symposium alongside some of the biggest names in the fitness industry. He and Naomi perform seminars internationally, both through Phoenix Performance and Thibarmy. Today's podcast will thoroughly discuss eccentrics, isometrics, concentrics, and intensification methods that work. Check out this episode that discusses Noami's and Tom's background: https://www.youtube.com/live/f_Ior-dPk4E?feature=share Naomi Sheppard's IG: https://www.instagram.com/naomi.phoenixperformance/ Tom Sheppard's IG: https://www.instagram.com/phoenixperformancetraining/ 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. https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk/ Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: https://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://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/

Dec 21, 2022 • 2h 25min
#159 Amber Hansen | 800 LBS SQUAT, ELITE POWERLIFTER
elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Amber Hansen takes a seat in this 151st podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Amber is an elite powerlifter, ranked top-5 as world competitor in raw and multiply powerlifting. She trains at elitefts and is a member of Anderson Powerlifting. Her personal bests in raw powerlifting include a 479.5 squat, 341.7 bench, and 545.6 deadlift. Her personal bests in multiply include an 800 squat, 475 bench, and 556.6 deadlift. When not powerlifting, Amber is serving our country in the Air Force (11 years and counting) and roller skating. Learn more! Amber's IG: https://www.instagram.com/amberr.alice/ 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. https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk/ Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: https://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://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/

Dec 17, 2022 • 3h 1min
#158 Seth & Meana Albersworth | ACTIVATED PERFORMANCE, #1 IN WEIGHT CLASS
elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Seth and Meana Albersworth take a seat in this 158th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Seth Albersworth, D.C., has totaled over 2000 lbs in three weight classes with a best total of 2105 at 308. Meana Albersworth holds the #1 Canadian and # 16 All-Time total of 1107 in the 132 weight class. Meana has been competing since 2013. Seth and Meana co-own Activated Performance, where their goal is to elevate the standard of powerlifting coaching and education. Seth's practice philosophy centers around using strength training to build patient resilience. He has worked with everyone from recreational lifters to multiple all-time world record holders. Seth's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.seth.albersworth/?hl=en Meana's IG: https://www.instagram.com/meana.albersworth/?hl=en Activated Performance: https://activatedperformance.net/ 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. https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk/ Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: https://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://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/

Dec 14, 2022 • 3h 8min
#157 Brandon Smitley | SQUAT WORLD RECORD, THIRST Terre Haute Intensity
elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Brandon Smitley takes a seat in this 157th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Brandon Smitley is the co-owner of Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST). As a competitive powerlifter, Brandon currently holds the all-time world record squat in the 132-pound weight class, with a 567-pound squat. He also holds a 330-pound bench press and 510-pound deadlift in that weight class, totaling 1377 pounds, ranking 4th all-time. He provides online coaching and programming worldwide and has personally worked with over 200 athletes in the US, UK, France, Italy, Mexico, Canada, and other countries. Brandon is published in elitefts, Muscle and Performance, and Muscle and Fitness magazine. Brandon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bsmitley/ THIRST: http://www.brandonsmitley.com/ 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. https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk/ Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: https://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://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/


