Dave Tate's Table Talk

#252 AJ Roberts | 2855 LBS TOTAL, Coaching, Westside Barbell

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Dec 22, 2023
Former college basketball player turned powerlifter AJ Roberts joins Dave Tate in this episode. They discuss topics such as the importance of identity and priorities in powerlifting, finding the right balance in training, launching a book, and the long-term fulfillment of sports. They also explore the impact of positive thinking and replacing negative habits. The podcast covers techniques and muscle activation in barbell lifts, the dangers of ego and ignoring injuries, programming at Westside Barbell, feedback and adjustments in training, and the importance of holding the bench position. They touch on analyzing weak points, visualization techniques, self-reflection, dedication, evaluating coaches, and the empowering potential of powerlifting.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Equipment Customizations and Hormone Optimization
01:41 • 2min
3
AJ Roberts' Powerlifting Journey
03:43 • 6min
4
Importance of Identity and Priorities as a Powerlifter
09:26 • 29min
5
38:28 • 2min
6
Benefits of the Conjugate Training Method and Making Progress
40:34 • 2min
7
Finding the Right Balance
42:55 • 9min
8
The Strategy and Journey of Launching a Book
52:02 • 5min
9
Finding Balance and Long-Term Fulfillment
56:48 • 11min
10
Moving Towards What You Want
01:08:11 • 21min
11
Replacing Negative Habits with Positive Ones
01:29:02 • 10min
12
Technique, Limitations, and Muscle Activation in Barbell Lifts
01:38:35 • 2min
13
Ignoring injuries and the dangers of the ego
01:40:42 • 5min
14
A Woman's Journey in Strongman
01:45:31 • 3min
15
Programming and Training Methods at Westside Barbell
01:48:53 • 6min
16
The Importance of Feedback and Adjustments in Training
01:54:31 • 15min
17
Adding Variations to a Training Program
02:09:40 • 16min
18
The Importance of Holding the Bench Position
02:25:58 • 10min
19
Analyzing Weak Points and Addressing Weaknesses in Strength Training
02:36:27 • 17min
20
Training Methods and Visualization Techniques
02:53:38 • 9min
21
Self-reflection and Self-control
03:02:28 • 8min
22
The Importance of Dedication and Commitment
03:10:22 • 11min
23
Evaluating Coaches and the Importance of Experience
03:21:37 • 11min
24
Reflections on Personal Journey with Weightlifting
03:32:33 • 7min
25
Powerlifting's Impact and Empowering Potential
03:39:26 • 2min