Dave Tate's Table Talk

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew We welcome John Heck to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! John Heck is a former 2x All-ACC offensive tackle at the University of North Carolina, with a strong background in powerlifting and strongman. He spent over a decade in football strength and conditioning at both the NFL and Division I levels, developing athletes to perform at the highest level.   Now, he’s the owner of Hammer and Chisel Performance, a nutrition coaching service focused on maximizing athletic performance through personalized, results-driven strategies. With experience as both an elite athlete and coach, John brings practical, no-BS insight into strength, conditioning, and nutrition. Hammer and Chisel Performance: https://hammerchiselperformance.com/ John Heck IG: https://www.instagram.com/what_the_heck71/ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  Get Started with Your AG1 Starter Kit: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): https://marekhealth.com/  Get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_campaign=agwp&am…  Get 10% OFF Troponin Supplements (CODE: TABLETALK): https://troponinsupplements.com/  Save Up to $315 at Sleepme: https://sleep.me/tabletalk Get 10% OFF RP Hypertrophy App (CODE: TABLE TALK) :https://go.rpstrength.com/hypertrophy-app/  Get 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK): https://www.elitefts.com/      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/  elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/  elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ elitefts  Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew We welcome Ross Leppala to this #341 episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!   Ross Leppala is the 83kg Masters I IPF World Champion and a coach with Reactive Training Systems. Known for his strength, discipline, and deep knowledge of powerlifting, Ross also serves as RTS’s marketing manager. He hosts the Project Unchained podcast, where he explores mental health, resilience, and personal growth. A passionate speaker and dedicated homeschool dad, Ross brings a unique blend of performance, mindset, and life experience to the table.   Ross' IG: https://www.instagram.com/ross.leppala/ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  Get Started with Your AG1 Starter Kit: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): https://marekhealth.com/ Get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_campaign=agwp&am…  Get 10% OFF Troponin Supplements (CODE: TABLETALK): https://troponinsupplements.com/  Save Up to $315 at Sleepme: https://sleep.me/tabletalk Get 10% OFF RP Hypertrophy App (CODE: TABLE TALK) :https://go.rpstrength.com/hypertrophy-app/  Get 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK): https://www.elitefts.com/      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/  elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/  elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ elitefts  Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html

We welcome Curtis Miller to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!   Curtis Miller is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with 17 years of experience in personal training, physical therapy, and athletic performance. He holds a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Athletic Coaching from Salisbury University and is the owner of IronboundStrength LLC, where he coaches powerlifters and general strength athletes both online and in person.   As a competitive powerlifter, Curtis has earned elite totals in the 198, 220, and 242lb weight classes, with best lifts of an 804LB squat (raw with wraps), 440LB bench press, 777LB deadlift, and a 2000LB total. His coaching is grounded in real-world lifting success and a deep understanding of strength development.   Curtis' IG: https://www.instagram.com/curtismiller_ironbound/ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  Get Started with Your AG1 Starter Kit: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): https://marekhealth.com/ Get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_campaign=agwp&am…  Get 10% OFF Troponin Supplements (CODE: TABLETALK): https://troponinsupplements.com/  Save Up to $315 at Sleepme: https://sleep.me/tabletalk Get 10% OFF RP Hypertrophy App (CODE: TABLE TALK): https://go.rpstrength.com/hypertrophy-app/  Get 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK): https://www.elitefts.com/      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/  elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/  elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ elitefts  Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew Welcome to the #340 episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast with guests Joe Jeffery and Matt Strong. Joe Jeffery celebrates a decade in the bodybuilding industry, primarily focused on coaching competitors and educating on performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). After years of successfully coaching, he co-founded Physique Collective to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based educational resource for physique development enthusiasts. Launched four years ago with Matt Strong, the platform features hundreds of hours of educational videos, daily Q&A sessions, and a vibrant community forum, making quality physique education accessible and community-driven. Joe Jeffery IG: https://www.instagram.com/joe_physiquecollective/ Matt Strong IG: https://www.instagram.com/matt_physiquecollective/ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  Get Started with Your AG1 Starter Kit: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk  Get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_campaign=agwp&am…  Get 10% OFF Troponin Supplements (CODE: TABLETALK): https://troponinsupplements.com/  Save Up to $315 at Sleepme: https://sleep.me/tabletalk Get 10% OFF RP Hypertrophy App (CODE: TABLE TALK) :https://go.rpstrength.com/hypertrophy-app/  Get 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK): https://www.elitefts.com/      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/  elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/  elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ elitefts  Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew Huck Finn joins us for the #339 episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast. Tom "Huck" Finn is a powerlifter and beer drinker. His best total is 2028 at a bodyweight of 220. Tom is the owner of Huck Finn Barbell (established in 2018), where he and his wife specialize in screen-printed apparel, supplements, and lifting accessories. His life goal is to drink a beer with all of his followers.  Huck's IG: https://www.instagram.com/huckfinnbarbell/ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  Get Started with Your AG1 Starter Kit: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk  Get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_campaign=agwp&am…  Get 10% OFF Troponin Supplements (CODE: TABLETALK): https://troponinsupplements.com/  Save Up to $315 at Sleepme: https://sleep.me/tabletalk Get 10% OFF RP Hypertrophy App (CODE: TABLE TALK) :https://go.rpstrength.com/hypertrophy-app/  Get 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK): https://www.elitefts.com/      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/  elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/  elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ elitefts  Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew In this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast, Jordan Betz joins us.   Jordan Betz is a leading strength and conditioning coach in the tactical and Special Operations communities, known for developing the world's strongest operators while achieving record-low injury rates. With over a decade of experience in Division I athletics and Spec Ops, he has trained everyone from Air Force Cross recipients to NFL first-round draft picks. A former Texas A&M University-Commerce football player, Jordan shifted to coaching after multiple knee surgeries, working at Rice University and the University of Wyoming before moving into Spec Ops.    He and his wife, Riley, founded Down Range Strength, specializing in assessment and selection train-ups, powerlifting and strongman prep around deployments, and injury prevention for elite military units. They also run World’s Strongest Operator, an invite-only strongman event honoring fallen operators.   Jordan holds a Master’s in Kinesiology and certifications from the CSCCa and NSCA. His journey began in a powerlifting gym, where a veteran conjugate crew set him on the path to training warriors.   Jordan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/downrangestrength/ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  AG1: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Marek Health: https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk (CODE: TABLETALK) LMNT: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_campaign=agwp&am…  RP Hypertrophy App:https://go.rpstrength.com/hypertrophy-app/ (CODE: TABLE TALK)  elitefts: https://www.elitefts.com/ (CODE: TABLE TALK)     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/  elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/  elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ elitefts  Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew In this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast, Andrew Coates joins us. Andrew Coates is a personal trainer and online coach based in Edmonton, Canada and host of The Lift Free and Diet Hard Podcast. Andrew is a writer, having been published in T-Nation, Men's Health, Muscle and Fitness, Onnit, Generation Iron, The PTDC, BarBend, Kabuki Strength, Vigor Ground Fitness, and Arnold Schwarzenegger's Pump Club. Andrew is the co-founder of The Evolve Strength - Business and Coaching Conference and a public speaker at events all over North America. Andrew's IG: https://www.instagram.com/andrewcoatesfitness/ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  AG1: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Marek Health: https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk (CODE: TABLETALK) LMNT: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_campaign=agwp&am…  RP Hypertrophy App:https://go.rpstrength.com/hypertrophy-app/ (CODE: TABLE TALK)  elitefts: https://www.elitefts.com/ (CODE: TABLE TALK)     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/  elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/  elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ elitefts  Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew In this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast, Eric Bugenhagen joins us. From a Wisconsin wrestling champion to a WWE entertainer and YouTube fitness influencer, Bugenhagen has carved a diverse and impactful career. He started as a standout wrestler and captain for the University of Wisconsin, later coaching there and at other prestigious athletic facilities like NX Level. Despite a serious injury of his pateller tendon in WWE, he pivoted to creating popular fitness content on YouTube, gaining a large following with his unique combination of strength, thick as frick humor, and horsecock strong intensity. Eric is the co-owner of Psycho Pharma. Eric's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ericbugenhagenofficial/ Eric's YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg1HMNQ94Ba1rH6JZueBcag   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  AG1: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Marek Health: https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk (CODE: TABLETALK) LMNT: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_campaign=agwp&am…  RP Hypertrophy App:https://go.rpstrength.com/hypertrophy-app/ (CODE: TABLE TALK)  elitefts: https://www.elitefts.com/ (CODE: TABLE TALK)     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/  elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/  elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ elitefts  Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html

Join MEMBERS ONLY for Early and Ad-Free Podcasts: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew   Dr. Christle Guevarra, DO, MS, CAQSM, and Dr. Mike Israetel join us for this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast.    Dr. Christle Guevarra earned her M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her D.O. from Western University of Health Sciences. She previously taught as a Pre-Doctoral Teaching Fellow at WesternU and completed her Family Medicine residency at Crozer Health in PA, where she was named “Resident of the Year.” After a Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, she now runs a telemedicine practice, serves as a Team Physician for US Figure Skating, and manages projects for RP Strength. An advocate for Exercise Is Medicine, Christle, a former competitive powerlifter, enjoys weightlifting and training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.   Dr. Mike Israetel holds a Ph.D. in Sport Physiology from Lehman College, CUNY, where he teaches. He co-founded Renaissance Periodization, a diet and training consultancy, and has earned a purple belt in BJJ and a brown belt in jiu jitsu. Mike also competes as an NPC bodybuilder.   Christle's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.christle/ Mike's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel/ Renaissance Periodization: https://rpstrength.com/   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  AG1: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Marek Health: https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk (CODE: TABLETALK) LMNT: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_campaign=agwp&am…  RP Hypertrophy App:https://go.rpstrength.com/hypertrophy-app/ (CODE: TABLE TALK)  elitefts: https://www.elitefts.com/ (CODE: TABLE TALK)     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/  elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/  elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/ elitefts  Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html

Michael Greeno, a Software Engineering Manager and strength coach with 15 years in powerlifting, shares his unique perspective on the sport. He delves into the delicate balance between tested and untested lifters, coupled with the transition from multi-ply to raw lifting. Greeno emphasizes the importance of memories and camaraderie over records, as well as the evolution of training philosophies influenced by generational differences. He discusses the psychological aspects of training, the risks of performance-enhancing drugs, and the significance of community in fostering dedication and growth.