Dave Tate's Table Talk

IFBB pros John & Renee Jewett discuss their transitions from bodybuilding to powerlifting and back, sharing insights on training, nutrition, and competition. They delve into managing training volume, optimizing muscle growth, developing the mind-muscle connection, and the importance of health coaching for lifestyle changes.

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Sam Miller, expert in nutrition, discusses optimizing health through tailored hormone therapy, navigating dietary dogma for individualized nutrition, and prioritizing proactive healthcare. The podcast delves into balancing training and mental well-being through food choices, optimizing seasonal training and nutrition success, and exploring the impact of diet soda on metabolic health.

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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/ Note: The best all-around training bands ever: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html In this 274th 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/ #dtttp 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/ SPONSORSHIP/PODCAST INQUIRIES For sponsorships or business inquiries, reach out to tabletalkmedia@elitefts.net For Podcast inquiries, please DM @elitefts on Instagram or email tabletalkguest@elitefts.net #DDTTTP #DTTTP #ddttp

Dr. Mike Israetel, a Ph.D. in Sport Physiology and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, dives into the nuances of strength training and nutrition. He discusses the benefits of community support in fitness, humorously evaluates gym habits with a 'meathead test,' and shares insights on the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs. The conversation also touches on effective weightlifting techniques, nutrition fundamentals, and the importance of psychological commitment in training. With a mix of humor and expertise, this chat is both engaging and informative.

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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 271st podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Rick Collins takes a seat. Rick Collins is a lawyer and author who is internationally recognized as a legal authority in the field of testosterone and other anabolic steroids and performance-enhancing substances. Based out of New York as a principal in the law firm of Collins Gann McCloskey & Barry, he has a nationwide practice and has defended countless clients against investigations and criminal prosecutions alleging the unlawful marketing, distribution or prescription of anabolic steroids, human growth hormone, or non-compliant dietary supplements. He represents numerous companies in the dietary supplement industry. He is also a nationally Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) and former personal trainer and competitive bodybuilder. He served on a working group of the United States Sentencing Commission in revising the federal anabolic steroid sentencing guidelines in 2006 and was a consultant on the documentary film "Bigger, Stronger, Faster*" (2008), in which he also appeared on camera. He has contributed chapters to three textbooks on sports nutrition, has been published in the scientific literature on issues relating to performance drugs, and is a frequent contributor to various health and fitness publications. He has served as Legal Counsel to the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) and the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB). Rick received his law degree from Hofstra University School of Law, where he attended on a full academic scholarship and served on the Law Review. He can be reached at 516-294-0300. To learn more about Rick, please go to www.RickCollins.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 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/ SPONSORSHIP/PODCAST INQUIRIES For sponsorships or business inquiries, reach out to tabletalkmedia@elitefts.net For Podcast inquiries, please DM @elitefts on Instagram or email tabletalkguest@elitefts.net #DDTTTP #DTTTP #ddttp