
Dave Tate's Table Talk
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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Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 52min
#238 Dr. Stuart McGill | Back PAIN, BackFitPro, McGill Big Three
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.

Oct 26, 2023 • 3h 9min
#237 JP Price | ALL-TIME WORLD RECORD POWERLIFTER, 2,364 POUND TOTAL
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

Oct 24, 2023 • 2h 33min
#236 Zac Meyers | "The Hulk" Meyers, The American Pro, 2X ALL TIME WORLD 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://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

Oct 18, 2023 • 2h 55min
#235 Laura Phelps | 45 All-Time World Records, 775 POUND SQUAT, Westside Barbell
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

Oct 16, 2023 • 4h 9min
#234 Dave Kirschen | 2061 POUND TOTAL, 11 X Bodyweight Total in 2 Classes, GEAR eBook
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 234th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, David Kirschen joins us. Welcome, Dave! Author of Gear: The Ultimate Guide to Equipped Powerlifting, Dave competed in powerlifting from 1997 to 2020. As a competitive powerlifter, his best total was 2061, weighing 181 pounds. Dave totaled 11x times his bodyweight in two weight classes and benched 3x his bodyweight in four weight classes (all in full meets). He retired in 2020 at the WPO Semi Finals at the Arnold Expo. Dave was born in NYC. He resides in Connecticut with his wife and son. Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/davekirschen/ FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Equipped Powerlifting: https://www.elitefts.com/news/dave-kirschens-free-443-page-e-book-on-how-to-use-powerlifting-gear/ 16-Week Conjugate Periodization Program for Novice Powerlifters: https://www.elitefts.com/education/16-week-conjugate-periodization-program-for-novice-powerlifters/ 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

Oct 10, 2023 • 2h 43min
#233 Mike Van Wyck | WYCKED Training, MYSUPPLEMENTS
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 Mike Van Wyck takes a seat in this 233rd podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Quickly climbing the social media ranks, Mike Van Wyck is a force that's just getting started. A former career in personal security, he now influences and trains IFBB pros and amateurs hungry for more muscle with his unique bodybuilding training methods. Learn more about Mike, his competitive background in football and bodybuilding, training methods, injuries, and more! Mike's IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/CgzEkPsANAF/?hl=en Mike's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WYCKEDTRAINING 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

Oct 6, 2023 • 3h 15min
#232 Aram Grigorian | 4weeks2thebeach, The Real Coaches Summit
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 Aram Grigorian takes a seat in this 232nd podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Welcome, Aram! A former finance douche and party boy, Aram came to the hard realization that it wasn't the material things in his life that drove him but rather the impact that he made on the lives of others in a positive way. He started personal training people after being laid off from his finance job, and ten years later, he has coached hundreds of clients with his belief system of food quality/quantity, training intensity/frequency and rest/recovery. He provides food for thought daily on his Instagram page @4weeks2thebeach and he gets clients to release themselves of their limiting beliefs by changing perspective and helping folks see that there are solutions to everything if you want to find them. He offers full-service coaching, including training programs, nutrition programs, and the mindset work required to tie it all together. He co-hosts the Other Side Lifestyle podcast and hosts an annual educational summit for coaches and lay folks called The Real Coaches Summit. Aram's IG: https://www.instagram.com/4weeks2thebeach/ 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

Oct 4, 2023 • 3h 37min
#231 Massenomics | Lift Hard. Live Easy. Tommy DeFea & Tanner Baird
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 Massenomics takes a seat in this 231st podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Welcome, Massenomics! Massenomics is known for its lighthearted approach to the strength and fitness industry. Their motto of “Lift Hard. Live Easy.” summarizes how they like to take the lifting journey seriously but still have as much fun as possible. It was started by Tommy DeFea and Tanner Baird in Western North East South Dakota, and they have developed a diehard community of supporters and enthusiasts...online and otherwise. One of the things they are best known for is their podcast, where they chat about all things related to getting strong. It's not just about lifting weights but also about the culture and lifestyle around it. They sprinkle a lot of Midwest culture into everything they do. Tommy and Tanner have published a new episode every Monday for the last 390 weeks and have interviewed 200+ guests in the strength world. They also sell apparel and merchandise related to the gym culture and have owned and operated a strength training gym for eight years. Massenomics on IG: https://www.instagram.com/massenomics/ Massenomics' Website: https://www.massenomics.com/ Massenomics' Podcast: https://www.massenomics.com/podcasts 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

Sep 26, 2023 • 3h 23min
#230 Bryce Krawczyk | Calgary Barbell, 4 X IPF Open WORLD 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://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/ Coming Events: SWIS 2023 - https://www.elitefts.com/elitefts-2023-swis-symposium.html Bryce Krawczyk is a Canadian powerlifter in the CPU/IPF, powerlifting coach, and the head coach and owner of Calgary Barbell. Bryce began his career lifting and competing raw in 2012, and in 2015, he broke the IPF Open World Record deadlift. He came in second at the 2016 IPF Classic World Championships. Bryce has since gone on to win nine CPU National Championships across both raw and classic, and has broken a total of four IPF Open World records in the deadlift. Calgary Barbell was founded by Bryce in 2014 to coach and educate powerlifters. It has grown to a coaching staff of four and evolved into a steady source of information and education for powerlifters via social media and content production. Bryce's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bryce_cbb/ 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. 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

Sep 22, 2023 • 2h 25min
#229 Graciano Rubio | Isabel CrossFit WOD, 330-Pound Snatch x 30 Reps
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 Graciano Rubio takes a seat in this 228th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Welcome, Graciano! Graciano Rubio is a gym owner and investment advisor based out of California. He began competing in strongman in 2012 and turned professional in 2015. He learned many methodologies on his path to going pro and is known for applying both CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting movements toward his strongman training. His training style has been branded as the 50 to 1 method, a unique method that fuses elements of each strength sport with dedicated mental training. Graciano's IG: https://www.instagram.com/wallstreetweightlifter/ 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. 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! 1st Detachment 1st Detachment (1D) is a veteran-founded, expert-formulated supplement company led by renowned coach Justin Harris and optimal living specialist Joe Miller. From a game-changing pre-workout to potent glucose disposal agents & industry-leading intra-workout, we’ve combined science with real-world experience to custom-formulate each product. We are battle tested. Are you? Find your battle today! Use code TABLETALK10 at checkout for 10% OFF your order. https://1stdetachment.com/ 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