
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 16, 2022 • 2h 55min
#150 Heavy Metal Fitness I Timothy & Michelle Ingram
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/ The Ingrams take a seat in this 150th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Timothy and Michelle Ingram are the owners of Heavy Metal Fitness, located in San Antonio, Texas. More than the elitefts equipment that lines the walls, Heavy Metal Fitness is a performance-based gym that creates the right atmosphere for athletes to dominate their sport. Strong supporters and longtime customers of elitefts, learn more about their story as competitors and business owners. Heavy Metal Fitness IG: https://www.instagram.com/heavymetalfit/ Heavy Metall Fitness Website: https://www.heavymetalfit.com/ Tim Ingram's Strength Haven Grows Again: https://www.elitefts.com/education/heavy-metal-fitness-tim-ingrams-strength-haven-grows-again/ 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. www.MarekHealth.com/tabletalk Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: www.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, not Marijuana, 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, CDB is a must-have, especially for athletes. Use discount code: TABLETALK2022 - 35% off any order, no limit | https://powerrackstrengthcbd.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://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/

Nov 14, 2022 • 3h 18min
#149 Blaine Sumner | IPF World Champion, Multiple ALL-TIME World Record Holder & Coach
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/ Blaine Sumner takes a seat in this 149th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Blaine Sumner is an IPF Powerlifting World Champion and currently holds the most Open World Records in Powerlifting. He got his start in athletics at an early age growing up in Conifer, Colorado, playing four sports (Football, Wrestling, Lacrosse, and Track) through high school and earning All-State or All-Conference accolades in every sport. Blaine then attended college at the Colorado School of Mines, earning his Bachelor’s of Science in Petroleum Engineering while starting four seasons on the Oredigger’s football squad. After an All-American career as nose tackle, he drew a lot of attention from NFL scouts. He participated in multiple Pro Day events where he set the NFL testing records for the Bench Press (225 lbs X 52 reps) and the Kirwan Explosive Index (formula consisting of bench press, vertical jump, and broad jump). Current Squat, Bench, Deadlift, plus Total: Squat: 1,135 pounds Bench: 1,003 pounds Deadlift: 816 pounds Total: 2,856 pounds Blaine's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thevanillagorilla92/ The Vanilla Gorilla's World-Class Training Programs: https://blainesumner.programs.app/ 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. www.MarekHealth.com/tabletalk Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: 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://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/

Nov 10, 2022 • 2h 34min
#148 Mike Van Wyck | Wycked Training Worldwide, 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://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Mike Van Wyck takes a seat in this 148th 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 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. www.MarekHealth.com/tabletalk Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: 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://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/

Nov 8, 2022 • 2h 12min
#147 Dr. Trevor Pfaendtner I Gaining Weight, Health Markers For Lifters, Coaching Advice For Gen Pop & Intermediate Athletes
THIS PODCAST WAS RECORDED ON NOV 4TH AND ALL elitefts SALES OFFERS NOTED HAVE EXPIRED. CHECK OUT elitefts.com for today's Better Than Black Friday offers 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 Pfaendtner takes a seat in this 147th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Trevor Pfaendtner earned his BS at the University of Michigan in Movement Science and his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. He's a board-certified Osteopathic Family Medicine Physician that is licensed in the state of Illinois, working in a primary care setting. Trevor is a coach for Renaissance Periodization and specializes in diets and training plans. Weight training since 2001 and competing in powerlifting since 2007, he's totaled elite in multiply and raw divisions: Elite multiply total in Junior 275 class: 745/710/625: 2080 lbs, Open 308 class: 749/722/604: 2075 lbs Raw elite total (belt and knee wraps) Open 275 class: 666/479/606: 1751 lbs, Open 275 class: 701/451/628: 1780 lbs Trevor's IG: https://www.instagram.com/rp_tpfaendt/?hl=en Renaissance Periodization: https://rpstrength.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. www.MarekHealth.com/tabletalk Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: 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://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/

Nov 3, 2022 • 2h 19min
#146 Dr. Teddy Willsey | Functional Exercises, Foam Rollers, Overhead Press, Injury Rehab, Plus More
Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: LINK Dr. Teddy Willsey takes a seat in this 146th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. As a doctor of physical therapy, Dr. Teddy Willsey's expertise lies in the evaluation and diagnosis of orthopedic musculoskeletal conditions while emphasizing exercise and movement as the primary means of recovery. He is strongly influenced by his extensive background in strength and conditioning and powerlifting. He enjoys working with gym rats, CrossFitters, and endurance athletes of all ages. Teddy emphasizes injury prevention and long-term planning as a means to stay healthy. Teddy's Credentials: Doctor of Physical Therapy Old Dominion University Bachelor of Science Exercise Science | University of Pittsburgh Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist| National Strength and Conditioning Association Sports Performance Coach | USA Olympic Weightlifting Teddy's IG: Dr Teddy's Instagram Citizen Athletics Instagram Citizen Athletics: 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: 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. Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: LMNT A tasty electrolyte drink mix. Click HERE For a FREE 8-flavor sample pack with any purchase! Power Rack Strength Brian Carroll offers online coaching and consulting services that can help you achieve your goals, no matter how big or small. Brian’s 20 years of ‘in the trenches’ lifting, coaching, learning, writing, and rehabbing gives him the unique ability to help you achieve your goals with real-world validity and carryover like nobody else in the industry. Coaching and Consulting Services: 10/20/Life: elitefts If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered. 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: Limited Edition Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew.

Oct 27, 2022 • 1h 46min
#145 Joe DeFranco | World Renowned Coach, Industrial Strength Show, CPPS
elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/eliteftstm-limited-edition-trick-t-shirt.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk In this 145th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Joe DeFranco takes a seat. Joe DeFranco is a world-renowned strength & conditioning coach and the owner of DeFranco's Gym. His resume includes NFL players from all 32 teams, MLB & NBA players, WWE superstars, UFC fighters, Olympic athletes, high school, and college All-Americans. Before Joe started his business, it was thought that you needed a large, multi-million dollar facility to succeed. But – after turning his original 500 square foot storage closet into an athletic performance mecca – it suddenly became "in vogue" to own a small garage/warehouse gym. Joe's "gym blueprint" is now the industry standard, and DeFranco's is a globally recognized brand. Joe is currently focused on educating and inspiring other trainers and gym owners worldwide. He hosts the Industrial Strength Show – a top-ranked weekly podcast dedicated to training for peak performance, mindset, and living your passion. He is also the co-creator of the Certified Physical Preparation Specialist (CPPS) certification course – one of the most respected credentials in the personal training industry today. Joe's IG: https://www.instagram.com/defrancosgym/ Joe's Website: https://www.defrancostraining.com/ Industrial Strength Show: https://joedefranco.libsyn.com/ Joe's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/joedefranco 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/product-category/diagnostic-labs/affiliate/table-talk Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: https://marekhealth.com/product-category/diagnostic-labs/affiliate/table-talk LMNT A tasty electrolyte drink mix. https://drinklmnt.com 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/shop/new-items.html 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/ elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/

Oct 20, 2022 • 2h 55min
#144 Skip Hill | Body Building Maestro, Intense Muscle, TEAM SKIP
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 144th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Skip Hill takes a seat. Ken "Skip" Hill has been involved in bodybuilding for almost forty years and competing for over twenty years. He was one of the early pioneers of online contest prep (2001) when bodybuilding message boards were still in their infancy. Skip's track record with competitive bodybuilders is well-respected, and he also does sport-specific conditioning, including working with professional athletes. Skip is a columnist and coach for elitefts. Check out his articles and logs: https://www.elitefts.com/author/skip-hill/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-fmZBhDtARIsAH6H8q… Skip's Website: https://www.intensemuscle.com/ Skip's IG: https://www.instagram.com/intensemuscle/?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/product-category/diagnostic-labs/affiliate/table-talk Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: https://marekhealth.com/product-category/diagnostic-labs/affiliate/table-talk 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/ elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/

Oct 14, 2022 • 2h 2min
#143 Steve Goggins | FIRST 1100 LBS SQUAT, USPA, Powerlifting Legend
Steve Goggins joins Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast as a guest in the 143rd episode. Founder and Coach of Goggins Force, Goggins served in the US Army from September 1983 until May 1990. While in the Army, he served in the 82nd Airborne and was a member of the Armed Forces Powerlifting Team. He has competed in powerlifting for over 25 years and was the first powerlifter to squat 1100 pounds. Goggins now resides in Marietta, GA, and is the current state chairman of the USPA Powerlifting Organization. He offers his programming and coaching and is available for seminars. He has been a personal trainer since he came out of service in 1990 and is certified through Cooper Institute in Dallas, TX. Goggins Force: https://gogginsforce.com/ Goggins IG: https://www.instagram.com/thestevegoggins/ 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/product-category/diagnostic-labs/affiliate/table-talk Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: https://marekhealth.com/product-category/diagnostic-labs/affiliate/table-talk 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/ elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/

Oct 11, 2022 • 2h 8min
#142 "Big J" EXTREME Fitness | Ronnie Coleman, FitCon, and CSO
elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel... Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Big J takes a seat in this 142nd podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Jason English, known as Big J, has trained on and off with 8x Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman as his training partner at Arlington's Metroflex for over 20 years. For much of his early development, he crushed iron alongside Johnnie Jackson, Brian Dobson, Branch Warren, Dorian Yates, and more greats. Jason served the United States for ten years as an E-6 in the Army, he's the Texas founder of FitCon, and the CSO of Eminent Nutrition. Big J's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigj_extremefitness/ Big J's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BigJsExtremeFitness 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/product-category/diagnostic-labs/affiliate/table-talk/ Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: https://marekhealth.com/product-category/diagnostic-labs/affiliate/table-talk/ 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/ elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/

Sep 30, 2022 • 2h
#141 Fouad "Hoss" Abiad | Entrepreneur, IFBB PRO, Heavyweight Champ
Fouad "Hoss" Abiad joins Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast as a guest in the 141st episode. Fouad "Hoss" Abiad is a retired Canadian IFBB pro and owner of Hosstile. He racked up an impressive nine top-three finishes over his 15-year tenure, including two victories. Fouad was also a CPA member during his amateur career and was the heavyweight winner at the 2005 Canadian National Bodybuilding Championships, where he was awarded his IFBB pro card. He hosts The Real Bodybuilding Podcast, which brings you weekly interviews with bodybuilding's top athletes and leading experts in nutrition, supplementation, training, athletic performance, and more to help educate and motivate. Fouad's Website: http://www.fouadabiad.com/ Hosstile: https://hosstile.com/ Fouad Abiad Championships: http://www.fouadabiadchampionships.com/ Fouad's IG: https://www.instagram.com/fouadabiad/?hl=en Fouad's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FouadAbiad 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/product-category/diagnostic-labs/affiliate/table-talk/ Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: https://marekhealth.com/product-category/diagnostic-labs/affiliate/table-talk/ 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/ elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/