Dave Tate's Table Talk

In this 122nd podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Dave Hoff takes a seat. Support the Podcast by picking up some of our limited edition wear Dave Hoff holds the all-time highest powerlifting total—dominating multi-ply for over a decade. As a four-time World Powerlifting Organization (WPO) champion, his best multi-ply lifts include a 1273-pound squat, 1047-pound bench, and an 826-pound deadlift, for a total of 3103 pounds. Featured in the Westside vs The World documentary, Dave was a member of Westside Barbell.  Today's topics include: Hoff's lifting journey (Day 1 to present day) His time at Westside and transitioning out Hoff's lack of social media presence Programming How often Hoff is in gear The mental aspect to multi-ply powerlifting to stay on top for 13 years (and counting) And much more!  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™. Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Choose between a monthly or yearly subscription and receive extra benefits like: - Extra podcasts answering YOUR questions - elitefts discount codes - Free eBooks Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast today! https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ 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.  Build your custom panel or a preexisting panel at marekhealth.com.  Visit Marek Health to order a comprehensive panel, lab analysis, and optimization, plus 10% off your first order when you use code "Tabletalk" (one word) at check-out. IG @marekhealth elitefts elitefts is a proud sponsor of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast. If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered. Get 10% off your first elitefts order by using the discount code: TABLE TALK.  All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast. Shop elitefts Limited Edition Apparel. elitefts Shop elitefts IG More  Dave Tate's IG Dave Hoff's IG Westside vs The World

Register SUPER early for the elitefts SWIS Symposium 2022 (registration prices will only raise the closer we get to the event): Click Here!    In this 121st podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Matt Wenning takes a seat.   In this episode, Dave and Matt will be discussing the following topics:   How Westside Barbell was different based on their experiences and timeframes Matt's warm-up protocol How Matt incorporates block training into conjugate The turd story, plus gaining and losing weight Views on the industry and the future of powerlifting PEDs And more!   Matt Wenning is a three-time world champion powerlifter. He has directed over 6000 troops in strength, conditioning, and wellness for the U.S. Army, including Infantry and Ranger Divisions. He holds a Masters Degree in Biomechanics and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Ball State University.   Matt grew up in Indiana, raised by a hard-working, middle-class family. His mother was a nurse, and his father was a Marine and truck driver. When he was six years old, Matt was hit by a car going 50 mph, which took a toll on his physical development. After undergoing 12 months of full leg casts and 12 months in a boot, his legs were underdeveloped.   Four years later, Matt discovered lifting. It allowed him to see he was capable of anything, despite what he had gone through during recovery from his injuries. Then, when Matt was 13, his father passed away due to cancer; a result of complications from agent orange. That's when he started lifting in competitions.   In the beginning, lifting was just a stepping stone to the goal of football. But it became a much larger pathway in his life. Lifting inspired Matt to attain higher education and become a strength coach. He excelled with a 3.9 GPA.   He has been an adviser for the NFL, an international speaker for the NSCA, and a contractor for border patrol, airborne divisions, and the pentagon. 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™. Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Choose between a monthly or yearly subscription and receive extra benefits like: - Extra podcasts answering YOUR questions - elitefts discount codes - Free eBooks Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast today! https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/     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.    Build your custom panel or a preexisting panel at marekhealth.com.    Visit Marek Health to order a comprehensive panel, lab analysis, and optimization, plus 10% off your first order when you use code "Tabletalk" (one word) at check-out.   https://marekhealth.com/ IG @marekhealth   elitefts   elitefts is a proud sponsor of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast. If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered. Get 10% off your first elitefts order by using the discount code: TABLE TALK.    elitefts Shop elitefts IG     More    Dave's IG Matt's IG Wenning Strength

Register for SWIS 2022 Here: https://www.elitefts.com/2022-swis-seminar.html In this 120th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Dr. Ken Kinakin and Dr. Eric Serrano take a seat. Chiropractor Dr. Ken Kinakin is located in Mississauga and specializes in weight training injuries and sports medicine. Dr. Kinakin's chiropractic clinic provides a variety of alternative healing modalities for everyone seeking chiropractic care, including active release technique (ART), acupuncture, laser therapy, and more.  Dr. Kinakin is the founder of the Society of Weight-Training Injury Specialists (SWIS), which focuses on the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of weight-training injuries. In this podcast episode, Dr. Kinakin and Dave Tate have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Listen for more details.  Dr. Eric Serrano, MD, is the ace sought out by elite athletes and business professionals worldwide for help with the most difficult of problems. Dr. Serrano spends the majority of his time promoting the success of his family practice patients in Pickerington, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Amongst the thousands of patients are elite athletes who travel to the ends of the earth to consult with Dr. Serrano.  A unique approach to medicine enables Dr. Serrano to customize nutrition, exercise, and supplementation protocols to support quicker success. A constant desire to learn leads Dr. Serrano to review thousands of patient hormonal blood work tests and read over 30 medical/ingredient journals each month. At any given time, multiple nutrition, exercise, and supplementation trials are conducted within the Serrano Family Medical Practice. Dr. Serrano is a graduate of Kansas State University and earned his medical degree from Kansas University. He previously served as an award-winning professor of family practice and emergency medicine at the Ohio State University. 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™. Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Choose between a monthly or yearly subscription and receive extra benefits like: - Extra podcasts answering YOUR questions - elitefts discount codes - Free eBooks Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast today! https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/   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.  Build your custom panel or a preexisting panel at marekhealth.com.  Visit MarekHealth.com/tabletalk to order a comprehensive panel, lab analysis, and optimization, plus 10% off your first order when you use code "Tabletalk" (one word) at check-out. marekhealth.com/tabletalk IG @marekhealth elitefts elitefts is a proud sponsor of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast. If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered. Get 10% off your first elitefts order by using the discount code: TABLE TALK.  elitefts Shop elitefts IG   More  Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en Ken's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drkenkinakin/ SWIS: https://www.swis.ca/ Infinity Fitness: https://www.infinityfitness.com/ Serrano Family Practice: (614) 833-5520 Health First Group: (905) 812-0644

In this 119th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Doug Heath and Adam Zevchik take a seat. In this episode, topics include: - What benefited Doug working as a shift worker (working nights and regarding recovery)? - Advice for someone who wants to double their current squat at roughly the same bodyweight. - Increasing strength while maintaining a low bodyweight. - How powerlifting has changed (comparing the 80s and 90s to present day). - Mental prep for big lifts. - What it was like training Buster Douglas when prepping for Mike Tyson. - And more! In September of 1976, Doug Heath met Louie Simmons at The Ohio State University. In Louie's mind, Doug was "strong as hell, but really eccentric, to say the least." In Doug's mind, Louie was the biggest guy he'd ever seen as a 20-year-old (traps to ears) and was enamored to be invited to train with Louie in his basement (before Westside Barbell existed) based on strength—deadlifting nearly 365, weighing 117 pounds.   Two months later, Doug competed in his first meet. Fast forward to 1984, he won Senior Nationals with a 1306.2 total, weighing 132.    Adam Zevchik, the newest elitefts athlete, trained under Doug for roughly seven years. Through Doug, Adam feels his powerlifting career took off after he learned the historical makeup of the sport and harnessed Doug's mindset.    Adam was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in sustainable plant systems with a specialization in turf grass science and a minor in business. He's the superintendent at The Golf Club at Little Turtle and manages the golf course and off-site landscape operations.    As a multi-ply powerlifter of twelve years, he has one AWPC and three WPC world titles. He holds the junior squat record in the WPC at 148. He's ranked in the top-30 all-time at 148 and 165.    Adam's most recent competition was APF Nationals (June 4th).    Learn more about Adam Zevchik:    elitefts Table Talk Podcast #31 - Doug Heath:    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™. Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Choose between a monthly or yearly subscription and receive extra benefits like: - Extra podcasts answering YOUR questions - elitefts discount codes - Free eBooks Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast today! https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Sponsors   **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.    Build your custom panel or a preexisting panel at marekhealth.com.    Visit  www.MarekHealth.com/tabletalk to order a comprehensive panel, lab analysis, and optimization, plus 10% off your first order when you use code "Tabletalk" (one word) at check-out.   www.marekhealth.com  IG @marekhealth   **elitefts is a proud sponsor of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast. If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered. Get 10% off your first elitefts order by using the discount code: TABLE TALK.    NEW elitefts Limited Edition T is available today!    Check it out:  https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html   elitefts Shop:  https://elitefts.tiny.us/yt  elitefts IG:  https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/   **Smarter nutrition for harder athletes—receive the best coaching from bodybuilding and powerlifting champion Justin Harris and Team Troponin. Troponin Nutrition provides monthly coaching to help you build muscle, increase strength, and follow a customized nutrition plan.    Get started:  https://www.troponinnutrition.com/collections/coaching-diet-plans       More    elitefts Shop:  https://elitefts.tiny.us/yt   Dave's IG:  https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en Adam's IG:  https://www.instagram.com/adamzevchik/

In this #118 episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast, Matt Brown takes a seat. Matt Brown is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for nearly 14 years. A professional competitor since 2004, Brown was a contestant on the seventh season of The Ultimate Fighter television series. He holds the current record for most knockouts and most finishes in UFC Welterweight history. The father of three, Matt is the owner of Immortal Martial Arts Center located in Lewis Center, Ohio, and co-owner and co-founder of Immortal Coffee. 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™. Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Choose between a monthly or yearly subscription and receive extra benefits like: - Extra podcasts answering YOUR questions - elitefts discount codes - Free eBooks Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast today! https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Sponsor 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.  Build your custom panel or a preexisting panel at marekhealth.com.  Visit www.MarekHealth.com/tabletalk to order a comprehensive panel, lab analysis, and optimization, plus 10% off your first order when you use code "Tabletalk" (one word) at check-out. https://www.marekhealth.com  IG @marekhealth elitefts elitefts Shop: https://elitefts.tiny.us/yt   Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en Immortal Martial Arts Center Website: https://www.immortalmartialartscenter.com/ Immortal Martial Arts Center IG: https://www.instagram.com/immortalmartialarts/ Immortal Coffee IG: https://www.instagram.com/theimmortalcoffee/ Immortal Coffee Website: https://theimmortalcoffee.com/   #tabletalk #UFC #elitefts 

In this 117th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast, Joey Szatmary (@Szatstrength ) takes a seat. Joey is the gym owner of The Lions Den in Colmar, Pennsylvania. He attended Albright College and played collegiate lacrosse. Joey's most notable athletic feat as a poly-athlete is earning the 2019 United States Strongman (USS) Heavyweight National Champion title. Joey also serves as the strength and conditioning coach and lacrosse coach for Souderton High School. 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™. Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Choose between a monthly or yearly subscription and receive extra benefits like: - Extra podcasts answering YOUR questions - elitefts discount codes - Free eBooks Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast today! https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Sponsor 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.  Build your custom panel or a preexisting panel at marekhealth.com.  Visit MarekHealth.com/tabletalk to order a comprehensive panel, lab analysis, and optimization, plus 10% off your first order when you use code "Tabletalk" (one word) at check-out. Marek Health on IG Dave's IG Joey's IG Szat Strength App The Lions Den

In this #116 episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast, Dave invites three new elitefts athletes to the table. Meet Haley Hill, Jaden Lacaria, and Adam Zevchik! Haley Hill was born and raised in Wisconsin. She attended Lindenwood University, earning her degree in criminal justice and playing collegiate ice hockey. Haley competes in the 132-pound weight class with a 1201 total—number five all-time at 132. Haley will soon begin her prep for the WRPF Clash of Columbia (September 4th). Jaden Lacaria is from Belpre, Ohio. He earned his bachelor's degree from Ohio State University in physical activity with a coaching specialization. Currently, he's working on his master of sports coaching. Jaden is a two-time national-level bodybuilder. In 2021, he finished second at North Americans, fourth at USAs, and first at the Mike Francois Classic. As a powerlifter, he ranks in the top 25 at 198 and holds the fourth biggest squat at 198.  Recovering from a bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture, he's slowly preparing for the 2022 NPC National Championships in Orlando, Florida.  Adam Zevchik was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in sustainable plant systems with a specialization in turf grass science and a minor in business. He's the superintendent at The Golf Club at Little Turtle and manages the golf course and off-site landscape operations.  As a multi-ply powerlifter of twelve years, he has one AWPC and three WPC world titles. He holds the junior squat record in the WPC at 148. He's ranked in the top-30 all-time at 148 and 165.  Adam is currently prepping for the APF Nationals (June 4th).  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™. Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Choose between a monthly or yearly subscription and receive extra benefits like: - Extra podcasts answering YOUR questions - elitefts discount codes - Free eBooks Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast today! https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Sponsor 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.  Build your custom panel or a preexisting panel at marekhealth.com.  Visit MarekHealth.com/tabletalk to order a comprehensive panel, lab analysis, and optimization, plus 10% off your first order when you use code "Tabletalk" (one word) at check-out. IG @marekhealth elitefts elitefts Shop: https://elitefts.tiny.us/yt   Dave's IG Haley's IG Jaden's IG Adam's IG

In episode 115 of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Dave opens the flood gates to answer YOUR questions that you asked on his Instagram page: @underthebar. Dave covers a wide variety of topics relating to powerlifting (all levels), strength training, programming, recovery, business, motivation, Westside, nutrition, and more! Some questions Dave will be addressing are:  +Do max effort days need to change on a cut with young athletes, injured, or just not feeling right.  +The future of Powerlifting and gym culture.  +How he trains the lifters at the s5 compound gym.  +Multi-year programing.  +Tips using the SS Yoke Bar while recovering from shoulder surgery? +What are your favorite lifts for max effort upper? +What was the most effective method for your bench press missing at the mid to top area?  +Plus more.    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™. Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Choose between a monthly or yearly subscription and receive extra benefits like: - Extra podcasts answering YOUR questions - elitefts discount codes - Free eBooks Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast today! https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/   Sponsor 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.  Build your custom panel or a preexisting panel at marekhealth.com.  Visit MarekHealth.com/tabletalk to order a comprehensive panel, lab analysis, and optimization, plus 10% off your first order when you use code "Tabletalk" (one word) at check-out. marekhealth.com  IG @marekhealth

In this #114 episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Dave sits down with JL Holdsworth and Douglas Heel. JL and Douglas join Dave to discuss their travels and share ideas on healing and performance serving children, professional athletes, the general population, practitioners, coaches, and more populations. Learn more about their companies and associations like BeActivated, The Spot Athletics, and Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR) to better serve yourself and your clients.   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™. Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Choose between a monthly or yearly subscription and receive extra benefits like: - Extra podcasts answering YOUR questions - elitefts discount codes - Free eBooks Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast today! https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/   Sponsor   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.    Go to www.marekhealth.com and order a comprehensive lab panel. Use the code "TableTalk" (one word) at check out for 10% off your first order.    www.marekhealth.com  IG @marekhealth   elitefts   elitefts Shop: https://elitefts.tiny.us/yt   Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en Douglas Heel's Website: https://douglasheel.com/ The Spot Athletics: https://www.thespotathletics.com/ JL's IG: https://www.instagram.com/coach_jl/  

Long-time training partners and friends of John Meadows, Bret and Darryl join Dave Tate's Table Talk episode #113 to reminisce. Listen as they go down memory lane, and share stories and training gems they learned from John Meadows.    The Unity Powerbuilder 1.0 Program Explained: https://bit.ly/3wj9Jqf Mountain Dog Diet: https://mountaindogdiet.com/ Mountain Dog YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mountaindog1   About the Host:    Dave 'Under The Bar' has been involved in strength and conditioning for over three decades. He has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting with professional, elite, gen pop, novice athletes, trainers, and coaches. He has spoken at over 100 events and authored 20 books, writing over 2000 articles for magazines and prominent websites. Dave competed in powerlifting between 1983-2004, obtaining elite rankings in multiple weight classes. Dave is married to elitefts co-founder Traci Arnold-Tate. They reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™. Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Choose between a monthly or yearly subscription and receive extra benefits like: - Extra podcasts answering YOUR questions - elitefts discount codes - Free eBooks Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast today! https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/   Sponsor   Thank you to our sponsor Marek Health! They wanted to make sure Table Talk came back for a third season and stepped up to make this happen.    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. The customer gets their own Patient Care Coordinator to go over labs and treatment options!    Go to MarekHealth.com and order yourself a comprehensive lab panel and use code "TableTalk" (one word) at check out for 10% off your first order.    If you already know you want to go the treatment route, go to Marekhealth.com, book yourself a consultation, and use code "tabletalk" over the phone for 10% off your first order.    www. MarekHealth.com  IG @marekhealth   elitefts   Shop Our Site: https://elitefts.tiny.us/yt  Follow Us On IG: https://instagram.com/elitefts/  Follow Us On FB: https://www.facebook.com/Elitefts/  Tweet Us At: https://twitter.com/elitefts  Email Us At: customerservice@elitefts.net