
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.
Latest episodes

Feb 24, 2022 • 2h 57min
#100 Jim Wendler Returns: Values, Training, and The Best Seminar Stories
We celebrate 100 episodes of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast by bringing in not only a fan favorite, but the first employee Dave ever had at elitefts, creator of 5/3/1, and death metal enthusiast, Jim Wendler. Jim joins us to give us all an update on his training, how his athletic training has shifted over the years, and even shares his favorite stories from the years of doing seminars with Dave. There is no better way of celebrating 1,000,000 podcast downloads, 100 episodes, and an amazing run of some of the best athletes, coaches, and guests we could possible have. We want to personally thank you for all the views, shares, downloads, and follows over the years and we look forward to 100 more! Jim even wanted to give you a discount for his website www.JimWendler.com on the all his products. At checkout use code "elite15" to save a few bucks on Jim's products!

Feb 23, 2022 • 45min
#99 Training Talk with ATWR Powerlifter Naomi Sheppard
Training Talks are short episodes, with Sam Brown, Director of Performance at elitefts, focused on giving you actionable training information designed to better yourself (and your clients/athletes) in a shorter and more digestible format. In today's episode, Sam jumps in with Naomi Sheppard who just got done making a serious mark at the Ghost Clash. Naomi ended the meet as the top lifter, competing in the 148-pound weight class boasting a 578.7 Squat, 270 Bench, and a 474 deadlift. Naomi is an amazing athlete with a great story and we dive into topics such as peaking for meets, dealing with the uncontrollable variables, and we even talk about how YOU should be working with your coach and approaching your OWN training. Follow Naomi here on socials : @naomi.phoenixperformance Make sure you head over to www.elitefts.com for all of your training needs and give us a follow on all our social platforms. @elitefts

Feb 16, 2022 • 24min
#98 Alcohol and Training?! What Have We Done!? With Sam Brown and Matt Goodwin
Another new offering from the Dave Tate Table Talk Network. Join Sam Brown, Director of Performance, and Matt Goodwin, Director of Sales, as they chat with coaches and athletes with incredible stories, lessons, and experiences to share. Nothing is better than cracking open a few beers, sharing a few laughs, and not knowing exactly where you will end up. In this episode, we go over how this style of the podcast came to fruition, where you can expect these shows to go, and we share a few laughs on all things strength training and sport. Let us know how you like this style and who you may want us to get on the show! As always, Make sure you head over to www.elitefts.com for all of your training needs and give us a follow on all our social platforms. @elitefts

Feb 11, 2022 • 14min
#97 Training Talk: Exercise Selection Check List with Sam Brown
Performance Enhancing Discussions (PEDs) are short episodes, with Sam Brown, Director of Performance at elitefts, focused on giving you actionable training information designed to better yourself (and your clients/athletes) in a shorter and more digestible format. In today's episode, Sam jumps in Exercise Selection and gives you a different view on how you pick the exercises for yourself or your clients/athletes. Make sure you head over to www.elitefts.com for all of your training needs and give us a follow on all our social platforms. @elitefts

Feb 9, 2022 • 19min
#96 Training Talk on HIT Training with Sam Brown
Performance Enhancing Discussions (PEDs) are short episodes, with Sam Brown, Director of Performance at elitefts, focused on giving you actionable training information designed to better yourself (and your clients/athletes) in a shorter and more digestible format. In today's episode, Sam jumps into High-Intensity Training, how to implement it into your training, and what you should look out for if you are interested in this style of training. Make sure you head over to www.elitefts.com for all of your training needs and give us a follow on all our social platforms. @elitefts

Feb 3, 2022 • 1h 32min
#95 Matt Mills and Brittany Diamond Talk Strongman, Powerlifting, and The Skill of Competition
Matt Mills (Pro Strongman/Gym Owner) and Brittany Diamond (Pro Strongwoman) stop by to talk about training for both strongman and powerlifting, the biggest mistakes they have made in training that you can avoid, and how competition makes everything better!

Feb 1, 2022 • 31min
#94 Dave Tate AMA: When Dave Made The Best Gains And Why.
In this AMA episode, Dave Tate addresses when he felt he was at his "BEST" and what made it possible.

Jan 29, 2022 • 49min
#93 Dave Tate AMA: Can Powerlifting Wreck Your Health, Plus Gear Drama
In today's episode, Dave speaks about the long-term impacts Powerlifting can have on health; as well as, the current state of multiply Powerlifting Gear.

Jan 27, 2022 • 39min
#92 Dave Tate AMA: Fear Of Lifting Big Weights, Getting Paid As A Powerlifter & GPP
On today's show, Dave Tate discusses how to deal with the fear of lifting maximal weights, how to get paid as a Powerlifter, and the integration of GPP into your training.

Jan 21, 2022 • 2h 15min
#91 All Things Nutrition & Training with Justin Harris & Dani LaMartina
Dave and Sam sit down with Troponin Nutrition creator Justin Harris and DPT Dani LaMartina as they discuss all things diet, training, and how you can bridge the gap between performance and recovery. Also, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this with your training partners!