#360 "You're in the Life-Changing Business, Not the Results Business" | Luka Hocevar
Release Date: 07/21/2025
#360 "You're in the Life-Changing Business, Not the Results Business" | Luka Hocevar
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Get 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK): Shop Bands: We welcome Luka Hocevar to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Born and raised in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Luka Hocevar credits basketball, fitness, and great coaches for steering him away from crime and onto a path that took him to the elite European Leagues and the NBA Summer Pro League. After hanging up his professional basketball jersey, Luka dedicated himself to transforming lives just like his coaches did for him. With over 19 years of coaching experience, Luka has become a...
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#359 Losing 30lbs In 24 Hours...The Death Cut | Brian Kichton
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Get 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK): Shop Bands: We welcome Brian Kichton to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! After spending most of his life under the bar, Brian Kichton dove headfirst into strongman in mid-2021—and hasn’t looked back since. With a rapid ascent through the ranks, Brian captured the 2023 Strongman Corp Amateur Nationals title, securing his coveted pro card and making his mark as a serious contender in the sport. After a strong showing at the Amateur Arnold, he’s turned his focus to competing as a pro on the...
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#358 The Most Brutal Path to a Pro Total | Shaun Kopplin
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Get 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK): Shop Bands: We welcome Shaun Kopplin to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! From the streets to the squat rack, Shaun Kopplin has transformed his life story into a mission of building better humans through strength. As the owner and operator of Mamba Furnishings, Cream City Clothing, and Wolfpack Barbell Club, Shaun wears many hats—entrepreneur, coach, community builder, and living proof that powerlifting can change lives. A reformed criminal and recovered addict, Shaun knows firsthand what it...
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The BIGGEST LIE in Strength & Conditioning: Periodization of Training
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Dave Tate argues the biggest lie in strength training is its supposed complexity, simplifying it by framing periodization as a journey across the "world map" of an 8-bit video game. Each training block is a new territory that you must successfully navigate and conquer. To travel through these territories, you must master fundamental techniques ("skill gates"), manage your recovery ("energy bar"), and gather resources like good nutrition and sleep ("coins"). Successfully navigating a territory is proven by defeating its "boss"—a metric-based test that determines if you are ready to advance to...
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Stop Overcomplicating It - Common Sense Strength Training | YouTube LIVE May 6th, 2025
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In this no-nonsense breakdown, Dave Tate dismantles the hype and overcomplication that dominate modern strength training. He dives into why lifters are obsessed with recovery hacks, peptides, RIR, and plastic water bottles—while forgetting the fundamentals that drive progress. From common gym mistakes and misguided programming to mindset and mental intensity, Dave uses humor, decades of experience, and real talk to remind lifters of what really matters: consistency, effort, basic lift mastery, and self-awareness. Whether you’re a beginner, a coach, or a seasoned meathead, this video is a...
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#336 Strong AF with This INSANE Training Method | Eric Bugenhagen
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In this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast, Eric Bugenhagen joins us. From a Wisconsin wrestling champion to a WWE entertainer and YouTube fitness influencer, Bugenhagen has carved a diverse and impactful career. He started as a standout wrestler and captain for the University of Wisconsin, later coaching there and at other prestigious athletic facilities like NX Level. Despite a serious injury of his pateller tendon in WWE, he pivoted to creating popular fitness content on YouTube, gaining a large following with his unique combination of strength, thick as frick humor, and horsecock...
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#332 The Mental Effect of Testosterone No One Talks About | Dave Lee
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In this episode of Table Talk, we sit down with Dave Lee, a health coach specializing in neuroendocrinology, to dive deep into the connection between hormones, mental health, and personal transformation. We tackle the misconceptions around SSRIs, the dopamine-serotonin balance, and how environmental factors may be silently sabotaging men’s health. This conversation isn’t just about testosterone—it’s about reclaiming control, building resilience, and understanding the architecture of our brains. Whether you're battling mental health challenges or looking to optimize your...
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#327 AD FREE MEMBERS ONLY | The Road to 2200: What It Really Takes To Hit An Elite Powerlifting Total | Nick Forte
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Welcome Nick Forte to episode 327th of Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast. Nick Forte, 31, is a powerlifter, father, husband, Pennsylvania State Corrections Officer, and a man of God. At 275, his personal bests raw is a 2138.4 total with a 782.6 squat, 540 bench, and 821.2 deadlift. His best wrapped squat is 805.
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#326 AD FREE MEMBERS ONLY | How To Actually Build Explosive Strength and Muscle For Your Sport | Mike Israetel
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Dr. Mike Israetel joins us again for another Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast in episode #326. In this episode, sports periodization for athletes and coaches is discussed — starting off with needs analysis. Dr. Mike Israetel is a Ph.D. in Sport Physiology and a professor at Lehman College (the only Bronx senior college of the City University of New York). He is the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization—a scientifically sound and reliable diet and training consultation service for anyone who wants to use it to achieve results. Mike has a BJJ purple belt and a jiu jitsu brown belt and...
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#325 AD FREE MEMBERS ONLY | The One Thing Every Powerlifter Overlooks | Paul Gagné
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Welcome Paul Gagné to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Paul Gagné is a Montreal-based posturologist and strength coach with nearly 40 years of experience, specializing in posture, athletic performance, and rehabilitation. His training philosophy, influenced by mentors like Charles Poliquin and Paul Chek, integrates neuromuscular, fascial, and postural elements to enhance athletic efficiency and prevent injuries. Notably active in the NHL, Gagné advocates for a holistic approach to training that includes high-velocity eccentric overload using the Desmotec Training System. He is...
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We welcome Luka Hocevar to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!
Born and raised in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Luka Hocevar credits basketball, fitness, and great coaches for steering him away from crime and onto a path that took him to the elite European Leagues and the NBA Summer Pro League. After hanging up his professional basketball jersey, Luka dedicated himself to transforming lives just like his coaches did for him.
With over 19 years of coaching experience, Luka has become a powerhouse in the world of physical and mental performance and body transformation. He’s the founder and co-owner of Vigor Ground Gym in Ljubljana and the owner of Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance in Seattle—two facilities known as premier coaching destinations in Slovenia and the U.S. Combined, they’ve helped transform the lives of over 12,000 clients since 2006.
Luka has personally coached more than 4,000 athletes and clients, from top-tier pros in the NBA, NFL, UFC, MLB, and collegiate sports, to everyday people who want to look, feel, and perform at their best. He’s also the mind behind the Vigor Ground Fitness and Business Summit, one of the industry’s top events for fitness professionals and gym owners who want to level up.
His expertise and impact have been featured in Men’s Health, T-Nation, STACK, Onnit Magazine, Entrepreneur, and on HBO Real Sports, CBS, FOX, USA Today, ABC, and KING5 New Day NW, where he’s known as Seattle’s go-to fitness expert.
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