#379 The Rise of the "Home Gym Nerd": Collecting vs. Lifting | Massenomics
Release Date: 10/31/2025
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Dave Tate and Tom Sheppard recap 2025 and discuss the seven deadly sins of training. Table Talk Lifetime Limited Crew Membership - This offer will expire on Friday, Jan 9th. Shop EWS Supplements (CODE:ELITE30) - Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): Tom and Naomi's new website: Become an elitefts channel member for early access to Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast and other perks. @eliteftsofficial Support Dave Tate’s Table Talk: FULL Crew Access - Limited Edition Apparel - Programs & More...
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#390 Why You Should Be HAPPY When You Miss a Lift | David Raymond
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David “Dumptruck Dave” Raymond is a 34-year-old father, stepfather, and grandfather from a small town in Illinois, and one of the strongest 165-lb lifters in the world. He started as a 148-lb lifter, becoming one of the first Americans to squat 600+ pounds at that bodyweight, then moved up to 165, where he squatted 705 pounds and deadlifted 716 pounds in the same meet. Along the way, he’s competed at marquee shows like The American Pro and Power Surge Pro/Am, all while insisting powerlifting is “just a hobby.” Follow David Raymond: ...
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#389 Why I Smash My Head on the Bar (The Truth About Psych-Ups) | Justin Zottl
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Justin Zottl — Canada’s strongest powerlifter (All-Time Total). From national champion cyclist to 2300+ totals, Justin breaks down winning American Pro 3 three weeks after herniating L5, why standards matter more than hype, and what ABS is doing right on meet production. Follow Justin / Team Zottl: IG: Team Zottl Coaching: (About/Team page): Become an elitefts channel member for early access to Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast and other perks. @eliteftsofficial Support Dave Tate’s Table Talk: FULL Crew Access - Limited...
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#388 Westside Barbell vs. KneesOverToes: The Truth About Longevity | Ben Patrick
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#387 The Promise I Made at John Meadows' Grave | Cris Edmonds
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#386 Why SBD Days Are Ruining Your Joints (The Truth About Frequency) | Stuart Locke
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#385 Why The Best Strength Coaches Are GHOSTS | Colton Razo & Michael Silbernagel
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On episode 385 of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast Dave sits down with Strength & Conditioning Coaches Colton Razo and Michael Silbernagel. Colton Razo — Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for Track & Field at The Ohio State University. Formerly University of Houston, Bemidji State, SD Mines, Kansas (GA). Frequent presenter at USTFCCCA and T&F education events. Michael Silbernagel — Manager at Sanford Sports (Bismarck) and adjunct professor (University of Mary). Former Head S&C at UMary (built the department), MSCC (CSCCa), USAPL Raw National Champion. ...
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#384 How to Combine Powerlifting and Running Without Losing Gains | Alex Viada
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#383 A 1200lb Squatter's Guide to Handling Pain & Pressure Under the Bar | John Ruoppo
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#382 NFL Star Exposes The "Godfather" Culture of Early CrossFit | John Welbourn
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John Welbourn is a former 10-year NFL veteran (Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots) turned entrepreneur, strength coach, and performance educator. After retiring from professional football, he founded Power Athlete, a global leader in athletic performance programming, education, and community building. John is also the creator of CrossFit Football, one of the earliest sport-specific training programs to bridge traditional strength training with the CrossFit methodology. As a pioneer in blending field-sport performance with strength and conditioning,...
info_outlineWe welcome Tanner Baird and Tommy DeFea from Massenomics back to episode #379 of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!
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 499 episodes of their podcast and interviewed hundreds of guests in the strength world. The Massenomics YouTube channel features a playlist of home gym tours to inspire you. They sell apparel and merchandise on their website (https://www.massenomics.com) related to the gym culture and have owned and operated a strength training gym for Ten years.
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