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/