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#399 Powerlifting Rivalry 2026: This Pro Athlete is Making a Massive Mistake | Zachary Zeus Smith

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Zachary "Zeus" Smith is the owner of Flex Gym (Virginia Beach) and a veteran Powerlifting Coach who has spent a lifetime in Rugby and Combat Sports learning exactly which "investments" actually bear fruit. Whether he's building high-performance athletes through elite gym culture or "generously" using Joe Jackson's horoscope to predict his rival's inevitable downfall, Zeus's coaching is rooted in high standards and higher stakes. He specializes in developing lifters who perform when it counts, proving that while horoscopes might be a joke, the Legacy he's building is anything but. Website: https://flexgymva.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevoodooviking_zeus   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 - https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew   Limited Edition Apparel - https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html   Programs & More - https://www.elitefts.com/shop/dave-tate-s-table-talk-crew.html   TYAO Application - https://www.elitefts.com/dave-tate-s-tyao-application   Best-selling elitefts Products: Pro Resistance Training Bands: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html   Specialty Barbells: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bars-weights/specialty-bars.html   Wraps, Straps, Sleeves: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/power-gear.html   Sponsors:   Get an extra 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK): https://www.elitefts.com/   Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk   Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors: http://www.drinklmnt.com/tabletalk   Support Massenomics! https://www.massenomics.com   Save 20% on monthly, yearly, or lifetime - MASS Research Review (CODE ELITEFTS20): 
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