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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 1H 51M

#402 11 Years of Ballroom Dancing Made Him This Strong | Adam Roszkowski

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In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary "Triple-Threat" career of Adam "Rosco" Roszkowski, one of the most uniquely versatile athletes in modern strength training. We explore the mental and physical shift required to transition from the grace of competitive ballroom dancing to the gridiron of American football, and finally to the world stage of Strongman. This conversation breaks down the blueprint for athletic performance, elite-level muscle development, and the relentless discipline needed to secure five Strongman Champions League (SCL) titles and a spot at the World's Strongest Man. Meet the Guest Adam "Rosco" Roszkowski (WSM Athlete & 5x SCL Champion) Adam is a standout powerhouse in the international strongman circuit, recognized for his remarkable versatility and elite athletic performance. Before cementing his status as a World's Strongest Man competitor and five-time Strongman Champions League (SCL) winner, Adam reached the pinnacle of two other distinct sports as a Vice-Champion ballroom dancer and a European and German Champion in American football. Since committing to strongman in 2021, he has achieved monumental feats of strength, including a 400 kg deadlift and a World Record Bag Throw at the 2025 World's Strongest Viking. Beyond his 2x FIBO ClassX titles, Adam is a vocal advocate for the unfiltered side of pro-level training and high-stakes competition. Follow Adam Instagram: @rosco_strong YouTube: @rosco_strong Sponsored by: Silverback Gym Wear 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) https://massresearchreview.com/ Get 10% OFF RP Hypertrophy App (CODE: TABLE TALK) https://rpstrength.com/pages/hypertrophy-app

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