In the above video you see me doing the 2 things I do best:
1) Lifting Hard (I can’t say heavy because that incline bench SUCKED!)
2) Talkin’ Life
I’ve been going through a lot lately, as I’ve mentioned in the video.
But I’m forging forward, onward and upward, because I KNOW this is what my family needs and would be most proud of.
My Grandfather was a work horse and did everything in his power to do and give the BEST for his family.
I remember all the times he would ride us on the back of his bike to buy groceries, toys, take us to the beach….
You name it, he did it for us, and there were never any excuses. He found a way to make everything happen.
My Grandmother was the most giving, kind hearted person I EVER knew. Her concern was always with our health and happiness.
Every day for lunch was the best chicken soup I ever had. Breakfast was often eggs and fresh fruits from the many trees my Grandparents grew around their home.
Orange trees, grape trees (my Grandfather also made his own wine with the grapes), pomegrant trees and more.
My Grandfather built his home, working long hours on the home AFTER he worked the night shift in a factory. He always told me how he outworked my Father and Uncle and how they were so young and still couldn’t keep up with him…..
Of course, he rubbed it in that this was AFTER he worked the night shift.
My Grandparents were as tough as they come, both escaping from the Holocaust.
I was named after my Grandfather’s brother, who he lost during the Holocaust.
I won’t lie, there are plenty of times I feel some inner pressure to do GREAT things for my family and others to ensure I carry his brother’s name in high esteem.
I remember every single trip I took to Israel to stay with my Grandparents.
Some of these trips I remember as far back as age 7, when I played soccer in the streets EVERY day for hours on end, or when I was 15 and did 20 sets of pull ups every other day at the playground.
I am 33 now, 34 in a few short weeks.
The years have flown by like minutes, and this means there is NO time to screw around in life.
NO time for excuses.
NO time for a 5 year plan.
I didn’t plan what is happening right now, 5 years ago. I DID one simple thing, and this is taking Massive Action.
I put my head down and grinded away, getting my hands dirty and passing many in the process. I passed many people because they didn’t take action and they made excuses or long term plans without any immediate action.
This goes for life, business and lifting.
Sure, the 5 year plan is ok for long term goals, BUT, you need daily action.
You are entitled to NOTHING. I don’t care what you think, you earn what you get by working for it….in life AND in lifting.
It doesn’t matter who you, where you’re from or what you used to do.
Working your ass off is what gets you to achieve your goals.
I’ll be pushing onward and upward, and giving YOU my best. I care about my family and I care about YOUR success in life AND lifting.
But, I can’t convince you or preach to you about taking action. I can give you the tools and then the ultimate decision making is up to YOU.
I’m going to care for my family the way my Grandparent’s did. It’s not a question of IF i can do it, I KNOW I will do it.
What about YOU? What do you KNOW you will do today and tomorrow?
The 5 year plan can sometimes cloud your thinking, because today is what is MOST important.
Drop a commet below, looking forward to your thoughts.
Peace!
–Z–
PS: If you are a subscriber to my e mails, I’ll be sending you the details later tonight for our FREE, Hybrid Bodybuilding Teleseminar on Tuesday Night.
Filed under Articles, Calendar, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building by on Nov 2nd, 2009. 27 Comments.

Listen to Elliott Hulse and I talk shop about http://HybridBodybuilding.com and why this is the style of training you should be using to become athletic, lean AND strong as hell.
Click HERE to download and listen, BUT, please be patient a few minutes as the audio file uploads as this teleseminar was 1 hour of action packed Hybrid Bodybuilding info.
Listen to the Hybrid Bodybuilding Teleseminar by clicking HERE < ==== Click
Post your comments below and don’t forget to get your free Hybrid Bodybuilding Video Series by clicking HERE.
Peace!
–Z–
PS:You can save the audio to your I Pod as well, enjoy!
Filed under Podcasts, Q & A, Strength Building, Success, muscle building by on Nov 3rd, 2009. 21 Comments.
Guest Post by Joe DeFranco
1. Squat Heavy
2. Jump Rope
3. Do Chin Ups
4. Bench Heavy
5. Run
6. Sprint
7. Jump
8. Do Push Ups
9. Drink Lots of Water
10. Perform Barbell or Dumbbell Complexes Once a Week
11. Eat Lean Protein with Each Meal
12. Deadlift
13. Get 8 Hours of Sleep Each Night
14. Eat Lots of Green Veggies
15. Perform High Intensity “Cardio”
16. Incorporate High & Low Reps Into Your Workouts
17. Allow Adequate Recovery Between Workouts
18. Don’t EVER Go on a Low Calorie Diet

19. Use the foam roller, tennis ball & lax ball to improve tissue quality and alleviate soreness
20. Dare to be Different!
(In other words; DON’T do what everyone else at your gym is doing. There’s a reason most people look like sh*t!)
21. Train Like an Athlete
22. Buy the “BUILT LIKE A BADASS” ebook and follow the program!
For more info on Joe D and his Built Like a Bad Ass E Book, set to launch Tuesday, November 10th, go to
Feel free to post your comments below.
–Z–
PS: Joe D and I will be releasing our Lost Secrets of Strength: The Biz Files in a few weeks. Stay tuned because it is sick, sick sh*t!
PPS: There is 1 spot left for my Nov. 14 Underground Mentorship & certification, a few more spots left for Dec 5th Underground Mentorship with Elliott Hulse in Florida.
Nov. 14 Mentorship Click HERE for the LAST Spot!
Dec. 5th Mentorship Click Here Before All Space is Full!
Filed under Announcements, Articles, Calendar, Strength Building, Success, muscle building by on Nov 7th, 2009. 9 Comments.
Fedor Emelianenko won a hard fought battle this past Saturday night.
I was worried it was over. Scared this was going to be it, that he was going to be dethroned by the BIGGER Rogers.
But his experience in the ring, his long, hard years training…..they payed off.
While others train in fancy gymnasiums and around countless other people and camera crews, Fedor goes about things differently…..
He trains in seclusion, eats properly, doesn’t party, gets the rest he needs, spends time on recovery to maintain his health and longevity
See for yourself below, especially around 6:20 where Rogers is pounding away on Fedor!
Here is Part II where Fedor makes the comeback:
And here is a small clip of some of the Underground Training Fedor goes through….
It’s been a while since I’ve watched an MMA fight. Years ago I rented every UFC and PRIDE event relentlessly.
I began to remember the MANY times Fedor got knocked down or hit extremely hard.
It looked ALMOST as if it was over, but it NEVER was.
He kept getting back up….again and again and again.
He pushed forward, regained composure and emerged the victor…EVERY TIME.
Now, just so we’re clear….. This post isn’t just about Fedor training Underground.
It’s about getting back up….EVERY TIME you fall.
Do you get my point?
Drop a comment, let me know your thoughts.
Peace!
–Z–
PS: I’d love to send Fedor and his Coaches The Underground Strength System, they would love it and so will you.
Filed under Articles, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, muscle building by on Nov 9th, 2009. 21 Comments.
Yoooooo Dudes! OK, now that my blog post title sounds semi pornographic, it’s time to get BUSY!
Here is part II of me gettin’ CRAZY and High Reppin’ after going heavy on the overheads.
I cranked 3 sets of the incline dumbell benching and recline rope rowing NON stop, making it 6 sets non stop. I was insanely pumped and the non stop action forces the upper body into a whole new territory of fatigue, lactic acid build up and mental toughness.
If you wanna get crazier with it, you can try doing everything for time rather than sets, which a lot of old school bodybuilders did in the Golden Era, back in the 70′s.
So instead of 3 non stop sets of each, set the clock for 15 minutes and get max rounds of the military press for sets of 5 and pull ups with mixed grips for sets of 5.
The dumbbell benching and recline rope rowing could be cranked for 8 minutes but for higher reps, try 10 reps each set for 10 minutes on the clock. You are gonna BIG time send your body into a NEW world of muscle fiber attacking!
Wait till you see Part III, the grand finale of this workout, it was brutal and I am gonna be back with more tomorrow!
Till then, be awesome and kick some SERIOUS ass!
Peace!
–Z–
PS: My buddy and fellow Undergrounder, Elliott Hulse just released his killer muscle building course over at http://HybridBodybuilding.com. It’s VERY impressive, worth a look!
PPS: 1 More spot for this Saturday’s Underground Strength Coach Mentorship with me. Click HERE to take the last seat and get on the fast track to doing what you love and following your passion! The time is NOW.
Filed under Announcements, Articles, Calendar, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building by on Nov 12th, 2009. 13 Comments.
Many of you have e mailed me telling me that you are diggin’ the hybrid complexes.
The barbell complex will blow your entire body up, but the Kettlebell Combat Complex, below, will kick your ass from every angle.
Check it out as I tear through it with a 70 lb Kettlebell!
I dare you to try it for 3 rounds!
Let’s break down The Kettlebell Combat Complex:
1A) Snatch x 5
1B) Clean & Press x 5
1C) Goblet Squat x 10
1D) Goblet Lunges x 10 (5 ea. leg)
1E) 1 arm high pull x 5
1F) 1 arm row x 5
1G) swings x 10
In a nut shell, anything with 1 hand gets 5 reps, anything with 2 hands on the kettlebell gets 10 reps.
Today I plan to use 3 versions of complexes: Barbell for 2 rounds, Dumbbell for 2 rounds, Kettlebells for 2 rounds.
I will thoroughly have my ass kicked when all is said and done, BUT, if you wanna be a Beast, this is what must be done.
Try the Kettlebell Complex Workout and post your comments below.
Peace!
–Z–
PS: The 12 Month Beast Strength Program is a comin’! I will fear you after you’re only a few weeks in!
Coming SOON….To a BEAST Near YOU!!

Filed under Announcements, Articles, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building by on Nov 13th, 2009. 4 Comments.
Finishing up my crazy leg workout with an even crazier finish!
Check the video:
I’ve been pushing all types of complexes and hybrid workouts lately and feelin’ f**ing awesome doing so!
I recently had two brothers stop into my gym, both former state champs in high school, one of them a 2 time state champ. They spoke to my wrestlers on what it takes to WIN, so stay tuned for my Video on what they said!
It’s gonna be AWESOME.
Till the Next Time….
Keep BEASTIN’!
–Z–
PS: Almost Ready…..
Coming to a BEAST Near You…..

Filed under Announcements, Articles, Calendar, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building by on Nov 17th, 2009. 11 Comments.







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