A few years ago, Jeremy Thiel rounded up his most motivated Strength Coaches and we held a private Underground Strength Coach Certification. In these 2 days we covered training, business, marketing, lifestyle, ALL the while in the trenches, training with our athletes, training our athletes, going through workouts themselves.... This team returned to Austin, TX and built a gym modeled after The Underground Strength Gym, called Red Black Gym - it's an amazing gym, with amazing Coaches, kinda … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2012
Self Motivation – How To Get Sh*t DONE!!
Many people ask HOW to get motivated, WHERE to find it, HOW do I have so much energy..... It's up to YOU! Check the video and see what I mean.... … [Read more...]
Underground Strength In The Military
Check out these 2 e mails I just got. Full names are withheld to protect privacy. The first e mail is from a Marine we trained at The Underground Strength Gym before he was deployed and is currently a Captain. The Dude is tough as nails & when he trained he fired on ALL cylinders, it was always inspiring to train him, so check his e mail, below: … [Read more...]
Bodyweight Bodybuilding Inspiration Winners
This is TOUGH! ALL the videos from The Bodyweight Bodybuilding Inspiration Contest moved me, inspired me and some really touched my heart. During these inspiration contests I realize how tough it is to choose just one prize winner. This is when being "The Judge" kinda sucks, ha ha The last few hours of the inspiration contest we must have gotten 20 or so video submissions for The Bodyweight Bodybuilding Inspiration Contest. It was a whirlwind of people submitting videos last … [Read more...]
Elliott Hulse Grow Stronger Interview
Elliott Hulse freaking inspires me, motivates me and educates me! Check it out: The Dude is married, has 4 kids, operates a kick ass warehouse gym, runs a full blown business on the internet while living the code (honesty, integrity, commitment, work ethic)..... NO excuses.... He lost nearly 50 lbs and is stronger than ever with a 600 lb deadlift and throws around 300 lb atlas stones like most people deadlift 185 lbs. That is what we call LIVING THE CODE.... Listen to this interview where … [Read more...]
Tire Flip Instruction – Strongman Training Technique
After our recent Lift STRONG fundraiser, benefiting Leukemia & Lymphoma Foundation, I saw how countless athletes had NO clue how to properly flip the tire, especially the heavier, 600 lb tire. Even the guys who were built like brick shit houses were often found wrestling and failing to flip the 600 lb tire. Learning HOW to use your strength is critical if you want to be successful as an athlete. This is what we call "functional strength" - can your gym strength be used to apply OUTSIDE … [Read more...]
Life Inspiration: Do You Attack Life?
[youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQQUOELKuu8[/youtube] Many people SAY they wanna achieve this or that goal, far and few between take the necessary action steps to make it happen. I've seen this from Athletes telling me they want to be All State, All American, etc. - yet their actions do NOT match up with their words. I've seen Coaches talk about wanting more success yet they don't seek outside help to improve their weak areas or to support their … [Read more...]
Bodyweight Bodybuilding Inspiration Contest
Bodyweight Bodybuilding Inspiration Contest [youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdSdpS2rock[/youtube] STEP 1: Create your highlight Video and upload to You Tube. The Video MUST be a mix of YOUR story and YOUR training footage. Just be YOU - It doesn't matter if you have 6 pack abs or not, that shyt doesn't inspire, YOUR Story will inspire, so make it count and put effort into this. Put it ALL out on the line, fire us UP, think Rocky IV inspiration. Speak from the … [Read more...]
3 Tips To Conquer ANY Challenge
In mid September, me and a few close friends have a 26 hr, non stop Navy SEAL challenge. 2 former Navy SEALs (both friends of mine - although I safely assume they won't be my friend during this mission) will put my buddies and I through the ringer and I imagine it will be like a kick in the teeth AND the balls at the same time. But wanna know something? I am PSYCHED and can NOT wait to GO! The challenge is organized by former Navy SEAL, Mark Divine, the ass kickings will be led by 2 … [Read more...]
Are Box Squats Better Than Olympic Style Squats
The past year or so we've gotten away from box squats at our gym. Is it the BEST answer? In Strength & Performance, there are BETTER answers but not always "the best" answers. I recall having ONE kid, who could box squat over 405. But.... there were flaws. The box was set a bit high as he would squat with guys taller than him. At the time, we had a 50/50 mix of free squats vs box squats. When this kid tried to free squat 315 he got CRUSHED. … [Read more...]