The famous question of how many workouts is best for building muscle, gaining strength and straight up getting jacked is a common question. The answer will vary according to your lifestyle, work and your age / training experience. I've trained as few as 2 x week and up to 6 x week and gotten great results from both. Here are my thoughts more in depth... … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2013
Why Aren’t You Squatting?
If you wanna get jacked, then start squatting. A LOT. Squat 3 x week. Ass to Grass. - Squats will expose your weak areas. - Squats will tell you if you ARE weak or not. - Squats will tell you if you have mobility through the hips and ankles. … [Read more...]
Center Of Bar – Purpose, Passion & Truth
"The art of war is of vital importance to the state. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence under no circumstances can it be neglected."-Sun Tzu Guest Blog by Dustin Winnikens I could write about a unique training system that I have developed. Or how I have struggled to get to where I am today. Next time! I believe that all knowledge is present within our universe. It is a process of accessing or perceiving the knowledge you have … [Read more...]
How Heavy Lifting Teaches You Success
Lifting heavy is far, far more than a means to an end of getting you stronger for bigger muscles or to achieve more success in life. The guys I met 10-12 years ago told me I wouldn't be able to keep this up. In this video, I explain why lifting heavy, raising the bar and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone is what will help you not only succeed in life, but you can rise to the top and truly kick ass if you so choose. I also have a message for the naysayers.... Watch this short … [Read more...]
Underground Inner Circle Inspiration WINNER & BIG SURPRISE!
I was BIG time psyched to see everyone's videos! EVERYONE'S!!! I got to see Videos from around the world, everyone speaking from the heart, passion and integrity shining through ALL the videos! I LOVE it! Thank you to ALL who stepped up, especially the international brothers who did not speak English as a first language, you guys really hit home with me! … [Read more...]
Strength Coaches Who INSPIRE!
Inspiration: We ALL need it at times. It comes from people, places, music..... Inspiration from training saved my life and has done amazing things for others as well. I'm psyched to share the video submissions from our recent members only contest, The Underground Strength Coach Inspiration Contest. This contest was for members of The Underground Inner Circle and those who stepped up and made a video are now in the running for 3 BIG prizes: 1) 30 Minute Coaching Call With Me 2) 1 Year … [Read more...]
Some of My Favorite Strength & Conditioning Books
I am constantly asked about my favorite books or what I'm reading right now. My library is constantly growing, evolving, adding books on training, business, lifestyle, mindset and inspirational autobiographies. If you use the search bar on my blog you can find some OLD videos of me showing you the library from my previous home. Type in phrases such as "strength books", "business books", "strength & conditioning books", etc. Those older videos were certainly from some years ago but I … [Read more...]
Matt Vincent Interview, Highland Games World Champ
1) Matt - not enough people know about you and your awesome-ness. Seriously, I didn't know a lot about you until we met at Sorinex Summer Strong and I was shocked when you answered questions on the QnA Panel and in between questions nonchalantly threw 300 pls pounds over your head. In a nut shell, WHO is Matt Vincent? … [Read more...]
Inspiration Contest AND The MOST Important Thing To Be Successful
[youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JQqwIE1WXA[/youtube] The Above Video Does Not Work On Mobile Devices :( _____________________ [youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIZ8CqGtRdI[/youtube] _____________________ The Underground Strength Coach Inspiration Contest! [youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-g1sA9MNl0[/youtube] I shared the first 2 videos to show you what it's like to hear someone passionate … [Read more...]
How To Build Muscle – The Mindset
One of our wrestlers from The Underground Strength Gym just returned from a 28 day intensive wrestling camp. The infamous J Robinson Intensive Camp. The wrestlers would be awoken at 3, 4 or 5 am and sent off on long distance runs. They trained all day and accountability was pushed BIG time. Not ALL Wrestlers received their special t shirt at the end of the 28 days because you had to do ALL things correctly: - Show up on time - Put out intensity - Complete written assignments Some kids were … [Read more...]