Let's attack this weekend's learning list. In this episode I discuss the following resources & tips: - Nutrition Books & Guidelines - The Podcasts I am listening to - Movies and Books that have inspired me recently in life, lifting and business … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2014
STRONGCast # 11: Simple Life, Navy SEAL Stew Smith, SEAL & BUD/S Training
In this episode of The STRONGCast I get to interview a man I've looked up to since day 1, former Navy SEAL, Stew Smith. Stew was at the forefront of getting quality information on the web back in the last 90s and still kicks ass today! We talk candidly about Life and Lifting and I also crush an intro on living the Simple Life along with some powerful life and lifting lessons that I have picked up on this past week that you are sure to love. … [Read more...]
MTFU, HTFU, Get Comfortable Being UNcomfortable
I ALMOST fell for "their" bull shyt. I ALMOST became a Sheep, instead of a Wolf. "They" wore polo shirts, had beautiful studio gyms, had clean shiny equipment, $10,000 cable machines and there I was.... In a garage.... a backyard.... playgrounds all around town..... "They" laughed at me. Talked shit behind my back and gossiped like pathetic women with nothing better to do than undermine others in an effort to lift themselves up. … [Read more...]
How To Strengthen Your Lower Back & “Core”
It was my last year teaching and my stress was at an all time high. I was repeatedly straining my lower back, particularly the QL (Quadratus Lumborum). I was training hard but also living hard. It was taking a toll on me mentally and physically. Through my mistakes, I become a better teacher for YOU. … [Read more...]
How To Increase Your Squat AND Should You Wear A Belt?
Monday is national bench press day. Or is it? For those who understand the ticket to gaining size and strength is in their commitment to the SQUAT, Monday is a day to SQUAT. Here are a few critical tips to ensure you squat correctly, squat safely and don't get caught with weak legs. As my old Wrestling Coach told me in the gym one day..... … [Read more...]
Weekend Learning List Jan. 9, 2013
This Weekend Learning List has TWO actions for you. If you can't connect with these 2 actions then you're lacking the drive, the motivation and the guts to be greater and better than who you were yesterday. Let's get our Learn On and please share this with anyone you know who can benefit more from these 2 Weekend Learning Tips! … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep. 10 – John Welbourn, Power Athlete, CrossFit Football & Do Or Die Attitude
In this Episode of The STRONG Life Podcast, Episode # 10, I interview 9 year NFL veteran, John Welbourn, the founder of CrossFit Football and Power Athlete HQ. As expected, we dig deep into what it takes to Live and Lead with a Strong Mind, Strong Body & a STRONG Life. Here's Just some of what we discuss in this episode of The STRONG Life: - Intro QnA with your truly on the differences between training adults vs training athletes at The Underground Strength Gym - How did the idea for … [Read more...]
Weekend Learning List Jan. 10, 2014
"The Hay Is In The Barn!" Lots of lifting and Lots of learning going on the past week. Keep up if you can. This is the Human Food Chain. If you're willing to do work, stay focused and get shyt done, you can achieve a LOT of success in any endeavor. The choice is yours. Let's get after it. … [Read more...]
The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence: Weekend Reading List Jan. 3, 2014
Almost every Friday I e mail The Underground Strength Insider a Weekend Reading & Learning List. These weekend "action lists" are centered around helping you develop greater strength from the inside out. A weak mind makes a weak man. So, before we move on, enter your e mail and subscribe to The Underground Strength Insider. The Weekend Learning List is NOT meant to be read all in one sitting. It's meant to be done throughout your weekend. Perhaps you wake up 1 hr early each day before the … [Read more...]
1 Exercise Per Workout & Being AWESOME
It was New Year's Eve... well, just about. It was 3 PM on New Year's Eve and the dedicated crew of athletes & lifters rolled up to The Underground Strength Gym in Edison, NJ. Some had traveled as far as 1 hr to drive here & I let the thought enter my mind.... "Where are the kids who live 5 - 10 minutes away from here who keep telling me they're too busy during the season?" Instead of getting disappointed I get fired up by reminding myself to have ZERO expectations of people. I get … [Read more...]