After last weekends Juggernaut Strength seminar at The Underground Strength Gym in Manasquan, Brandon Lilly and I met in person for the first time. Although we'd been exchanging text messages, etc for about 2 years now, it was great to finally meet in person and here's why.... … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
Gladiator Story: HARD WORK Is The Best Feeling I’ve Had In My Entire Life
I had a conversation with a buddy of mine who coaches in the pros. I saw a video of a "Coach" who was shown training some of the BEST pro football players in the NFL. And guess what? They were box squatting wrong. But, because he is shown on film training pros, the perception is that this Coach is better than someone who doesn't train pros, like myself. I've been mastering my craft for a long time and continue to chip away every day. I get to see transformations of athletes as they put in … [Read more...]
5 NO BS Training Tips & “Over The Edge” Workouts
At age 38 I am NOT supposed to be getting stronger and better, according the naysayers and the "experts" that is. In fact, even if you are younger OR older than me, you likely hear from everyone else... all the "experts", that you shouldn't do this or should do that.... bla bla bla I've been training since 1989 and have been training others literally since my high school days, when friends would call me so I could meet them at the gym and train them. I wanna share some hard hitting lessons … [Read more...]
New Video Series – How We Train at The Underground Strength Gym?
How do we train at The Underground? The question is always asked, and the honest answer is this: Every group is different, every kid is different. I might have a general template for the crew to follow but each kid needs something unique and different and they get exactly what they need. Cookie cutter programs for everyone? That might work elsewhere, but not here, and I'm gonna tell you why. … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Podcast 17: Barbell Buddha | Living Your Dreams & Being STRONG
In this episode of The STRONG Life, I interview Chris Moore, aka Barbell Buddha. Chris has been in the iron game since he was a child. He became a different kind of a "meathead". Yes, he loved lifting heavy and he was damn good at it. But he also loved learning about life and what it takes to live a life on your own terms; Doing the things we all desire.... - Lifting Heavy - Drinking Coffee - Living Life on Your Own Terms … [Read more...]
Back To KILLING My Workouts
With my injury in my ankle and achilles I was doing some slower, heavy lifting workouts. I was hitting PRs and very focused on the moving big weights in the squat, bench, deadlift and clean. But, I wasn't satisfied. I wanted MORE intensity, MORE pain, MORE discomfort. Why? Because THAT is exactly where I find my comfort. I find my comfort in the DIS-comfort. It lets me know I am alive. It reminds me that I am STRONG and NOT weak, physically and mentally. I am having a very difficult time … [Read more...]
Upper Body Blast & Training Mental Toughness
This blog post and video will fire you up to crush an upper body workout and to start attacking your training the same way ya gotta attack life. I seriously see NO other way to be, whether it's life OR lifting. This style of training keeps my mind in check, pushes me mentally and physically, reminds me that I CAN kick ass and go BIG, regardless of what is happening the world. The gym is a place of sanctuary. In life, to succeed at anything, ya gotta be TOUGH. That is why I train for Strength, … [Read more...]
7 Keys to Successful Youth Speed Training
7 KEYS YOUTH ACCELERATION AND SPEED DEVELOPMENT TRAINING By Travis Hansen / Results by Science Note from Zach: Many of you know I work with high school athletes primarily, and I am also against fads and gimmicks. Travis gives GREAT insight into what it takes to get athletes FAST as hell with OUT the fads and gimmicks. If you're a Coach, athlete or parent, this is a solid read on what it takes to get FAST during the younger years and even for adults. Travis is a resource for me to help me get … [Read more...]
Weekend Learning List April 4, 2014
Let's rock this weekend learning list. I've got a few short videos for you to learn from as well as a GREAT book recommendation. Check it out below and please share with your friends / colleagues that would benefit from these tips. Thanks! … [Read more...]
STRONGCast 16: Matt Vincent, Simple Strength & Simple Life
This episode of The STRONG Life, aka STRONGCast is with Highland Games World Champion and straight up great guy, Matt Vincent. Matt is one of those guys who "gets it". He lives the simple life. He applies this simplicity to his training and doesn't over complicate things. In turn, he's a happy go lucky guy who loves life and loves lifting. In this episode of STRONGCast we also discuss the following with Matt: … [Read more...]