You think you're working hard until someone makes you rethink what work ethic, commitment, intensity and passion looks like at the NEXT level. That is the key to the latest STRONG Life Podcast. I'll be giving you insight into the story behind a kid who may have rivaled my own passion and intensity as a kid from the gym, but, even better, he understood how to apply the lessons learned from the gym to his life and sports. … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2014
Training When You Don’t Feel Like It?
What do you do when your body and mind don't meet at the half way point and agree on training? Deep down, it's likely a planned training day. You coincidentally came across a handful of articles, warning you against the dangers of over training, adrenal burn out, listening to your body and the importance of rest. You are now armed with ammo for a good excuse to skip that workout. But, deep down in your gut, in your heart and soul, you KNOW you should train. You KNOW your mind is pussing out … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 31: Chad Waterbury & Bodyweight Volume Training
Chad Waterbury and I "met" about 12 years ago through the interwebs. Back then he had long flowing locks and wrote for T Nation on the regular while I was testing his encouragement of following his popular program of 10 sets of 3 reps. In 12 years, a LOT can change. Since then Chad has been living in Santa Monica, Ca. He has immersed himself in bodyweight training by getting coaching from a Russian Gymnastics Olympic Coach, is about to embark on his PhD journey and he no longer has the hair of … [Read more...]
STRONG Family: Blood Is Thicker Than Water. Friends Come & Go.
WOW. This video was shared with me by my friend and Underground Strength Coach, Grant Cranston. This video came at a GREAT time as I am removing a LOT from my life and ALL geared towards more time with my family. Whether you're a family man / women or not, this is a MUST listen to. … [Read more...]
2 Critical Tips You Need to Get STRONGER
Everyone wants the "secret" to getting stronger, building more muscle, burning fat..... You name the area people want to improve upon, people want "secrets". But during all this searching, there are 2 common action steps that tend to get left out because nobody wants to admit these 2 things. There are the 2 critical things I stand behind 100% of the time if you're genuinely interested in getting stronger and packing on more muscle. I explain in this Video along with some action footage direct … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep 30: Elliott Hulse Throwback & A STRONGER YOU!
This is a "throwback" podcast, the first of it's kind. Before podcasts were out, I was recording some shorter interviews and posting them to the blog but they have gotten buried in literally thousands of blog posts, articles, videos and etc. They are too powerful to let slip away, so here is my throwback STRONG Life Podcast with Elliott Hulse. We discuss the following: … [Read more...]
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Encylopedia of Underground Strength & Conditioning
BIG Announcement on the release of The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength & Conditioning in this video. You'll also see some heavy duty footage of our athletes attacking The Underground Strength gym. This book truly is my heart & soul. I poured everything I had into these pages. Your support means the world to me, here's a quick inside look.... … [Read more...]
Upper Body Blast, STRONGMAN Training, Warrior Advice & NEW Underground Tour
I this video I'm about to share with you, you are going to see training, biz and life advice wrapped into one. ALL from the HEART: - Upper Body Blast with Bodyweight - Unique Strongman Training - Updated Tour of The ORIGINAL Underground Strength Gym - Powerful Advice The Ultimate Warrior Told Me (I Will NEVER Forget) - What a Marine Did For The Underground Strength Gym that Bring Tears to my Eyes. This is a special Video, 16 minutes long Action packed with Power. … [Read more...]
“Train for LIFE” – WHAT Does It REALLY Mean?
Sometimes I get lost and don't realize that MANY people struggle with motivation to train and motivation to be GREAT in LIFE. Look at the motivational videos on youtube compared to instructional videos, the motivational videos have MILLIONS of views. I'll be diving into what it truly means to "train for life" these next few days with you. The motivation is ALL around us. Often times, staring you dead smack in the eyes. Pay attention, or you'll miss out. … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 29: Minimalist Lifestyle & Kicking MORE Ass In LIFE
Maybe it's my age but then again, age means nothing without experience. When you're experienced in whatever area you want to fill in the blank, you are "older". You've "been there, done that". That's what this episode of The STRONG Life Podcast is about: Achieving MORE with LESS. I give details on personal experience, business stories and life stories that are proof that there is a method behind a Minimalist Lifestyle. But, let me preface this..... … [Read more...]