On the 2nd day of ‘The Lost Secrets of Strength Development’ seminar at Joe DeFranco’s Gym, I arrived slightly early and Joe D was rolling up slower than me.

The entire crew was waiting out back and my eye was caught by a stone and a log.

To ensure I was not to be arrested I went for the log and announced a log throwing contest.

I screwed the rules up b/c I allowed the distance to include the rolling of the log. I figured on cement it would be tough to get a clear and accurate pinpoint of exactly where the log landed.

In the end, a Jersey native won the contest and snagged himself an Underground Strength Coach Camo Tee and winter beanie! NICE

Check the contest and feel free to post your comments and thoughts below!

Of course, this brought back memories of when I started training athletes in my backyard and we were using logs! This was some sick stuff!

Kill it!

–Coach Z–

PS: The ultimate in raw, no rules training can be found HERE.

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Guys, this video has always amped me up, and with wrestling season in full swing here in the dirty jerzee (and everywhere else in the USA) it is only fitting you see what a wrestler can do when he has brute strength, lightning fast power and amazing skill….

I don’t know about you, but I feel like kicking someone’s ass now! ha ha

I just hope I don’t run into my own wrestlers for saying that, ha ha!

Today, we had a lot of our college wrecking crew training at http://UndergroundStrengthGym.com – but we also had 1 of my 7th grade wrestlers killing it. His Dad said, “Damn Zach, they’re all Bigger than you!”

He’s right! That’s the goal – I want ALL my athletes to be way stronger than me. Not that I am some super human beast, but, if you know young athletes, most of them are weaker than the Sunday Newspaper – I have seen these dudes transform from weak as hell to strong as hell – it’s a GREAT feeling to see this stuff!

Here’s a lil’ sneak peek of today’s in season wrestling workout. I post ALL of the workouts our athletes do at http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com

1) Zercher Squat w/thick cambered bar: 5 x 2 reps

2A) double Kettlebell Push Press 4 x 3 reps

2B) mixed grip pull ups 4 x max reps

3A) glute ham raise 3 x 10

3B) weighted 45 degree back extensions 3 x 10

4) grip & abs 3 x each

Give the workout a shot and let me know how you like it. If you’re not an in season athlete, feel free to bump the zercher squat and kettlebell reps up to 5 per set.

Post your comments on the video below!

Kill it!

–Coach Z–

PS: Coming Soon! We have an Underground Strength Show of one of our wrestling beasts and man it is some killer shizza! Just wait and see!

PPS: Wanna know how our wrestlers train and why they kill it BIG time?

Their secret weapon is found at http://UndergroundStrengthKit.com

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Happy New Year and Happy Holidays!

I have a cool idea and want to see you helping me and the hundreds and hundreds of others at http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com

I want to add videos to http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com  of YOU, showing us any “how to” videos.

This is a great way for you to get more publicity and most importantly, simply to help others.

Who knows, maybe you don’t give 2 shits about publicity and just wanna help others, that would rock BIG time if you show some love, so show some action!

You would post your video to youtube.com or any of the video host sites such as vimeo.com or viddler.com

Here are some topic ideas, but of course, feel FREE to add anything else you feel will help:

- how to make a sandbag

- how to fill a keg

- how to set up your Underground garage gym

- how to set up your Underground backyard gym

- how to train at a playground

- how to make an atlas stone platform

- how to make gym equipment from a junk yard

- how to pick up chicks at a bar (KIDDING!)

- how to perform a bent press

Get the idea?

I bet you could blast some killer info in an effort to share with others your knowledge.

Once your video is up, e mail me and I’ll start posting them at http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com

I’m psyched to see who can dish out the most bad ass Underground Strength video.

In the video make sure you introduce yourself, state your name and location clearly and of course, feel free to mention a web site or gym.

Looking forward to killing it with you.

–Coach Z–

PS: Members of http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com  are invited for F-R-E-E to the January 9th Strength Gathering w/AJ Roberts and I.

AJ and I are holding a rockin’ seminar w/limited spots available.

More info can be found at http://combatgrappler.com/aj-zach.html

If you are coming, please e mail me at undergroundstrengthcoach@gmail.com

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Wow, look what I dug up! Years ago, I had the opportunity to e mail Coach Ethan Reeve, one of my mentors, and he dished out some insanely powerful training information. Here it is, once again, for your reading pleasure.

Grab some hot cocoa, relax and enjoy!

Coach Reeve: Yes, I wrestled at the University of Tennessee from 1973-77. Although I was not an NCAA Champion I was a 4-time Southeastern Conference Champion and a 2-time NCAA All-American. Fortunately, I was privileged to have been an assistant wrestling coach under some great coaches at the University of Tennessee (Gray Simons), Oklahoma State University (Tommy Chesbro), Ohio University (Harry Houska) and Clemson University (Eddie Griffin). Eventually I landed the Head Wrestling coach position at the University of Tennessee @ Chattanooga where I coached from 1984-1990. We had five Southern Conference Championship teams in six years. I loved coaching wrestling and still miss it. However, I really enjoy training all sorts of sport athletes. The main thing I enjoyed about coaching wrestling was the training in the wrestling room. That is why it was such an easy transition to strength coaching because I just love training athletes and helping them become champions. Hard, smart work is the answer to success!

Basically, we are at the mercy of the athletes that are given to us by our sport coaches in recruiting. Our job, as strength coaches, is to “maximize” the athletic potential of each and every athlete we work with. We trust our sport coaches to identify the athletes they feel can help our university have success in that particular sport. Sport coaches, like NFL scouts, will look at film and visit the players and see how they perform at practice and in competition. An athlete can have great results in the “combine” but not perform well in competition. If the athletes do not succeed in their sport under competitive situations then they will be overlooked in the recruiting process no matter how well they test in the strength room or combine. What coaches need are athletes that perform well in competition. We do not emphasize numbers in testing in the strength room or speed and agility tests. We look for adequate strength, power, speed and athleticism. If the athletes given to us do not meet our standards then it is our job to get them to those minimum standards. It is the athlete’s choice to go beyond those standards and succeed at a higher level on the field of competition.

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Don’t cry my friend, just because this episode is over doesn’t mean I have less to show.

Quite the contrary, I have MORE craziness to come!

That’s what I do, that’s who I am!

A CRAZY WHITE BOY!

Check the vids kids, and post comments / questions below!

If you love what you see, please share this Blog w/others via facebook, twitter, digg or whatever you want (not including skydiving onto an NFL field though

Kill it!

–Coach Z–

PS: Love Grip training? Dig this ==> http://GripExperts.com

PPS: If these workouts look fun, come experience THIS, click HERE!

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Yes, I’m on a grip trip! ha ha

In fact, sitting desk side is an Ivanko Gripper that I work frequently, some “grease the groove”, keeps my hands pumping, and keeps the mind strong.

I can’t handle sitting down too long so I get a bit crazy!

Check out part 3, of the Grip Strength Mania with beast Johnny Wasiscko!

Now, I’m sure you can see the great fun I’m having here with a training partner.

Well, check this out….

The night before The Underground Powerlifting Seminar, I’ll be holding a Strength Gathering. This will be Friday, January 9th, from 7 pm until 8:30 or 9 PM (Hey, gotta get home to tuck in the kids

The Diesel Crew will be there with some friends, AJ Roberts and I will be getting busy, I have a funny feeling Johnny Wasiscko will show up as well!

Who’s invited?

Anyone who signs up for The Underground Powerlifting Seminar or, if you’re a member of http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com, you’re in!

Who knows what the hell is gonna happen on January 9th and 10th.

Find out by signing up here – treat yourself RIGHT for the Holidays!

Kill it!

–Coach Z–

PS: Sign up for The Underground Powerlifting Seminar HERE (this is 1/2 filled aready)

PPS: Are you a Grip Strength Fanatic? Check out http://GripExperts.com

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Training partners that are tough, dedicated and passionate are like needles in a hay stack.

I once fired a PRO Bodybuilder from being my training partner!

He was lazy, always had an excuse, everyone carried him, babied him and he was a mental basket case!

You need Gladiators for training partners, people who don’t fear the pain, the sweat and the guts to kill it.

I train alone, but here and there, a beast walks through the doors and brings extra energy to the table.

This is part two from one of those days

“Heavier, Heavier…..”

There is more to come from the footage above! Stay tuned & if you like this Blog, spread the word, I would love that!

Gotta love training partners who wanna kill it!

Tell me about your best training partner and the craziest workouts you ever had by posting your comments below…I can’t wait to read them!

Kill it!

–Coach Z–

PS: I have a funny feeling that an unannounced Grip Contest. amongst other crazy strength feats and impromptu contest will bust out the night before The Underground Powerlifting Seminar. The night before we will hold a mini Strength & Health picnic, FREE, for all who attend the seminar & members of http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com

PPS: To see my upcoming events, certifications and seminars, click HERE.

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Wow, on my birthday, an old friend and a BEAST, Johnny Wasiscko stopped by the gym to say Happy B Day. I asked him what’s new & he said preppin’ for strongman comps and the Arnold Grip Contest….

It was the day before the Lost Secrets of Strength Development, so, I said sh*t, let’s train and kill it w/a grip contest.

This got wild and we really got carried away breaking all the rules and doing everything that made NO sense at all! These are the best and funnest workouts!

Enjoy and post your comments below!

I’ve said it a million times before…

Strong Hands = Strong Man…. Plain and Simple!

Kill it!

–Coach Z–

PS: Want some sick, sick Grip Strength Training info? Check it out here: ==> http://GripExperts.com

PPS: Want to do what you love? Then f**k this stupid recession and get on with it. Do what you love, don’t talk about it, DO IT!

Kill it here: ==> http://zacheven-esh.com/coaching.php

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I have never used such a training tool that forces you to GO, GO, GO and can whoop your ass in such a short time.

Well, let me rephrase that: These Battling Ropes rank up there with the prowler and high rep kettlebell snatches.

These ropes are an amazing tool. They develop full bodt stamina, mental toughness, grip strength endurance and power endurance.

There is NO slow with the battling ropes, it’s ALL power output, or as their creator, John Brookfield says, this is velocity output – always at high speeds.

For the Strength Crew at The University of Louisville, they battled the kettlebells, they battled the prowler and now they had to battle the ropes.

Let’s see who wins the final challenge….

That’s the end of our 3 part video with the crew at Louisville.

What did you think?

Post your comments below.

Kill it!

–Coach Z–

PS: Want to learn how to do what you love AND become a kick ass success with your knowledge? Learn my A – Z Blue Print for running a successful business, allowing me to do what I love and start living my dreams, NO more dreaming your life, start living your dreams.

==> http://zacheven-esh.com/coaching.php

PPS: Those who become Certified Underground Strength Coaches also get continued support in business and training, ensuring that you become a success. It ALL takes action. If you’re a procrastinator and waiting for the perfect time, the perfect day and the perfect situation, you will NEVER make it in this field, let alone this world. It’s time to kill or be killed.

Let’s GO! ==> http://zacheven-esh.com/coaching.php

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Fellow Beast and certified Underground Strength Coach, David Lee put this highlight together from a seminar Joe DeFranco and I did 2 weekends ago.

Make no mistake about it, this seminar was as much a dream to me as it was to those who attended.

Watch below….

Why was this seminar a dream of mine?

You see, 4 years and 1 month ago, I made my way to north Jersey to get a in person consult with Joe DeFranco.

It took 6 months to set up.

I never gave up.

I refused to stop e mailing Joe until he told me to “Fuck Off” – but, he NEVER told me to fuck off.

He finally named the price, date and time – I NEVER took his time for granted. The VERY first time I e mail him about the consult I told him to name the price and I’ll make it work.

This was 2 weeks out from my wedding, I still remember that day.

The meeting took place in that little storage closet transformed into Joe D’s original dungeon.

As time went on, Joe and I became good friends. As the years continued, I earned his respect. I never asked for things for FREE, I understood the unsaid words of a Gladiator, which was to walk the walk and earn my respect and friendship.

In this world of business, there are many, many sneaky people who want to burn you and bring you down, Joe had been there and I was experiencing it myself, but being genuine and being a fellow jersey homeboy maybe we saw eye to eye easier….

Then, during the summer, after training at Joe’s gym, he spoke about doing a seminar together.

And on the day we kicked off the seminar, man was I rollin’ with goosebumps.

The entire crew was hyped like nothing I had ever seen, awaiting for Joe and I to come out and kill it.

We spoke in his office for 1 minute before we went out and gave each other a pep talk.

I joked with Joe & told him not to be nervous and that I knew this was his first time speaking in front of an audience. We laughed and headed out to kick start the first ever ‘Lost Secrets of Strength Development’ and kicked off what was the coolest damn seminar I ever experienced.

It was a VERY unique gathering and it knocked everyone’s socks off!

The next seminar I’ll be holding will be at my gym, January 10th, with AJ Roberts.

But, I am doing something very special…

The night before, after my clients are done, from 7 until 8:30 pm or so, we will have a Strength Gathering, where any of the attendees can come to the gym, train, talk shop, hang out and do whatever the hell they want.

AJ & I will be there, and, my homeboy Smitty from Diesel Crew will be hanging out with some of his homeboys.

I’m sure a grip contest will bust out, some crazy Kettlebell work, stone lifting, anvil lifting and the chalk will flying and the rusty iron will be flying.

Don’t miss it, I am closing registration to this event on December 31st..

20 spaces are available and we’re about half way full.

Sign up Here:

==> http://combatgrappler.com/aj-zach.html

Until the next time,

Kill it!

–Coach Z–

PS: Sign up before space fills up, 20 is the max, no exceptions!

==> http://combatgrappler.com/aj-zach.html

PPS: Take it a step further, learn my entire blue print, A – Z for making dreams come true. This is for the SUPER SERIOUS, it’s The Underground Strength Coach Certification!

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