Lots of people HATE CrossFit.

Of course, it’s f**ing HARD workouts. Period.

For my athletes I follow a system. A system of training is required to consistently get them stronger, more explosive, adding more muscle and improving their skill at the lifts as well. CrossFit is implemented into our conditioning work.

CrossFit in lifting / movement / training is similar in philosophy to why I always tell my athletes to Cross Train in other sports to make them MORE athletic in their sport of focus.

For example, I ALWAYS tell my Wrestlers and Football players to train in Judo for a few months out of the year.

I can explain WHY, but instead, I want you to see a high school wrestler who is also a Judoka. He is F**ing deadly. Watch Below…

I am BIG Time impressed with Derek Wojcik, a Judoka and wrestler from Georgia.

The Overseas athletes ALL crosstrained in various sports and various lifting / training methods. The Olympic Weightlifters from the 1970’s looked like a Hybrid of a Gymnast – Wrestler. Very lean, very muscular, extremely strong, extremely explosive and ALSO highly conditioned.

My Football players play a lot of Basketball as it improves their speed, power, agility and overall conditioning.

The athlete who never rotates new movements, methods or sports into his / her repertoire will be more likely to get overuse injuries or achieve physical / psychological burn out before the athlete who is more well rounded, exposed to more sports yet still focuses on 1 or 2 main sports.

Drop a comment, let me know your thoughts.

–Z–

PS: The Underground Strength Kit forces you to cross train using a variety of methods, tools and training modalities. Our athletes don’t always squat or bench more than the competition, but when it comes time to compete, we are dominating.

PPS: If you’re an athletic coach, strength coach, parent or an athlete looking to be part of the best strength and sport training seminar then find a way to meet me HERE. Time is running out.

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Check out Part II of my last workout video, 5 Rounds of Hell, The Underground Strongman Circuit.

I step it up a notch, NO limits, hitting 60 lbs on the chin ups. Round 3 starts getting tough, Round 4 was Brutal and Round 5 kicked my ass BIG time.

After 3 Rounds this workout was purely mental. It woulda been easy to call it a day, but I was dead set on completing 5 rounds.

Not all workouts look like what you see above.

Yesterday’s workout was:

Squats: 7 x 3 Reps

Deadlifts: 10 x 2 Reps

Later that night, I performed 5 Rounds of:

A) Glute Ham Raises x Max Reps

B) Weighted Back XTs x Max Reps

C) Hanging Leg Raises x Max Reps

Due to time constraints I split up my workout in 2, sometimes 2 chunks through the day.

Doin’ what I gotta do and constantly pushin’ the limits.

What about you? Are you pushing the limits, breaking records or taking it easy?

How you train and how you live tend to go hand in hand. Want results? Then go the extra inches. Every single inch counts.

Drop a comment and let us know what you’re doing with life AND lifting.

Time for me to take action.

Lead from the FRONT.

–Z–

PS: Want more workouts like the one above? Check out The BEAST Program, Click HERE.

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5 Exercises

5 Reps Each

5 Rounds

This is a Hellish workout….. 5 Rounds of Hell, check the Vid Below…

Later that night, I did 4 trips with the sled and prowler, approx. 150′ each trip. I also did plenty of hanging leg raises and band pull aparts.

If you dare give the workout a go, please let me know how it goes.

Questions or Comments, drop em’ below, you KNOW I love hearing from you guys and gals.

Lead from the Front!

–Z–

PS: The 2 Day Underground Mentorship has sold out as well as The Level 2 Mentorship.

Just around the corner is the 1 Day Mentorship so get in before the doors shut for good!

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Lots of people often ask for my recommendation on how to set up a home gym, especially when limited on space, funds and time.

Well, as you can see, I just cranked out some nasty Sandbag Complexes with The Underground Sandbag.

Being in a new home myself AND not being close to my gym I’ll be setting up a nasty corner of Underground Equipment by simply using a Russian Kettlebell and The Underground Sandbag.

In my office you’ll find a Power Wheel, Jump Stretch Band and some Grip Training Devices.

With fresh air and the beach near by I will also by hitting more running and mountain bike riding. My runs will be on the streets, the sand and the trails of the nearby state parks which are HUGE and offer plenty of odd objects for lifting as I make my way through the trails.

I love training with free weights, but, with my lack of space I’ll be forgoing any traditional home gym equipment here and will save my powerlifting for my time at The Underground Strength Gym in Edison, NJ.

When you get a chance, try the sandbag complex I cranked in the video above.

1A) Sandbag High Pulls

1B) Sandbag Bent Over Row

1C) Sandbag Zercher Squats

1D) Sandbag Back Squats

1E) Sandbag Reverse Lunges

1F) Sandbag Good Morning

Before I attacked the sandbag complex I cranked a bunch of reps of the clean, press & squat combo.

Give it a shot yourself and get the bucket ready!

Lead from the Front!

–Z–

PS: Sandbags are available at http://UndergroundSandbag.com or by clicking HERE

PPS: Every day I wake up and get to do what I love, if you want to fast track yourself to running a gym or being a Strength Coach, then meet me HERE.

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Above, The Sandbag ManMaker.

I’m a BIG Fan of NO Rules Training. Some people think I’m too much of a Rogue when it comes to training and they feel that I SHOULD be following the science and perfectly designed, unflawed workouts….

NO such thing as an unflawed workout. Every workout has Flaws. Period.

I’m 34 now. I’ve been getting under the bar for over 21 years now. Over 2 decades of sweat, pain, grinding weights out, pumping weights out, throwing weights, you name it….I’ve been there.

I speak from experience, in the trenches, NOT from sitting on my ass and sticking my nose in journals and never lifting anything heavier then a pencil.

With my experience, you KNOW when you need to break the rules and do some crazy stuff.

If you’re a newbee, then you need to take heed and be a little more systematic with your training.

My friend and strong as hell BEAST, Jim Wendler, and myself, BOTH agree that the worst thing to happen to the world of strength is the internet because people are no longer trying to figure things out on their own, instead, they are looking for some magical program or asking us to assess their undulating periodization program with circa max cycle phases.

This doesn’t mean that a lifter who has gotten in some experience can’t break the rules either though.

Remember: ALL workouts are flawed, even the workouts designed by the scientific experts.

Breaking the rules for a newbee might consist of carrying a sandbag for as far as possible in a 15 minute time frame, that movement in itself won’t be found in the note books of a scientific program and design book, but it’s gonna work every damn muscle in your body!

If you can’t hold the bag any longer, squat it down to the ground, rest 30 seconds and to pick it back up again, perform the power clean.

What will happen is rep after rep of power cleans and squats. The carries will attack every ounce of muscle on you body. Your mind will be tested, at times you’ll wanna give up and stop, but your inner warrior will tell you to push onward and upward, keep charging.

Is it time for you to break the rules?

Lead from the Front.

–Z–

PS: Get yourself a sandbag and start breaking the rules of training today. Your will quickly develop rugged muscle and brute strength unlike the lame results of your scientifically planned program and your mental toughness will be tested to new heights.

It’s certainly NOT for everyone, only those who want to become Warriors.

Get your Underground Sandbag HERE.

http://UndergroundSandbag.com

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I had a goal of Trap Bar Deadlifting 225 lbs for 50 reps.

It was easy, mainly because I didn’t allow myself the option to fail.

I did fail, however, in my ability to count.

I watched the video and realized I did 49, NOT 50!

I’m a knucklehead, enjoy the Madness Below….

Drop a comment with your thoughts!

Lead from the Front!

–Z–

PS: Just had a dude sign up for the 1 Day Underground Mentorship coming on March 20th!

Now that is Dedication, traveling to another country for a day of training & business! I will let attendees know about our meet up the night before which oughtta be off the hook, crazy as well!

No Excuses Bad Asses can Sign Up HERE

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Let’s finish off the Full Body FREAK Strength Workout with some bodyweight circuit training using chains, shall we?

Check it out below:

Three Rounds of chins, dips and squats.

I used 20 lb chains and increased by one chain each set, 20, 40 and 60 lbs total.

Finished the night off with ab work and glute ham raises….. lots of glute ham raises!

Drop a comment with your thoughts or questions BEASTS!

Peace!

Lead from the Front!

–Z–

PS: Chains are non rust and freaking awesome, get em’ from http://EliteFTS.com

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I cranked the tunes.

Warmed up…. calisthenics, bands, soft tissue work, glute ham raises, ab work….

Lined up the tools….. sandbag, dumbbell, atlas stone, anvil….

Then, it was time for WAR.

But, this is only the Beginning.

Part I, Enjoy.

Sometimes, you need a workout that includes an ass kicking.

All full body lifting.

I cranked a few rounds, but, you can also set a time limit, say 20 minutes, and keep cranking for 20 minutes and see what you got.

In Part II, I pick up the pace. Stay tuned.

Lead from the Front!

Peace!

–Z–

PS: The Live Events are filling up FAST.

Level 1 Mentorship in Va. Beach is coming soon. Attendees all get hooked up with constant support through private web sites, mastermind areas and ass kicking training and business information.

Bring your A Game!

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I woke up earlier than normal today.

It was VERY tempting to stay in bed, shut off my alarm and just wait until my kids jumped on my bed to wake me up.

But, I got out of bed instead. The mind often tells you one thing and the body another.

If I slept in, it would have eaten at me all day and I would have questioned my edge, and if I’m losing “it”.

I understand the need to be comfortable being UNcomfortable.

It’s the Key to much of my success.

It’s also the key to many other people’s success.

Successful people are doing what they love because at some point in time they had to deal with a lot of doing what others would NOT dare do.

Sure, I hate flying and motion sickness, so rather than be controlled by it, I press onward and drive and find ways to get where I need to be, no obstacles in my way.

I don’t follow someone else’s rules or their creed, I follow my own way, and create my own path.

Trust me, many people thought it would be impossible for me to be as strong as I am or as successful as I am in business, especially back when I first began.

I was accused of being on steroids once I began to surpass others.

** NOTE ** Prepare for the haters to come out of the wood works when you begin to achieve success.

Others laughed at me when I was talking of opening a unique gym where members could only be invited and many would be turned away.

When it comes to the training and the business and my entire life and getting things done, I forge ahead and get up every time I fall down. Gone are the days of being stopped by others or by hills, mountains and brick walls – I’ll crush em’ every single time.

I have no special skills, other than the fact that I know how to work like a Demon and believe in myself like no one else could even imagine.

I am highly motivated to WIN at everything I do. Others are a laundromat full of excuses.

It means eating differently when I go out and everyone else eats whatever they want.

It means doing what others will NOT do in business, the gym and life.

It’s a BIG key to my success.

It is THE Key to my success.

It can be the Key to YOUR Success.

I don’t fear the painful workouts, or getting under heavy loads, or wondering if I’ll throw up during a workout or not.

I don’t give 2 sh*ts when some internet guru talks smack about me or how I train, because I know in the REAL World he could never hang with me during a workout.

I believe in what I do. I believe in where I’m going. I know mountains and road blocks will come but I’ll crush them. Do you believe in yourself this intensely?

This is why I believe in training the mind and the muscle together, through HARD workouts.

Because you are reading this, I am committed to YOUR success.

I don’t want you to experience my painful past.

If you wanna dominate, then you’re in the right place.

Thought I would just remind you

Lead from the Front.

–Z–

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There are those who “Get it” and those who simply don’t “Get it”.

Some struggle with how to train athletes, having no system of their own, no time in the trenches and too much time on their ass sitting in front of a computer and in the books, NO Real World application.

Some try opening their business and quickly crumble and fall out of “business”.

Some see adversity and cower away, while others stare it straight in the eyes and keep charging.

Some have a laundry list of excuses and very few take responsibility.

Some Kick ass and Take names while others get their ass kicked.

Some are The Hunters, other are the Hunted.

If the Devil was facing you in the cage would you still fight, or would you lie down and quit?

You must be relentless when attacking your goals if you ever want to achieve them and start living life on your own terms.

Who cares what others think or say you should do. You can follow or you can lead, doing both doesn’t cut it.

Blaze your own trail. Yes, you will mistakes and be knocked on your ass and on your back, you can lie down and quit or get back up…. again and again.

Here’s a guy who “Gets it”…. BIG Time.

He Kicks ass and is on a mission, with fire his in eyes.

The Virginia Beach Beast, Matty Wichlinski, a Bruddah who Leads from the Front!

Check it…

When Matt opened his warehouse gym he was struggling in more ways than one in his life. While others could have given up, lied down or simply never have taken the first step, Matty took massive action to achieve his dream of opening a warehouse gym.

He has been growing his business quickly and not only is he kicking ass with his warehouse gym, but as a Coach, he is constantly evolving and growing, learning, making him self better, and in turn, making his athletes that much better.

Drop a comment on Matty’s Video.

Matty and I hope to see you in Virginia, click HERE for details.

Lead from the Front!

–Z–

PS: The night before our Virginia Underground Strength Coach Mentorship I will arrange a gathering (optional on your part) and we’ll talk training, business, life and of course, how to start living life according to your own rules.

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