I had a GREAT time as always at Skiba's Barbell Club in Carteret, NJ. I was lucky to chat with Skiba's long time friend and vintage strength historian, Ray Anderson. This is part I of a 2 part interview so please stay tuned for part II. Feel free to leave your comments and questions below. ENJOY! ========= … [Read more...]
Homemade Bulgarian Bag Training
Check out Underground Strength Coach, Matty Wichlinski, making a homemade Sandbag. I'm gonna crank a few of these myself and get our athletes squatting, lunging, jumping and throwing them. Check it & let me know your thoughts below :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il8rU0H-9ps You know I love sandbag training and sandbags were actually my first substitute for a barbell. I didn't have the cash for a barbell and making a sandbag ran me under $30, so I made a 50 and a 100 lb bag and … [Read more...]
Underground Bodybuilding Workout
I used to belong to one ass kicking gym. It was 7,000 sq ft of free weights, squat racks, power racks, dumbbells going up to 180, countless benches and the sickest powerlifting platform I have EVER seen. EVERYONE in that gym trained heavy and hard. Powerlifters AND bodybuilders were rubbing shoulders all the time, it was packed wall to wall with aggressive competitors. The bodybuilding and powerlifting methods they used were free weight oriented because NO machines existed in this gym. It … [Read more...]
Follow Your Passion, Forget the Fear
Once again, from all over the USA this time (often times around the world) aspiring Strength Coaches and Biz Owners traveled to The Underground Strength Gym via planes, trains and autombiles. They learned the blue print and the exact system athletes go through when they become members of The Underground Strength Gym here in the dirty Jerzee. They went through a workout to give themselves a lil' taste of what it feels like, and, there is no better way to learn than by getting your hands dirty … [Read more...]
TEST Your Muscles & Grip Strength with Strongman Training & Arm Wrestling
Above, The Manasquan Underground Strength Gym. I have mentioned this before, and in my last post, where many of you commented on your favorite exercises being "Ground Based". We're on the same page. I've been on the other side of the map myself, when I was a high school wrestler, using every machine in the gym, lying down, sitting down, smith machines, etc. That training had me looking like a fitness model and performing sub par. There are tremendous strength benefits that come from … [Read more...]
My Favorite Strongman Training Exercises
I love doing ONE exercise like a mofo! It gets you strong as an Ox and packs muscle on every inch of your body! It's my "Go to" exercise... I am, NO joke, addicted to the freaking exercise, no matter what training tool I use, I LOVE this ONE exercise! Watch this video and see if you can guess the exercise I am addicted to... Post your comments below and see if you can guess my FAVORITE exercise. I also want you to YOUR Favorite exercise. Can't wait to see your answers :) Kill … [Read more...]
A Simple Tip for Developing Serious Strength
If you construct a solid strength and muscle building program then you are Golden. Well, not entirely. We have recovery, mobility, flexibility and plenty other lil' things to take care of. Regardless, if you;re like me, you're addicted to being STRONG. Watch this Video First, then read the article to fully understand what I mean bruddahs and sistas: You notice all the different carries we did here at THE END of our workout. Inside our athletes were deadlifting and tearing into Heavy … [Read more...]
Lost Secrets of Strength Seminar is OPEN!
Lost Secrets of Strength Seminar II is Open The Most Bad Ass Strength & Conditioning Seminar You Will Ever Attend! Check out a Highlight Reel from The 2008 Lost Secrets of Strength Seminar Registration is finally open for The Lost Secrets of Strength. Please remember: Last time we accepted 20 people and the seminar sold out in 45 minutes. It's time to stop making excuses and start making shit happen! If the sign up link does not work, it means you procrastinated and waited too long and … [Read more...]
The Sardinian Strongman
Check out my son, Ethan and I kicking back on "Man Day" (soon to be a International Holiday :) The guys from Pumping Iron trained HARD & HEAVY! They had physiques that were granite hard and man could they move some BIG weights! It was a mix of powerlifting and bodybuilding, something I like to call Power-Bodybuilding, and I feel it is the ultimate way to develop insane strength and an awesome physique! Check out footage from one of the stars from Pumping Iron, and Arnold's training … [Read more...]
Lost Secrets of Strength Seminar Returns!
OK, BIG News...watch the videos below and mark your calendar for Thursday, April 9th at 9 AM EST Joe DeFranco and I are gonna light up the state of NJ with the energy that's gonna bust out of this seminar! Watch the Announcement below! Watch a highlight from the FIRST Lost Secrets of Strength Seminar! OK, you know the dealio now. 15 people, first 15 in and then i will shut down the Sign Up Link. We'll grab lunch together at a REAL Italian Pizzaria with great food. Training will be in the … [Read more...]
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