I’ve been getting asked the same question lately, “How many sets should I do when focusing on building muscle?”
With my years of experience in training dating all the way back to 1989 and being a successful bodybuilder back in my day and now a Strength Coach, I’ve experienced AND experimented on MANY variations of set – rep combos.
I’ve found what works best, what doesn’t work well and what is a waste of time.
I’ve tested and experimented how to build strength without muscle or excess weight gain (training wrestlers who need to stay in a weight class) and have seen how small tweaks in their sets and reps can help them either gain weight / functional muscle or remain the same weight while gaining strength, power & stamina.
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Filed under Articles, Q & A, Strength Building, Zach's Workouts, muscle building, old school strength by on May 21st, 2012. 2 Comments. 
“WHAT IF……”
- What if one day you can’t get to the gym? You’re too busy, “life” happened….
Now what?
- What if one day you show up and your gym is locked…. maybe out of business, shut down?
Would you wait until tomorrow?
Would you wait for the perfect moment…. the perfect workout…. when the time and the place were just right?
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Is it about free weights vs strongman lifting / odd object training?
Or is it bodyweight vs kettlebells?
Which one is the end all, be all, A # 1, Numero Uno, BEST Workout?
Or….
Are they ALL flawed, NONE of them actually perfect when left alone, yet better when we……
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Filed under Articles, Strength Building, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building, old school strength by on May 15th, 2012. 14 Comments.
Here’s our message of the week from Mandler, creator of The Swole System.
This is a message I agree with and LIVE by, as should all the men & ladies of Underground Strength Nation….
This workout is what he calls a “Gut Check”.
As you can see, Mandler understands the need to blend the critical traits you need into one workout: Strength, Explosive Power, Muscle Building, Conditioning & Mental Toughness.
Click HERE to gain access to Mandler’s 12 week training system… The Swole System.
Questions / Comments on this video or Mandler’s training system?
Drop them below and I’ll have Mandler answer your questions!
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Lately, I’ve been signing off from my e mails lately with a line that is firing peeps UP!
It goes like this: “Stronger Than Yesterday”
3 powerful words, short and to the point.
If we’re not making ourselves stronger than yesterday, better than yesterday, then we’re NOT living.
When I know someone is stronger than me, smarter than me, has greater knowledge than me…. I WANT to LEARN from that person….. drop the ego and be willing to LEARN from others.
That’s why I had Mandler make a video and a special workout, specifically for Underground Strength Nation…. a story that comes from the heart and a workout to not only build physical strength, but mental toughness as well.
Check this video out….
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I get daily e mails asking me questions about The Renegade Diet. Many ask if I use it, how I use it, what I think about the training advice given inside the e book, how I feel with Renegade Diet, what are the effects on my strength, stamina, fat loss, etc.
This will answer ALL those questions along with a sample day in my nutrition as well as the workout I cranked on the beach with my homeboy, Pauly Reddick.
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Filed under Articles, Kick Ass Life, Q & A, Underground Strength Challenge, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building by on May 3rd, 2012. 7 Comments.
Underground Strength Challenge: 4/23/2012
In life, sport, business…. you name it, there is ALWAYS someone better than you. There is always someone doing the little extras to get ahead of you.
That someone might be your competition in life, sport or business.
Are you doing ALL the little things, ALL the extra things, ALL the right things to get ahead of the competition, and, even more, to get ahead of yourself? Are you bettering yourself?
If not, that person doing the little extras might be the person who puts you in second place…. puts you out of business….
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Undergrounder Strength Nation…. Let’s DO this!
I hope you had a powerful day yesterday…..
I had MANY obstacles to overcome yesterday as the past few days have been tough and the stress was mounting.
Was it easy? NO
Did I get it done?
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Here’s your Underground Strength Challenge for April 17, 2012
It’s ALL about the basics in this one, post your comments, weights used, etc in the comments section.
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Here are 11 Exercises that you simply can’t go wrong with (minus if you have any injuries, physical limitations, excuses, etc).
Check em’ out and decide how you can put them to use into your current training regime. You’ll also a unique video from one of my workouts this week….
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