I ain't gonna lie. I was nervous and actually kind of scared. It's been a LONG time since I felt any fear entering a training session. I was at Mark "Smelly" Bell's Super Training Gym in Sacramento, Ca. I had watched the videos for years and years, before I even owned my warehouse for The Underground I had seen guys killing weights in Smelly's gym. I had never deadlifted with bands from a platform before and I was feeling run down from all the flying and sleep deprivation. My thoughts started … [Read more...]
The Problem with Perfect Workouts & Weak People
I often wonder how a Strength Coach thinks in his early days of coaching athletes. For me, when I began training athletes, I was viewed as an outcast. Seriously...... Coaches were training on Bosu Balls, using the Functional Trainer cable, wearing collared shirts tucked in all neat and there I was, having kids carrying stones, pushing trucks and sprinting up hills. In my concerns, I had a friend send me his training program for a wrestler. He was a highly certified Coach with all the letters … [Read more...]
Motivation To F**k Sh*t UP!
[youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl_6Vq0r0T4[/youtube] Drop a comment below and let us know how you find ways to break through and stay motivated and above all else, get shit done! Time to go and train! Live The Code. Lead from the Front. --Z-- PS: Stay tuned for a kick ass announcement on a new seminar series I'll be starting. Lock down your calendar for May 10th at The Manasquan Underground Strength Gym Location. … [Read more...]
Is DAILY Bodyweight Training Effective & Safe For Muscle & Strength Gains?
This started all the way back in 1989. Every time I passed a pull up bar or anything I could grab on to over head, I banged out pull ups. This became a daily practice. Same for push ups. Push Ups for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guess what happened? … [Read more...]
STRONGCast 13: Travis Mash On Weightlifting, Powerlifting & Family
In this ass kicking episode of The STRONGCast I interview my friend and ass kicker, world record holder and top Weightlifting Coach, Travis Mash. In this episode Travis and I talk about: … [Read more...]
A Lil’ Motivational Story
Here's a lil motivational story. One that really hits home for me, touches my heart. I will leave the name anonymous but I will say a few things before I share this story with you. When I was in high school, I would follow this wrestler's success through the newspaper. He was a very humble, quiet and unassuming wrestler. But, when he stepped on the mat he knew how to "flip the switch." … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Nation T Shirt Contest
I'm pumped that Rogue Fitness is carrying our Underground Strength Nation T Shirts HERE. So. I decided we should crush a contest with You wearing your Underground Strength Shirt and YES, it has to be THIS Exact T Shirt if we are to play fair. Here are The Rules & The Deadline of The Underground Strength Nation Inspiration T Shirt Contest: … [Read more...]
Barbell Shrugged, Underground Strength Gym & Living The Code
In this podcast with the Barbell Shrugged crew we crush what is perhaps the most awesome podcast to ever be recorded.... ever.... in the universe. TRUTH. I get into the journey of The Underground Strength Gym and the ups and downs that came with being myself and feeling like an outsider when the cards will constantly stacked against me. I know you will love this episode. Enjoy. … [Read more...]
STRONGCast # 12: Tommy Hackenbruck, CrossFit Training & Mental Toughness for LIFE
STRONGCast # 12 with someone I REALLY admire. He's a BEAST in Life AND Lifting. He's gone through SEAL Fit Kokoro 2 x and runs multiple CrossFit Gyms. He's humble and let's his actions speak for themselves. The man, Tommy Hackenbruck gives us an inside look into what it takes to be part of the 2 x CrossFit Team Affiliate Champs, running multiple gyms, being a father and staying mentally tough through it all. Enjoy the show! … [Read more...]
Workout Motivation – What To Do When You Don’t Feel Like Training?
I'm constantly asked how to get motivated to train. People must think I have super powers and always have workout motivation / training motivation. Yes, I am ALMOST always fired up. Almost, being the key word. Sometimes I feel like hammered shit.... I can only imagine.6So, there is something I understand about the mind and the body that most people don't realize. This is it: … [Read more...]
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