~ THE SQUAT POEM ~ My e mails and social media messages are being taken over by questions that have LESS to do with what it takes to be strong and more to do with the shoes one should be wearing, the best belt, etc. I've had people walk into my gym who looked like they NEVER lifted a day in their life and asked me what "training system are you using? Conjugate or linear periodization?" The WRONG questions are being asked. The short cuts, fads and gimmicks are being chased. Yet there is 1 … [Read more...]
The Power of Cross Training for Athletes
I've always encouraged athletes to cross train with various training methods and through the use of various sports, even on a recreational level. I encourage my Football players to wrestle and vice versa. I encourage BOTH wrestlers and Football players to train in Judo, run trails, practice Gymnastics and more. We need MORE athleticism NOT less. Look at what Martin Rooney says with regards to athletes utilizing 'Training for Warriors' even if they are not combat athletes. Comments or … [Read more...]
Combat Conditioning for Bad Ass Muscle
Hey Bruddahs and Ladies... Thanks for stopping by again, I LOVE it when you visit :) Below is a workout I cranked with "General Chow", a D1 collegiate wrestler. The pace was not as furious as normal, and, please forgive my new movie making skills as I JUST STARTED working the Hollywood skills on my MAC :) Check the Video and then read on.... In a nut shell, here is the run down of our combat conditioning workout: 1) Bench Press - worked up to 2 heavy sets ** Followed the Bench Press with 3 … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reasons Why You Train Like a Panzy
Every now and again I crank a rant. Sometimes ya gotta just say it like it is. My friend, Johnny Drama is also fired the fuck up! See what he has to say, how pissed off he is, and then see what I have to say below..... [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azziWE8BFUU[/youtube] I've received too many e mails from people wondering why they can't pack on the muscle or get stronger. They have a million excuses as to why this or that doesn't work for them. Too many people asking for … [Read more...]
Episode # 118: Overhead and Heavy!
Onward and upward we go bruddahs.... The next part of the workout was a couplet or superset: 1 arm dumbbell push press for 3 -5 reps per set scare crow - face pull combo using rings or blast straps (these can even be done with the climbing ropes I have hanging in the gym) Check out the previous videos to see how the workout started and progresses. Heavy overhead work was actually a mainstay in the programs of bodybuilders and lifters alike from the 1960's and prior. The bench press gained … [Read more...]
The Underground Strength Coach Inspiration Contest
OK, it's on now baby, you wanna move quickly on this..... The due date is Saturday, September 13th... More info can be found here: ==> http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com/contest.html Kill it! --Coach Z-- … [Read more...]
Nightmare with….
One of our Underground Strength Coaches, Nelson "Necho" Puentes just returned from the NAGA grappling tournament last weekend and took 1st in white belt Gi and No Gi. His next battle will be the Pan Ams this Fall as a Blue Belt in BJJ. Necho has been known for his brutal workouts, he scares our clients with them, but, Curls, another one of our Underground Strength Coaches, loves these brutal tests of physical and mental will power. Test drive the following "Nightmare with Necho" workout … [Read more...]
Try this Underground Strength Workout
Here's a sample of what some of our athletes did yesterday. Give it a go and let me know how you do: After a warm up (our warm up is listed at http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com) The Underground Strength Workout: 1A) Sandbag shouldering 4 x 6 (3 each shoulder) 1B) 1 arm Kettlebell push press 4 x 6 2) 100 reps of mixed grip pulling and mixed pushing bodyweight drills These drills consisted of: - mixed grip pull ups - recline rows with thick ropes - dips - ring push … [Read more...]
Training for MMA and Combat
My gym, The Underground Strength Gymnasium, is connected to an auto garage. On the side of that garage, the owner throws old tires away. Some with the wheel still intact, others just the tire. I snagged a few and helped guys make these tires into sleds. They were happy :) Can you build muscle and build strength through the use of things you might find in a junk yard? You better believe it. Check out the video below and fast forward to the 1 minute mark. I am not too fond of the partial reps … [Read more...]
When minimum = maximum
Sometimes, I feel we train too often, too much. I am going for the minimum necessities that give me the maximum bang for my buck. And today, was one of those days! Here's my workout which lasted barely 20 minutes..... … [Read more...]