When schools or individuals are worried about turf instead of their grass field, a beautiful weight room instead of the old dungeon weight room and sophisticated X, Y, Z ........ They are worried about the WRONG things. The TRUTH is that fancy and pretty equipment don't mean a thing unless the training and technique is dialed in. GREAT Coaches & a GREAT Environment Builds GREAT athletes, it's NOT the equipment. This journey began for me in my early teenage years. I quickly learned … [Read more...]
AWESOME Podcasts I’ve Recently Crushed!
I've been on a minimalist kick and have been saying NO to a lot more than I say Yes. NO to podcasts, interviews, opportunities, seminars...... There is power in focus, and, I don't see many people dialed in and focused nowadays. That's a problem when you're trying to be your best. That brings me to this point: I've done a LOT of great podcasts through the years and if you are a go getter, then Google them and dig in. I've seen many of these podcasts get unshared by the podcast … [Read more...]
Being A Simple Man VS A Great Man, Same Difference?
I came across a great post by Jim Wendler on Instagram and then I elaborated on how these words from actor, Tom Hardy hit home for me. Now, I don't know anything about Tom Hardy. But, these words inspired me and I love to write. Writing for me has always been something I love to do, even if no one is reading. It's a therapy of sorts so I just put this out there.... From Tom Hardy: … [Read more...]
Training Around & After Injuries / Surgeries
I began training consistently dating back to June 1989. My body has amassed a lot of mileage. I've experience my fair share of injuries and surgeries. I am often asked how to work around injuries or how to build back up post surgery. Legal Mumbo Jumbo: I am not a Doctor or Physical Therapist nor do I play one on TV. Seek a Medical Expert first & foremost and all I discuss below if based on my OWN experience and may or may not work for you. … [Read more...]
Training Large Groups of Athletes, Squat Every Day, Motivation to Lift Heavier & Football Workouts
STRONG Life Podcast Episode 72 is a QnA session pulled from the private forum of Certified Underground Strength Coaches. This will be a 2 or 3 part series and the focus is mostly training questions, although some business and lifestyle questions are snuck in. In this episode, I answer the following questions: … [Read more...]
Iron Sharpens Iron & The Success Illusion
This post is inspired after seeing The Carolina Panthers earning their way to Super Bowl 50! Joe HOUSE Kenn is The Head Strength Coach for The NFL Carolina Panthers & I've been lucky to know House since my early days on The Elite FTS QnA staff. As an independent Strength Coach I am transparent about the struggles we face. People see instagram videos or youtube videos and assume the gym is always pumping. You might assume that because I am recognized internationally that I have a … [Read more...]
Training The Multi Sport Athlete
I received an e mail recently from a multi sport athlete who competes in Football and Wrestling. This is a tough stretch as Football begins mid August and rolls straight into Wrestling season which begins on Thanksgiving. Depending on how successful you are, Wrestling season can end anywhere from mid February to the first weekend in March. All in all, we're looking at approx. 7 months of in season time. Not only is this a long stretch of time but there are MANY other factors that I add up and … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep 69: QnA Training Different Athletes, Post ACL Tear Workouts & GREATNESS vs Average
Here we GO! Episode 69 of The STRONG Life Podcast, a full blown QnA of Training, Strength & Conditioning & What It Takes to Get Stronger, Tougher & Faster. Here's Just Some of the Questions I Answer In This Episode: How do I train various athletes during each group? What makes a Strength Coach GREAT vs Average? What is a great morning ritual? How to break a plateau in the Military press? Training Post ACL Surgery How I'm Training Post Shoulder Surgery "Cutting … [Read more...]
When Can A Man STOP Training?
The temp was 29 degrees, Winter had finally set in. I was up that morning at 6 AM, took care of the wife and kids and then drove to The Underground Strength Gym of Manasquan, NJ. I cranked the heat for 10 minutes, no longer. I don't wanna spoil myself with a cozy gym. F--K that. I got warmed up and got to work. Some smashing on the rumble roller. Some light band work for the upper body and lower body. I had been thinking of this workout since Sunday Morning, some 24 hrs prior. As I was … [Read more...]
The Problem With Strength Training Advice On The Internet
Here's a little news flash that will hurt many people's feelings: Just because you see it on YouTube doesn't mean it's what ALWAYS happens in that person's training. Just because the guy behind the camera is ripped doesn't mean he knows more about training than the other Coach. The internet has given us opportunity to learn as much as we want, not all of it good and not all of it accurate. The opposite holds true as well, there is some amazing and powerful information out there that was once … [Read more...]
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