“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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- What if one day you realize….. You’re surrounded by a bunch of once upon a time tough guys who seem to have transformed into some form of a “modern day man”

- out of shape, physically weak, mentally weak, unable to do 1 pull up, 1 push up, sprint up 1 flight of stairs without being out of breath, getting their hair done every week, and using that BULL SHIT excuse, “I’m just too busy to work out…..”

Unfortunately, THAT IS Modern Day Man…… A sad, SAD state of mind, body & spirit that oozes weakness.

If you EVER become a modern day man, life as you once knew it, is OVER. I’ve seen it happen and it’s frightening to ever dare travel down that path.

Those who settle don’t seem to mind, as an Undergrounder, there is NO settling, you’re ONLY option is to Live The Code: Stronger Than Yesterday.

For those who REFUSE to settle, REFUSE to conform & REFUSE to become part of the growing society of “modern day man”, Click HERE

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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……

- When you approach the bar for a deadlift, set your back, keep it tight, grip it and rip it.

- When you set your back for a sandbag clean & press, set your back, keep it tight, grip it and rip it….

- When you set your back for the power snatch, set your back, keep it tight, grip it and rip it…….

- When you do your push ups, squeeze the floor with your fingers, tighten & brace your abs, use your legs, tuck the elbows…

- When you set up for the bench press, squeeze the bar, tuck your elbows, press your legs into the ground….

Should you use one lifting style over the other? Which style gives the BEST workout?

Or, should you stop discriminating?

Maybe….. You Should you STOP trying to be a scientist and start being a F**ing LIFTER??!!

FACT: EVERY workout is flawed.

Deal with it…. Get over it… STOP reading so much and start training MORE.

When we train athletes & adults at The Underground Strength Gym, we blend the many training methods and tools together. That’s how The Underground originated in the early part of 2002 or so. We would lift stones, barbells, dumbbells, flipped tractor tires at the tire yard, hit playground workouts….

We did it BEFORE it was a popular fad. Back when we did it, 99% of “functional training” required you to train on one leg, on a balance disc using a $10,000 “functional trainer” cable apparatus.

I am NOT a fad follower, I do what WORKS. period.

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The quick lifts and kettlebells develop athleticism.

The bodyweight exercises & gymnastics training develops stability, strength, power and body kinesthetics.

The powerlifts develop BRUTE STRENGTH.

The odd objects develop brute strength, power and equally of importance, mental toughness.

Learning one style of training carries over to the others, blending them together requires an open mind and a willingness to learn along with a desire to become the best YOU can become.

The blending of these styles of training teaches You to understand how to set your back, you understand how to align your knees, keep your abs tight, tuck your elbows in….

You can cry till your blue in the face searching for the perfect reason why, the perfect workout and the perfect set – rep schemes…. let me know when you find it… while you’re searching for the holy grail of workouts and awaiting for the moons to align, Underground Strength Nation will be getting STRONGER, TOUGHER and HEALTHIER.

Stronger Than Yesterday!

–Z–

PS: Always remember these words, from a poem that rested directly in front of our eyes on the squat rack at Diamond Gym…. I question, WHO are YOU?

“There are those that do

and those that don’t

Those that will

and those that won’t.”

Many TALK About Training Like a “BEAST”, Far & Few Actually DO It!

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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”.

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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….

Listen & watch this video. KILL the distractions….

Mandler is a FREAK-ing BEAST. The dude is strong as hell…. he lives by his own rules and his success isn’t a mistake. His success greatly came about because of what he learned through his workouts, accepting the fact that he will suffer and becoming comfortable with being UNcomfortable.

We ALL have “that story”, that time when something happened in our life and we drew a line in the sand and NEVER looked back. It was the moment that got you to stand up…. FOREVER.

This is Mandler’s story along with a workout we need to attack! Check it out and see the workout at the end as well, it’s NASTY.

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Do you have a story that finally got you to stand UP!?

Drop a comment below, I’d love to hear the day or the moment in your life that made you stand up and change your life… FOREVER!

If you wanna find out more about Mandler’s training & nutrition regime, Click HERE

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While at Jason Ferruggia’s bachelor party last week we spoke about his training on Muscle Beach, using bodyweight exercises only.

Jason mentioned some dude who he sees training on the beach all the time, 2 hours every time, lean and mean, jacked and ripped….

We spoke about how no one ever told him he was over training and he likely never got sucked into the world of experts who have only confused the population even further….

Today, people are weaker more so than ever before… physically, mentally….. all around WEAK. Ironically, Today, we have MORE information available to us on health, fitness, strength, etc. than EVER before.

So Why, with all this info, are we weaker today than yesterday!?!?

Let me explain…..

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Strength or Weakness.

The choice is yours.

I’m stronger than yesterday, are you?

Please take a second and share this on facebook and twitter if you agree.

BIG thanks for spreading The Underground Strength Nation word.

Peace!

–Z–

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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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If you have any more questions regarding The Renegade Diet, just check out the site and you’ll see for yourself.

My challenge to you is to test drive it for 14 days in a row, if you’re a gamer, go for 30 days in a row.

Drop me a comment and let me know your thoughts.

Of course, if you dig this video, please share this blog post on your facebook or twitter page.

MUCH respect!

Peace!

–Z–

PS: Underground Strength Conference price goes up Sunday Night!

Get in NOW before price goes up OR we sell out! Details are HERE

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A VERY Special Speaker has just been added to The Underground Strength Conference Line Up!

You will NEVER see this person speak at a conference like this, EVER.

For those who have KILLED their excuses and have decided to OWN their destiny, Prepare to hear one of the most Powerful, Straight Up Presentations EVER!

Your mind and attitude towards life, success and being a business owner is about to get Body Slammed like NEVER before.

Those who attend will be ready to Kick Ass & Take Names like NEVER before.

Excuse Makers…. move out of the way or we’re running you OVER.

Stronger Than Yesterday!!

The Underground Strength Conference

Honesty, Integrity & Ethics

NO Egos, NO A**Holes

Details HERE

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If you want to learn to succeed in life then you need to learn train hard. REALLY hard.

I’m talking Hard physical training that pushes the mind to the next level, making you uncomfortable…. pushing you FAR outside your comfort zone.

I’ll tell ya this much….

This style of training is NOT the best style of training to become stronger in the realm of deadlifting 500 lbs, benching 315 lbs, etc.

You MIGHT get to those numbers but that isn’t the main goal. Your main goal is the development of the mind and body at levels that are NOT the norm for most men.

These workouts or challenges often times push you to the brink…. you question WTF you’re doing, you question your performance, you question if you should have done heavy deadlifts instead of carrying a pair of 70 lb kettlebells for a 1/4 mile or some other type of crazy workout.

Sometimes you don’t make it through the workout as you hoped for or expected, in turn, you learn how to better deal with the ups and downs of life. Is this considered a “failure”?

Only YOU can answer that question. It REALLY depends on the lesson you learned and if you’re willing to take stock in what went wrong and how to correct it, coming back stronger and mentally tougher for the next time.

The science gets thrown out the window and the workout becomes a battle of will.

I’ve mentioned this MANY times before, a piece of advice given to me by a former Navy SEAL:

“The worst thing a man can do in his life is lose his edge.”

He was right.

It’s time to MTFU (Man The F**K UP).

That means you gotta do it in lifting AND life.

If you run a business, then push out of the comfort zone and create MORE success. Do you WANT MORE success? Then you must create more value for others.

Do this:

1) Drop a comment, tell us the kick ass workout you’re gonna do today or tomorrow to develop your body AND mind

2) If you’re a biz owner, push the envelope, get to The Underground Strength Conference.

Let’s DO This!

Committed To YOUR Success

–Z–

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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….

Often times we think we have it tough when deep down, we don’t realize we are living a life of luxury.

We think we’re working hard, until someone comes along and kicks your ass in your chosen sport or business.

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Step out of your comfort zone in life, training & business by doing one little thing today.

Strength Coaches / Fitness Trainers, don’t miss The Underground Strength Conference, details HERE

For your Underground Strength Challenge, here is one I did Saturday from my garage, passed on to you as today’s challenge:

5 Rounds, 5 reps per exercise, Heavy Weight:

A) Thick Bar Pull Ups

B) Strict Press

C) Thick Bar Pull Ups

D) Kettlebell Farmer Walks x 200′

E) Box Jumps (I used the 3 stairs in front of my house)

Drop a comment with your time and / or weight used.

If you haven’t signed up for The Underground Strength Conference, think of this. What if someone attending is a Coach in your area who will be do the extras that you’re missing out on?

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Yesterday, I saw this video and it REALLY motivated me to RUN.

You see, in high school, back when I weighed 160 or 170 lbs or less, I ran on the regular. In season wrestling runs were 4 – 5 miles every other day regardless of the freezing temps or snow. I hauled ass….. It wasn’t a slow, easy jog…. it was an all out WAR, running hard through the cold night while Metallica blared through my head phones in my Sony Walkman, circa 91′, 92′ and 93′.

After getting heavier, bigger and bigger, running became painful…. it became something I hated, and that hate for running REALLY affected me emotionally. I was very upset with myself for having this relationship with running.

Today, this video changed me. I felt calm while running. My breath was relaxed. As I ran, I envisioned the Navy SEAL in the video below, reminded myself that the body can handle 20 X more than I have been setting limits on.

Yesterday, I ran beach side with my wife while my son rode his bike. I felt good running, which almost felt weird. I was running without getting tired as I used to. I started to feel that love for the run again.

Tomorrow, my truck will be getting a new stereo, navigation and DVD player for the kids. I plan to run to every place I need to get to without the truck. I am excited.

I miss running. I will keep you posted on this journey, as I evolve, I hope you evolve as well.

Check this video out, of a Navy SEAL….

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I’m letting go of the “performance thing”…. things like “don’t do anything except sprints or you’ll be slow…..”

I’m gonna run for what it does for the mind. Plain and simple.

Today’s Underground Strength Challenge:

1) Run 1.5 miles

2) Kettlebell Snatches x 5 minutes x max reps (perform equal reps on each arm)

Please take a moment & Drop your comments on: running, this running video with Navy SEAL David Goggins, running for mental toughness and of course, drop a comment with ANY results regarding this challenge (weights, reps, time, etc.)

Hope to see you at The Underground Strength Conference!

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