I recently had a Coach who is running Speed Training Camps for athletes ask about incorporating Strength work while out on the field as they have No access to the weight room. This is a GREAT question and I am psyched to hear from a Coach who understands that being STRONG is integral to the development of speed. To some, being without a weight room is seen as a dilemma, for me, this is where I was born & bred, lifting heavy objects in backyards and empty fields.Nothing fancy about what … [Read more...]
Top 5 Benefits Of Minimalist Style Workouts, Part II
By choosing the essential, we create great impact with minimal resources. Always choose the essential to maximize your time and energy.” - Leo Babauta Yo, Dudes. I'm back with part 2 of our top 5 benefits to minimalist style workouts. If you missed part 1, slap yourself in the face for missing anything on this blog and read this first. Judging by the amount of comments we got on Part 1, I am excited to see that YOU are excited about minimalist workouts as well. Let's jump right into the … [Read more...]
Underground Strength In The Military
Check out these 2 e mails I just got. Full names are withheld to protect privacy. The first e mail is from a Marine we trained at The Underground Strength Gym before he was deployed and is currently a Captain. The Dude is tough as nails & when he trained he fired on ALL cylinders, it was always inspiring to train him, so check his e mail, below: … [Read more...]
Bodyweight Bodybuilding Inspiration Winners
This is TOUGH! ALL the videos from The Bodyweight Bodybuilding Inspiration Contest moved me, inspired me and some really touched my heart. During these inspiration contests I realize how tough it is to choose just one prize winner. This is when being "The Judge" kinda sucks, ha ha The last few hours of the inspiration contest we must have gotten 20 or so video submissions for The Bodyweight Bodybuilding Inspiration Contest. It was a whirlwind of people submitting videos last … [Read more...]
How To Build An AWESOME Home Gym / Garage Gym
There is something PURE about training in your very own home gym - be it the garage, basement, backyard or spare bedroom.... Heck. I've heard of some home gym set ups in people's kitchen's! No matter where, there is magic that happens in a kick ass home gym. I recall reading from Dr. Ken, that even though he owned a large gym (I believe it was Iron Island Gym?) he still did his own workouts in a custom made home gym, where he also trained NFL players and other BEASTS. I've got video footage and … [Read more...]
Live AND Lift Like A Warrior
Above, Saturday Night Post Underground Strength Conference, 10 PM lift session @ The Underground Strength Gym of Edison, NJ. Last weekend I learned some serious lessons in both life AND lifting. The Underground Strength Conference & the first graduating class of Warrior University in one weekend was INTENSE emotionally AND physically. I want you to Learn from these lessons that I took away from that amazing weekend. Below, I share my lessons so you can also see how you can AND should … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Gym, Injuries & Success
Check out this podcast I cranked with Mike Robertson a month or two ago. In this conversation, Mike asks me about: - How The Underground Strength Gym got started - How & who I was influenced by in training and business to go full force as a Strength Coach - What I learned about life and lifting after an injury sidelined me BOTH physically AND psychologically Please share with anyone you feel would enjoy this, thanks! MUCH Respect! For more details on the resources … [Read more...]
Underground Home Gym
Above, Dr. Ken Leistner working on his garage gym, a place known for EPIC workouts, rain or shine, brutal temps irrelevant. It was REALLY tempting to find a way to make my Underground Home Gym a bit more cozy.... warmer..... nicer... a sound system to crank heavy tunes on..... But, as the saying goes, give them an inch and they'll run a mile with it. I said to myself, "NO." Make it tougher to train in, more Uncomfortable than comfortable.... NO excuses. It's cold in my garage, I bundle up … [Read more...]
Underground Hotel Workout Adventures
No matter where you are.... No matter how much or how little equipment you have..... or don't have.... You can still kick ass and have an awesome workout. It's ALL about the mindset you bring to the table, it has NOTHING to do with the equipment, OR, the lack of equipment. This is why I created Bodyweight Bodybuilding - I wanted Dudes to have the ability to pack on serious muscle and strength without needing to even worry about a barbell or dumbbell. So....Check this out, I call this … [Read more...]
Bodyweight Bodybuilding QnA
My buddy, Uncle Alwyn Cosgrove sent me some questions regarding Bodyweight Bodybuilding, check it out below and please enjoy.... 1) Why did you start dedicating yourself to bodyweight training recently? The BIGGEST changes came from recurring pains and injuries that I eventually couldn't even work around anymore. I had to address those injuries, they were messing up my life and negatively affecting my family. I SERIOUSLY had flash backs of our earliest conversations when you were … [Read more...]