This is the beginning of an upper body workout with some crazy college athletes – the energy is high and the strength is pretty freaky as well.
Note how we hype them up with a few quick sets of plyometrics and medicine ball throws.
Check these bruddahs out…
Before these college athletes ever touched a barbell we needed them to achieve some “benchmarks”.
No need for them to bench if they weren’t demonstrating a foundation of strength to bench press.
Push ups, dips, kettlebell pressing, band training and even pushing movements with a sled.
Once a solid foundation is built, teaching athletes how to bench press is MUCH easier.
What bench marks do you have before someone can bench press?
Post your answers below in the comments section!
Peace Bruddahs!
–Z–
PS: The Underground Strength Gym License will be open SOON. Save the dates if you want in: July 18-19. An e mail announcement will be out soon! I am PSYCHED for this BIG time!
PPS: Every workout I do as well as Every workout my athletes do is posted at http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com – if you train athletes or train yourself like an athlete, follow me at http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com
Filed under Announcements, Articles, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building by on Jun 24th, 2009. 6 Comments. 
Check out Part II of my interrogation with Vince DelMonte below..
Vince: What do you mean when you say stuff like, “I’ll help you slap on rugged muscle…”
Zach - Rugged muscles comes from the old school movements that so many people miss out on, especially in these fancy gyms. Look at the bodybuilders from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. They had that rugged, chiseled look that came from an intense focus on the basic lifts with heavy loads. Today’s bodybuilders are puffy and bloated.
Vince:: If I could only train 3-4 x a week for 15 minutes, what would the workout look like?
Zach: Start with a good warm up and then get going with a heavy “core” lift, which simply means a serious compound lift such as the deadlift or the dumbbell clean and press. After a few hard sets in the 3 – 8 rep range, crank out some supersets that are push / pull movements for the upper body or for quads / hamstrings.
So for upper body we could start with the 1 arm dumbbell clean and press, followed by supersets of mixed grip pull ups and weighted push ups non stop for the next 7 – 8 minutes.
Vince: You’re all about getting STRONG STRONG STRONG. Why is this so important? What if I hate lifting heavy weights?
Zach- being strong is a critical way to adding muscle. If you want to add muscle, your muscles must be forced OUT of their comfort zone. You can’t add muscle just with pump weights. If you hate lifting heavy you will not develop that look of a Gladiator, that look of raw power.
In addition, the mental edge it will give you knowing that you are stronger and tougher than the next guy is a BIG plus.
Vince: Quick glimpse of your personal life if you don’t mind – why were you inspired to make Real Man Muscle Building/
Zach: I work a full time job, run a gym and run my internet business. I’m also a husband and a father of two. I MUST represent for my family and children that being a man means being strong, fit, healthy and hard working. I don’t feel “right” if I was the typical weak, soft and flabby Dad. That is embarrassing, plain and simple!
Vince: How your workouts COMPLETELY different than all the other options out there?
Zach: I have removed all the fancy, scientific mumbo jumbo and taken the complications out of these workouts. There are WAY too many overly scientific workout programs that do little to nothing for getting results.
Vince: Who would you disqualify from using your workouts immediately?
Zach: Anyone who doesn’t want to work hard.
Vince: Share some final insights on your philosophy on nutrition and supplements?
Zach: I’m not a big fan of supplements. A great multi vitamin, some extra vitamind C throughout the day and some calcium at night before bed. The rest must come from high quality nutrition. I suggest laying low on milk, breads and dairy. Focus on quality protein from meats and fish and maybe a daily meal replacement shake. 1 salad a day, fruits and veggies scattered throughout the entire day and tons of water.
It looks great on paper, but most people don’t keep their house stocked with enough quality foods, or, they don’t cook in quantity which leads to irrational choices for eating.
Eat 5 meals per day:
1) breakfast
2) lunch
3) mid afternoon meal
4) dinner
5) late evening meal
For more muscle building info for the busy man, using dumbbells and bodyweight (I’m tlaking HEAVY sh*t, nothing light) then check out http://REALManMuscle.com
The extra videos are being removed tomorrow night, midnight, EST.
Time to step it up and kill it!
–Z–
Busy Man Muscle Building + Hard Core Videos HERE
Filed under Announcements, Articles, Q & A, Strength Building, Success, muscle building by on Mar 12th, 2009. Comment.
Man, if there is 1 thing engrained into my DNA, it must be that I LOVE to train hard & heavy.
But, lately, I’ve been straying away from the heavy barbell, rocking the dumbbells, kettlebells and bodyweight a lot more.
I’m feeling healthier, and still strong as a mofo.
It doesn’t make me feel good when my back is so f**ked up that it hurts to change diapers.
As I grow, I evolve.
Does this mean I will never touch a barbell again? Hells NO!
I still use them, but I am finding “other” ways.
Check out the video below…
The complex above is one I sometimes hit, and often times heavier, like 225 – 275.
Lately, the dumbbells and kettlebells have been getting abused by me 
Till the next time, Kill it!
–Z–
PS: Until Friday, Midnight, I am offering some hard core, bad ass videos as a bonus to http://REALManMuscle.com – a strength training system I evolved into as life became busier and busier as a father, husband and biz owner. You will Love these Bonus Videos and all the hard hitting content inside the training manuals.
Check it out & get your Bonus Videos.
Kill it!
Filed under Announcements, Articles, Strength Building, Success, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building by on Mar 11th, 2009. 16 Comments.
This movie brought back some serious memories, maybe what I talk about hits some old nerves inside of you as well?
And by the way, that cheeseburger is from an awesome Nj Diner. If you ever visit NJ you gotta kill it at a diner!
Post your comments about the memories you had as a kid that motivated you to get jacked and strong!
I am psyched to hear what people say!
Kill it!
–Coach Z–
PS: Returned from the wrestling club today and we KILLED it with our bodyweight combative drills found inside http://UndergroundStrengthManual.com – no gym, no problem! You can kill it and you’ll love the archaic – old school training I unleash in http://UndergroundStrengthManual.com
Filed under Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos by on Oct 28th, 2008. 1 Comment.
If you’re not training and tearing it up at the local playground, you’re missing out!
Check this vid…
Get outdoors, you need the fresh air! Then, tell us about your playground workout and post your exercises, sets, reps, etc – share with the world!
Kill it!
–Coach Z–
PS: There is about 34 hrs left on THIS.
PPS: The Underground Strength Coach contest will be announced shortly. Watch your e mails!
Filed under Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts by on Aug 27th, 2008. 11 Comments.
Since the explosion of the internet and the fancy shmancy gyms that have been popping up on every corner of every town, notice how everyone struggles with results?
You shoulda seen the gym Lou Ferrigno trained in when he was in Brooklyn, preparing to compete against Arnold. Oh man, what a little dungeon that was, with barely any room to move…..
Barbells and dumbbells and what else???
Come on, you know the deal….
sweat, blood, blistering effort, intensity…..
This is what training is about…. going in there and getting it done and not fearing what may happen to you.
You block out the pain, block out the sacrifice and focus on beating your previous best.
I kid you not, get yourself an old barbell from e bay or craigs list, some used dumbbells and then go to town on them!
You’ll freak people out with the speed you’ll slap on muscle and gain strength.
Kill it!
–Coach Z–
P.S. - This is the course I follow when it’s barbells, dumbbells and bodyweight only. Nothing fancy, you don’t even need a bench for this! Check it out HERE!
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Tonight, at 12 AM, EST I will close the doors for registration for the Gladiator Seminar with Steve Maxwell and myself.
This is going to be a super intimate seminar, with infinite hands on, personalized attention. I can easily say you will never find yourself in the company of such experts with so few around you to take advantage of.
Also, there has been an added bonus to the seminar attendees, raising the bonuses to $ 424 in value :)
The start time is 10 AM, and it is this Saturday, July 12th.
Last chance to register!
Go to http://combatgrappler.com/seminars.html to take action!
In Strength,
–Coach Z–
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My wife was watching FOX news a few hours ago and I caught a few minutes with her. I’m not a big news watcher, too much negativity for me.
The interesting thing that caught my attention was the guest they had on the show who was the founder for the NAAO, National Action Against Obesity.
The newscaster was trying to make her feel bad about the entire airplane seating debate for being obese and how some people are big bones, etc, etc.
ALL the excuses were raining down and MeMe Roth stayed tough and pretty much said, “Hell yea, people should be stigmatized if they are fat and overweight.”
The newscaster closed out with a weak comment, saying, “Well, you’re lucky you’re skinny.”
Read more on Lucky? I don’t think so!…
Filed under Announcements, Articles, Calendar, Zach's Workouts by on Jun 6th, 2008. 1 Comment.
Change can be a good thing.
I am feeling a need for change. It starts from a point much deeper than my emotions, it’s just a Gut feeling I have.
I find myself running home rather than driving home.
I begin removing favorites such as squats and deadlifts, and return to a lot of bodyweight training, kettlebell workouts, sandbags and sledge hammers.
Sprinting becomes more common place, as does jumping, dragging sleds and running with the prowler.
Removing breads, milk and dairy from my nutrition intake begins to take on a new beast. My body craves the change so I listen.
My training will evolve, and you must search for this art form deep within yourself….I have been training since age 13, now 32, I can feel what my body wants and needs, you will begin the same journey.
Soon, the mountain bike will be dusted off and I’ll be riding the trails, stopping when I find a log for lifting, a stone for pressing or rowing or a tree branch for pull ups and leg raises.
Nature is taking its course with me, but I’ll always remain an animal
In Strength,
Zach Even – Esh
PS - Come see the countless secrets you’ll learn from me and Steve Maxwell at The Gladiator Seminar. We’ll help you better yourself dramatically, and if you’re a Coach, your newfound knowledge will blow the lid off of your current business. Go ahead, ask us anything you want related to training….or the business of training. It’s another No Holds Barred Underground Seminar! What else did you expect!? Click HERE for details!
PPS – Too far away to make the Gladiator Seminar? Check out my store and see how you can start using kettlebells, logs, stones, sleds, bodyweight and more to Your advantage! Click HERE for more info!
Filed under Announcements, Articles, Calendar, Success, Zach's Workouts by on May 27th, 2008. Comment.
Some believe that calisthenics alone are sufficient for developing extraordinary strength, speed and athletic prowess. George Hackenschmidt would disagree.
He said that one can only become so strong through calisthenics, and must eventually lift heavy weights to develop serious strength.
Do I agree? Yes, I do. But, I also know and believe that bodyweight movements can be extremely effective, powerful and VERY challenging. My buddy Jon Hinds performs slow motion muscle ups, 1 handed pull ups, hand stand walks down the stairs….if those aren’t challenging, then I question what truly is “challenging”.
In Hack’s book you will see that he dedicates time to calisthenics as well as free weight training. Then I come in, and add a twist of my methods and we have the VERY Powerful, ‘Russian Lion Power Course’.
Getting stuck on only ONE style or method or only one tool is a perfect journey to a dead end road where results eventually end. The body needs variety of stimuli in addition to constant progression. Free weights allow you to progress as does bodyweight, but combining the two powerful tools together gives you that much more artillery in your arsenal of strength and muscle building.
Do not get stuck or sold on there being a one and only way to doing anything. Open your mind and reap the rewards of a man who knew exactly how to develop incredible strength, muscle, stamina and power.
You know what to do now
In strength,
Zach Even – Esh
P.S. – Your special course awaits you here: http://CombatGrappler.com/RussianLion.html
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