The biceps training debate isn't a debate if you truly understand the need to be strong all around. In addition, if you've ever worked with someone too weak to perform a push up and pull up, you find a way to put muscle on their body, anywhere! Biceps are last on my list of "things to do" but to leave them out completely? My thoughts.... … [Read more...]
5 Reasons You Need to Jack Up Your Guns
Don't think you need to train your arms? Guess again. Many "EXPERTS" state the arms are worked adequately from upper body compound lifts. And before we get into the physical aspect of training arms, think about this: - Athletes CARE about how they LOOK. - Bigger Arms builds an athlete's confidence. - Greater Confidence produces More Success An athlete who has more confidence in himself is going to Win More. Confidence is 1 of the biggest and most important traits that ANY … [Read more...]
Freak Strength Friday
On some Fridays I send out an e mail to you guys and give you a "Freak Strength Friday" workout. Here and there I skip it and people cry...literally. So, here is a Freak Strength Friday workout for you to give a go and when you're done, drop a comment below and let me know how it worked for you. This is an Upper Body workout. The intensity is what YOU will decide to use. By intensity, I mean the % of effort you use with how heavy you train and how far you push each set. 1) Barbell … [Read more...]
Ricky Bruch Cranks the Power Bodybuilding
WOW! Lots of emotion heated up from yesterday's video with Ricky Bruch. But, even though some disagreed with what may have been Ricky Burch's past (who can say for fact what he did or did not do and deep down who gives a shit), let's look at what we can learn from his videos. That's how I like to view things: How can I LEARN from X, Y, Z, rather than finding the negative. There is enough negativity on the internet, I ask you to please not bring it here. This light of trying to learn and … [Read more...]
Episode # 77: Pissed the F**K Off!
Maybe I've watched The Sopranos too many times, or maybe it's just been 1 of those days. I take it out on the weights. WARNING: If you're easily offended or under 18 years of age don't watch this. Just like everyone else I have "those days" sometimes, and the way to make it better is to attack the iron - No Rules, just killin' it. What do you do when you're 'Pissed the F**K Off"? Kill it! --Coach Z-- PS: F**k the recession ==> Click HERE! … [Read more...]
Episode # 76: Dropping F Bombs…
Just like anyone else, I get fired up sometimes. My best therapy is to kill it with the weights, doesn't matter what kind of weights, I'll take anything I cna get my hands on and kill it. This is me, it's easy to not show this stuff, but that's not real, and you need to see who I am, and like everyone, I have good days and bad days. The Underground Strength Gym straightens my mind, clears things up and brings me back to a good place. If you are at work or the kids are around, I … [Read more...]