TWO things you should NEVER deny or neglect if you want to be strong as hell: 1) Grip Strength 2) Ab Training When I first began training without the use of wrist and hand straps my grip was weak as hell. I used to do chin ups and every pulling motion with straps to take the grip OUT of the picture. BIG mistake. Having weak hands makes EVERYTHING else weak, or, vice versa. A mighty grip makes everything else stronger. For abs, I prefer two movements over others: anything with the power … [Read more...]
The BEST Grip Strength Exercises for Bone Crushin’ Hands
I've always been a BIG fan of Grip Strength and the countless benefits that come with bone crushing hand strength and jacked up forearms. My Saying Has Always Been This: Weak Hands = A Weak Man Here's my advice on how you can start transforming your skinny forearms and weak hands into bone crushing vise grips. See the videos below and then take action. NOTHING happens until you put in the sweat equity..... … [Read more...]
Lift STRONG Fundraiser – The Strongman Log
Part II of the http://LiftSTRONG.com fundraiser, the strongman log! High school bruddahs rocked the 100 lb log and college athletes cranked the 160 lb log. Check it and drop a comment, thought, question or random anything :) Soon it will be time to tone down the strongman training we do and get away from all the beatings it can give the body. Football season is around the corner and our Gridiron Gladiators are ready to run through their competition. The time is NOW. Make it … [Read more...]
TEST Your Muscles & Grip Strength with Strongman Training & Arm Wrestling
Above, The Manasquan Underground Strength Gym. I have mentioned this before, and in my last post, where many of you commented on your favorite exercises being "Ground Based". We're on the same page. I've been on the other side of the map myself, when I was a high school wrestler, using every machine in the gym, lying down, sitting down, smith machines, etc. That training had me looking like a fitness model and performing sub par. There are tremendous strength benefits that come from … [Read more...]
Episode # 96: Feats of Grip Strength, Part Deux
I have always been impressed with men who posses strong hands. Strong hands radiate through the entire body, making everything else strong. Being strong f**ing rules, plain and simple. Check out how much weight the homeboys from Diesel Crew tear up during The Underground Strength Gathering.... Stay tuned for the next portion of the Underground Strength Gathering where some heated competition busts out! Kill it! --Coach Z-- PS: Want stronger hands? Click HERE. PPS: Doing what you love … [Read more...]
Episode # 95: Feats of Grip Strength
While I was training athletes, some of my athletes were filming away, watching my homeboys at Diesel Crew rock the feats of grip strength.... Check it out below, these homeboys are strong as hell.... as I always said, Strong Hands = A Strong Man (or woman :) Don't you worry, the show gets crazier and crazier.... What kidn of crazy shit would go down in your Underground gym if you had one? Or, maybe you do own a hard core little gym, what's going down in there? Post your comments / … [Read more...]
Episode # 81: Grip Strength Mania!
Wow, on my birthday, an old friend and a BEAST, Johnny Wasiscko stopped by the gym to say Happy B Day. I asked him what's new & he said preppin' for strongman comps and the Arnold Grip Contest.... It was the day before the Lost Secrets of Strength Development, so, I said sh*t, let's train and kill it w/a grip contest. This got wild and we really got carried away breaking all the rules and doing everything that made NO sense at all! These are the best and funnest workouts! Enjoy and post … [Read more...]
New Grip Strength Video & Article!
Check out the latest article on grip and hand strength training: ==> http://www.straighttothebar.com/2008/11/grip_strength_where_is_it.html Enjoy & Kill it! --Z-- PS: If you want to develop rugged full body strength and strong hands, check out http://GripExperts.com … [Read more...]
Episode # 71: Influences in Grip Strength Training
How can you deny those who taught you? My book shelves are filled with books and videos from guys like Joe DeFranco, Alwyn Cosgrove, Ross Enamait, Diesel Crew, old school Strength & Health magazines, John Jesse, Josh Henkin, Louie Simmons, Pavel Tsatsouline, JC Santana and many, many more! I love the ways of old school, raw, serious training.... In this vid, I've been inspired by John Grimek, who was born in Perth Amboy, which is less than 5 minutes away...who remember the Atlantic … [Read more...]
E Bay Freak-isode – The old garage, overstock and memories
Take a trip through the original Underground Strength Gym, see what's inside the Box and take your pick.... if you WIN the bid :) watch the video below and then click the link below the video to go to my e bay auction! Click HERE to get in on this insane e bay freak-isode auction! Till the next time, Kill it! --Coach Z-- PS - Should I do something crazy like auction off a slot into the Underground Strength Coach Certification for 11/1 and 11/2? Not sure why, but the camera turns me … [Read more...]