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 wheel and any variation of leg raises. This doesn’t mean I never perform sit up variations, ab exercises on the rings, etc. I certainly do, BUT, I have found that using the power wheel with hand walks and ab roll outs are tops, there ain’t no denyin’ that bad ass training tool.
Check the Video Below:
That was the finisher from the workout of the previous videos, where you saw Gorilla Training and old school odd object lifting.
Drop a comment below with your favorite grip and ab exercises / workouts. I’m psyched to see the responses!
Lead from the FRONT
–Z–
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Filed under Articles, Strength Building, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building by on Oct 6th, 2010. 14 Comments. 
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.
Check out this grip strength workout where I finished my upper body workout with.
And, below that video is a throwback, Episode 71 from The Underground Strength Show.
Here is what I want YOU to do.
Drop a comment with your favorite grip exercises or grip workout.
By the time we have a good 40 or 50 comments you will have a BOAT load of grip strength, hand strength and forearm exercises / workouts for you to add to your grip strength training arsenal.
Don’t forget to pick up your copy of Grip Experts – the compilation of information inside of this manual is BadAss.
Lead from the FRONT
–Z–
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Filed under Articles, Strength Building, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building by on Jun 30th, 2010. 27 Comments.
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 Happen!
Peace!
–Z–
PS: Tonight, at midnight, The Truth About Quickness is ON! If you snag a copy from my link, forward it my way and I’ll send you a FREE copy of http://GripExperts.com.
I want you man handling and running through people – Strong AND Fast as Hell, a lethal and powerful combination.
PPS: Save THIS Date ==> AUgust 22nd. I will be holding a special, 1 day Underground Strength Coach Certification. It will be solely focused on training, not Business like the 2 day certifications. Attendees will also have the option of stopping by Friday afternoon to see how I run the Underground Strength Gym. If you want in, e mail me and I’ll get you squared away.
My E Mail: ==> UndergroundStrengthCoach @ Gmail.com
Filed under Announcements, Articles, Calendar, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, muscle building by on Jul 13th, 2009. 2 Comments.
If you got my e mail yesterday (if you’re not on my mailing list subscribe at the bottom of this post and get your FREE E Course when you sign up), I spoke about Alex and The Mad Scientist.
In the video below, you’ll hear my lessons learned of why strength isn’t the end all be all factor, some snippets from a new, Underground Speed Training course and 40 year old footage of why even Olympic athletes are using speed training to improve their OTHER specific skills.
Check it Bruddahs & Sistas….
No matter what sport(s) you play or DON”T play, using speed training is highly beneficial and critical for the following reasons:
- overall athleticism is improved dramatically
- great carry over to your strength training
- trains your nervous system to be explosive
- improves joint health and strength
- FUN!
- improves power endurance
- improves overall conditioning
- improves body composition / burns fat
I know that ALex and The Mad Scientist are releasing their Underground Speed Course some time next week.
Right now, they are hooking bruddahs & sistas up with a FREE course and putting them on the priority notification list.
If you snag their course, make sure you forward your receipt my way. I’ll send you a copy of http://GripExperts.com for FREE.
Why Grip Experts? Because the Grip Experts manual is all about developing brute strength, man handling big weights, odd objects and challenging bodyweight drills – combined with your newfound Underground Speed Course, you will combine a blend of brute strength and explosive power that will carry over to any playing field or real world situation.
I don’t promote too much other stuff from other peeps, and if I do, it’s because I truly believe it kicks ass and will help you kick even more ass if you put the info to good use.
Get your FREE Speed course and get on the early notification list HERE.
If you pick up your copy next week, forward your receipt my way and I’ll hook you up with the http://GripExperts.com course.
Peace!
–Coach Z–
PS: Did you see the new dates added to The Underground Strength Gym License Course (check the bottom of the page HERE). You don’t even need a gym to get the license. You can run that bad boy out of the back of your trunk, a garage, playground or inside an existing gym. Start running a fitness biz you love AND one that brings in a full time income HERE.
Filed under Announcements, Articles, Calendar, Strength Building, Underground Strength Show, Videos, muscle building by on Jul 8th, 2009. Comment.
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 for a living is the MOST liberating thing I have ever done. The constitution said you have the right to pursue happiness, so do it! It all starts HERE.
Filed under Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building by on Jan 20th, 2009. Comment.
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 / questions below!
Kill it!
–Coach Z–
PS: I’ve been getting quite the number of e mails from Underground fans in the white collar community: lawyers, accoutnants and tech dudes. They wanna ditch the tie and do their own thing, stop working for “the man”.
I agree, life is too short and before you know it, you’ll be 40 or 50 and have passed up opportunity because you were too scared. F**K that!
As you can see, I’m in a “mood” lately
Kill it HERE if you wanna do what you love and kick ass 100%!
Filed under Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, muscle building by on Jan 19th, 2009. Comment.
Don’t cry my friend, just because this episode is over doesn’t mean I have less to show.
Quite the contrary, I have MORE craziness to come!
That’s what I do, that’s who I am!
A CRAZY WHITE BOY!
Check the vids kids, and post comments / questions below!
If you love what you see, please share this Blog w/others via facebook, twitter, digg or whatever you want (not including skydiving onto an NFL field though
Kill it!
–Coach Z–
PS: Love Grip training? Dig this ==> http://GripExperts.com
PPS: If these workouts look fun, come experience THIS, click HERE!
Filed under Announcements, Calendar, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building by on Dec 23rd, 2008. 7 Comments.
Yes, I’m on a grip trip! ha ha
In fact, sitting desk side is an Ivanko Gripper that I work frequently, some “grease the groove”, keeps my hands pumping, and keeps the mind strong.
I can’t handle sitting down too long so I get a bit crazy!
Check out part 3, of the Grip Strength Mania with beast Johnny Wasiscko!
Now, I’m sure you can see the great fun I’m having here with a training partner.
Well, check this out….
The night before The Underground Powerlifting Seminar, I’ll be holding a Strength Gathering. This will be Friday, January 9th, from 7 pm until 8:30 or 9 PM (Hey, gotta get home to tuck in the kids
The Diesel Crew will be there with some friends, AJ Roberts and I will be getting busy, I have a funny feeling Johnny Wasiscko will show up as well!
Who’s invited?
Anyone who signs up for The Underground Powerlifting Seminar or, if you’re a member of http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com, you’re in!
Who knows what the hell is gonna happen on January 9th and 10th.
Find out by signing up here – treat yourself RIGHT for the Holidays!
Kill it!
–Coach Z–
PS: Sign up for The Underground Powerlifting Seminar HERE (this is 1/2 filled aready)
PPS: Are you a Grip Strength Fanatic? Check out http://GripExperts.com
Filed under Announcements, Calendar, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building by on Dec 22nd, 2008. 3 Comments.
Training partners that are tough, dedicated and passionate are like needles in a hay stack.
I once fired a PRO Bodybuilder from being my training partner!
He was lazy, always had an excuse, everyone carried him, babied him and he was a mental basket case!
You need Gladiators for training partners, people who don’t fear the pain, the sweat and the guts to kill it.
I train alone, but here and there, a beast walks through the doors and brings extra energy to the table.
This is part two from one of those days
“Heavier, Heavier…..”
There is more to come from the footage above! Stay tuned & if you like this Blog, spread the word, I would love that!
Gotta love training partners who wanna kill it!
Tell me about your best training partner and the craziest workouts you ever had by posting your comments below…I can’t wait to read them!
Kill it!
–Coach Z–
PS: I have a funny feeling that an unannounced Grip Contest. amongst other crazy strength feats and impromptu contest will bust out the night before The Underground Powerlifting Seminar. The night before we will hold a mini Strength & Health picnic, FREE, for all who attend the seminar & members of http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com
PPS: To see my upcoming events, certifications and seminars, click HERE.
Filed under Announcements, Articles, Calendar, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building by on Dec 20th, 2008. 7 Comments.
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 your comments below!
I’ve said it a million times before…
Strong Hands = Strong Man…. Plain and Simple!
Kill it!
–Coach Z–
PS: Want some sick, sick Grip Strength Training info? Check it out here: ==> http://GripExperts.com
PPS: Want to do what you love? Then f**k this stupid recession and get on with it. Do what you love, don’t talk about it, DO IT!
Kill it here: ==> http://zacheven-esh.com/coaching.php
Filed under Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building by on Dec 18th, 2008. 8 Comments.
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