Episode 80 of The STRONG Life Podcast is in full effect! This QnA Episode had great questions where I covered the following topics: - How I sleep & my thoughts on sleep for ALL athletes? Is it REALLY That Important? - Program Design methods for Strongman Training + Bodyweight Workouts - Tips for the young & aspiring Strength Coach regarding college degrees and certifications - My thoughts on Various marketing methods for Gym Owners & the things I Never, EVER do in my … [Read more...]
7 Important Lessons from 7 Years As A High School Strength Coach With Brian DeFiebre
7 Important Lessons from 7 Years as a High School Strength Coach By Brian DeFiebre / Underground Strength Coach From Zach ..... Before you dive into Brian's article I want to give you some history of how long I've known Brian and why I truly respect his work, dedication and desire to learn. Brian has been a member of Underground Strength Academy for YEARS now. It's gotta be 4 or 5 years at least. He's very active on the forum, always sharing what he is doing with athletes from his Lions … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 79: Super Squats, Dedication & HOW To REALLY Train
STRONG Life Podcast Episode 79. Another power packed QnA, blasting truth bombs and gettin' fired UP. As always, BIG thanks to those of you who drop your questions on my Instagram as THAT is what allows this podcast to come to Life. Here are some of the topics / questions I get into: … [Read more...]
ATTN High School Coaches Who CARE: How to WIN The High School STRONG Program
I want to help a few struggling High School Coaches. The Rules are explained in the Video below as to how you can WIN The High School STRONG Program. The results we've proven to develop in athletes since 2002 is POWERFUL to say the least. Those who know, KNOW! Here's an 8th Grader showing his Strength & Toughness...... Imagine what he will become in High School as he continues to train...... Vaughn Meehan of #Howell #UndergroundStrengthGym #Manasquan - started training here … [Read more...]
14 Powerful High School Strength & Conditioning Tips
There's a lot of confusion out there regarding how high school athletes should be training and in this article I'm going to clear a lot of the BS up. For the highly motivated you can and should invest in your knowledge through my Encyclopedia of Underground Strength & Conditioning and through my 16 week online program, High School STRONG. You might be angry already saying, "WTF Zach, first thing you do is tell me to buy something!!!???" My answer: NO. The First thing I tell you to do is … [Read more...]
Keep Waiting & You Will NEVER “Get There”!
I remember my earliest training partners..... They were a few local guys a bit older than me and they would complain about one another behind each others back. Excuses were running rampant...... They would complain that they only could train with me. They NEEDED my motivation, they told me. But now I know. I KNOW much, much better, some 25 years later. Excuses Suck. NO Excuse is truly valid. The only thing you NEED to do is to be able to count on YOU. Punch your excuses in the face. And … [Read more...]
Crafting Your Business & Life, Testing 1 Rep Max & Strength Coach Burn Out
In Episode 74 of The STRONG Life Podcast I finish up the QnA from the crew of CUSC's and discuss the following topics / answer the following questions: Crafting your strength & conditioning business to meet your lifestyle. More clients, bigger warehouse gym, etc often looks cool, but the behind the scenes truth tells a different story. My thoughts on who, when and how to test a 1RM (1 rep max) and is it even necessary to test a 1RM. How to help others (or yourself) who run a … [Read more...]
I Changed My Mind: REAL World Strength AND Bodybuilding
It must have been 6 years ago or so, I remember the moment quite clearly. We were outside The Underground Strength Gym, the athletes were hitting their finishers and training like farm boys. Back and forth they went pushing and pulling sleds, carrying the anvil, the atlas stone, dumbbells, kettlebells and sandbags. A BIG bodybuilder and his skinny friend began approaching. The bodybuilder was jacked. His friend looked like a typical high school kid weighing about 160 lbs or so. The … [Read more...]
Online Training & Coaching
After constant requests to create an online coaching program for athletes and lifters around the world, the time and opportunity is finally here. Instead of wasting time surfing the internet for "the secret to bla bla bla" & BS fads / gimmicks, you will have coaching and access to a proven training system that is being refined day in and day out. The community of athletes and lifters from all around the world are supportive and inspiring to one another. It's a true "team" feel even if … [Read more...]
5 Summer Football Workout Tips & Avoid These 2 Mistakes At All Costs
I've been stepping up and voicing my opinion on the overbearing, ego-maniac parents and coaches out there who are hurting their kids with shitty training programs and overall shitty decisions pertaining to training and ultimately, life. Why is it acceptable to let anyone and their Mom run the high school weight room? I thought this was about the kids? I understand sport coaches don't like this, so they threaten their players and disallow any of them to train at The Underground Strength … [Read more...]