[youtube width="640" height="390"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DchUE6Wy67s&t=2m23s[/youtube] There are a few critical things you want to do that will help strengthen YOUR Deadlift. Notice I put the CAPS on. Some of these tips will need to be tweaked for YOU. That happens when YOU get in there and LIFT. Less Reading, MORE Lifting. Every MAN should have a Strong Deadlift. EVERY MAN..... A 2 x bodyweight deadlift should be the minimum goal. Let's get after it.... … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Training High School Athletes
Training young athletes is my passion. I LOVE helping skinny, weak kids go from Boy to BEAST..... not just physically, but mentally as well. But, I feel HORRIBLE for the athletes who are forced to train with a Coach who has NO clue as to WHAT the hell to do with regards to Safe AND Effective training. Some Coaches do NOT want to learn. They use their EGO to control the kids and force them into training in shitty conditions. When you have a Coach who is hungry to learn, that is when athletes … [Read more...]
Dan John Talks Life & Lifting
Above, Dan John's Garage Gym. Every time I read any of Dan John's books, watch his videos or get the opportunity to talk training and life with him, I walk away smarter. I've been following Dan's articles and reading his books, watching his DVDs for close to a decade now. Check out our latest conversation on life and lifting. You will be educated and inspired. And who doesn't need more knowledge and inspiration? Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Man UP Monday & Dr. Jim Wendler
There are some men who REALLY have my respect, a very rare few. Jim Wendler is one of those guys, and, every time we chat I am reminded why. We're both very simple men. We chase strength and train because we understand that man is supposed to be strong and if you're a Dad, then you need to be even stronger, inside and out. You train your body to prepare your mind for life and any craziness that might be thrown your way. When other men crumble under the pressure and stress, you thrive and … [Read more...]
The Art of Brute Strength & Packin’ on Muscle
Is there truly an ART or a Science to getting strong as hell? Hmmmmm...... Ask Louie Simmons and he will say yes, Jim Wendler will also drop his genius with his 5/3/1 program, allowing him to keep getting stronger....and STRONGER. But, when in doubt, just lift heavy shit with PROPER technique. You can do high sets and low reps such as 12 x 2 reps OR.... try Hellish set - rep paramaters like 5 x 10 on movements such as the Barbell Clean & Jerk, Deadlifts, Kettlebell Snatch, … [Read more...]
Mark Rippetoe Interview on Building Functional Muscle & Brute Strength
Enjoy the audio interrogation with Coach Mark Rippetoe. Apologies for the little static during the first 2 minutes but it clears up after the 2 minute mark. Have mercy on me as my office is out of a military back pack since moving out and awaiting for our new home to be ready and I don't have a land line :) Regardless....The information in this interview is Golden and make sure you READ the article linked below. It is what I would call EPIC!!". … [Read more...]
Dan John Interrogation
Check out my interview with Dan John. I gotta say, guys like Dan John, Coach Ethan Reeve - these guys are amazing coaches, but also a bit crazy. I feel related to them - kinda like we're from the same Crazy Strength Tribe. Click HERE to Play The Dan John Audio (be patient as it uploads :) Please feel free to add your Thoughts or comments on the audio, drop a comment below, looking forward to hearing your feedback! Live The Code --Z-- Click HERE to Play The Dan John Audio (be … [Read more...]
How to Pack on SERIOUS Muscle
Sooooo many people struggle with getting stronger and packing on muscle. To be straight up honest, most of those cry baby - whiners simply train like P**ies. Point Blank :) You gotta get under the bar, push heavy iron and eat clean, like a caveman. Watch this video of me tearing it up (watch out for a few old school bodybuilding poses in there!).... I'm almost 34 (yikes!!) and I'm still pushing the limits. I even enlisted the help of my Harley ridin', crazy mo fo bruddah, Jim Wendler to … [Read more...]
How to Build SERIOUS Strength and Old School Strength Secrets
My bruddah Jim Wendler is a strong mofo, no 2 ways about it. I interviewed him for The Underground Strength System and he unleashed info that will transform any weakling into a Beast - ONLY if they put in the work. I NEVER said getting stronger and adding muscle was easy, it's NOT. By the videos below, you can tell Jim KNOWS how to develop a program that builds strength. After you watch the videos, check out what Jim and I spoke about regarding the development of strength and some old school … [Read more...]
How to Use Kettlebells to Build Muscle, Build Strength & Mental Toughness
I'm here in Louisville, and on the way out here I stopped through Ohio to meet some friends of the iron game, took a trip through Westside Barbell club & recorded 15 minutes of it for Underground Strength Academy members. Above, the custom Harley Davidson of Jim Wendler I Spent a few hours in the Elite FTS Compound with Jim Wendler and AJ Roberts. Jim showed me his new Harley, and we talked training and life. We got to talking training and how Jim is evolving from his powerlifting … [Read more...]