I've got some rings in my garage, a Kettlebell in the backyard, 2 sleds stashed away and sandbags to come. Here's a lil' inside look as to how I am getting back into those BadAss garage workouts, especially now that my house has a HIGH garage ceiling. I've got 2 climbing ropes in the back of my truck as well. This shit is gonna get deadly. My Workout: 4 rounds for time: A) 12 Ring Pull Ups B) 6 / 6 Kettlebell Snatch w/70 lb Kettlebell C) Run 400 meter Question For You: Drop a comment with your … [Read more...]
Overhead Lifting Mayhem & Shoulder Health
I have a SERIOUS passion for all types of lifting, but, I especially LOVE throwing weights overhead, ALL types of weights. Remember, I'm a SOUL Lifter, rules need NOT apply. Discriminate against NOTHING that makes you stronger. In this Video I timed myself against an array of training tools to clean and press overhead. The variety keeps you from getting bored and each overhead press is slightly different than the next. Your mind must stay focused to handle the details of each … [Read more...]
The Underground Kettlebell Assault
What can I say, I LOVE Kettlebell training. I've loved them since the day I started ripping into them in my bare bones garage when I first started the creation of The Underground Strength Gym. Every Kettlebell workout kicked my ass and pushed me unlike any other training tool I ever used. I love the fact that you can use Kettlebells in countless ways: throw them, press, row, squat, push and pull. Use one or two kettlebells, take them with you for a workout at the park, your backyard, … [Read more...]
Don’t Fear It, Chase It!
Sometimes we have new athletes training at The Underground Strength Gym and I see fear in their eyes. They are in a NEW World and have never been pushed to these new areas. I see the Fear in their eyes clear as day..... - FEAR against a heavier weight - FEAR against pushing into a pain zone - FEAR against the feeling of throwing up Let me give you some advice: Don't FEAR the pain, CHASE it! Stare it dead in the eyes and say "F**K YOU!!!" Go for broke when you lift, NO limits … [Read more...]
EXTRA Workout for the SOUL
Lots of questions always fill the in box with "How do you train, Zach" - so, this is me, on an "off" day, doing some extra work, training that won't get me sore but helps with conditioning and keeps me mentally sane as I have a tough time laying off from any form of exercise. On these extra days I simply train by feel. Remember, I'm a SOUL Lifter and now that I live by the beach my workouts will be returning back to a form similar to my younger days when me and my buddies would go on crazy … [Read more...]
NO Limits Workouts
Check out Part II of my last workout video, 5 Rounds of Hell, The Underground Strongman Circuit. I step it up a notch, NO limits, hitting 60 lbs on the chin ups. Round 3 starts getting tough, Round 4 was Brutal and Round 5 kicked my ass BIG time. After 3 Rounds this workout was purely mental. It woulda been easy to call it a day, but I was dead set on completing 5 rounds. Not all workouts look like what you see above. Yesterday's workout was: Squats: 7 x 3 Reps Deadlifts: 10 x 2 Reps Later … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Challenge Strongman Circuit: 5 Rounds of Hell
Here's a Gut Check Underground Strength Challenge for you..... I called this 5 Rounds of Hell, although hard work is beautiful, this will circuit will test you physically and mentally. Be sure to warm up thoroughly, as always. The 5 Rounds of Hell Underground Strength Challenge: 5 Exercises 5 Reps Each 5 Rounds This is a Hellish workout..... 5 Rounds of Hell, check the Vid Below... … [Read more...]
Hybrid Kettlebell Combat Complex Challenge
"Kettlebells for Combat"? I started this "Kettlebell Combat Complex" back when I began using Kettlebells around 2002 and studying their best use for wrestlers. Before you move forward, let me preface this Kettlebell complex by emphasizing that this is NOT just for combat athletes - it's for anyone who wants to improve strength and conditioning, test their mental toughness and hype up your metabolism. Many of you have e mailed me telling me that you are diggin' the hybrid complexes I … [Read more...]
Brutal Kettlebell Workout
I've got a A kick-ass Kettlebell workout for you to test drive, inspired by Herman Goerner, aka Goerner The Mighty. You will also see my close friend, Owner of Urban Athlete in Philly, Pamela MacElree - this girl is bad ass, watch and see how she tears up the Kettlebells and ask yourself why you aren't this strong yourself.... The only limits you have are the one's you set on yourself! Do you have a favorite, brutal kettebell workout to add to the list? Drop a comment below and let us … [Read more...]
Killer Kettlebell Workout with Hermann Goerner The Mighty
There is so much to learn and be inspired by when we look at the training of the early 1900s, the era of Physical Culture. The strength is astounding and the physiques were built with limited equipment and the most basic nutrition. See the photos and Videos below to learn about Hermann Goerner The Mighty and see what you can learn and how you measure up against this Strongman! In the Video, you'll see me going through a modified Kettlebell complex that Goerner The Mighty would perform … [Read more...]