Many make the mistake thinking that to train for strength you must do so exclusively. Or if trying to build muscle, you must focus on the time under tension principle. But, to make gains in strength.... To pack on muscle.... You MUST be mentally tough. You need to have a high pain tolerance, you must have commitment even when the desire to train isn't fully on fire. … [Read more...]
How Heavy Lifting Teaches You Success
Lifting heavy is far, far more than a means to an end of getting you stronger for bigger muscles or to achieve more success in life. The guys I met 10-12 years ago told me I wouldn't be able to keep this up. In this video, I explain why lifting heavy, raising the bar and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone is what will help you not only succeed in life, but you can rise to the top and truly kick ass if you so choose. I also have a message for the naysayers.... Watch this short … [Read more...]
How To Build Muscle – The Mindset
One of our wrestlers from The Underground Strength Gym just returned from a 28 day intensive wrestling camp. The infamous J Robinson Intensive Camp. The wrestlers would be awoken at 3, 4 or 5 am and sent off on long distance runs. They trained all day and accountability was pushed BIG time. Not ALL Wrestlers received their special t shirt at the end of the 28 days because you had to do ALL things correctly: - Show up on time - Put out intensity - Complete written assignments Some kids were … [Read more...]
The Desire To Be GREAT & WHY I Achieved Success As A Coach
If you want to be GREAT at something, then you need to LOVE that thing and genuinely CARE for that thing from the deepest core of your heart, soul & spirit. The caring and love you have for something will lead you in the right direction and fuel your fire to achieve GREATNESS vs simply talking about it. When I am asked WHY I achieved success as a Coach, regardless of the lack of resources I started with over 10 years ago, the bottom line is that I CARE with ALL my heart. And when you … [Read more...]
Dan Gable Life Lessons On Kickin’ Ass & Takin’ Names (Opportunity)
"When There's An Opportunity In Front Of You, Take It." [youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLy9B0i3c4I[/youtube] A few Years ago I spoke at The CrossFit affiliate gathering. It was a life changing weekend for me and an honor to be invited to speak and share the stage with some of the most amazing Coaches & athletes in the world. … [Read more...]
Why Your Training Must Mirror Life AND Sports
There are MANY ways to train. MANY training methods are highly effective and trust me, MANY are horrible on even their best days. It all depends on HOW training is being implemented and is the training being done at the appropriate time and place? When I look at training for myself or when writing programs for others, I look at their goals and what life looks like when they perform. Nothing complicated, straight, simple and to the point. I am NOT impressed with the Coaches who TALK fancy. I … [Read more...]
Push Ups For Charity & The Navy SEAL Push Up Workout
With Push Ups for Charity around the corner at The Underground Strength Gym in Manasquan I wanna get you physically and mentally ready for what we're about to do! Details on our fundraiser are HERE - we have give aways, raffles & prizes even if you are NOT able to make it to our gym! Check it out. Don't worry, I'll make each challenge appropriate for your level! Regardless, we're gonna crush the push ups and then crush a training session! When you're done, walk through town, grab some … [Read more...]
I’m Just Passionate
I'm extremely passionate about everything I do. I have NO clue how it all began but as long as I can remember, whenever I got into something, I went full force and gave it my all. I've noticed that being passionate gets you into trouble sometimes. "Normal" people call me crazy. Passion and Genuinely Caring for the success of others is something that is in my heart, I can't be changed and I can't be stopped. This week has been an amazing week of opportunities. I have gone through some tough … [Read more...]
The TRUTH About Getting Jacked & Why The Iron NEVER Lies
Over 10 years later, I am still shocked with how strong I got and how much muscle I packed on when I trained in my parents garage. I bought a 300 lb weight set from CostCo, had a pair of 50 and 100 lb dumbbells, a flat utility bench and flimsy, cheap squat rack, aka a gun rack. Let me further explain.... ALL Truth.... … [Read more...]
Get It Done – The Key To Might & Muscle
Above, John Grimek in 1937. The Basics Never Let John Down Monday was a crazy day for me in which I kept putting off my workout. One thing led to another and my idea became that of finding a way to train at The Underground Strength Gym in Edison. The gym was pumping and I had phone calls to return and things to organize. Do this, do that, get this done, get that done. Before ya know it.... … [Read more...]