No need to talk to me, I am here to do WORK. Before you even hit the gym, you've already been preparing for that training session. 24 hours in advance..... The day before you made sure your eating was on point. Plenty of protein to fuel yourself, some carbs to make sure the energy is on point because you know you're going to BATTLE it out in the gym today. You got to sleep a bit earlier than normal to ensure when you wake up, you feel READY. You are "mentally warming up" 24 hrs … [Read more...]
Strength Training & Life Lessons: Do The Simple Things Savagely Well
Do The Simple Things Savagely Well. I interviewed Jim Kiritsy for The STRONG Life Podcast and that quote has struck me ever since. It's simply saying, Brilliance with the Basics. Experts are not trying to impress you with the fancy fads and gimmicks. It's ALL about results. And lately, I've been focusing on 2 exercises: Squats & Deadlifts. Specifically, the hook grip deadlift. I don't go crazy on upper body work with my left shoulder which has been a nerve type issue since I was … [Read more...]
Lessons From Golden Era Bodyweight Bodybuilding Workouts & Marvin Eder
This post was inspired from my time spent reading the old books of bodybuilding where the greats from the 50s, 60s and 70s spoke often about all the high rep bodyweight training they did. Hundreds of sit ups and crunches every training session. 100 Pull Ups on back day / back workouts. 100 Push Ups for the warm up. These men from back in the day had physiques that were carved from stone. They had what many call today as "functional strength". Many of these men worked manual labor jobs by … [Read more...]
What to Do When Powerlifting Sucks?
This scenario might anger many, but, it may also be a stone throw away from happening to you. Check out this e mail I received and see my thoughts below: Zach, Just wanted to send you an email to let you know how much I appreciate how many bodyweight resources you are giving us. We've spoken via email before, but to reiterate, I played 4 years of college football at a small D3 school in Chicago. During my time there I developed chronic neck injuries that left me with Thoracic Outlet … [Read more...]
Breaking Wimps, Building BEASTS & Hybrid Bodybuilding
If you're not training to become stronger, bigger, faster, leaner, meaner and tougher than yesterday than what the hell are you doing taking up space and breathing in the very air that Gladiators need!? Every day you need to be better than yesterday. … [Read more...]
Underground Strength & Power Circuit: 6 Rounds of Beastin’
You've seen The 5 Rounds of Hell Underground Strength Challenge before, HERE. Now, We've got The 6 Rounds of Beastin' 6 Rounds of 6 Reps Check the Underground Strength Circuit Below... … [Read more...]
Episode # 99 (ALMOST 100!): And the Winner is…
Who wound up winning the weighted dip contest at The Underground Strength Gathering? If Marvin Eder was there he woulda kicked everyone's ass up and down the street. But, because Marvin didn't show, there's a new Sherrif in town..... So, at the end of the day, STRENGTH MATTERS! Kill it! --Coach Z-- PS: Stay tuned for episode # 100! PPS: Does Strength Matter to You? Then Check this out & see what peeps have been saying about it. … [Read more...]
Episode # 98: The Crazy Dip Contest, Part Deux!
This thing gets crazier and crazier! I know, I know, you're not shocked :) And, in case you didn't notice, episode # 100 is right around the corner! Holy sh*t, time flies! You & I BOTH know that time flies even if you're NOT having fun. So, f**k it, might as well do what you love and have fun in the process, right? Check out part 2 of the Crazy Dip Contest.... If you think these dips with 200+ lbs are a big deal, then you're mistaken my friend. Marvin Eder has been said to have … [Read more...]