The Question Still Remains: “How much time are YOU Really Wasting? What would YOU do to make sure it’s Your time”
Drop a comment about this kick ass video from Ray Lewis! DAMN!!! Wake UP!
–Z–
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Filed under Kick Ass Business, Kick Ass Life, Monday Motivation, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos by on Apr 25th, 2011. 14 Comments. 
Wow, I’ve been getting a lot of questions regarding bodyweight training since all the bodyweight videos have been released.
Check out the last few videos and add your answers or comments by posting a comment below.
QUESTION: Zach, can someone get endless strength gains from Bodyweight Training?
ANSWER: Awesome question!
I use Bodyweight training to supplement how I personally train & how I train with my athletes – Bodyweight training is a HUGE part of what we do, but, NOT the ONLY part.
Then again, have YOU maximized your potential in bodyweight training if you can not perform the below bodyweight movements:
1) pistols x 10 ea. leg
2) 1 arm push ups x 10 ea. arm
3) 1 hand pull up x 1 rep ea. arm
4) muscle up on bar / rings x 5 in a row
5) 100 consecutive push ups
6) 10 handstand push ups
7) handstand walking
20′ rope climb without leg assistance
9) parallel bar dips x 50 reps
10) 20 pull ups (overhand or underhand grip)
The above list of exercises are the toughest movements for bodyweight training.
Remember, strength is a skill and it must be practiced regularly, and bodyweight training gives you the power to practice anywhere, anytime and with no equipment.
So until you are able to perform the above list of 10 bodyweight exercises I honestly believe you are NOT strong enough in bodyweight training.
Can I perform the list above? Not all of them, so this tells me I need to get stronger in those movements and that comes through more practice in bodyweight training and reduction of body weight.
Obviously, being heavier will not make the performance of those 10 bodyweight exercises easier, but, this is NOT an excuse as I have shown you many videos of myself and my own clients performing many of these feats.
So if you’ve been thinking you’re strong enough with bodyweight exercises and the only exercises you’ve been doing with your own bodyweight training are push ups, pull ups and dips…..well, it looks like you have your work cut out for you.
You better get busy because we ALL need to get stronger.
You CAN maximize your physical potential by making bodyweight training an integral part of your workouts.
I highly reccomend you do so.
In Strength,
–Z–
Recommended Resources for those who want to become Bodyweight Animals. How BAD do you WANT it? Wanting and Doing are two different things.
Take Action…..
Bodyweight Bodybuilding Secrets
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Filed under Articles, Q & A, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building, old school strength by on Jun 19th, 2009. 29 Comments.
Dhani Jones used to train with my homeboy Joe DeFranco….in a storage closet and sometimes outdoors on a Football field, flipping 600 + lb tires and throwing around Kegs.
Today, Dhani Jones has his own TV show and “Tackles the Globe” while competing in the respective country’s sport, many of which are combat sports.
Check out some footage of Dhani below, and, notice how much of his preparation for each sport requires some unorthodox methods – combining these Underground methods with his athleticism and SERIOUS strength, he is kicking some ass around the globe….
Wrestling, Sambo, Muay Thai, Stone Training, Rugby – these are ALL brutal sports.
I have connected with many Rugby players from the UK and have also had the pleasure of meeting UK Strength Coaches as they attended my Underground Strength Coach Certification – I have NEVER met a weak person from the UK. Seems to me they ALL love serious, no-nonsense, Underground training.
The lesson to be learned from the above videos?
Be Strong and Be Athletic…
This means using bodyweight training methods, odd objects, participating in various sports and getting STRONGER on a regular basis.
Now Get Busy!
–Coach Z–
PS: Bodyweight training, stone training, odd objects and athletic movements…find them all HERE.
PPS: Some kick ass videos coming your way and a BIG announcement on May 25th, stay tuned 
PPPS: Dhani’s Strength Coach while on the east coast was Joe DeFranco. Joe & I recently recorded our Lost Secrets of Strength Seminar so stay tuned for this release, it was an un-freakin-real mix of training, business, mindset and lifestyle!
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Filed under Articles, Strength Building, Success, muscle building by on May 14th, 2009. 5 Comments.
Wow, while going to drop my car for some routine service I was struck by the presence of the East Jersey State Prison, aka Rahway Prison….it’s actually not even in Rahway, it’s in a small town called Avenel, NOT a pretty area.
You’ll see my experience in prison linked below, it was some freaky shit!
Now, check out why atmosphere, killer tunes and killer training partners help you tear it up!
We actually just had a few future USC Coaches stop by the gym Friday. They already payed for the April 25 & 26 USC certification so I invited them down to get a head start on their training and coaching. Wait till you see the video, because their legs were locking up on them and they could barely walk!
Looking forward to your comments and / or questions, go ahead and post em’ below!
Kill it!
–Coach Z–
Websites & Resources mentioned in the Show:
USC Certification April 25 & 26
Joe DeFranco aka The Pro Maker
Elliot Hulse’s Gridiron Strength Program (NOT Just for Football players)
My Scarey Journey through Prison:
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Filed under Announcements, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, muscle building by on Mar 8th, 2009. 2 Comments.
Watch as I take a trip to the north side of the dirty Jerzee, up to Joe DeFranco’s warehouse gym.
Not your typical warehouse gym.
Thought’s on what you’ve just seen?
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Want to hear how Joe D trains his athletes and kills it? Click HERE.
I witnessed college Football players thick bar benching 400 + lbs. I would listen to the Dude if I were you.
–Z–
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Filed under Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, muscle building by on Feb 20th, 2009. 1 Comment.
After I make the record board check out this rockin’ gym tour and an inside look from none other than Joe D, a first time video tour of his pad!
How ironic….years ago I was paying Joe D for a consult, today, we’re good friends and I’m on the record board.
I took action, what action steps are you taking to kick ass? Let’s hear it in the comments below!
–Coach Z–
PS – Time is running out to get into the November 1st and 2nd USC Certification. Who wants to Kill it? If you do, e mail me! No half assers!
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Filed under Underground Strength Show, Videos by on Aug 10th, 2008. 8 Comments.
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