Is it about free weights vs strongman lifting / odd object training?
Or is it bodyweight vs kettlebells?
Which one is the end all, be all, A # 1, Numero Uno, BEST Workout?
Or….
Are they ALL flawed, NONE of them actually perfect when left alone, yet better when we……
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Filed under Articles, Strength Building, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building, old school strength by on May 15th, 2012. 14 Comments. 
I have a high school Football Player / Wrestler who broke his hand / wrist in 8th grade. Now, he’s a sophomore and strong as hell (naturally 
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After his hand and wrist were fixed via surgery, it wasn’t quite fixed. Ironic, right?
Benching and holding horizontal weights in the hands is tough, the wrist deviates big time & causes pain no matter how strong we work the hands, wrist, grip, etc. Neutral grip barbells and dumbbells feel somewhat better and stronger.
But, when it comes to snatching a 80 lb Kettlebell, flipping a 450 lb tire, farmer walking 185 lbs each hand, dragging sleds…..
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Filed under Articles, Strength Building, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building, old school strength by on Apr 3rd, 2012. 37 Comments.
It’s easy to drop excuses when things aren’t set up your way. But I prefer to bag the excuses and get s**t done. This week has been a week of strength, a week of heavy lifting: olympic lifting, stone lifting, powerlifting….
Check out this Friday Finisher at The Underground Home Gym…
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Filed under Articles, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, freak strength friday, muscle building by on Mar 3rd, 2012. 1 Comment.
Interesting thoughts from my homeboy, Mark “Smelly” Bell.
What are your thoughts on over training?
Peace
–Z–
PS: HUGE thanks and HUGE congrats to all who completed Their USC Certification this past weekend at Underground HQ. Next cert is in Austin, TX where we’re gonna tear it up with more hungry Strength Coaches. Time to learn and up YOUR game.
Click HERE for Details of The Austin, USC Cert
PPS: Click HERE for the next NJ seminar coming to The Underground HQ – Training for GOLD.
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Filed under Strength Building, Underground Strength Show, Videos, man up monday, muscle building, old school strength by on Feb 26th, 2012. 17 Comments.
I’ve got some tips for you regarding training in your mid 30s, staying strong and staying healthy. Please don’t disregard this video if your NOT in your 30s. Even if you’re a teenager you should be listening and watching. NEVER stop learning…..
As you can tell, just because I talk about staying healthy doesn’t mean you can’t train hard or heavy. The key is learning how to do everything smart and optimally so you continue to lift hard all your life, not just for your first few years.
Gotta walk the talk.
Peace!
–Z–
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Filed under Strength Building, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building, old school strength by on Feb 10th, 2012. 11 Comments.
I’m often asked if Bodyweight Bodybuilding can be incorporated WITH an existing program that the person is already following. To be clear, this program is not so easy that you will need an added program or a variation of it.
But, I KNOW how many people are when it comes to actually following a training program as prescribed. They buy a program and then they want to change the program to something else, I guess this is human nature. But, those who follow the program to the T are the dudes who get best results.
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Filed under Articles, Q & A, Zach's Workouts, muscle building by on Feb 9th, 2012. 9 Comments.
It’s GREAT to be Strong.
It’s GREAT to be Conditioned…..
But it’s BEST when you have BOTH Strength AND Conditioning.
If I can pit one example of this I’ll use my friend, Jim Wendler, shown in videos below. He keeps everything simple.
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Filed under Articles, Strength Building, Underground Strength Show, Zach's Workouts, muscle building, old school strength by on Feb 6th, 2012. 24 Comments.
There are a few things that will help YOUR deadlift. Notice I put the CAPS on. What works for me may not work for you and vice versa. YOU must find the things that help and then dial them in. Here’s a few tips that you should test drive.
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MANY years ago Pavel wrote a book called Power to The People, aka P2P. You can find details about it HERE.
The book was simply based on optimal training, minimal volume and frequent practice of basics such as deadlifts, military presses and a few other key exercises.
The more I grow in the iron game the more I realize that the name of the game is ALL about optimal workouts, NOT maximal. Certainly, when I was younger, I couldn’t tame my mind to change….. I HAD to go in and KILL myself every single time I trained, it was my wrestler mentality which to this day I still have inner battles against.
Do you ever feel that way? ha ha. I bet you DO!
I am much more in tune with what I now need so my BIG lifts are BIG time focused on optimal work, because anytime I push for MAXimal work I get injured and feel like shit.
As a father and business man, injuries are what can KILL my success so I stray far from them.
Check this P2P inspired workout in the videos below, note the low reps and optimal efforts.
I leave you with this final note / reminder: Although maximal workouts appease your mind and make you feel proud that you kicked your ass, they WILL eventually hurt you. Focus on OPTIMAL WORKOUTS.
Drop a line with your thoughts and comments! Psyched to see what your experience is with optimal VS maximal workouts and the results you’re getting.
Live the Code
–Z–
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Filed under Articles, Strength Building, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building, old school strength by on Dec 23rd, 2011. 12 Comments.
Let there be NO mistake about it. The Basics ALWAYS WIN. Don’t try to deny it. As soon as you accept this as the “Golden Rule” you will go from Boy to BEAST.
Squats, Deads, Benching, Presses, Chins, Dips, Farmer Walks & Sprints. Add Steak & Eggs to Multiply the effects of transforming yourself from a Boy into a BEAST.
As soon as you accept the fact that you can work these basic lifts and basic bodyweight exercises for years on end, heck, even DECADES on end, you WILL make progress. As you can see from the video, I’m STILL attacking the basics. Remember: I began training at age 13, just turned 36….. I focus on basics NOW, MORE than when I was younger.
When I was younger all the fabricated stories in the magazines steered me the wrong way. I had to fend for myself, learn on my own, YOU, are lucky…. you can come HERE and learn from all my mistakes and speed your progress 10 fold.
Basics ALL the Way, Kids! Don’t Deny it!
QOD (Question of the Day): Drop me a comment… What are your favorite Barbell and Bodyweight Basics. Tell me WHY they work so well for you. Psyched to see your Top List of BadAss Basics!
Peace!
–Z–
PS: Here’s that Book recommendation I was talking about. Click HERE, this book is straight up awesome. How can it NOT be? Dan John & Pavel = Bad MoFos!
PPS: For those looking to experience a life changing weekend, stop waiting for new year’s resolutions and become part of a wrecking crew, a crew of people who Live the Code and take ACTION. Click HERE for details.
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Filed under Articles, Strength Building, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building, old school strength by on Dec 7th, 2011. 32 Comments.
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