This is just the beginning. A lil’ taste of The BFT Workout with my own unique twist. Lots of carries to make the body work as a unit, this is Part 1, enjoy & drop a comment with any questions you have regarding The BFT course or this workout….
This was a HOT, HOT day…. along with some brutal humidity and some fasting, I was starting to get an ass whoopin’….. But, sometimes that’s what you need, a good ol’ fashioned ass whoopin’.
Comments or questions, drop em below and I’ll answer.
In Strength,
–Z–
PS: This is THE BFT Course... all 800 pages of it.
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Above, The Sandbag ManMaker.
I’m a BIG Fan of NO Rules Training. Some people think I’m too much of a Rogue when it comes to training and they feel that I SHOULD be following the science and perfectly designed, unflawed workouts….
NO such thing as an unflawed workout. Every workout has Flaws. Period.
I’m 34 now. I’ve been getting under the bar for over 21 years now. Over 2 decades of sweat, pain, grinding weights out, pumping weights out, throwing weights, you name it….I’ve been there.
I speak from experience, in the trenches, NOT from sitting on my ass and sticking my nose in journals and never lifting anything heavier then a pencil.
With my experience, you KNOW when you need to break the rules and do some crazy stuff.
If you’re a newbee, then you need to take heed and be a little more systematic with your training.
My friend and strong as hell BEAST, Jim Wendler, and myself, BOTH agree that the worst thing to happen to the world of strength is the internet because people are no longer trying to figure things out on their own, instead, they are looking for some magical program or asking us to assess their undulating periodization program with circa max cycle phases.
This doesn’t mean that a lifter who has gotten in some experience can’t break the rules either though.
Remember: ALL workouts are flawed, even the workouts designed by the scientific experts.
Breaking the rules for a newbee might consist of carrying a sandbag for as far as possible in a 15 minute time frame, that movement in itself won’t be found in the note books of a scientific program and design book, but it’s gonna work every damn muscle in your body!
If you can’t hold the bag any longer, squat it down to the ground, rest 30 seconds and to pick it back up again, perform the power clean.
What will happen is rep after rep of power cleans and squats. The carries will attack every ounce of muscle on you body. Your mind will be tested, at times you’ll wanna give up and stop, but your inner warrior will tell you to push onward and upward, keep charging.
Is it time for you to break the rules?
Lead from the Front.
–Z–
PS: Get yourself a sandbag and start breaking the rules of training today. Your will quickly develop rugged muscle and brute strength unlike the lame results of your scientifically planned program and your mental toughness will be tested to new heights.
It’s certainly NOT for everyone, only those who want to become Warriors.
Get your Underground Sandbag HERE.
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Finishing up my crazy leg workout with an even crazier finish!
Check the video:
I’ve been pushing all types of complexes and hybrid workouts lately and feelin’ f**ing awesome doing so!
I recently had two brothers stop into my gym, both former state champs in high school, one of them a 2 time state champ. They spoke to my wrestlers on what it takes to WIN, so stay tuned for my Video on what they said!
It’s gonna be AWESOME.
Till the Next Time….
Keep BEASTIN’!
–Z–
PS: Almost Ready…..
Coming to a BEAST Near You…..
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Wanna be an Unbeatable Man…or Woman?
You MUST have the Eye of The Tiger.
In your mind, “Impossible is Nothing”
In the last video and Blog Post, I spoke about mind set and winning at everything you do.
I spoke about becoming Unbeatable.
Check out these 2 Videos and Read On….
I have noticed many people have much to say yet do NOT follow their words.
Action, every day, day in and day out must be aggressively taken.
Combine your aggressive action with an “impossible, unbeatbale” mindset and you will WIN.
You see Blair Wrestlers tearing it up above at my Underground Strength Gym. This was their first time at my gym and they attacked, attacked and attacked some more!
You gotta walk the talk baby!
Peace!
–Z–
PS: Some recommended resources for our training and mind power are listed below. You ultimately decide the path to take and which actions you need to achieve your Personal Best!
Training Methods: http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com
Sandbags: http://UndergroundSandbag.com
Mind Power: The Unbeatable Man
Mentorship with Me: http://zacheven-esh.com/coaching.php
PPS: Comments, questions or thoughts about the videos. Click the word “comment” and leave a message!
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Part III of the Leg Workout.
So far we rocked a movement prep warm up, Zercher Squats with a high rep finisher and now check the video below…..
Let’s Recap the workout thus far….
1) Warm Up
2) Zercher Squat: 1 heavy set x 3 reps, 1 high rep finisher x 15 reps
3A) Bulgarian Bag Jump Squat 3 x 10
3B) Bulgarian Bag Lunge Jump 3 x 10
4A) Glute Ham Raise 2 x Max
4B) Kettlebell Swings 2 x 10 – 15
4C) 45 degree Back Extension + 60 lbs 2 x max reps, drop weight & burn out
5) What’s Coming Next?…..
Drop a comment and let me know what you think is coming next!
Peace Bruddahs!
–Z–
Reccomended Resources:
http://UndergroundKettlebells.com
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I have been crazy busy the past few weeks, and I forgot about ‘FREAK Strength Friday’!!
How could I ever forget!
There are TWO things in the Blog today:
1) Your FREAK Strength Friday Workout
2) Information on tonight’s release of ‘Lost Secrets of Strength’ – this will be announced via our e mail list at midnight, EST
So Stay tuned for tonight….
Here is your FREAK Strength Workout to be rocked today, since we missed Friday!
On your own, perform your warm up including any soft tissue work and mobility work. I also encourage you to perform recovery and soft tissue work during AND after each workout.
1) Trap Bar Deadlift: Build up to 2 heavy sets in the 2 – 5 rep range
2A) Handstand Push Ups 4 x max reps
2B) Rope Climb OR L Seat Pull Ups 4 x max reps
3) Walking Sandbag Lunge (place sandbag on your back) 1 set x 150′ (rest as necessary to complete full distance of lunges)
4) Kettlebell Swings 4 x 30 seconds
5A) Abs: Hanging Leg Raises (Knees to Elbows) 4 x 5 reps
5B) Grip: Dumbbell Hex Holds 4 x 5 – 10 seconds ea. set
Regarding tonight and Lost Secrets of Strength….
Lost Secrets of Strength, Limited Edition will release tonight, the special link will be sent to your e mail when the clock strikes midnight!
We packed 6.5 hrs of footage onto 3 DVDs plus a Power Packed Bonus Audio where Joe and I discuss training, business, running your warehouse gym, how we started our biz, how we assess and evaluate new clients, how we came up with the money to start our business, program design and more.
The Audio CD alone will blow your mind!
I am psyched, can’t you tell!
Check out the videos below and you’ll get a taste of what’s coming!
But…I am warning you! This is ONLY reserved for the serious Strength Coach and Athlete. Attendees invested $350 plus all their travels as many flew in from around the USA to attend this closed door seminar.
The entire set will be on sale in addition to the added bonus only for the first 50 copies.
Check out what you can expect below!
I can honestly say that a HUGE reason why I have been able to boost my training knowledge and business knowledge is because I invest in my education.
That is THE difference maker between those who rise to the top and those who remain confused and stuck in mediocrity.
Every year I invest somewhere in the realm of 15 – 20 k on my education and it is well worth it!
Some call me crazy, I just call it highly motivated!
Let’s hear your thoughts / comments / questions below!
Whatcha think of the workout?
How psyched are you for Lost Secrets of Strength?
Are you looking to improve your training knowledge, business knowledge or BOTH?
Let your voice be heard fellow Undergrounders!
Peace!
–Z–
PS: If you’re not a subscriber to The FREE Underground E Journal, sign up in the little box below!
PPS: If you dig this blog, please share it through facebook, twitter or via e mail. Show the love bruddah!
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I have mentioned this so often before, and, in our last post, many of you commented on your favorite exercises being “Ground Based”.
I have spoken repeatedly of the tremendous benefits that come from ripping weights off the ground, especially heavy, awkward Sandbags.
Wanna build muscle?
Want Serious grip strength?
Want power and speed?
Then you MUST rip “weights” of all sizes, shapes and types off the floor.
Notice all the carries we perform in this video…
The workout was coming to an end and we planned on carrying all types of “weights” outside in the parking lot, but, when weather doesn’t cooperate, and in NJ it rarely does, you make due with what you got.
For us it meant carrying dumbbells, sandbags, anvils, weighted vests, kettlebells and even training partners!
Every set began with a power clean of some sort from the ground up, helping the athletes develop power, grip strength during the lift and the carry, conditioning during the carry and overall strength and mental toughness.
I would love to hear how you make due with what you’ve got and how you turn a simple movement into an all around muscle building, strength building movement.
Post your advice, answers and comments below. Last post was just shy of 30 comments, let’s break 30 comments this time!
Kill it!
–Coach Z–
PS: Friday Night at 12 AM, EST, The VIP Underground Sandbag Sale ends. The bonuses you can get before then are Massive. Take advantage of the VIP Underground Sandbag Sale HERE.
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Everything is just a tool. The barbell will always be the King of the weight room, but man do I LOVE heavy dumbbell work.
Heavy sandbag training is awesome as well.
Explosive bodyweight drills can’t be denied either.
Check out one of our athletes, CJ Hart, 16 years young, a Football Player and Wrestler.
Box Squat 385 x 2 (barefoot)
130 lb Sandbag Clean & Press x 6 easy reps
Pull Ups on Steel Beam for the added grip strength challenge
I have mentioned many times before about those early garage gym workouts where all I owned was a gun rack, 300 lb olympic set and a set of 50 and 100 lb dumbbells.
I packed on muscle and strength like never before.
You will too. Soon I’ll show you how 
Tell me about your workouts using different tools.
What’s your favorite training tool and why?
Kill it!
–Coach Z–
PS: I have 2 spots left for my April 25 & 26 USC Cert – Sign Up HERE before it’s too late
PPS: Lost Secrets of Strength Seminar w/Joe DeFranco and myself is more than 1/2 way full. 7 spots left. Sign up for Lost Secrets of Strength Seminar HERE
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Just a quick heads up as I received a few e mails asking me about this.
I have a fr.ee E Course awaiting you at the bottom of every Blog post (including this one)
Even if you have been a subscriber to The Underground E Journal you can re-enter your name and e mail addy and you will be taken to a special page to claim your FREE gift.
This is for you regardless of how long or short you’ve been part of The Underground Journal.
So if you don’t have your course on ‘Freak Strength’ you wanna check it out asap by signing up below.
Also, many of you know I am a BIG believer in training with sandbags.
I created a course using sandbags exclusively which you can add to your current training
regime or just go buck wild and go sandbags and nothing else!
This course is called ‘The Underground Sandbag Assault’ and gives you my favorite exercises using sandbags as well as 11 workouts for you to follow which I guarantee will jack you up in strength, rock hard muscle and the development of your grip strength like never before.
Heck, if you combine the Underground Sandbag Course and The FREAK Strength Course you are going to be a deadly freaking weapon!
Only members of The Underground Strength Coach web site get this special added Gift – in addition to the many other perks of being a VIP member
==> http://www.undergroundstrengthcoach.com/public/10.cfm
Take action – that’s what separates the REAL go getters and the also rans in this world!
Kill it!
–Z–
Fr.ee Gift # 1: FREAK Strength Training Course
==> Simply enter your name & e mail address below this post
Fr.ee Gift # 2: The Underground Sandbag Assault
==> http://www.undergroundstrengthcoach.com/public/10.cfm
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Today I will be training a baseball team off site.
Tomorrow, a wrestling team, off site.
There is NO equipment where I’m going.
No worries, been there plenty times before
I’ll be rocking out countless bodyweight drills, solo and with a partner.
I’ll also be using various jumping drills, and band resisted running drills, animal walks and with the wrestler, I’ll use what we call “brawling drills”
If I was to train these teams on a regular basis, I’d bring my tire sleds, store some tractor tires on site and have afew sandbags ready to go.
The strength built with these implements is freakish, it comes that fast.
Maybe even throw in a few kettlebells, or, go with the good ol’ basic dumbbell.
If you’re a parent or coach, this can be done.
When I first created a DVD called ‘Ancient Training Methods’, a Coach in Ct. set up tires and tire sleds plus sandbags and logs and man did he transform his Football team.
He said they never wanted to hit the weight room again and his numbers practically doubled in no time because of the fun they had and the results they got.
To this day I get e mails from one of the football players from back then and the kid is a beast, currently in the Marines.
I have said it so often, to get the unfair advantage, the edge, the brute strength that allows you to dominate, you gotta be different than everyone else and do something different.
You need a secretw weapon.
If you’re a parent, coach or athlete, I reccomend my home study course at http://undergroundstrengthmanual.com or if you prefer dvd’s and a manual plus audio cd’s, then check out Ancient Training Methods:
==> http://combatgrappler.com/ancient.html
Now it;s time for you to kill it!
Any questions, shoot me an e mail
–Coach Z–
http://combatgrappler.com/ancient.html
http://undergroundStrengthManual.com
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