About one year ago you may remember me posting a video and article inspired by the Great Strongman, Hermann Goerner and I gave a little taste of his Kettlebell Chain. Well, now things are the same AND different..... Enter The Sandbag Chain..... NOT for the weak of mind or heart, check it out and get after it. … [Read more...]
Overhead Lifting Mayhem & Shoulder Health
I have a SERIOUS passion for all types of lifting, but, I especially LOVE throwing weights overhead, ALL types of weights. Remember, I'm a SOUL Lifter, rules need NOT apply. Discriminate against NOTHING that makes you stronger. In this Video I timed myself against an array of training tools to clean and press overhead. The variety keeps you from getting bored and each overhead press is slightly different than the next. Your mind must stay focused to handle the details of each … [Read more...]
Sandbag Complexes and Home Gym Workouts
Lots of people often ask for my recommendation on how to set up a home gym, especially when limited on space, funds and time. Well, as you can see, I just cranked out some nasty Sandbag Complexes with The Underground Sandbag. Being in a new home myself AND not being close to my gym I'll be setting up a nasty corner of Underground Equipment by simply using a Russian Kettlebell and The Underground Sandbag. In my office you'll find a Power Wheel, Jump Stretch Band and some Grip Training … [Read more...]
Full Body Strength Workout, Part I – Sandbags, Anvil, Thick Grip / Globe Dumbbell Training
I cranked the tunes. It was one of those days where I needed to break the "rules of strength & conditioning". I had to get away from the science and everything being so perfectly organized. Why? Because in competition and life, when do things go so perfectly as planned? It is very, very rare. I Warmed up.... calisthenics of all types - recline row on the ropes, bear crawls, pull ups, t push ups, leg raises while upright on the dip bar, v ups holding a 10 lb med ball..... Then it … [Read more...]
Homemade Bulgarian Bag Training
Check out Underground Strength Coach, Matty Wichlinski, making a homemade Sandbag. I'm gonna crank a few of these myself and get our athletes squatting, lunging, jumping and throwing them. Check it & let me know your thoughts below :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il8rU0H-9ps You know I love sandbag training and sandbags were actually my first substitute for a barbell. I didn't have the cash for a barbell and making a sandbag ran me under $30, so I made a 50 and a 100 lb bag and … [Read more...]
Modern Day Milo
If you've been visiting my Blog for a few weeks you may recall my old post about our young Football Player / Wrestler who carries a 100 lb sand bag on his back after every workout at The Underground Strength Gym. Well, as simple as it is, he is getting to be one strong mofo! His box squats are getting better and bigger.... His tire flips are looking meaner and more explosive..... His traps are starting to stretch through his t shirts.... His competition is paying the … [Read more...]