Sometimes I get lost and don't realize that MANY people struggle with motivation to train and motivation to be GREAT in LIFE. Look at the motivational videos on youtube compared to instructional videos, the motivational videos have MILLIONS of views. I'll be diving into what it truly means to "train for life" these next few days with you. The motivation is ALL around us. Often times, staring you dead smack in the eyes. Pay attention, or you'll miss out. … [Read more...]
Gladiator Story: HARD WORK Is The Best Feeling I’ve Had In My Entire Life
I had a conversation with a buddy of mine who coaches in the pros. I saw a video of a "Coach" who was shown training some of the BEST pro football players in the NFL. And guess what? They were box squatting wrong. But, because he is shown on film training pros, the perception is that this Coach is better than someone who doesn't train pros, like myself. I've been mastering my craft for a long time and continue to chip away every day. I get to see transformations of athletes as they put in … [Read more...]
“Might As Well Be A Savage” & Thoughts On “Training For Life”
One thing you'll notice about this generation of bodybuilders, LEOs and even athletes..... They are NOT built with that look of strength. They are too concerned with details that don't matter. They want the perfect training program where everything looks perfect. Side raises instead of Military Press. Glute Med isolation instead of SQUATS. Pec Deck instead of Weighted Dips. I recall seeing State Troopers who were 6 ft plus on the regular and looking like they could destroy you with … [Read more...]
Why You Must Improve Your Posture & Train For Life
I just had an amazing weekend in Alexandria, Va. My family and I took a short weekend trip to hang with great friends and get my learn ON. Kelly Starrett was in the house for a private seminar at Trident CrossFit, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Quatro Deuce. Stop learning and you stop living. Period. I am gonna be attacking my learning this year like never before. The goal is to get smarter and better in order to help Underground Strength Nation & Underground Strength Gym become BIG time better … [Read more...]