As a Strength Coach you MUST have a commitment to your students / athletes. Your commitment to helping others succeed will lead to your commitment to seeking greater knowledge. You will always want to better yourself. Bettering yourself leads to bettering others.
Your commitment to your students will help you rise above when you’re feeling tired, having a bad day, your girlfriend or boyfriend dumped you, etc. That’s what commitment is – putting someone else at a priority level that trumps all else.
If you’re tired, no one should know. Problems with a loved one? Oh well, hide it, swallow it, be strong & solve it. It’s not anyone’s problem but your own. It’s time to GIVE to your students…. give em’ ALL you got… then give some more.
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Filed under Articles, Kick Ass Business, Kick Ass Life, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, old school strength by on Mar 30th, 2012. Comment. 
I arrived in Austin last Friday after an early 6 am flight (which means I was up at 3 AM & on the road for 3:30 AM). This was my 3rd time in the ATX, and, thinking it would be my last time, at least for a year. I figured I’ll take a trip elsewhere for The USC Cert next year. Go somewhere else, be adventurous, right?
You see…. I’m not much of a traveler and I actually perform my best knowing I’m coming home to my family every night… my wife and my kids. Even if it’s a hectic work day, a late night, simply knowing we’re under the same roof and waking up together gives me a strength difficult to describe.
I’m asked often times to go here and there for The USC Cert, from California to Colorado, Puerto Rico to London, Costa Rica to Italy…..
But, EVERY time I’m in Austin I am fired up WAY beyond the norm. If you know me even somewhat well, you know I’m already fired up on the regular, but there’s something about Austin…. Austin Powers, that takes me from a level 20 to a level 30. And I’m talking on a scale of 1 to 10.
In a nut shell, while I’m in Austin, I feel like I’m with family. That feeling calms me down AND empowers me at the same time.
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Two Videos To Learn From Today….
Would love to hear your thoughts on these videos.
Drop a comment below.
If you’re looking to train your mind and unsure how to do it, learn from a Navy SEAL, plain and simple.
Time to EARN it!
Peace
–Z–
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Filed under Articles, Kick Ass Business, Kick Ass Life, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos by on Mar 24th, 2012. 15 Comments.
Special thanks to my friend and Underground Strength Coach, Travis Holley, for sharing this with me. Travis will be at The Austin, TX USC Cert.
I’m not telling you to agree / disagree with this video.
I am asking you a question that was asked to me some years ago….. hopefully forcing you to think a little deeper than your ordinary day.
I’ve seen and personally experienced lots of ups and downs. The downs came from bad decision making, greed, loss of focus, lack of listening, too much leadership, NOT enough leadership, selfishness, etc….. Many people SAY one thing yet DO another.
Remember, your actions speak so loud I can’t hear what you’re saying.
Remember, you have 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reason. Listen more and you will see more clearly……
When I write, crank my videos and decide on what direction to take I ask myself how this will benefit / hurt my family, those I love and all of Underground Strength Nation. It keeps things in perspective.
If you enjoyed this video please hit the FB Like button & Twitter share. I’d greatly appreciate you helping to spread the good word.
Please take a moment & drop a comment with your thoughts, I’d love to hear them 
Peace
–Z–
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It’s NOT Monday but f**k it, success waits for NO man and I don’t wanna wait till Monday to unleash the motivation! Besides, this is a critical video I wanted to share it pronto, Ryan Riess, a kick ass Underground Strength Coach in Washington shared it with me.
I used to watch Pumping Iron on VHS over and over and over….. not sure how that VHS tape survived!
I used to keep taking out ‘The Education of a Bodybuilder’ in high school, sophomore year – senior year, over and over and OVER again. I didn’t want anyone else to learn “Arnold’s Bodybuilding Secrets”, ha ha
I don’t agree with everything Arnold has done, but I don’t cry over it or stop learning from him.
These success tips are legit, if you have any more success tips, please add them in the comments section
Kick Ass & Accept NOTHING Less!
Peace
–Z–
NO Egos
NO A**Holes
Time To Transform Yourself Into a 10 X GREATER YOU
The Underground Strength Conference
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Filed under Articles, Kick Ass Business, Kick Ass Life, Monday Motivation, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, man up monday by on Sep 1st, 2011. 3 Comments.
Just wanted to give you a quick update on the killa shizza that’s been getting dropped at The Underground Inner Circle. Or, skip reading this and crank a 30 day trial for one buck, click HERE to get busy.
- New Underground Movie of our athletes prepping for our Lift STRONG Fundraiser, training for wrestling, football and more. You’ll see how we combine plyometrics, jumps and powerlifting to ensure we are not only getting strong, but explosive AND athletic. You’ll also see how we use what I call “off set loading” to develop some SERIOUS strength, power and stabilty for athletics.
- Russian Wrestling Camp video footage 15 minutes in length showing uncut footage of how Russian Wrestlers train to become the longest standing dominant force in international wrestling. This video is what “sport specific training” is truly all about. Even if you don’t wrestle, this video will blow your mind regarding how we should ALL be training to develop animal type strength, speed, power & athleticism. This video itself is worth the membership investment alone.
- New Underground Strength Coaches added to our Expert Panel. Yep, we’ve added THREE new Coaches, ALL of whom have gone through The USC Certification, own their own warehouse gym and walk the talk. Ask these guys anything about training, nutrition and business. The forum is available 24-7 for you to take advantage of while connecting with like minded Undergrounders. NO egos or Assholes! BOOM!
- Underground Workout of the Month. As always, I break down the workout of the month for you via video and telling you exactly why and how we apply what we do at The Underground. You can take this workout and use it for yourself or your athletes. Program design is the magic, it’s where everything gets put together and allows you to get the maximum result from just the right amount of training. Optimal training is the focus rather than maximal training which often leads to injury and burn out.
There’s a TON more, every month, including regular forum posts with QnA, detailed workouts from my gym as well as other warehouse gyms, garages, basements and backyards around the world. Undergrounders around the world, sharing how they go and tear it up.
Click HERE for a 30 day test run for only one buck. BOOM!
Peace
–Z–
PS: The next USC Cert has been announced, check the info HERE to experience this life changing weekend.
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Filed under Announcements, Calendar, Kick Ass Life, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts by on Jun 16th, 2011. 7 Comments.
I still remember that short yet powerful poem staring at me in front of the squat rack at Diamond Gym. It reminded me to add weight, get an extra rep and do what others would NOT want to do. I first saw that poem when I was 17, over half my lifetime ago yet I still remember that poem like it was this morning.
There are those that will
and those that won’t
Those that do
and those that don’t
I remember going through some extremely hellish workouts, especially on leg day, back when I was a bodybuilder. I was preparing to compete and I was told that it wasn’t possible to win being drug free.
I had a different idea. I decided that if I could outwork my competitors I would win. That’s the ONE thing I had going for me, KNOWING that I could make any training partner throw up, quit, whine and cry.
I remember my training partner throwing up during every leg workout. Whenever he thought he was done he wasn’t done. I learned this through wrestling. I learned from my Gymnastics Coach, a former collegiate All American wrestler that the body can handle 20 X greater than what our mind thinks it can handle.
Heck, at least that’s what he told us, and I believed him!
My mind became trained to chasing the pain. Of course, many years later, I am MUCH smarter with my training, but, I still understand the need for intensity and the need to DO work.
In the video below you’ll see one of the best wrestlers in the country going through the last round during a hellish circuit. As each set went on the fatigue began to set in. This is where many drop and question if they can or can not do the work.
This is when you gotta dig deep and understand that temporary pain is better than giving up. The footage above was caught during the final round of 5 rounds, non stop, NO rest between each round. The med ball push up complex started getting brutal by round 3 and 4, round 5 was hellish.
It’s amazing how the mind can try to steer your body one way or another. Even if you don’t wrestle or are not one of the best wrestlers in the country, can you use a circuit like the one in this video?
YES. Start your workout with a main lift, something for strength or speed. Then, attack the circuit, but for starters, rest 60-90 seconds after each round. Each week reduce rest between each round of the circuit until you can do 2 rounds in a row, then 3, 4 and finally all 5 rounds without rest.
No one ever said you gotta spend all day training. Your mental toughness will help push the pace of this workout.
In the end, how weak or strong you are is totally up to you.
Comments / Questions? Let’s hear em’…. drop em’ below!
Looking forward to your comments.
In Strength,
–Z–
Recommended Resources:
Underground Strength Coach Certification / Austin, TX
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Filed under Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, muscle building by on Feb 11th, 2011. 4 Comments.
I had a kick ass workout last night. This is Part I, stay tuned for Part II.
But check it out, movin’ some heavy weight and plenty more to come!
Got questions, thoughts or comments?
Drop a comment below and let’s hear it!
Looking forward to your comments!
Lead from the FRONT!
–Z–
Recommended Resources:
The Underground Strength System
Underground Strength Coach 30 Day Trial
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Filed under Articles, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building by on Jun 22nd, 2010. 30 Comments.
Holy S**t! The Underground Strength Coach Inspiration Contest BLEW ME AWAY!
And by reading ALL the comments, I can see YOU were also inspired!
I am beyond amazed and inspired by the videos that were made.
I compiled the votes that came through my e mail (which was A LOT!), the Blog comments and the 4 people I had judging and man it was a SERIOUS fight for 1st place between BIg Dan and Chris the BEAST.
There was also some SERIOUS love for the Virginia Beach Beast, Matty Wichlinski. Matt contributed and is already a Expert Panelist at http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com as did Dominik Feischl from Austria, who is also on the Underground Expert Panel.
These two Beasts already have lifetime membership to Underground and did not need the “awards” to inspire them. They are Strength addicts, as we all are, and is what inspired them to take action. Hells Yea!
So, we decided to make a top 3.
This was calculated by the e mails, Blog comments and the 4 friends I had voting as well.
The fight for 1st place was CLOSE but one man edged out another!
Here are the Top 3 Winners and their videos are below.
1st: Chris “The Beast from the East”
2nd: BIG Dan Gibson
3rd: Matty “The Virginia Beach Beast” Wichlinski
Chris AND Dan are BOTH getting a FREE ride to come to a future Underground Strength Coach Mentorship held at my gym in NJ.
Chris will receive ALL the products listed on The Underground Store Page, BOTH physical and downoadable programs.
More info to come from Matt Wichlinski shortly……
I want to say, before posting the videos, that I am honored and humbled to see the awesome people that have taken part in this event.
Everyone showed awesome inspiration AND a humble demeanor.
Too many people in the fitness industry act like assholes and have a holier than tho attitude and it is refreshing to see awesome guys like yourself.
From here on out and every day forward we gotta continue to pay it forward!
Let’s take another look at The 3 Baddest Mother F**ers……
For The Top 3 BEASTS, please e mail me so we can arrange your prizes.
More to come shortly…
Lead from the Front!
Peace!
–Z–
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Filed under Announcements, Articles, Calendar, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, muscle building by on Jan 17th, 2010. 19 Comments.
There are MANY secrets out there teaching you how to get strong as hell, add 2 inches to your biceps overnight, add 20 lbs of muscle in 2 weeks….
But, there is a “Secret” that so many have forgotten to tell you about.
It’s called Gut Bustin’, Hard F***ing Work!
Yep….. Das da truth, Baby.
And let me let you in on another secret, my friend, the training isn’t just what you do when you’re in the gym or where ever it is you do your iron lifting.
It’s ALSO what you do when you’re NOT in the gym.
This is when some REAL discipline kicks in.
Are you eating enough?
Are you eating the RIGHT foods that support muscle growth?
Do you sleep enough?
Do you do the RIGHT things when nobody is looking?
Training might only take as little as 2 – 3 hours a week if you train in short 30-45 minute bursts a few times a week.
But, what about all the other hours that fill up your day and night?
If you’re an athlete, it means working on your weak areas and transforming your weakness into a strength.
It means constant pushing towards mastering your skill, going the extra inch as often as possible and NOT allowing yourself to hang out or associate with weak minded people.
The pussification of the human race is rising.
People fear hard work and they seem to much rather enjoy getting fat(ter), lazy(er) and sitting on the couch watching Football games as they scream at professional athletes for not living up to their athetic standards (Yes, I know, VERY ironic).
You’re either in the fight against the pussification of the human or you’re supporting it.
Drop a comment below and let everyone know what you’re doing to become a BEAST.
Lead from the Front.
Peace
–Z–
PS: Until Christmas morning, 9 AM, we have an Underground Holiday Special: Sign up for 1 Year & Get 6 Months FREE. We’ll add your 6 Months Once You Sign Up, HERE.
PPS: You also get a special gift, a FREE E Book, The Underground Sandbag Assault once you Sign Up.
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Filed under Announcements, Articles, Strength Building, Success, muscle building by on Dec 23rd, 2009. 15 Comments.
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