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I am always learning. I find podcasts or articles, even old books from decades ago to see how the “What’s old is new” philosophy can help me become a better coach & lifter. Recently, I have been listening to an

How to Prepare Yourself for The Police Academy

Recently I was at a commercial gym and about to head out after my training session until 1 of the guys introduced himself to me and asked me if I was a cop. He had seen me training as I

STRONG Life Insider: The Development of Muscular Bulk & Power

From Anthony Ditillo’s Book, The Development of Muscular Bulk and Power There is something about bulk and power training that invades your very soul. It is extremely hard to put into words. The exercise movements themselves are quite simple to

Strength Coach Tips: Training Youth Athletes VS High School Athletes

I must admit, it breaks my heart when I see a “strength coach“ having a 12-year-old kid maxing out on the deadlift or maxing out on the back squat. I’m seeing kids who weigh under 100 lbs performing round back

DESTROYING Your Sensitive Mindset & Choosing STRENGTH in Mind AND Body

There’s lots of sensitivity floating around nowadays. Everyone gets offended by your words, not just from people but from words on the internet, from people they don’t know and will likely never meet in person. People argue over politics, training

Are You NOT Ready for Barbell Lifts? When to NOT Squat, Bench & Deadlift?

I was chatting with a friend over the weekend over dinner and I train his son for the past 2 years. He told me how another Dad was worried about training at The Underground Strength Gym because his son was

5 Thoughts (Tips) on Program Design for Athletes

I love studying and talking program design. But even more so, I LOVE Coaching. You see, LOTS of books, articles, “influencers” can TALK about program design but can you COACH? Can you COMMAND the room? I want to share these

5 X 5 Training + Bodyweight Bodybuilding Tips

Yesterday on my IG I shared the above cover and tips on how to use 5 X 5 along with Bodyweight Bodybuilding. Then yesterday afternoon I came across the news that Franco had passed away. It was heartbreaking for me.