At age 38 I am NOT supposed to be getting stronger and better, according the naysayers and the "experts" that is. In fact, even if you are younger OR older than me, you likely hear from everyone else... all the "experts", that you shouldn't do this or should do that.... bla bla bla I've been training since 1989 and have been training others literally since my high school days, when friends would call me so I could meet them at the gym and train them. I wanna share some hard hitting lessons … [Read more...]
New Video Series – How We Train at The Underground Strength Gym?
How do we train at The Underground? The question is always asked, and the honest answer is this: Every group is different, every kid is different. I might have a general template for the crew to follow but each kid needs something unique and different and they get exactly what they need. Cookie cutter programs for everyone? That might work elsewhere, but not here, and I'm gonna tell you why. … [Read more...]
Back To KILLING My Workouts
With my injury in my ankle and achilles I was doing some slower, heavy lifting workouts. I was hitting PRs and very focused on the moving big weights in the squat, bench, deadlift and clean. But, I wasn't satisfied. I wanted MORE intensity, MORE pain, MORE discomfort. Why? Because THAT is exactly where I find my comfort. I find my comfort in the DIS-comfort. It lets me know I am alive. It reminds me that I am STRONG and NOT weak, physically and mentally. I am having a very difficult time … [Read more...]
Upper Body Blast & Training Mental Toughness
This blog post and video will fire you up to crush an upper body workout and to start attacking your training the same way ya gotta attack life. I seriously see NO other way to be, whether it's life OR lifting. This style of training keeps my mind in check, pushes me mentally and physically, reminds me that I CAN kick ass and go BIG, regardless of what is happening the world. The gym is a place of sanctuary. In life, to succeed at anything, ya gotta be TOUGH. That is why I train for Strength, … [Read more...]
7 Keys to Successful Youth Speed Training
7 KEYS YOUTH ACCELERATION AND SPEED DEVELOPMENT TRAINING By Travis Hansen / Results by Science Note from Zach: Many of you know I work with high school athletes primarily, and I am also against fads and gimmicks. Travis gives GREAT insight into what it takes to get athletes FAST as hell with OUT the fads and gimmicks. If you're a Coach, athlete or parent, this is a solid read on what it takes to get FAST during the younger years and even for adults. Travis is a resource for me to help me get … [Read more...]
The Problem with Perfect Workouts & Weak People
I often wonder how a Strength Coach thinks in his early days of coaching athletes. For me, when I began training athletes, I was viewed as an outcast. Seriously...... Coaches were training on Bosu Balls, using the Functional Trainer cable, wearing collared shirts tucked in all neat and there I was, having kids carrying stones, pushing trucks and sprinting up hills. In my concerns, I had a friend send me his training program for a wrestler. He was a highly certified Coach with all the letters … [Read more...]
A Lil’ Motivational Story
Here's a lil motivational story. One that really hits home for me, touches my heart. I will leave the name anonymous but I will say a few things before I share this story with you. When I was in high school, I would follow this wrestler's success through the newspaper. He was a very humble, quiet and unassuming wrestler. But, when he stepped on the mat he knew how to "flip the switch." … [Read more...]
Barbell Shrugged, Underground Strength Gym & Living The Code
In this podcast with the Barbell Shrugged crew we crush what is perhaps the most awesome podcast to ever be recorded.... ever.... in the universe. TRUTH. I get into the journey of The Underground Strength Gym and the ups and downs that came with being myself and feeling like an outsider when the cards will constantly stacked against me. I know you will love this episode. Enjoy. … [Read more...]
Powerful Tips To Increase Your Squat, Bench & Deadlift
After many years and decades battling the iron, I have made plenty of mistakes and found what works and what doesn't work when it comes to get stronger, packing on muscle mass and the like. I take pride in the hellish workouts I have battled through and won but I also take pride in helping you get there faster (MUCH faster) than I have. Check out these tips and strategies and put them to use to boost your squat, bench and deadlift. … [Read more...]
Workout Motivation – What To Do When You Don’t Feel Like Training?
I'm constantly asked how to get motivated to train. People must think I have super powers and always have workout motivation / training motivation. Yes, I am ALMOST always fired up. Almost, being the key word. Sometimes I feel like hammered shit.... I can only imagine.6So, there is something I understand about the mind and the body that most people don't realize. This is it: … [Read more...]
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