A few of the high school bruddahs needed a lil' extra motivation so i decided to crank an unannounced pull up contest to win our latest Underground T Shirts. You'll see they ALL hit double digits. What's more important is that not long ago, some of these kids were only performing 3 pull ups with less than stellar technique. One of these athletes was not able to perform ONE pull up! Remember Kids: Eat Your Pull Ups for Breakfast! Check the vid and drop a comment, show some luv! I do pull … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2009
Jersey Shore Challenge III: Bodyweight Training with Pull Ups & Peg Board Climbing
Redemption Time. I just got my ass kicked during the brutal Jersey Shore Challenge conditioning circuit. Pauly Reddick of course verbally abuses me and I used my bread and butter to redeem myself: The Pull Up. The Peg Board, well, that's another story. I tried this when I first got to their gym and it was rough. AFTER the workout, somehow, someway, I got it a bit. A little practice and I can kick that peg board's ass. I am inspired by Vision Quest, a movie that shows my … [Read more...]
Lift STRONG Preparation – Gladiators Only!
This Friday we will be holding our annual fundraiser, 'Lift STRONG' - everyone is invited to watch and support, our athletes will be competing and battling to say the lives of others. It will be a WAR come this Friday, make no mistake about it. If you would like to attend, it would be great if you also made a small donation so we can add to the support we will be sending to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Take a look inside The Underground as our Gladiators prepare for Battle.... If you … [Read more...]