As you know, i spent some hours on the road, driving from NJ to Kentucky. On the way I stopped in Ohio, hung out with AJ Roberts and Jim Wendler, and, of course, had to train on the way home so check out the footage I snagged for you guys while in Ohio, training at The Elite FTS Compound. I also spoke recovery, health and MORE training with JL Holdsworth. JL actually trained at the original Westside Barbell Club in Ohio back when it was a crowded 800 sq ft garage and I was told by many, … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2009
Amazing Olympic Lifting and Fitness Training from Places Unknown!
Three videos below, from Poland, from somewhere around early 1970's..... These are some of the most powerful fitness methods I have ever seen on film. This is a good amount of video, so please, take your time watching and let's REALLY get a discussion going in the comments area with our thoughts, comments and questions. Also, please share this video with your friends and colleagues by clicking on the "sociable" buttons below for facebook, twitter, etc.... This stuff should have had … [Read more...]
Can Circuit Training Build Muscle?
Many people equate circuit training with light weights, conditioning or fat loss. Not so. my bruddahs. I use circuits frequently AND with heavy weights with my own workouts, and they DO pack on muscle and strength. BUT, you gotta prepare for the pain, because this style of training can get brutal as each set continues..... The fast pace does boost conditioning as well, which I love, but, take a look at how I crank a circuit below with HEAVY weights. I wanna hear your thoughts on circuit … [Read more...]
How to Use Kettlebells to Build Muscle, Build Strength & Mental Toughness
I'm here in Louisville, and on the way out here I stopped through Ohio to meet some friends of the iron game, took a trip through Westside Barbell club & recorded 15 minutes of it for Underground Strength Academy members. Above, the custom Harley Davidson of Jim Wendler I Spent a few hours in the Elite FTS Compound with Jim Wendler and AJ Roberts. Jim showed me his new Harley, and we talked training and life. We got to talking training and how Jim is evolving from his powerlifting … [Read more...]
The BEST Way to Pack on Muscle & Strength
I've been under the bar since age 13, that 20 years of iron work baby! I have found some HIGHLY overlooked methods for packing on some serious muscle and gettin' strong as hell. Watch the video & see what I'm talkin' about. Drop a comment when you're done bruddah.... The rest of this workout is coming and it was bad ass! You don't have to KILL yourself on the BIG lifts I have found. What I am learning more and more is to do just enough to elicit a response. This is what keeps me … [Read more...]
Who Just Won the Underground Strength Coach Certification!?!?
I have been posting to this Blog for well over a year now. There are a few names I recognize from the comments, and there is 1 who is ALWAYS joining in on the conversation, asking questions, dropping comments, showing his genuine interest and passion to learn and succeed. So, while driving home earlier today, I decided I want to reward this person as best as possible.... with a FREE Underground Strength Coach Certification (Valued at $1,500) Perhaps, once again, we can call this "Pay it … [Read more...]
The Combat Conditioning Playground Workout, AKA, Damage Inc
Try this workout below, in the video. It's an oldie but a goody, a blast from the past dating back to the original days of The Underground where most of my workouts were outdoors mixing Bodyweight, Kettlebells, Sleds, Playground training, etc. Get as many rounds as possible in 30 minutes. You get 1 point for each round completed, NO half points :) The name of the workout? Damage Inc. See the Video below for details! … [Read more...]
Leg Workout Using Russian Kettlebells & The Bulgarian Bag
Part III of the Leg Workout. So far we rocked a movement prep warm up, Zercher Squats with a high rep finisher and now check the video below..... Let's Recap the workout thus far.... 1) Warm Up 2) Zercher Squat: 1 heavy set x 3 reps, 1 high rep finisher x 15 reps 3A) Bulgarian Bag Jump Squat 3 x 10 3B) Bulgarian Bag Lunge Jump 3 x 10 4A) Glute Ham Raise 2 x Max 4B) Kettlebell Swings 2 x 10 - 15 4C) 45 degree Back Extension + 60 lbs 2 x max reps, drop weight & burn out 5) What's Coming … [Read more...]