The #1 Problem Killing Your Strength & Muscle Gains [youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-rmhZsQfQk[/youtube] Do you have further questions on how to get stronger and pack on more muscle mass? Have you hit a plateau in training? Are you confused with which program will work for you? Drop a comment below & I'll answer! Live The Code --Z-- … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2013
One Man’s Journey To Find His Driving Force, Heart & Mental Toughness
Guest Post by Jim Thompson Working in the fitness industry I see vast differences in people’s attitudes regarding how they approach training, but there is one commonality among most of them; people train for the physical benefits and wouldn’t train if these benefits didn’t exist. People want to be thinner, healthier, or more attractive. They want to improve upon themselves, or maintain the level of fitness they currently possess in order to continue to participate in activities at the same … [Read more...]
Squats: The KING Of Lifts – 7 Squat Tips From Chad Wesley Smith
Guest Post by Chad Wesley Smith The squat is the best! Plain and simple. If you want to run faster, jump higher, tackle harder or just be stronger and hence, more awesome, the squat is your best ticket. The squat is the ultimate developer of quad, hamstring, glute and hip strength and these are the muscles most responsible for sprinting and jumping ability. So whether your goal is powerlifting dominance, weightlifting supremacy or improved physique and athletic performance, you need to squat … [Read more...]
Are You TOO Passionate?
Nowadays you can get punished for being too ambitious, too passionate, caring too much, etc.... Punished by the WRONG people that is. If you let the naysayers control your actions and hold down your passion you WILL Lose. Period. Here is a quick story about why I take pride in The Underground Strength Gym and why you should stick to your passion no matter what! Pay close attention and don't let anyone or anything hold you back form living your dreams. … [Read more...]
Why Your Training Must Mirror Life AND Sports
There are MANY ways to train. MANY training methods are highly effective and trust me, MANY are horrible on even their best days. It all depends on HOW training is being implemented and is the training being done at the appropriate time and place? When I look at training for myself or when writing programs for others, I look at their goals and what life looks like when they perform. Nothing complicated, straight, simple and to the point. I am NOT impressed with the Coaches who TALK fancy. I … [Read more...]
Grant Cardone Success Interview
In This STRONG Life Podcast BONUS Episode, Grant Cardone & Zach Even - Esh Discuss Success Strategies for Strength Coaches. Here's Just SOME of the Poweful Topics We Discuss: - Why Money DOES Matter! MANY People say "money doesn't matter" but this is a serious lie. - The 4 Levels of Action People Take. Which is the Worst vs Best? - Why Your Mind, Actions & Lifestyle Need to Go 10X - How to Grow Your Strength Coach Business with Quality People. What kind of people … [Read more...]
2 Critical Kettlebell Technique Tips
It was a brutally cold winter night. The year escapes me? 2003, I think..... I took the drive up north into Bergen County, NJ to pick up my first set of Russian Kettlebells, a pair of 53s and a pair of 70s. I remember being nervous, questioning why the hell I just spent $550 (With Discount!!) on only 2 sets of Kettlebells. I was already heavily in debt from years of poor lifestyle decisions but I couldn't stop thinking about using Kettlebells for my training. Since then, it's been well over … [Read more...]
Push Ups For Charity & The Navy SEAL Push Up Workout
With Push Ups for Charity around the corner at The Underground Strength Gym in Manasquan I wanna get you physically and mentally ready for what we're about to do! Details on our fundraiser are HERE - we have give aways, raffles & prizes even if you are NOT able to make it to our gym! Check it out. Don't worry, I'll make each challenge appropriate for your level! Regardless, we're gonna crush the push ups and then crush a training session! When you're done, walk through town, grab some … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Bodyweight Workout Challenge
I got the e mail from "that guy" who got too caught up reading one too many articles on the secrets of building speed and muscle. "I weigh 130 lbs and I wanna be a BEAST! I am gonna follow the Football program at my high school and was wondering, can I use Bodyweight Bodybuilding on my off days? Bodyweight is just good for finishers, right?" That question may have come from a high school football player but I get the same question from guys in their 20s all the way up to their … [Read more...]
How The MOST Successful People Think, Act & Live
This video fires me up BIG time. Although following your passion does NOT mean you will automatically become a success, there are far more AMAZING things said in this video that will truly hit home. I think a power video is something we can ALL use. Sometimes you can't find like minded people to be surrounded by, and if that is the case, find a way to feed your mind empowering information, like this video..... … [Read more...]