The argument of box squats vs free squats is endless. With the box squat you must sit back and then you literally pull yourself up using primarily hamstring work. At the bottom of the box squat your shins are parallel, while at the bottom of a free squat or weightlifting squat, your knees will often be angled forward and you are going to parallel or lower. The free squat hits more quads and more overall leg work. Here are my thoughts on box squats vs free squats..... … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2013
STRONGCast Ep. 8: Tony Blauer, Knock Out Game, Self Defense & CrossFit Lifestyle
In the Fall of 1992 I got into my first, real street fight. I was totally unprepared for the reality of the streets. As a high school wrestler, I was used to rules, no punches, a referee and a 1 on 1 scenario. That night, although over 20 years ago, changed my life. It changed the way I thought about training and it changed the way I thought about the street. Anything can happen out there and I do mean ANYTHING..... … [Read more...]
The BIG Sale Is On
Yep. I am finally holding a sale. I was going to wait until my 38th birthday, which is around the corner, but I already had e mails harassing me about a Black Friday sale, ha ha. So I figured what the heck, why wait, I am more of an urgency kinda guy and hate waiting to do things or to get things. So let's celebrate. My wife and I just celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary. Black Friday sales are going crazy and ever since I was 13 my birthday and Hannukah gifts were always training … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Cert Review
It’s been exactly 1 week since I was out celebrating becoming a certified Underground Strength Coach with my newly found brothers in strength. This was a weekend that forever changed my outlook on lifting, living, and learning. I’m sure I’ll say that multiple times throughout this little review, but it is entirely true. Zach is a top-notch coach and all around amazing person overall. For everyone who has met him, you’ll easily agree. I apologize in advance for this lengthy write-up, but I … [Read more...]
Diamond Gym, 5 AM Workouts & NEVER Fading
Yesterday I took a trip to my old stomping grounds, Diamond Gym. I spent my late teens through my mid 20s commuting to Diamond Gym. I will never forget that place and the intensity that oozed out of that gym. I've learned some simple yet powerful lessons since my late teens and my experiences from Diamond Gym, life, wrestling and The Underground Strength Gym. In this video I share the following 7 lessons: - Why motivated people always get shit done EARLY while everyone else sleeps - How John … [Read more...]
Stan “Rhino” Efferding Inspiration: Powerlifting, Bodybuilding & Breaking Records!
I thought this highlight video of Stan "The Rhino" Efferding was straight up AWESOME! [vimeo width="640" height="360"]https://vimeo.com/78135045[/vimeo] [youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hmSjsx-Z7c[/youtube] … [Read more...]
STRONGCast Ep. 7: Ryan Brown, CrossFit Inspiration, Tosh The Legend & MORE!
In Episode # 7 of The STRONGCast PodCast I interview Strength Coach Ryan Brown. In this podcast we discuss the following and more: - The EPIC Brian Chontosh Boxing Match (Holy Shyt this is NUTS!) - Ryan's BEST Strength Coach Tips from both a training and a business perspective … [Read more...]
NEW Underground Strength Coach Cert Dates Open!
I've got the doors open for the FIRST 3 USC Cert Courses in 2014 and discounted BIG time for early bird, go getter, hard charging, BAD MOFOs. I haven't traveled outside of NJ, Austin & Alexandria, Va through the years and with so many people asking it's simply time to make it happen. The Certification is constantly evolving as out attendees are evolving, showing up smarter, stronger and more knowledgeable, the Cert has become better every time. From our program design methods, to coaching … [Read more...]
Animal Warm Ups, Alpha Male Workouts & THE Key To Gains
Let's organize your day / training session into 3 critical components to ensure you are making GAINS. No need to waste time and do it wrong when you can get it done right and skip all my years of mistakes and wasted efforts. I'm gonna give you a lil' glimpse inside an "Animal Warm Up" I did at The USC Cert with a group to get them mentally and physically prepped for a solid day of training. I'll give you insight from one of our Coaches and one of my earliest Underground Trained athletes on … [Read more...]
Men Need To Start Being MEN Again!
It's amazing, yet it never ceases to amaze me. Interesting and ironic at the same time. But seriously, WTF is going on with men nowadays? The intensity is gone, the gossip is like a group of women, the weakness of mind and body is at an all time high and the excuses just don't stop coming. My thoughts explained..... Don't move forward if you're a sensitive cry baby contributing to the Pussification of American … [Read more...]