Above, Photo of Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink's Garage Gym Aftermath.
Here I am, the day after an emotional fundraiser for The Navy SEAL Foundation.
After the fundraiser ended I was hit with a TON of emotion. Sharing the reason WHY I support Military so much and my memory of 9-11 and my gratitude for my families safety, it chokes me Up BIG time.
I woke up and my mind is racing. Again. Perhaps it's age. Perhaps it is regret. Perhaps the only thing I can do about it is to keep on keeping on.
The best way to calm the mind is to push some hard iron and attack calisthenics. It works for me.
Will it work for you?
You'll have to find out for yourself.
Choose the couch or choose the iron. I choose to BE iron.
As I write and stare for a few moments at a mostly blank screen my mind wrestles over 2 options:
- Write from the heart and attract the rare few
- Write in a way that follows the "rules" and attracts the "common man"
I choose to write this blog post from the heart, which a blend of intensity and passion.
F--K the common man. I write for the Uncommon Man.
I write for those who dare greatness.
I understand that my writings often offends many and attracts the few.
There is the "business" battle of just saying it like it is, which is what I do best, or, making sure my message gets to the masses with a proper blog post title and SEO.
That's ALL bull shit but I understand how many think.
Like I ALWAYS say, give me a Barbell and I will build a BadAss. If you can understand this point then you will get what I am sharing.
F--k it, I say.
Let the right people find me.
I am not into working with the masses.
The masses do not show up for fundraisers for The Navy SEAL Foundation, only those who are hard charging men and women. Those who STAND for what they believe in vs Following others.
The "others" say things like this:
- "That's too early.."
- "I can't do that..."
F--K the others.
I have zero time for that.
My friend told me that most people will NEVER understand my passion. He is right. I will have to accept that as the truth.
Let's get on with it, shall we.
Here's what this blog post is ALL about:
- OWN Your Training.
- OWN Your Life.
Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink was interviewed by Tim Ferriss and when Tim asked him what would be THE workout he would use to deliver results for others, Jocko simply replied:
I do all the stuff everyone knows they should be doing:
- Deadlifts
- Squats
- Burpees
- Cleans
- Sprints
- Kettlebell Swings
- Calisthenics
There is NOTHING complicated about the 7 exercises listed above.
Add Farmer Walks and the most important aspect of them all: HARD F--ING WORK.
There ya have it.
7 Exercises to help you kick ass and take names. Farmer Walks are an awesome Bonus making it 8 exercises.
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See the Video above.
It's a simple workout but if you do what I do, you will feel that power....
The power not just in the gym, but also in your life.
Don't let the workout be easy. That has NO carry over to your life.
Thick Bar Deadlifts + Dips + Leg Raises.
Finished that workout with sled sprints.
Do the above and you WILL build yourself into a BadAss.
It is NEVER too late.
Till the next time....
Live The Code 365,
Z
10 Responses
I love the thought process and passion. As time goes by u feel more like this as well. I know what I should be doing for myself and I try to be an example to my children and friends and family and the few clients I currently have. And you’re right mist dint understand and unfortunately sometimes it’s close family or friends and you have a tough choice to make about giving time, energy and life to be hose who ate not aligned with you. That to is challenge that will make me and all of stronger.
Thanks the years past and the years ahead of inspiration and leadership.
Jesus, truth, sometimes those close to you don’t support your mission or understand your drive. Gotta forge ahead!
Z- You’re right. And you are all right.
As for the masses, the 80-20 rule seems to apply everywhere in life – across the board, the spectrum – everywhere. The people who need the information and inspiration will hunt it down and apply it.
Ferriss’s site, podcasts and your emails and posts are rare, and pure. This 60 year old finds truth and inspiration in them. Thank you .
Physically, I can keep up w the young guys. But that’s not why I do it. Every day is about training your brain. Keep the body right, and the grey matter strengthens, too. Especially when like minded people are in one’s life. I intend to reach and go until the go leaves my body.
I’ll be subscribing to you next month .
When you compile your essays into a book, you have your title: “Uncommon Man”.”
Tim, Thank you, Sir! YOU are an Uncommon man!
Keep preaching the message, Z!!! Those who have the will to want to wake up every day, work hard, better themselves and those who are around them will continue to gravitate to guys like you. There’s no shame in demanding excellence – Keep pushing, Z!!!
–Bob
Bob, thnx, my man! i HOPE I don’t sound like a preacher……
I don’t wanna speak to a sea of people who hear me yet never listen!
Quick question Z,
how many rounds or sets did you do of the Deadlift / dip workout?
Thanks!!,
Matt from Pa
Matt that day was a rush, I didn’t count. I just worked up to a heavy single which took 5 or 6 sets, then dropped the weight and did a few speed sets and then a few sets of RDLs as well.
In all, I probably did a few warm ups, a few heavy, then 3 speed sets conventional and then RDLs for 3 x 3.
I go by feel and don’t count much, I’m more in tune w/ my body.
I have a picture in the Lions Cage of the soldier doing pull-ups with the tire chained around his waist, and I added the caption, “If you want uncommon results, you must do uncommon things.”
Keep bringing it strong, Zach!!
That pic is pure AWESOME!!!