I started lifting weights back when I was 13, it was 2 weeks before 8th grade was over. I used the weights my older bro had in his room down stairs on an old school Weider Bench. Some of those weights were sand filled and I still remember doing dumbbell benching and sand would fall in my eyes and mouth - ahhhhhhhhh, those were the days :) … [Read more...]
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6 Feet 5 Inches SOUL Lifter
Laird Hamilton is a beast of a man. He surfs waves that would sink huge cruise liners, he defies the odds and might be seen as a God in the ocean. Ironically, we have ourselves a modern day Laird Hamilton tearing it up at The Underground Strength Gym. At 6 feet 5 inches, Kurt Gregory started out as a super skinny guy just looking to dedicate himself to the shape he was once in. A devout surfer and a regular on the Basketball court, Kurt's body was already in impressive shape. His strength … [Read more...]
EXTRA Workout for the SOUL
Lots of questions always fill the in box with "How do you train, Zach" - so, this is me, on an "off" day, doing some extra work, training that won't get me sore but helps with conditioning and keeps me mentally sane as I have a tough time laying off from any form of exercise. On these extra days I simply train by feel. Remember, I'm a SOUL Lifter and now that I live by the beach my workouts will be returning back to a form similar to my younger days when me and my buddies would go on crazy … [Read more...]
Is The “Perfect Workout” Holding Back Your Bad Assery?
My wife would tell me I HAD to put the air conditioning on for the athletes. I told her I would. I didn't want her worrying. Then, I told the athletes, if my wife ever asks you guys if I turn the air conditioning on, you better say, "YES!". Now, before you start telling me that I'm so mean, let me explain that everything I do is for the best interest of the athletes. I've seen countless athletes KILL their training with heat over 100 degrees. Making their workouts comfortable will work … [Read more...]
The Story Of A Wimp Who Attacked Life
“The frequent employment of one’s will power masters all organs of movement and trains them to perform feats which otherwise would have been difficult, painful, and even impossible. The man becomes independent and self reliant; He will never be a coward, and, when real danger threatens, he is the one who is looked up to by others. The knowledge of one’s strength entails a real mastery over oneself; it breeds energy and courage, helps one over the most difficult tasks of life, and … [Read more...]
How To Build An AWESOME Home Gym / Garage Gym
There is something PURE about training in your very own home gym - be it the garage, basement, backyard or spare bedroom.... Heck. I've heard of some home gym set ups in people's kitchen's! No matter where, there is magic that happens in a kick ass home gym. I recall reading from Dr. Ken, that even though he owned a large gym (I believe it was Iron Island Gym?) he still did his own workouts in a custom made home gym, where he also trained NFL players and other BEASTS. I've got video footage and … [Read more...]
Hunting for a Playground Workout
Playground workouts ALL day.... gotta get after it if you wanna become agile, mobile and hostile... On this day I hunted for bodyweight workouts at playgrounds at 3 different locations. This is the 2nd playground workout, more to come. Question for You: When you hit the playgrounds for your bodyweight workouts, do you train by feel, like a Soul Lifter, or do you have a planned workout? Peace --Z-- PS: Make sure you sign up for my Top 5 Bodyweight exercises for packing on muscle. To get my … [Read more...]
Fighting Against the Norms of Being Strong, Slow & Weak
I gotta address something ASAP, this is becoming a BIGGER and BIGGER problem. I'm sure this will anger many and then we'll have a few that can argue against this but it's time to unleash some TRUTH. It's starting to piss me off because we have all these "strong" people who can't perform in the "Real World". I'm done with simply chasing a bigger bench, squat and deadlift and you need to end that route as well unless you're a powerlifter and willing to live with the pain that comes with … [Read more...]
9 Tips on Kickin’ Ass, Living an EPIC Life & Liftin’ Heavy S**T!
No one ever got to the top without fighting MANY battles and long journeys down countless roads, ALL of which were likely the "road less traveled". I used to think I would NEVER be happy unless I left NJ and planted myself in California. I was WRONG. I was missing what was right in front of me and I'm glad I finally saw "it". The grass is NOT always greener on the other side. Often times we've got greatness awaiting us and you just need to take the first step towards seeing it, right on … [Read more...]
Powerlifting: Unleash Your Anger
I train very much by feel, allowing my emotions to drive me. If I'm feeling fired up I wanna rip into some heavy barbell work. If I'm feeling in a soul lifter type mood, it will likely be lots of bodyweight and outdoor training. Here's a bit of an angry day, we ALL have em' :) Question for You: Let me know what YOU do and HOW you train when you are having "One of those Days." I am psyched to seeing your comments! ha ha Peace! --Z-- Recommended Resources: Underground Strength Coach Cert - Final … [Read more...]