We haven't been following a ton of rules here at The Underground. This is a BIG reason why our clients are developing in strength and muscle so quickly. Compare our style of training with the typical program that has light dumbbell curls, lat pull downs, crunches and calf raises to someone flipping tires, hoisting heavy barbells overhead, deadlifting and squatting hundreds of pounds - it's no secret why the old school program works better than today's "powder puff" workouts. Sometimes all … [Read more...]
I’m in the UK and I LOVE it!
You can see my latest article in newsstands now, in Fighters Only Magazine, a UK based magazine but it hits world wide newsstands. I LOVE the UK combat athletes. My first ever interview on the web was from a UK based web site, and I noticed one thing about these UK fighters: They LOVE hard training. I have never received whining, cry baby e mails from UK fighters either. They are HUGE supporters of my Underground Training and Products as well. I won't tell you what's inside this … [Read more...]
The Magic of Simplicity
Have you ever heard of Herschel Walker? If you've read my Blog for the past year, you certainly have. Pull ups, push ups, sit ups - hundreds and even thousands of reps every day..... Sprinting with a tire and rope strapped around his waist.... Hill Sprints... Throw in some power cleans... We have quite the recipe for amazing strength, speed, conditioning and mental toughness.... That is a list of 5 exercises. Work the heck out of them for the next 2 months, or maybe the … [Read more...]
Gymnastics, Tractor Tires and Back Yards
I was on the phone today with my good friend who was telling me about a kid we both know who recently finished his high school wrestling career undefeated. There was a photo of him on the sports section of the paper and everyone was talking about how "jacked up" he was. My buddy told me he had a tire in his back yard for the past 4 years, a tractor tire that is. The kid kept on using the tire and flipping it without counting sets or reps, just old fashioned hard work. When I first met this … [Read more...]
Another “Goosebumps” Video
** The video above has inappropriate language for the younger ages ** When I watch the video above I get goosebumps. This speech doesn't only apply to Football, it's EVERYWHERE in life, anywhere you choose to apply this lesson you can. The reason why I am so passionate and have come to this place of spreading and sharing my experiences in strength is because I had regrets as a youngster. I fought hard with serious depression and fought hard to discover the ways to come out on top, with no … [Read more...]
How to Train with No Time and Little Equipment
Rush, rush, rush. That's how it is nowadays for most of us. I am in a rush so often, that many of my workouts last about 15 minutes. I get em' done when time allows. The shorter workouts are bodyweight and dumbbells. Makes it simple - no changing weights, just grab em' and go. Here's Friday's RUSH workout. 1A) 1 arm dumbbell snatch - worked up to 105 lbs for 3 reps 1B) mixed pull ups - max reps every set 1C) handstand push ups - max reps every set I went non stop for barely … [Read more...]
NJ Seminar – Early Bird Discount Ends Soon
I'll be tearing it up in my usual no holds barred ways. The early bird discount ends Friday, March 7th so get your ass over here: ==> http://www.crossfitphilly.com/Events.html See you in South Jersey! In Strength, --Zach-- … [Read more...]
THE Video that Gives Me Goose Bumps
My words won't do justice, so let me make my words brief here... Just watch this video and when you're done, I want you to take immediate action on something you have always wanted to do, but for some odd reason, you always made an excuse for. I am so pumped from this video, so now it's time to work on a project and kick some serious ass. I am exhausted, it's 10: 15 PM at night, been working since 7 AM, but F**K it, I ain't stopping, no quitting, I want the best and this means believing, … [Read more...]
Workouts of The Dragon
Bruce "The Dragon" Lee was quite the physical specimen, as we all know this all too well. I saw some recent pics of him using his own gripper machine, which we now see on the market in various places. Bruce was not only a work out fanatic, but he was truly a forearm / grip training fanatic. Check out one of Bruce's workouts below... … [Read more...]
Try This
Sometimes I do one exercise for an entire workout, or one type of movement for an entire workout. Not only is this a great challenge but it is also a great way to overload the body like never before. Have you ever done all types of carries for an entire workout? I talk about this a lot at The Underground and have discussed the power of this method. We will carry any and every training tool we have from different positions: - Barbell on back - Sandbag in arms - Kettlebells … [Read more...]