Here's a question I received regarding Stone Training.... Zach, I'm a football coach at Lompoc High School and have been using some of your techniques for the past year and it's incretible. I have one question though how do i get a round stone that i've heard you talk about. I have been able to get tires, we have made sand bags from your article, bet i haven't found a round stone. Could you please help. Thanks Robin ANSWER: Robin, The round stone I have is called an Atlas stone, you will … [Read more...]
Strength Secrets You Need to Know
There are a few covets I follow when training myself and especially when training others. Follow these and they will dramatically help your gain more muscle and strength. These are super simple yet often overlooked. 1. Train by "feel" - if you feel strong then take advantage and go hard and heavy. If you feel weak, then back off and go lighter, roll out and stretch extra after the session, and reduce overall volume of workout. 2. Use a variety of training tools. Kettlebells, barbells, … [Read more...]
A Barbell and 2 Milk Crates
What can you do using a barbell and 2 milk crates? The Answer: A LOT! And, you can get strong as all hell! Trust me, I've been there...it's how I trained in my Dad's garage for a few months 6 years ago and I piled on strength and muscle faster than ever before. It's the template I included in The Russian Lion Power Course. It's also very similar to the way George Hackenschmidt trained when he was training for wrestling and as a Circus Strongman. You see, I know many people are reverting … [Read more...]
The Gladiator Workout
Want an inside look at what happens at The USC Gym when our athletes go through the ringer? Most of the time, I only post these at the members only forum at Underground Strength Coach. So here's a little treat for you :) After our warm up, we hit the following: 1A) Zercher Squats 5 x 3 - 5 reps 1B) 1 Arm DB Rows 5 x 6 - 8 reps 2A) log bar or swiss bar push press 4 x 5 reps 2B) 1 arm Kettlebell clean 4 x 5 reps 3A) dips 3 x max 3B) pull ups 3 x max Finish with grip and abdominal … [Read more...]
Squats, Stones & Thick Bars
Last night's workout was a brutal one. By the title of this article, you can guess for yourself it was challenging to say the least. I used a specially designed thick bar for my zercher squats, working up to 325 lbs for 3 reps.The zercher squat is excellent for not only leg strength but for strengthening your entire trunk and core. The zercher squat also gives your lower back a bit of a break from direct spinal loading. In between a few sets I cranked out the essential glute ham raise. … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Coach Certification Coming!
The date will soon be set, the battle field is ready and you might be 1 out of the few who are lucky enough to become part of the First ever, Underground Strength Coach Certification program. Space will be VERY limited. A 2 day intensive course based on my powerful methods to help you take away immediate tools that can be easily implemented and deliver powerful results. This will be for Coaches or simply those who want to experience my style of training and program design with every detail … [Read more...]
Who is THE Grip King?
Richard Sorin was dubbed the Grip King after being the first man to officially close the No. 3 Captains of Crush Gripper way back in 1991! As part of The Russian Lion Power Course you will receive an audio interrogation where I grill Richard for a power packed 45 minutes regarding his secrets of old school strength and of course, the most effective methods of developing a might grip, you will not want to miss this audio! Plus, I LOVE hearing stories of basement, garage and backyard workouts … [Read more...]
Welcome to the Official Home of Zach Even – Esh
Well, a few years ago, when I began writing about my methods, everything revolved around combat athletes. Through the years, things have changed, and certainly grown...for the better :) I now have a much, much wider audience, and the type of athletes who follow my methods are endless, and then we have the hard core strength fanatic. You are all welcome, and I will be writing here from now on, rather than my old Blog Spot. 2008 is going to bring some very, very BIG things from me. But, I know, … [Read more...]