The older you get, the harder the training gets! It's tougher to make gains and you can forget about that "maintenance" BS program. If you're not getting better, you're getting worse. I NEVER use the word "maintenance" when training anyone, including in season for athletes. Think about it, how weak does it sound when you say I'm just trying to maintain. It sounds like you fear the work. It makes me wonder, how long can my message of hard work and consistency on the basics live on … [Read more...]
164 | How to Harness The Power of Your Mind to Achieve More Success
I'm returning home from an amazing trip to Vermont to help with our annual Spartan Wrestling Camp but this was also the FIRST time I took my son with me to Vermont. Simply going to Vermont to meet and work with Joe DeSena sends me into a mode of stepping up ALL my training, nutrition and lifestyle. I know that Joe will always throw a monkey wrench into what we're doing. For my son, I wanted him to experience the outdoors, the beauty and power of hiking the mountain and to escape from … [Read more...]
Golden Era Strength & Muscle Building Lessons from Irvin “Zabo” Koszewski
Nothing fires me up more than looking through my old bodybuilding books and magazines. The magazines from the 50s through the 70s are my favorite. These magazines had information on powerlifting, weightlifting, bodybuilding, nutrition and lifestyle. The Golden Era of Bodybuilding was MORE than what we see in today's bodybuilding world. Irvin “Zabo” Koszewski was one of my favorite bodybuilders from the early days of The Golden Era so I wanted to make a video on how he inspired me, how he tra … [Read more...]
Squats & My Strength Training Philosophy As I Get Older
Here's an excerpt from my updated version of The Underground Strength & Performance Manual (Almost Finished!). Make The Rep or Die….. I never saw anyone miss a rep in the squat until the internet came around. Not once in the gym did I see a guy bail out on a squat and we’re talking age 13 until my late 20s, guys squatting 4, 5 and 6 plates per side. Spotters knew how to spot and lifters were focused. It’s hard to focus when you kinda think you can or maybe you can’t. Check that phone … [Read more...]
163 | The TRUTH About Youth Strength & Conditioning
STRONG Life Podcast Ep 163 hosted by Joel smith of Just Fly Sports. In this round table I was able to share the floor with 2 of the best in the industry, Jeremy Frisch and Jorge Carvajal. I've been involved with youth athletics before I ever owned a gym or even started the garage days of The Underground Strength Gym. My experiences have taught me so much and this podcast brings a lot of my experiences into the light. Being able to express our experiences and thoughts on this podcast … [Read more...]
162 | STRONG Life QnA: Training Tips for Runners + Strength Coach Confidence & Business Tips
It's been a LONG time since crushing a QnA session. This episode (162) brings only 1 training question and MANY Business Questions. As Arnold said, "It's not that hard for me to give the wrong advices." Have NO fear, I give only the RIGHT advices. And in case you missed it, I've started something called "REAL Talk", we'll be adding these short, mini episodes every week and they will be 15 minutes max. I won't post them to the blog so only the dedicated listeners will catch them via … [Read more...]
6 Random Thoughts on Bill Starr, Consistency, Being ‘Too Busy”, Strength vs Speed, What It Takes & The Future of Gyms
Image belongs to http://StartingStrength.com Here we go. A brain dump of some random topics and thoughts running through my head that I wanted to share with you. 6 Random Thoughts on Bill Starr, Consistency, Being 'Too Busy", Strength vs Speed, What It Takes & The Future of Gyms. I've been writing every morning, waking up at 5 AM as I upgrade and update The Original Underground Strength Manual. The next version is going to be The Underground Strength & Sports Performance … [Read more...]
161 | Life & Lifting with my Bros from Power Athlete
STRONG Life Ep. 161 with my bros from Power Athlete. I love these guys and we are brothers from another mother. We believe in hard work, basics, farm boy strength, thinking for yourself, the relentless pursuit of excellence and training for Life. We also discussing parenting / coaching your own kids, garage gyms and of course, essential movies from the 80s and 90s. What a blast! Dig in and enjoy. You'll be depressed when it's over and begging for part 2. But good news is, I've had John … [Read more...]
160 | Marty Gallagher on Minimalist Training for Elite Strength & Performance
STRONG Life ep. 160 with my friend Marty Gallagher, author of The Purposeful Primitive and STRONG Medicine. In this episode Marty shares how he is helping others achieve elite levels of strength & performance training once a week or one hour total each week. From adult men and women to Tier 1 Spec Ops Military, Marty shares how you can get stronger and improve your performance, even if you are "too busy". Marty's Book, Purposeful Primitive is available HERE. Marty's training … [Read more...]
7 Random Thoughts on Strength & Conditioning, Coaching, Technology & The Fitness Industry
Some random thoughts and ranting here, hopefully to make you THINK a little deeper. And, as I write more, I think a bit deeper and take more action. Things in this world are constantly evolving, especially humans. We can not rest on what we did yesterday or what worked yesterday. I'm deeply intrigued with cracking the code on how to better change the lives of more people through strength in mind, body & spirit. As I write, I've been awake since 4 AM. LOTS on my mind and work has to get … [Read more...]
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