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The Power Of Calisthenics & Convict Conditioning Inspiration

Above, Kyle and Cory Markovitch who train at The Underground Strength Gym hit the 1,000 Pul Up Club before Wrestling Season ended. GREAT kids with GREAT work ethic! BOTH were state qualifiers during their time as NJ High School Wrestlers

How to Be Strong, Inside AND Out

The question was asked: “What does it mean to be a “Strong Man”? I took a shot at the question, just like training, we are ALL flawed, there is NO perfect, but ya gotta try to do do your best,

Another Convict Conditioning QnA

Photo Above, from Convict Conditioning Book, by Paul Wade __________________ Hey Coach- I’m a 16 year old sophomore out of Dallas, TX, a varsity football player and wrestler. I’ve been a proud Undergrounder since the Summer after my freshman year,

What to Do When Powerlifting Beats Up Your Body?

This scenario might anger many, but, it may also be a stone throw away from happening to you. Check out this email I received and see my thoughts below: ========== Zach, Just wanted to send you an email to let

Convict Conditioning QnA & The Warrior Mindset

Here’s a question I got in the e mail box regarding Convict Conditioning. Check it below: Hey Coach, I’m a 31 yr old FF. I recently bought Convict Conditioning and was blown away. I’ve always done bodyweight exercises to stay

Underground Strength Coaches Rock Austin, TX

Just a lil’ taste of what went down last weekend in Austin, TX, perhaps one of my favorite places I’ve ever been to, and not just because the town is so kick ass, but because the friendships I’ve built there

Powerlifting vs Strongman

I just got home after a kick ass weekend in Austin, TX. Austin is a cool as hell town, reminds me of a blend between my hometown and San Diego. The people are cool as hell, the cabbies are slower

2 Critical Program Design Tips, Identifying “Dangerous” Exercises & Knowing Your Enemy

Remember that OLD school tune with Rage Against the Machine, “Know the Enemy”? Yep, Yep… well, with training, it’s the same difference. After training for 22 years I am still learning more and more about my body, sometimes, ya gotta

Pussification of The World – Words from a Wrestler

MANY people loved my article on The Pussification of America. MANY also complained about it. Here is 101 seconds of TRUTH from one of the baddest BJJ fighters in the world, Dustin Denes, his origins come from wrestling. If you

CrossFit Endurance – Breaking ALL the Rules

Back in the day, in fact, even today, when people train for long distance running or running of any sort, their training involves running, more running and of course, some more running. I even get countless horror stories from my

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