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World’s Strongest Athlete 2010, Memories, Gratitude & Times Ahead

Team Underground has been competing in Strongman Competitions held by Joe DeFranco since Day 1. I believe the first one was 4 years ago in the parking lot of Joe’s Gym. It was held after an Elite FTS Seminar where

21 Stories in 21 Years

After lifting for 21 years and having gone through quite the gamut of training methods, training tools, near death experiences and plenty of pain and pleasure mixed in I have learned quite a lot…. A lot in regards to training

Dumbbell Complexes – Conditioning & Power Workouts

Complexes are downright brutal and effective. Sometimes, we even forget about them because we just don’t see them as much. I use complexes with barbells, dumbbells, sandbags and kettlebells. You can use them with stones as well which is something

Underground Playground Assault + Building Bad MFers

It was a Friday morning and I was supposed to train 4 wrestlers inside a wrestling club where I’ve got a small Underground Strength Club going down. The doors were locked. It was time for Plan B. This is what

The BEST Grip Strength Exercises for Bone Crushin’ Hands

I’ve always been a BIG fan of Grip Strength and the countless benefits that come with bone crushing hand strength and jacked up forearms. My Saying Has Always Been This: Weak Hands = A Weak Man Here’s my advice on

Density Training, Mental Toughness and BadAss Workouts

When I first heard about Density Workouts is when Coach Ethan Reeve was describing his very own workouts from when he was a college wrestler back in the 70s. He would crank intense workouts for 20 minutes, going for maximum

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My last workout which I e mailed to you got me a lot of heat, not just literally, bit via cry baby e mails. If you recall, I spoke about my workout with no water, and the garage door shut

How To Kick Ass & Take Names in Life & The Pursuit of Happiness

“Kick Ass & Take Names in Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Happiness” The quote above is something that is ALWAYS running through my head and something I wholeheartedly believe in. I believe life should be lived the way you

Strength BEFORE the Internet

Before the internet, the world of strength and serious bodybuilding was in it’s very own little world. A small culture of people who shocked the rest of the world for doing what they did: – Lifting HEAVY and straining the

Overhead Lifting Mayhem & Shoulder Health

I have a SERIOUS passion for all types of lifting, but, I especially LOVE throwing weights overhead, ALL types of weights. Remember, I’m a SOUL Lifter, rules need NOT apply. Discriminate against NOTHING that makes you stronger. In this Video

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