Wow, I was just perusing through my book shelf and stumbled across two books: one from 1888 (Yes, 1888, NOT a typo) and 1 from 1947. 1 Book on Gymnastics and the other on using sandbags, medicine balls, logs and homemade fitness equipment and obstacles. Amazing stuff! Well, the pics are amazing, the language is foreign and unfortunately I can not read them :( This "stuff" has been around for centuries. In some countries, stone lifting is part of their culture. And, during certain times in … [Read more...]
Power Bodybuilding for Gains in Speed, Strength & Muscle
Episode # 120 Baby... If you ever read the old Strength & Health magazines or Arnold's ORIGINAL Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding you would have seen HEAVY lifting going on, calisthenics / gymnastics movements, lots of jumping, rope climbs and speed in all movements. Hence, you're about to witness a lil' taste of what goes down in my gym and DeFranco's. Check it and post your comments... Wanna see footage of what we would do after a workout like this? Let's get 20 + comments and … [Read more...]
How to Build Muscle for the Busy Man
Check out Part II of my interrogation with Vince DelMonte below.. Vince: What do you mean when you say stuff like, "I'll help you slap on rugged muscle..." Zach - Rugged muscles comes from the old school movements that so many people miss out on, especially in these fancy gyms. Look at the bodybuilders from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. They had that rugged, chiseled look that came from an intense focus on the basic lifts with heavy loads. Today’s bodybuilders are puffy and bloated. Vince:: If I … [Read more...]
REAL Man Muscle: Strength Training Hard & Heavy
Man, if there is 1 thing engrained into my DNA, it must be that I LOVE to train hard & heavy. But, lately, I've been straying away from the heavy barbell, rocking the dumbbells, kettlebells and bodyweight a lot more. I'm feeling healthier, and still strong as a mofo. It doesn't make me feel good when my back is so f**ked up that it hurts to change diapers. As I grow, I evolve. Does this mean I will never touch a barbell again? Hells NO! I still use them, but I am finding "other" … [Read more...]
REAL Man Muscle Building Exercises
Oh man, this was a funny, funny time. Vince Delmonte, the master of getting ripped cruised down the the dirty Jerzee and arrived around 11 PM. I took him to good ol' Clydz for some coffee and then we hit The Underground for an hour of training and filming using my time crunched REAL Man Muscle Building methods. Check this video.... The clean & press is one of my favorite lifts. I use it for muscle building, strength building, power development and I did these bad boys today as a … [Read more...]
Episode # 118: Overhead and Heavy!
Onward and upward we go bruddahs.... The next part of the workout was a couplet or superset: 1 arm dumbbell push press for 3 -5 reps per set scare crow - face pull combo using rings or blast straps (these can even be done with the climbing ropes I have hanging in the gym) Check out the previous videos to see how the workout started and progresses. Heavy overhead work was actually a mainstay in the programs of bodybuilders and lifters alike from the 1960's and prior. The bench press gained … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Coach Certification Feedback!
The Underground Strength Coach Certification sends peeps back home ready to kill it. Not only do we get into the training methodology used here at The Underground Strength Gym to help deliver kick ass results, but they also learn the Underground Business Skills that I use to pump this gym with ONLY the clients I want to work with, NONE of which is payed advertising. I believe in this: - Being GREAT at what you do - Doing what you Love - Jumping Up the Ladder of Success by finding a Mentor / … [Read more...]
Episode # 117: Underground Strength Coaches Grip It & Rip It!
The latest crew of Certified Underground Strength Coaches show you how they progress through a full body workout. In the previous show you saw the burpee + broad jump combo. Now, the crew attacks the thick bar deadlift for 3 rep sets. What always amazes me is that people think if you have kettlebells, sandbags, sleds or tires that their program is equally effective. Or, all we use are tires and sandbags. Those accusations of course flow hevaily from the mouths with blazing insecurity and a … [Read more...]
Episode # 115: Intensity
Man, on Sunday, when I brought in my athletes to get trained and the future Underground Strength Coaches were neck deep in training they unleashed some serious intensity on the athletes. The feedback was tremendous and my athletes loved the training, felt the coaching was spectacular and the attendees got goosebumps from the great time they experienced (wait till you see the video testimonials!). Check the intensity... In fact, I just announced the next date for The Underground Strength … [Read more...]
Old School Muscle | Lessons & Inspiration from 2 Men Who Know About RAW Strength
I have an inspiring message for you, or, shall I say, lessons I've learned from 2 Men that TRULY inspire me in the world of strength, muscle building and athletic performance. These men BOTH walk the talk and have been around the iron game much, much longer than I have. Some of this might be the reminder you need to return to the basics and escape the fads and gimmicks. Sometimes I seriously wonder if I was born in the wrong era. I wonder why I stand alone or stick out like a sore thumb … [Read more...]
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