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Chase Those “White Lights” or Get OUT

There is something very special at The Underground Strength Gym. I bring it with me anywhere I Coach. I look for the hardest worker in the room. I’m gonna tell you why in just a second….. You see, I feel

5 Reasons Why You Need Circuit Training

Almost every Friday and anytime I am busy and fighting the clock, I have a Go To system for my training. I often do this on Fridays as a way of “Earning my Weekend”. However, I usually get in a

1967 Mental Toughness Tips from Golden Era Bodybuilding

It’s amazing that even in a 1967 Golden Era Bodybuilding Magazine (Muscle Builder) that people were talking about “This generation has gotten soft”. This article was called Mom-ism May be the Reason Why You are NOT a Champion. As a

STRONG Life Insider Ep. 37 | How to Use Golden Era Bodybuilding Methods / Volume Training to Gain Size & Strength

Volume training was a BIG deal back in the 70s and then it made a comeback in the past 5-8 years. What’s old is new again but the truth is, there is a time and place for everything. Who needs

STRONG Life Insider Ep. 36 | How to Gain 30 lbs of Muscle

In this episode of The STRONG Life Insider I outline the nutrition and training required for the under-sized athlete to get JACKED & STRONG. 1 of the things we’ve been doing at The Underground Strength Gym for close to 20

STRONG Life Insider Ep. 35 | Anabolic “Secrets” of THE STRONGEST People on Earth?

The unnecessary complications that people make for nutrition and training is staggering. It’s mind boggling, actually. In fact, it is heartbreaking to be honest with you. Why the heck are people so confused nowadays? It’s simple. Information overload. And, the

STRONG Life Insider Ep. 34: BEST Business Tips for Strength Coaches

In this episode of The STRONG Life Insider, I answer a GREAT question that LOTS of Strength Coaches mess up. Heck, I used to mess this up myself in my early days ALL the time. You MUST avoid this business

STRONG Life Insider Ep. 33 | Gym Strong VS Life STRONG

Here we GO! STRONG Life Insider Ep. 33. In this episode, I was inspired as I thought WAY back 30+ years ago to my days of getting my lunch stolen. The days of being afraid of others, where guys would

STRONG Life Insider: Chop Wood, Carry Water

I love books. And the way I REALLY know the book is great? I start getting bummed out as I notice the end of the book is near. In this episode of The STRONG Life Insider, I share an excerpt

6 Reasons Why Your Strength Training Program is Failing

I am always learning. I find podcasts or articles, even old books from decades ago to see how the “What’s old is new” philosophy can help me become a better coach & lifter. Recently, I have been listening to an

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