Sometimes I feel my heart actually hurt. It actually, truly does ache. This September will be the FIRST year that BOTH of my kids will be in school full time. Since they’ve been born, I’ve been used to them knocking
Around 2003 I read the book ‘Secrets of Soviet Sports & Fitness Training’, today is called ‘Russian Secrets…. Dr. Yessis wrote the book in the early 70s, before I was born I believe. I was amazed at how The Russians
Animal Warm Ups & Upper Body Training for Wrestling Strength (Bodyweight & Kettlebell Workout). Anytime you think you’re too busy to warm up, think again. Regardless of your age or sport, it never pays to be “too busy” for a
In this episode of The STRONG Life podcast I interview Matt Wichlinski, the director of performance at The WWE Developmental training center in Florida. +++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++ Matt attended one of the earliest Underground Strength Coach Certifications and has always been
I had a conversation with a buddy of mine who coaches in the pros. I saw a video of a “Coach” who was shown training some of the BEST pro football players in the NFL. And guess what? They were
At age 38 I am NOT supposed to be getting stronger and better, according the naysayers and the “experts” that is. In fact, even if you are younger OR older than me, you likely hear from everyone else… all the
How do we train at The Underground? The question is always asked, and the honest answer is this: Every group is different, every kid is different. I might have a general template for the crew to follow but each kid
With my injury in my ankle and achilles I was doing some slower, heavy lifting workouts. I was hitting PRs and very focused on the moving big weights in the squat, bench, deadlift and clean. But, I wasn’t satisfied. I
It was my last year teaching and my stress was at an all time high. I was repeatedly straining my lower back, particularly the QL (Quadratus Lumborum). I was training hard but also living hard. It was taking a toll
As I “get older” and time seems to be going way too fast, I have been thinking about time, training, life and a slew of other things. This whole life thing goes way too fast. Every year I get older,
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