This is a GREAT BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast. The questions were great and I kick off this bonus episode with an intro on investing in yourself. This is a powerful message I want to share with you so don't take this episode lightly because it's "just a bonus episode". The intro of this episode is crucial for everyone. Why? We're in a world where there is an over abundance of information yet people seem to be struggling more than ever with taking action. Struggling with … [Read more...]
204 | Fred Hatfield aka Dr. Squat on Passion, Winning & Excellence
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 204 let's GO!!! In this episode we have an excerpt from Dr. Fred Hatfield's Speech on Passion, Winning & Excellence. This speech on the surface seems as if it's about sports but as we dig deeper, you will realize that his speech is actually about LIFE. Dr. Squat was 1 of the first ever to Squat over 1,000 lbs. 1,014 lbs to be exact. Fred is no longer with us but his training methods, his passion and his LEGEND certainly lives on! He has written … [Read more...]
Deadlifts, Doing the WORK & Paying it Forward
The fitness industry is unfortunately loaded with so much BS it disheartens me. It actually embarassess me to even be considered part of this industry. From the fakeness to the lack of ethics, but I guess this is everywhere in the world. There is always good and bad. The light and the darkness. I just wish the very thing that is so near and dear to my heart didn't seem so fake sometimes, or, often times.... In fact, a few months ago I had a conversation with a mentor of mine and I … [Read more...]
OPEX Podcast: Training Athletes, Thoughts on the Strength Coach Profession, Books, Movies & More
I had a GREAT time on The OPEX Podcast with my friend, Robbie Bourke, 1 of the most passionate Coaches & students of Strength & Conditioning I have ever met. This podcast gets deep as Robbie asks GREAT questions (as always). I don't think I've ever gotten this deep into my thoughts on the strength & conditioning profession as well as the details of how I train athletes today vs 10-15 years ago. Below is a timeline of everything we discussed on The OPEX Podcast. … [Read more...]
“Different Training” for Strength, Size & Toughness
Yesterday I was so fired up from reading a newspaper article about Karate Legend, Gary Alexander training harder than most people half his age at age 81, so of course, I HAD to try it myself. Gary Alexander was a Karate instructor where I grew up in Edison, NJ in the 70s, 80s and early 90s. Today, he is in his 80s, STILL training like a madman. Here's his current regime: With scuba fins on his feet, Alexander does 100 laps, mostly on his back, alternating with freestyle strokes. The … [Read more...]
BONUS: Zach Goes on The Sorinex Be Legendary Podcast
What a blast I had chatting up life & lifting with my bro, Brandon Lilly on The Sorinex Be Legendary Podcast. We talk about some early history of The Underground Strength Gym along with many other topics life and lifting related, here's just some of those topics: - What type of person gets accepted into training at The Underground Strength Gym - What kind of set up do I prefer with The Underground Strength Gym regarding size and space? - What I would have done differently at age … [Read more...]
Old School Gyms & Building BEASTS with Minimalist Equipment & Training
It's interesting...... As I am about to write I say to myself, Who's even going to read this? Barely anyone. That's OK. I NEED to write about this. It's therapeutic for me. There's no "hook" in writing this article because like the majority of my articles, I will write about the same message: Hard Work Sticking to the Basics Squats, Deadlifts & Basic Barbell Work Being Tough That's OK. I have ZERO desire to fit in to this world let alone this "industry" - which I … [Read more...]
202 | Underground Strength History, Building Hammers & Balancing That Strength Coach Lifestyle
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 202! This was a GREAT QnA episode where I dug deep and answered your questions with some awesome stories and in depth info. Here's just some of the questions I answered: - How do you start the conversation with an in person or online client that you know is not compliant with your program? - Dating back to the original Underground Garage-give us an example of a “basic” (anything but!) workout you would put those kids through. Love that stuff man! Keep it up … [Read more...]
The Online Underground Strength & Sports Performance Cert is LIVE!
It's been a long time coming but it's finally here! The Online Underground Strength & Sports Performance Cert is HERE. This is your first step in becoming a CUSC / Certified Underground Strength Coach. The 4 Bonuses alone are powerful, and the Cert Videos total 7 hrs and 20 minutes. I can talk all day about it but if you're a serious Coach looking to change more lives and set yourself apart from everyone else, you just need to see it all for yourself. Over 1,000 Coaches have … [Read more...]
Why You Need Squats & Deadlifts to Strengthen the Mind AND Body
Sometimes you gotta clear your head. And for "normal folk", that means getting a few beers, maybe drink some wine. For people like Us, that means squats and deads. Yes, we're organized and planning our training. We've got a goal set, whether it's your first time squatting 315, deadlifting 500 or more, you've got goals. But it goes deeper than that. It's not solely about the numbers. It's about clearing your mind and experiencing what we call Iron Therapy. … [Read more...]
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