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Underground Strength Coaches Rock Austin, TX

Just a lil’ taste of what went down last weekend in Austin, TX, perhaps one of my favorite places I’ve ever been to, and not just because the town is so kick ass, but because the friendships I’ve built there

Powerlifting vs Strongman

I just got home after a kick ass weekend in Austin, TX. Austin is a cool as hell town, reminds me of a blend between my hometown and San Diego. The people are cool as hell, the cabbies are slower

Ray Lewis Talks to The Elon University Football Team

The Question Still Remains: “How much time are YOU Really Wasting? What would YOU do to make sure it’s Your time” Drop a comment about this kick ass video from Ray Lewis! DAMN!!! Wake UP! –Z–

Pussification of The World – Words from a Wrestler

MANY people loved my article on The Pussification of America. MANY also complained about it. Here is 101 seconds of TRUTH from one of the baddest BJJ fighters in the world, Dustin Denes, his origins come from wrestling. If you

45 Years Ago

If you’ve been reading my blog for some time you likely know I am a BIG fan of collecting vintage strength and muscle building products of all types, ranging from old school strength equipment to old school strength and muscle

5 Years & 500 Videos

It was 5 years ago…. On April 1st, 2006, I uploaded my first ever video to you tube. I was running my training from my garage at the time, training ONLY Wrestlers & Football players, kinda like what I do

Tales of an Unlikely BEAST

Above, Jesse, before The Underground and 2 months after. Below, a compilation of Jesse’s progress through the months at The Underground Strength Gym. Tales of an unlikely BEAST….. Dude shows up at The Underground looking to prepare for his future….

Liftin’ Heavy S**T & Chuck Vogelpohl, The Legend

In these Videos you will find what I describe as the GREATEST Seminar nobody ever knew about! Actually, MANY people knew about this seminar but we could BARELY GIVE the seminar away! The seminar was taught by Mark Smelly Bell

Thoughts On Squats, Jumps, Aggressive Learning & WINNING

My workouts have been going VERY good lately and after this past weekend’s seminar at my gym with Mark Bell and Jesse Burdick, I have a gained a MUCH greater amount of knowledge AND respect for powerlifting and straight up

Nate Green, Benchin' Like a Beast & Kickin' Ass

At age 25 I was going through a hellish time in life. I had a bad case of “God complex” and left a job (voluntarily) which I loved and was very successful at with hopes of making a difference at

"Zach Even - Esh is the Charles Atlas of Powerlifting / Weightlifting / Athletic Training. He is a walking inspiration. A kick in the ass for all of us."
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