In Episode 74 of The STRONG Life Podcast I finish up the QnA from the crew of CUSC's and discuss the following topics / answer the following questions: Crafting your strength & conditioning business to meet your lifestyle. More clients, bigger warehouse gym, etc often looks cool, but the behind the scenes truth tells a different story. My thoughts on who, when and how to test a 1RM (1 rep max) and is it even necessary to test a 1RM. How to help others (or yourself) who run a … [Read more...]
Training Around & After Injuries / Surgeries
I began training consistently dating back to June 1989. My body has amassed a lot of mileage. I've experience my fair share of injuries and surgeries. I am often asked how to work around injuries or how to build back up post surgery. Legal Mumbo Jumbo: I am not a Doctor or Physical Therapist nor do I play one on TV. Seek a Medical Expert first & foremost and all I discuss below if based on my OWN experience and may or may not work for you. … [Read more...]
Strength Coach Finances, BEST Exercise for Teens & Workout Variety
Another QnA episode of The STRONG Life is UP. This is Episode 73. The more you learn the more empowered you are to kick ass and take names in BOTH Life and Lifting. These questions were pulled from the private forum of Certified Underground Strength Coaches. Check out the Questions I cover in this episode, listed below: … [Read more...]
Training Large Groups of Athletes, Squat Every Day, Motivation to Lift Heavier & Football Workouts
STRONG Life Podcast Episode 72 is a QnA session pulled from the private forum of Certified Underground Strength Coaches. This will be a 2 or 3 part series and the focus is mostly training questions, although some business and lifestyle questions are snuck in. In this episode, I answer the following questions: … [Read more...]
AJ Roberts On Breaking World Records In Powerlifting & LIFE!
Episode 71 of The STRONG Life Podcast is with a close friend of mine, World Record Holder in Powerifting, AJ Roberts. AJ's story and skills go FAR beyond being one of the strongest powerlifters to ever walk the face of this earth, as you'll learn in this episode. AJ set his world record while training under Louie Simmons at the Strongest Gym in the World, Westside Barbell. Here's some stats from AJ when he achieved his World Record All Time Total at 308 lbs in powerlifting: 1205 lbs … [Read more...]
Iron Sharpens Iron & The Success Illusion
This post is inspired after seeing The Carolina Panthers earning their way to Super Bowl 50! Joe HOUSE Kenn is The Head Strength Coach for The NFL Carolina Panthers & I've been lucky to know House since my early days on The Elite FTS QnA staff. As an independent Strength Coach I am transparent about the struggles we face. People see instagram videos or youtube videos and assume the gym is always pumping. You might assume that because I am recognized internationally that I have a … [Read more...]
When Can A Man STOP Training?
The temp was 29 degrees, Winter had finally set in. I was up that morning at 6 AM, took care of the wife and kids and then drove to The Underground Strength Gym of Manasquan, NJ. I cranked the heat for 10 minutes, no longer. I don't wanna spoil myself with a cozy gym. F--K that. I got warmed up and got to work. Some smashing on the rumble roller. Some light band work for the upper body and lower body. I had been thinking of this workout since Sunday Morning, some 24 hrs prior. As I was … [Read more...]
Why Some Athletes Are NOT Tough!?!?
This blog post will evolve as I evolve but for now, I am standing my ground on something I have picked up on tremendously over the past few years. I've learned this when it comes to understanding why some athletes are tough and competitive while others couldn't care less if they lost / lose over and over again. After working with over 1,000 athletes at The Underground Strength Gym, I've come across kids who simply do NOT care. They will cancel workouts 5 minutes before their schedule, … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 68: QnA On Training, Business, Books & Success Mindset
This is the No Frills QnA for Episode 68 of The STRONG Life Podcast. As always, the content is top notch and I pull no punches answering your training, life and business questions. Here are ALL of the questions I answered in this episode: … [Read more...]
Developing A TOUGH Mindset for Greater Success In ALL Areas Of Life
Last Thursday after shoulder surgery I was starting to act like an a--hole. My arm was completely shut down and numb from the anesthesia nerve block and The Doc told me I would not have the ability to move my left arm for about 24 hrs. No problem, right? It was amazing how I allowed my mind to crumble for a few moments as I began to complain about how my sling is choking my neck and other trivial, pathetic things. I needed someone to punch me in the face so I could wake up and realize that … [Read more...]
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