STRONG Life Podcast Ep. 85 with Aaron Ausmus. Aaron takes us through his journey as a high school athlete to a walk on athlete at The D1 Level and his journey to winning a D1 National Title as a shot putter. Not only does he win a National Title his Junior year, he won his National title only a few days after Squatting 600 lbs! Hello "Deload"! ha ha This STRONG Life Episode covers a lot of ground..... … [Read more...]
Genetics, Lame Excuses & Muscle Building
"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan Press On! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race." - Calvin Coolidge I explain to the athletes I work with on a daily basis how DEDICATION & Work Ethic … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 84: Discipline To Succeed In Sports, Life & Business w/ Matt Vincent
Episode 84 of The STRONG Life Podcast with Matt Vincent, a Highland Games World Champion. We crush the QnA and discuss questions that address: Training to boost your deadlift Competing on the regular & always being ready to compete & perform … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 83: Strength In Life & Business, Matt Reynolds Will NOT Be Out Worked!
STRONG Life Podcast 83 - Matt Reynolds Will NOT Be Outworked! In this episode Matt & I discuss training as a powerlifter & strongman as Matt is an Elite level Powerlifter and a PRO Strongman! Here are just some of the questions / topics we crushed in this episode: … [Read more...]
3 Simple Tips To Improve Olympic Weightlifting & Get STRONGER
Here's a cool question that came in the mail box and I wanna answer this question more in depth for you with some sample workouts: Zach, I've been following you for awhile and now that I'm not an active trainer at my local CF box, I have slowly pieced together a garage gym to call home. Which program from your Online Training would you recommend to A) build my strength and .... B) stay on top of Oly/CF type movements? I know I desperately need the strength build up, but … [Read more...]
5 Garage Gym Workouts For Strength, Size & Mental Toughness
I began training in my garage during my 5th year as a teacher. It was the Fall of 2002. Time was of the essence as I was balancing the following: A new teaching position at the Middle School Middle School Wrestling Coach BJJ Training Finishing my MA in Health Education Commuting 1 hour each way for Graduate School Adjunct Professor at Community College Training (Finding time to Train) I started my home gym equipment set up by picking up some odds and ends from … [Read more...]
Results VS Excuses & The Underground Strength Gym Birthday – EST. 2002
I just came across a photo on my Facebook that was 7 years old. It brought back some serious memories when I saw that photo, below! I shared this article below with the members of The Underground Strength Gym and I want to share it with you to give you some back story on The Underground Strength Gym, the struggles it took to make it happen and how every "over night success story" often has a 10 year history at the least. The reason to share with you is so you see the WORK it takes to get … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep. 82: Zach & NFL Veteran, John Welbourn Answer Your Questions!
Episode 82 of The STRONG Life Podcast was my favorite episode ever as NFL Veteran, John Welbourn and I work together to crush this QnA episode. Here are just SOME of the topics / questions we crushed in this jam packed 90 minute episode: - What Coaches are the Best Coaches & what traits do they have that makes them so great? - What does the movie 'Dead Poets Society' have to do with living a great life? - What is the best way to develop first step quickness in athletes? - How … [Read more...]
The How, Why & When Youth & High School Athletes CAN Train HARD
Decades ago, young children worked on farms sun rise until sun down. There were NO worries of "over training". The Amish children begin manual labor from a very young age as well. They grow up strong and capable both physically and mentally because of the hard work. Sure, someone out there will complain and talk about an adult from the Amish or somewhere else who worked very hard and it hurt them, etc. but people must STOP looking for excuses and start finding REASONS to inspire the … [Read more...]
Strength Training “Advices” From 27 Years Training Experience
Coming this June marks what I call my "Strength Training Anniversary". I began lifting weights in Mid June, 1989 while in 8th grade and I haven't looked back or stopped since. I was 13 1/2 years old. This June I'll be 40 1/2 years young. I will NEVER stop training, it is my ritual and keeps me sane among countless other benefits. Through my 27 years of training and coaching, I have learned MANY lessons which I explain below. You see, even at age 13, I was coaching my friends that Summer. I … [Read more...]
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