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Training Around Injuries + My Full Meniscus Repair

I’ve been around athletes for 25+ years now. Even dating back to my knee injuries in high school, I learned that it is always better to work around an injury rather than sit home on the couch and sulk. The

Tommy’s TOUGH Garage Gym: Old School Strength Training Lessons

My buddy Sean lived up the street from me and we were friends since 3rd grade when his elementary school closed down and joined my elementary school. Back then, the town we lived in wasn’t so populated so our school

Chuck Sipes Inspired Workout: The 1-10-1 Method

It was a Friday and I was feeling inspired to go through a tough training session with an old school feel to it. I dug up some old muscle mags with Chuck Sipes, one of the strongest bodybuilders ever from

Getting Tough & Pissed off for Greatness

In this BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast I am a guest on Pressing The Limits Podcast with my friend, Jon Bruney. We dig deep into the mindset needed to be TOUGH & Successful in all aspects of life.

STRONG Life 258: Josh Bryant | Crazy Gym Stories, Country Living & Training in Your 40s

STRONG Life Podcast ep. 258 with my bro, Josh Bryant. Josh Bryant is the co author of many of my favorite books under The Jail House Strong brand. Visit Josh’s website HERE. In this episode we share some of our

STRONG Life BONUS: Lessons in Life, Lifting & Busines‪s‬

In this BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast I have a GREAT conversation with Brad Bodnarchuk who interviews me for his podcast. I REALLY enjoyed chatting with Brad. He is such a humble and kind man, and he got

STRONG Life 257 w/ Bert Sorin: Strength Training, Trucks, Hunting, Business & Life

STRONG Life 257 with Bert Sorin where we talk Strength Training, Trucks, Hunting, Business & Life. I’ve known Bert since my earliest days in Strength & Conditioning, 2003 garage days! I had a blast chatting with Bert and I know

4 Kettlebell Garage Gym Workouts

I began using Kettlebells back in 2003. Those were some GOOD times. I didn’t own a warehouse gym at the time so my training was in my garage or my buddy and I would train at parks and playgrounds with

Best Muscle Building Tips with Short Workouts

I recently had a “moment”, at least I did in my own mind…… I was feeling a bit run down a few weeks ago and 1 of my training sessions was simply nothing to write home to Mom about. And

A Message to Garcia

Some months ago I was texting back and forth with my buddy Tosh (Brian Chontosh). I don’t recall the nature of our conversation but he asked me, have you read a message to Garcia? I had never heard of this

"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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