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STRONG Life Insider Ep. 36 | How to Gain 30 lbs of Muscle

In this episode of The STRONG Life Insider I outline the nutrition and training required for the under-sized athlete to get JACKED & STRONG. 1 of the things we’ve been doing at The Underground Strength Gym for close to 20

STRONG Life Insider Ep. 35 | Anabolic “Secrets” of THE STRONGEST People on Earth?

The unnecessary complications that people make for nutrition and training is staggering. It’s mind boggling, actually. In fact, it is heartbreaking to be honest with you. Why the heck are people so confused nowadays? It’s simple. Information overload. And, the

STRONG Life Insider Ep. 33 | Gym Strong VS Life STRONG

Here we GO! STRONG Life Insider Ep. 33. In this episode, I was inspired as I thought WAY back 30+ years ago to my days of getting my lunch stolen. The days of being afraid of others, where guys would

STRONG Life Insider: Chop Wood, Carry Water

I love books. And the way I REALLY know the book is great? I start getting bummed out as I notice the end of the book is near. In this episode of The STRONG Life Insider, I share an excerpt

6 Reasons Why Your Strength Training Program is Failing

I am always learning. I find podcasts or articles, even old books from decades ago to see how the “What’s old is new” philosophy can help me become a better coach & lifter. Recently, I have been listening to an

STRONG Life BONUS | Zach Gets Interviewed on The Hard Life Podcast

I had a GREAT time being interviewed on Doug Hershberger’s Podcast, The Hard Life! We’re in a world where the majority are busy making excuses, whining, complaining and blaming. People of ALL ages get offended by hard work. In fact,

How to Prepare Yourself for The Police Academy

Recently I was at a commercial gym and about to head out after my training session until 1 of the guys introduced himself to me and asked me if I was a cop. He had seen me training as I

STRONG Life Insider: The Development of Muscular Bulk & Power

From Anthony Ditillo’s Book, The Development of Muscular Bulk and Power There is something about bulk and power training that invades your very soul. It is extremely hard to put into words. The exercise movements themselves are quite simple to

206 | The 1 Thing Successful Strength & Performance Coaches Do Best

Here we GO! STRONG Life Podcast ep. 206! I came across a quote from my friend and mentor, Alwyn Cosgrove. A Socrates quote…… “Intelligent individuals learn from every thing and every one; average people, from their experiences. The stupid already

DESTROYING Your Sensitive Mindset & Choosing STRENGTH in Mind AND Body

There’s lots of sensitivity floating around nowadays. Everyone gets offended by your words, not just from people but from words on the internet, from people they don’t know and will likely never meet in person. People argue over politics, training

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