Your training program can look the fanciest, have the most precise percentages listed and look awesome on paper, but..... If the program is NOT followed with: Technique Intensity Aggression Passion Then it doesn't matter how Bulgarian, Russian or whatever your program is. I've seen this way too often, Coaches and lifters obsessing over what the program looks like on paper. Don't show me how this looks on paper, show me what you DO in the weight room and how it has carry … [Read more...]
3 Ways WE Can Change The WORLD Through STRENGTH
Kid parks his car in front of the house to deliver pizza. It's a test. All of it. I watch to see if he'll take the sidewalk or cut across the front lawn. He cuts across the front lawn. I think to myself..... "That kid never struggled under a heavy squat...." It's not his fault. We failed him. Teachers. Coaches. Somehow, someway, we missed that kid. … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep 107: Dr. Phil Wagner | SpartaTrac | Strength & Conditioning Science + Excellence
WOW! My mind is blown after chatting with Dr. Phil Wagner, the Creator of The SpartaTrac system. This conversation is beyond inspiring! From Phil's experiences as an athlete, to a Coach, to WHY he created The SpartaTrac system (this is something many college coaches must hear) to his current take on nutrition and training for himself and his family. Phil's amazing journey will educate, inspire and open up your mind BIG time. As you listen to Phil you realize the Relentless Pursuit of … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Get STRONGER in The Gym AND In Life for 2017
It's not even 2017 and you're being bombarded with special workout programs and top 17 things to do to achieve your goals in 2017...... bla bla bla Here's where it all starts: If you're waiting for the new year to make a change, you're already screwing up. As Tony Robbins always says, "How about NOW would be a great time to start." If you want to be successful in the gym and in your life, you don't need a long list of things to do. Those long lists are set up to frustrate you, sell you fads … [Read more...]
7 Short & Intense Holiday Workouts
The Holidays are hectic and can crush your time and energy like nothing else. You THINK you're going to train and before you know it, you're in a sea of madness at the mall shopping for a pair of socks for Uncle Johnny. That being said, I am making this article short and sharing with you 7 SHORT workouts to crush during the remaining days of 2016. If you're like me, you are NOT fun to be around if you wound up missing a planned training session. Well, now you have NO excuses and neither … [Read more...]
6 STRONG Life Rules for CRUSHING Your Mondays (Or ANY Day!)
Mondays...... I clearly recall the 2 times in my life I hated Mondays. I would turn into a nasty person by Sunday afternoons as I dreaded the start of my week, doing something that was sucking the passion out of my veins. I counted down the minutes to Friday and lived for the weekends. Sounds like a "normal" guy to me from what I hear from so many nowadays. Me: Hey, How's work going? Them: Ehhhh, it's work, you know. I USED to know and I refuse to go back to those dreadful … [Read more...]
Simple & Savage Strength: Training For LIFE
This is an in between-isode. I don't get into any fancy BS here. Off the cuff, I hop on my facebook and do some Live Chats / QnA Sessions. Make sure you follow me so you can jump in anytime I go Live which is a few times a week. Here's what I cover in this quick session: … [Read more...]
Fragile People VS “Successful” People
Photo Courtesy of Power Athlete HQ Something has been burning on my mind for a while now. Well, it actually happens every year and especially at the beginning of every sports season. We're in a world where there seems to be very little ground. It's very black and white. Or, maybe I am just blind to the middle. I see people who are either fragile or they are ready to punch every excuse in the face and refuse to quit. What do I mean by fragile? … [Read more...]
5 Simple (NOT Easy) & Effective STRENGTH Tips
So many people struggle to make strength and size gains because of a few basic principles that have proven themselves for decades and even centuries are ignored because they don't look cool. So if you're part of that "I saw it on youtube" crowd or maybe you're just stuck in a rut, Pay attention and most of all, put these tips to the test. Here are 5 hard hitting truths that will get you stronger and if you're sensitive, they might even break your heart: … [Read more...]
10 Things I Learned Interning at The Underground Strength Gym
Intro: Zach here and I wanted to share a small project I gave to Andrew Prascak, who is finishing his internship at The Underground Strength Gym. Some notes of my own are below and interspersed into this blog post to preface & compliment Andrew's list of lessons learned. First off, I openly admit and even warn people, I am tough to work with. As I always say, "Good enough is the Death of Greatness". Sometimes I wish I didn't care as it IS emotional stressful to find yourself more … [Read more...]
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