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STRONG Life Ep 69: QnA Training Different Athletes, Post ACL Tear Workouts & GREATNESS vs Average

Here we GO! Episode 69 of The STRONG Life Podcast, a full blown QnA of Training, Strength & Conditioning & What It Takes to Get Stronger, Tougher & Faster. Here’s Just Some of the Questions I Answer In This Episode:

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

The Problem With Strength Training Advice On The Internet

Here’s a little news flash that will hurt many people’s feelings: Just because you see it on YouTube doesn’t mean it’s what ALWAYS happens in that person’s training. Just because the guy behind the camera is ripped doesn’t mean he

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

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

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

Why I Chase The Challenge VS Running From Challenges

I probably hated my Coaches at the time…. Called them names…. Got angry with them…. That was high school. Today, all I do is say “Thank you” for how hard they pushed me. They broke me down and built me

QnA: Football Strength & Conditioning

In a world where blaming others and lack of responsibility is running rampant, I want to turn the page for a moment. I am asked often about “sports specific training” and running 2 gyms and listening to parents and athletes

Winning Is MORE Important Than Being Politically Correct

Above, Thanksgiving Morning at The Edison, NJ Underground Strength Gym. No Apologies for Having High Expectations for These Athletes In Sports AND In Life. _________ Success is NOT an accident. The encouragement to “outwork the competition” is no longer OK.

Don’t Play The Age Card & My 40th Birthday Workout

I was on the phone with my buddy, AJ Roberts, a former world record holder in Powerlifting while he was a member at Westside Barbell, aka The Strongest Gym in the World. We were talking training, life, business, the usual…..

"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."
- Steven Pressfield, World Renown Author
War of Art & Turning Pro

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