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STRONG Cast 14 + Power Cast: Talkin’ MAN Shyt & Success!

This episode of The STRONG cast was filmed live at Mark Bell’s Super Training Gym in Sacramento, Cali. We REALLY dig deep into what it takes to succeed and kick ass both in AND out of the gym. Prepare to

Harness Your Fear To Lift Heavier & Get STRONGER

I ain’t gonna lie. I was nervous and actually kind of scared. It’s been a LONG time since I felt any fear entering a training session. I was at Mark “Smelly” Bell’s Super Training Gym in Sacramento, Ca. I had

The Problem with Perfect Workouts & Weak People

I often wonder how a Strength Coach thinks in his early days of coaching athletes. For me, when I began training athletes, I was viewed as an outcast. Seriously…… Coaches were training on Bosu Balls, using the Functional Trainer cable,

Motivation To F**k Sh*t UP!

[youtube width=”640″ height=”360″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl_6Vq0r0T4[/youtube] Drop a comment below and let us know how you find ways to break through and stay motivated and above all else, get shit done! Time to go and train! Live The Code. Lead from the Front.

Is DAILY Bodyweight Training Effective & Safe For Muscle & Strength Gains?

This started all the way back in 1989. Every time I passed a pull up bar or anything I could grab on to over head, I banged out pull ups. This became a daily practice. Same for push ups. Push

A Lil’ Motivational Story

Here’s a lil motivational story. One that really hits home for me, touches my heart. I will leave the name anonymous but I will say a few things before I share this story with you. When I was in high

Barbell Shrugged, Underground Strength Gym & Living The Code

In this podcast with the Barbell Shrugged crew we crush what is perhaps the most awesome podcast to ever be recorded…. ever…. in the universe. TRUTH. I get into the journey of The Underground Strength Gym and the ups and

STRONGCast # 12: Tommy Hackenbruck, CrossFit Training & Mental Toughness for LIFE

STRONGCast # 12 with someone I REALLY admire. He’s a BEAST in Life AND Lifting. He’s gone through SEAL Fit Kokoro 2 x and runs multiple CrossFit Gyms. He’s humble and let’s his actions speak for themselves. The man, Tommy

Workout Motivation – What To Do When You Don’t Feel Like Training?

I’m constantly asked how to get motivated to train. People must think I have super powers and always have workout motivation / training motivation. Yes, I am ALMOST always fired up. Almost, being the key word. Sometimes I feel like

Weekend Life, Lifting & Learning List: Feb. 1, 2014

Let’s attack this weekend’s learning list. In this episode I discuss the following resources & tips: – Nutrition Books & Guidelines – The Podcasts I am listening to – Movies and Books that have inspired me recently in life, lifting

"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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