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STRONG Life Ep. 51: Viking Manhood Lessons & My Thoughts

In a previous blog post someone mentioned that I MUST read the article by Chad Howse on ‘Viking Manhood Lessons’. When I followed the link and read through the article I was fired up. I loved it. It inspired me

The Value of Teaching Work Ethic & Avoiding The Delusional

Above, Opportunity knocks for those WILLING to work their ass off to get it. A crew of CUSC (Certified Underground Strength Coaches) at Elliott Hulse’s Strength Camp. Some “get it” and some don’t. Some think that what they see on

“Dare Mighty Things” – Underground Strength Nation T Shirt

Every 4-8 weeks a new Underground Strength Nation t shirt will be available for limited availability. Like ALL things related to Underground Strength & what I stand for…. what WE stand for, each shirt will have a powerful quote to

Travis Stoetzel, Underground Strength Coach Success Story: Attitude & Environment

It was a day I can remember like it was 5 minutes ago. About 10-12 men rolled up to The Underground Strength Coach Certification during the infancy of the Cert. When it was time to get started I noticed 2

Bigger Biceps VS Being Dangerous (And FINALLY Squatting 400+ Lbs Again!)

Let me warn you that the language in this video is NOT WFS (Work / Family Safe). Those of you who “get it” understand that when you are doing something with intensity and passion, there are times you need to

A Wrestling Documentary Everyone Must Watch: The Season | Iowa Wrestling

Back when I was coaching wrestling this wrestling documentary was featured. The year was 2003 I believe. I recorded this with a VHS tape, ha ha. At the time my girlfriend asked me to go out and I remember telling

The Best Squat Shoes? Pt 2

In this installment of “The Best Squat Shoes?” I discuss training environment, training intensity, getting strong, the attitude behind my training and how you need to train and my program design method (the actual science stuff). As always, I am

The Best Squat Shoes?

~ THE SQUAT POEM ~ My e mails and social media messages are being taken over by questions that have LESS to do with what it takes to be strong and more to do with the shoes one should be

How Hard To Train to Maximize Strength & Muscle Growth – Pt 2

Picking up from where we left off. More often than not, the same guy asking “How hard is too hard?” with regards to training is the same guy coming up with excuses for doing the work. “Oh, I’m deloading.” “Oh,

How Hard To Train to Maximize Strength & Muscle Growth?

How hard is too hard when it comes to packing on size and strength? What is enough, what is too much and what is optimal? After decades of experience since 1989, I’ve seen some guys lean more towards one way

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