Many make the mistake thinking that to train for strength you must do so exclusively. Or if trying to build muscle, you must focus on the time under tension principle. But, to make gains in strength.... To pack on muscle.... You MUST be mentally tough. You need to have a high pain tolerance, you must have commitment even when the desire to train isn't fully on fire. … [Read more...]
Cary Kolat Gives 9 Awesome Tips On WHY The Stronger Minded Person Wins
After watching Cary Kolat present yesterday, one of the best wrestlers in the world, he finished his technique session with the following points that seriously fired me up and they're gonna do the same for you. This is a MUST watch and you'll wanna listen to this over and over and over again. Here is what you'll learn in Cary's video: … [Read more...]
Welcome To America!
Welcome to America. During recess, there is NO running allowed. Someone might get hurt. Do NOT play tag games. Keep your hands to yourself. If you play dodge ball you're going to the office. Did you just keep score? How dare you. Someone might cry. Stop that. Stop fidgeting around your chair or we'll medicate you. And NO, there is NO running allowed. Sit down! Color INSIDE the lines. Period. NO exceptions. If you're uncomfortable, take a break. Stop. You're too … [Read more...]
365 STRONG
My thoughts on what I've learned from Brandon Lilly's 365 STRONG. It hit home for me BIG time on multiple levels. I explain it all in this video below. … [Read more...]
Thoughts On Training at The Underground Strength Gym, Talent & Attitude
Not everyone starts out as a stud, an ass kicker and ELITE. Those who got there worked their ass off to make it happen, both in AND out of the gym. When I work with athletes at The Underground Strength Gym, I would say that 95% of them are NOT Elite athletes. The key that helps them achieve Elite status is the desire they have to succeed. They have Elite Desire to succeed, and in turn, they do ALL the little things we tell them to do, which results in BIG results. Let me explain.... … [Read more...]
2 Pieces Of Wisdom To OWN The Day
There are those who rise above and make it to the top and there are those who always toil in mediocrity. Those who are stuck in the land of mediocrity have what I call a "Lack Mentality". They don't view the world and everything around as abundance. They think everyone owes them something, they think everyone stole from them, they think they created this and created that..... Let me tell you, as soon you become an arrogant dickhead, you stop winning in life AND lifting..... any anything … [Read more...]
Strength Coaches Who INSPIRE!
Inspiration: We ALL need it at times. It comes from people, places, music..... Inspiration from training saved my life and has done amazing things for others as well. I'm psyched to share the video submissions from our recent members only contest, The Underground Strength Coach Inspiration Contest. This contest was for members of The Underground Inner Circle and those who stepped up and made a video are now in the running for 3 BIG prizes: 1) 30 Minute Coaching Call With Me 2) 1 Year … [Read more...]
Some of My Favorite Strength & Conditioning Books
I am constantly asked about my favorite books or what I'm reading right now. My library is constantly growing, evolving, adding books on training, business, lifestyle, mindset and inspirational autobiographies. If you use the search bar on my blog you can find some OLD videos of me showing you the library from my previous home. Type in phrases such as "strength books", "business books", "strength & conditioning books", etc. Those older videos were certainly from some years ago but I … [Read more...]
How To Build Muscle – The Mindset
One of our wrestlers from The Underground Strength Gym just returned from a 28 day intensive wrestling camp. The infamous J Robinson Intensive Camp. The wrestlers would be awoken at 3, 4 or 5 am and sent off on long distance runs. They trained all day and accountability was pushed BIG time. Not ALL Wrestlers received their special t shirt at the end of the 28 days because you had to do ALL things correctly: - Show up on time - Put out intensity - Complete written assignments Some kids were … [Read more...]
Navy SEAL Gives His Top 5 Mental Edge Tips To Live By
Tip #1 Believe in Yourself This is the foundation of mental conditioning. If you don’t believe in yourself and have self confidence then all other techniques will not work. How do you do this? Use physical conditioning as your method and take baby steps. Work daily to make progress. This will slowly build your confidence over time. Don’t try to take on too big a task too quick as this is a recipe for disaster. With a good base you can move to the second step. Tip #2 Focus on the … [Read more...]
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