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BAD Workouts, Expectations & Bodyweight Workouts

Last week was the beginning of a tough week of training for me as an injury and fatigue began creeping up on me. I learn a LOT when I have those BAD workouts. Sometimes I charge ahead and push through,

Attack of the Kettlebells: Using Kettlebells for Power, Conditioning & Toughness

More and more I am using Kettlebells and even subbing them in place of barbells. I’m 35 years young in a few weeks, and chasing the heavy barbell lifts seems to make me feel more beat up than healthy. The

Powerlifting: Unleash Your Anger

I train very much by feel, allowing my emotions to drive me. If I’m feeling fired up I wanna rip into some heavy barbell work. If I’m feeling in a soul lifter type mood, it will likely be lots of

CrossFit DeadLift Challenge, Round 1: Get Uncomfortable

It is critical to find comfort in being uncomfortable. Last week was a wake up call, I hit a workout at Uncle Mike’s Gym and got a whoopin’ that I hadn’t experienced before. I was sore in places I didn’t

TWO Muscles You Should NEVER Deny!

TWO things you should NEVER deny or neglect if you want to be strong as hell: 1) Grip Strength 2) Ab Training When I first began training without the use of wrist and hand straps my grip was weak as

3 Lessons From Human – Gorilla Hybrids, aka Freaks of Strength

I am inspired to write this Blog greatly because of two men, both of whom I speak of often: Jonny Hinds, Owner of The Monkey Bar Gym, who will also be presenting at The Underground Strength Gym in Edison in

STRONG Life Forever: 3 Lessons to Lift & Learn More

After training for so many years (decades) since 1989, there is one thing about me that will simply NEVER die. I’m ALL about the iron. It doesn’t matter what shape or size the weights are, I don’t discriminate, I just

Underground Strength & Power Circuit: 6 Rounds of Beastin’

You’ve seen The 5 Rounds of Hell Underground Strength Challenge before, HERE. Now, We’ve got The 6 Rounds of Beastin’ 6 Rounds of 6 Reps Check the Underground Strength Circuit Below…

Underground Strength QnA: Tire Flips & Training With Injuries

Got some cool questions that I wanna crank out via the Blog. Check em’ below as these questions come in often. Enjoy! Q: Hi Zach! My Name is Mark and I live on Cape Cod. If you have a minute

Crossfit Football, Teen Athletes, Heavy MetCons & Farm Boy Strength

As you know, last Saturday was 9-11. I drove up to Ct to meet with John Welbourn, former NFL athlete and creator of CrossFit Football. I remember 9-11-01 as if it were this morning. I was a 4th year Phys.

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