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, wearing collared shirts tucked in all neat and there I was, having kids carrying stones, pushing trucks and sprinting up hills. In my concerns, I had a friend send me his training program for a wrestler. He was a highly certified Coach with all the letters … [Read more...]
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 Ups for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guess what happened? … [Read more...]
STRONGCast 13: Travis Mash On Weightlifting, Powerlifting & Family
In this ass kicking episode of The STRONGCast I interview my friend and ass kicker, world record holder and top Weightlifting Coach, Travis Mash. In this episode Travis and I talk about: … [Read more...]
Powerful Tips To Increase Your Squat, Bench & Deadlift
After many years and decades battling the iron, I have made plenty of mistakes and found what works and what doesn't work when it comes to get stronger, packing on muscle mass and the like. I take pride in the hellish workouts I have battled through and won but I also take pride in helping you get there faster (MUCH faster) than I have. Check out these tips and strategies and put them to use to boost your squat, bench and deadlift. … [Read more...]
3 Speed Training Fallacies To Avoid
3 Speed Training Fallacies to Avoid By Travis Hansen / Author, The Speed Training Encyclopedia In this article we will explore and identify three of the most common speed training myths on the market today. It’s quite possible to perhaps argue the three that I’m going to select, however, these three are, in my opinion, are the most common of all the potential myths out there. … [Read more...]
STRONGCast # 11: Simple Life, Navy SEAL Stew Smith, SEAL & BUD/S Training
In this episode of The STRONGCast I get to interview a man I've looked up to since day 1, former Navy SEAL, Stew Smith. Stew was at the forefront of getting quality information on the web back in the last 90s and still kicks ass today! We talk candidly about Life and Lifting and I also crush an intro on living the Simple Life along with some powerful life and lifting lessons that I have picked up on this past week that you are sure to love. … [Read more...]
How To Strengthen Your Lower Back & “Core”
It was my last year teaching and my stress was at an all time high. I was repeatedly straining my lower back, particularly the QL (Quadratus Lumborum). I was training hard but also living hard. It was taking a toll on me mentally and physically. Through my mistakes, I become a better teacher for YOU. … [Read more...]
How To Increase Your Squat AND Should You Wear A Belt?
Monday is national bench press day. Or is it? For those who understand the ticket to gaining size and strength is in their commitment to the SQUAT, Monday is a day to SQUAT. Here are a few critical tips to ensure you squat correctly, squat safely and don't get caught with weak legs. As my old Wrestling Coach told me in the gym one day..... … [Read more...]
Weekend Learning List Jan. 9, 2013
This Weekend Learning List has TWO actions for you. If you can't connect with these 2 actions then you're lacking the drive, the motivation and the guts to be greater and better than who you were yesterday. Let's get our Learn On and please share this with anyone you know who can benefit more from these 2 Weekend Learning Tips! … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep. 10 – John Welbourn, Power Athlete, CrossFit Football & Do Or Die Attitude
In this Episode of The STRONG Life Podcast, Episode # 10, I interview 9 year NFL veteran, John Welbourn, the founder of CrossFit Football and Power Athlete HQ. As expected, we dig deep into what it takes to Live and Lead with a Strong Mind, Strong Body & a STRONG Life. Here's Just some of what we discuss in this episode of The STRONG Life: - Intro QnA with your truly on the differences between training adults vs training athletes at The Underground Strength Gym - How did the idea for … [Read more...]
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