Let's crush part II of our Most Effective Strength & Muscle Building Methods. Make sure you go back and review Part 1 Here, and better yet, print them out and put both of these articles in a 3 ring binder. There is peace of mind when you can remove yourself from technology and read a book. In addition, you will be less likely to be confused about how to train. Less confusion & more focus = Greater gains in size, more muscle gains & more strength gains. Let's get after it. … [Read more...]
The 6 Most Effective Strength & Muscle Building Methods
I've been doing a LOT of thinking about the various ways I have trained since starting back in 1989, well over 25 years of experience. I thought about the methods that wasted my time and didn't produce anything but all show and NO go muscles. Those days bother me BIG time because they have scarred me for a lifetime and unfortunately didn't help my success in athletics. I also thought about my days of squatting 455 lbs for reps. My days of breaking away from what the other guys in the gym were … [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...]
How Many Workouts Per Week Is Best For Size AND Strength Gains
The famous question of how many workouts is best for building muscle, gaining strength and straight up getting jacked is a common question. The answer will vary according to your lifestyle, work and your age / training experience. I've trained as few as 2 x week and up to 6 x week and gotten great results from both. Here are my thoughts more in depth... … [Read more...]
Why Aren’t You Squatting?
If you wanna get jacked, then start squatting. A LOT. Squat 3 x week. Ass to Grass. - Squats will expose your weak areas. - Squats will tell you if you ARE weak or not. - Squats will tell you if you have mobility through the hips and ankles. … [Read more...]
How Heavy Lifting Teaches You Success
Lifting heavy is far, far more than a means to an end of getting you stronger for bigger muscles or to achieve more success in life. The guys I met 10-12 years ago told me I wouldn't be able to keep this up. In this video, I explain why lifting heavy, raising the bar and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone is what will help you not only succeed in life, but you can rise to the top and truly kick ass if you so choose. I also have a message for the naysayers.... Watch this short … [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...]
Matt Vincent Interview, Highland Games World Champ
1) Matt - not enough people know about you and your awesome-ness. Seriously, I didn't know a lot about you until we met at Sorinex Summer Strong and I was shocked when you answered questions on the QnA Panel and in between questions nonchalantly threw 300 pls pounds over your head. In a nut shell, WHO is Matt Vincent? … [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...]
NEVER Train These 2 Exercises Together? Do You Even Lift, Bro?!?!
Don't believe the hype. Let me explain why.... The e mail came in.... again. Hey, Zach. I can't get big. I'm stuck in a rut. I train at my local gym and sometimes at home. I can do all the free weight lifts and bodyweight exercises. Can you write me a routine for 4 days a week and some nutrition tips? I get your daily e mails and I love them! Thanks, man! Well, I'll be damned.... … [Read more...]
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