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Inside The Underground Strength Gym

Many wonder what we do behind the walls of The Underground Strength Gym. To explain inside a blog post is damn near impossible…. It’s the experience that goes on, not so much what we do, the exercises we use…. I’ll

Warrior Workout VS Mr. Resistance

Let me leave you with these 2 videos today…. especially with the new year upon us and all those Bull Shit “resolutions”. Here’s THE TRUTH: You want something? Why wait for January 1st?!?! F**K that, DO it NOW. Overcoming Resistance

Power to The People

MANY years ago Pavel wrote a book called Power to The People, aka P2P. You can find details about it HERE. The book was simply based on optimal training, minimal volume and frequent practice of basics such as deadlifts, military

Holiday Workout – BEAST Mode

So, the holidays are here and you might be thinking THIS is the time and excuse to be a fat bastard. Hells to the NO, Kids! Here is your time crunched, holiday workout. You can hit several of these all

Functional Arm Strength: 11 Tips to Get BIGGER & STRONGER Arms

Let me slap the haters in the face before we get GOING. BIG, STRONG arms are critical to aiding your upper body strength. They also help keep your shoulders healthy when you train your arms properly. Want to improve your

How to Use Bodybuilding for Athletic Performance

Can bodybuilding methods help improve athletic performance? Well, that ALL depends on HOW you use bodybuilding and IF the athlete needs bodybuilding methods. When I use the word “bodybuilding”, I am merely talking about the method of packing on muscle.

5 Tips for Training High School Athletes

Training young athletes is my passion. I LOVE helping skinny, weak kids go from Boy to BEAST….. not just physically, but mentally as well. But, I feel HORRIBLE for the athletes who are forced to train with a Coach who

Boy to BEAST

Let there be NO mistake about it. The Basics ALWAYS WIN. Don’t try to deny it. As soon as you accept this as the “Golden Rule” you will go from Boy to BEAST. Squats, Deads, Benching, Presses, Chins, Dips, Farmer

Strong, Slow & USELESS | The Problem with Modified Powerlifting for Training Athletes

I’ve spoken at length regarding my “Strong & Useless” rants when I see athletes who can set the records on the weight room wall but they can’t last through a sports practice or they’re always “hurt” but not injured. I

35 Life & Lifting Lessons, Part II

If you missed Part I, check it HERE 17) After freshman wrestling season ended I joined Apollon Gym, which is the gym I share a parking lot with today! I trained 6 – 7 days a week, for a minimum

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