Old School Strength Archives • Zach Even-Esh

3 Strength Rules Every Man Over 40 Must Follow

Happy Saturday, IRON Gladiator – I am about to hit the road to watch some of our wrestlers compete. But, before I hit the road, my commitment to you is to share IRON lessons so you can LIVE a Stronger

Zach Even - Esh
December 21, 2025
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💪 OLD SCHOOL Bodybuilding Inspiration 🏆 Trip Down Memory Lane [1989]

Someone recently commented on the video of IOWA Wrestlers using The FARM Bar. It was comments on when we came across thick bar training. Those comments kept taking me down memory lane, many times. See the stories and a video

Zach Even - Esh
December 10, 2025
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540 🎙️ The Future of Gyms VS “OLD SCHOOL” Strength AND Health

STRONG Life Podcast ep 540 🎙️ The Future of Gyms VS “OLD SCHOOL” Strength AND Health We got a GREAT question from a avid reader of The STRONG Life Insider – the question is, “What is THE future of gyms?

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December 7, 2025
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John Kuc Old School Powerlifting: PowerBuilding, Work Ethic, Old School Mindset

I know most people don’t read blogs anymore but I am not here for most people. I am here for the lifters and coaches who want to serve those who dig deep and want to learn beyond scrolling through videos

Zach Even - Esh
November 21, 2025
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MaceFit & Frank Dimeo 🎙️ Physical Culture, Training with Indian Clubs & Maces | Wrestling Strength w/ Bob Backlund, Karl Gotch & The Great Gama

I had a great time chatting about training with clubs and maces with Frank Dimeo, creator of MaceFit. This is a BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast MaceFit & Frank Dimeo 🎙️ Physical Culture, Training with Indian Clubs &

Zach Even - Esh
October 19, 2025
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522 🎙️ Strength Training for Football & Wrestling vs Modern Day Mindset

STRONG Life Podcast ep 522 Strength Training for Football & Wrestling vs Modern Day Mindset Brought to you by: Zach Strength – BEST FREE Strength Training Courses The Underground Strength Con – The ANTI Influencer Event of the Year (Early

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September 2, 2025
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521 🎙️ QnA: Sleep “Hygiene”, Soviet Training System Lessons, Edison Underground Savages, Mindset for Changing Your LIFE

STRONG Life Podcast ep 521 QnA in this episode with some solid questions / topics: – Sleep “Hygiene” & stories of one of my favorite, toughest college wrestlers – Soviet Training System Lessons & why this “system” from 50+ years

Zach Even - Esh
August 27, 2025
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Iron Roots 19 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 3 of 7: Grimek’s Training as he got “Older”, Bruno Sammartino’s Workouts & Early Days Bob Hoffman / York Barbell Business

Iron Roots 19 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 3 of 7 Grimek’s Training as he got “Older” along with his unique exercises Bruno Sammartino’s Workouts & the Mail Order Training Program that Jan ordered when he was younger Early Days Bob

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July 13, 2025
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Iron Roots Ep 18 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 2 of 7 (John Grimek’s Workouts & Bob Backlund’s Bodyweight Workouts)

Iron Roots Ep 18 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 2 of 7 John Grimek’s Workouts & Bob Backlund’s Bodyweight Workouts This was an inspiring conversation with Jan Dellinger as we spoke about John Grimek’s training and nutrition as he got older.

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July 10, 2025
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Iron Roots Ep 17: Jan Dellinger Pt 1 of 7 🎙️ Strength & Health Magazine, John Grimek & John Terpak

Iron Roots Ep 17: Jan Dellinger Pt 1 of 7 🎙️ Strength & Health Magazine, John Grimek & John Terpak Listen to Jan Dellinger share stories of when he was first hired to work at York Barbell and Strength &

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July 8, 2025
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