~ THE SQUAT POEM ~ My e mails and social media messages are being taken over by questions that have LESS to do with what it takes to be strong and more to do with the shoes one should be wearing, the best belt, etc. I've had people walk into my gym who looked like they NEVER lifted a day in their life and asked me what "training system are you using? Conjugate or linear periodization?" The WRONG questions are being asked. The short cuts, fads and gimmicks are being chased. Yet there is 1 … [Read more...]
NEW Underground Strength T Shirt – Be A SAVAGE!
You asked for it & now we're gonna rock this shyt. This is our first design in our Limited Edition Underground Strength Nation T Shirts. Every 4 - 8 week we'll add a new Underground Strength Nation design. Each design will be available for one week, maybe less. Those who take action will be rewarded. This first one is inspired by my boy, Mark "Smelly" Bell. You can see the Video below. I don't know too many guys as real as Smelly. He speaks the truth, walks the talk and tells it like it … [Read more...]
3 Key Truths In Training You Must Accept To Maximize Size & Strength Gains
There are 3 critical keys that have been largely responsible for my success in training as well as coaching. Yes, there is science behind it, but most of all, there are these 3 keys behind the training. … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep. 40 – Elliott Hulse & Zach Discuss Strength, Life, Biz & Success
When my Encyclopedia of Underground Strength was released Elliott Hulse interviewed me and we rocked the house, digging deep into training for physical strength and life strength, business and mindset and overall, success. I recorded this bad boy and have it on you tube, soon I'll get this on iTunes and Stitcher. Give this a listen, sit down, take it all in. The feedback to The STRONG Life podcast has been people are listening while driving in their car or out talking a walk and getting away … [Read more...]
Training When Short On Time & The NO Excuses Mindset
You know that feeling.... It's late at night. Time escaped you, or is it the other way around? Perhaps YOU escaped time. But now it's put up or shut up. Don't talk about it, BE about it. Watch the Video on mindset and DOING.... … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why You’re NOT Getting Stronger Or Bigger
Sometimes.... ya just gotta get The damn job done. Period. What to eat, how to train, optimal sets and reps, how long to rest, circa max phase, belt or no belt? I get these questions ALL the time and I go back to my days of lifting at The Metuchen YMCA in 1989 and 1990. Many of the guys in that crammed, old school weight room were built like brick shit houses. … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep 38: Simple Strength, Dr. Ken & Jim Wendler
The other day I got an awesome text message from Jim Wendler. Jim's text messages are awesome to the effect that you feel like you just read a new book even though it's only a text. Note: Make your text messages awesome! Jim always reminds me to stick to the basics, keep getting stronger and to live a simple life. These are the 3 topics we tend to chat about often. We text each other randomly about life and lifting. Jim pulls no punches and tells you the truth, I always respect and appreciate … [Read more...]
Building Muscle – There Is Always A Way
I've spoken at length about how waiting for perfection will kill progress. I've spoken about it with regards to training as well as business. Where did this idea come from that for you to get started things have to be perfect? … [Read more...]
WHY You MUST Earn It & Respect It!
I was in Vermont at SPARTAN HQ with 15 other Underground Strength Coaches. 2 days in a row we trekked up the mountain behind Joe DeSena's house and although I had been to the top before, it never gets old at the top. But, I am sure, for some people, they don't get it.... They don't understand why they should embrace the work. This is why..... … [Read more...]
Train On Your OWN [GLADIATOR Mindset]
I've been hearing the same old line since I was a young teen going to the gym with guns blazing. My friends and the "older guys" in the gym always complained about their lack of motivation. "I'm just not motivated....." "I need to train with you. You fire me up...." "I don't have it anymore....." The Ultimate Warrior always spoke about OWNING your life by doing your OWN work. Mr. R, aka Mr. Resistance is always trying to hold you down. He whispers in your ear and tells you that tomorrow is … [Read more...]
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