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STRONG Life Ep 45: Louie Simmons Interview & Westside Barbell

STRONG Life Podcast Episode 45. A Throwback interview with Louie Simmons, owner of Westside Barbell (Strongest Gym In the World). In this episode Louie and I discuss the following:

The Best Squat Shoes?

~ 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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Zach Even - Esh is the Charles Atlas of Powerlifting / Weightlifting / Athletic Training. He is a walking inspiration. A kick in the ass for all of us."
- Steven Pressfield, World Renown Author
War of Art & Turning Pro

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