When I first began to heavily research the training of athletes, the BIG Buzz words were "functional training" and "sport specific training". Everyone and their Mom was training on one leg, using a stability ball, insisted on using pieces of equipment called "functional trainers" - which usually cost between 5 and 10 thousand dollars. Mind you, this was before you tube came about.... hell, I'm not even sure Google existed at the time.... ha ha I was brainwashed into thinking those people were … [Read more...]
How Many Sets & Reps Build Muscle Fast?
I've been getting asked the same question lately, "How many sets should I do when focusing on building muscle?" With my years of experience in training dating all the way back to 1989 and being a successful bodybuilder back in my day and now a Strength Coach, I've experienced AND experimented on MANY variations of set - rep combos. I've found what works best, what doesn't work well and what is a waste of time. I've tested and experimented how to build strength without muscle or excess … [Read more...]
Is Modern Day Man A Disgrace?
"WHAT IF......" - What if one day you can't get to the gym? You're too busy, "life" happened.... Now what? - What if one day you show up and your gym is locked.... maybe out of business, shut down? Would you wait until tomorrow? Would you wait for the perfect moment.... the perfect workout.... when the time and the place were just right? … [Read more...]
The BEST Workout
Is it about free weights vs strongman lifting / odd object training? Or is it bodyweight vs kettlebells? Which one is the end all, be all, A # 1, Numero Uno, BEST Workout? Or.... Are they ALL flawed, NONE of them actually perfect when left alone, yet better when we...... … [Read more...]
2 Things You MUST Have In Life & Lifting
Here's our message of the week from Mandler, creator of The Swole System. This is a message I agree with and LIVE by, as should all the men & ladies of Underground Strength Nation.... This workout is what he calls a "Gut Check". [youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA5VAlru9jo[/youtube] As you can see, Mandler understands the need to blend the critical traits you need into one workout: Strength, Explosive Power, Muscle Building, Conditioning & Mental … [Read more...]
Are Weak People Ruining This World?
While at Jason Ferruggia's bachelor party last week we spoke about his training on Muscle Beach, using bodyweight exercises only. Jason mentioned some dude who he sees training on the beach all the time, 2 hours every time, lean and mean, jacked and ripped.... … [Read more...]
There’s ALWAYS Someone Better, Tougher & Stronger
Underground Strength Challenge: 4/23/2012 In life, sport, business.... you name it, there is ALWAYS someone better than you. There is always someone doing the little extras to get ahead of you. That someone might be your competition in life, sport or business. Are you doing ALL the little things, ALL the extra things, ALL the right things to get ahead of the competition, and, even more, to get ahead of yourself? Are you bettering yourself? If not, that person doing the little extras … [Read more...]
Running For Mental Toughness
Yesterday, I saw this video and it REALLY motivated me to RUN. You see, in high school, back when I weighed 160 or 170 lbs or less, I ran on the regular. In season wrestling runs were 4 - 5 miles every other day regardless of the freezing temps or snow. I hauled ass..... It wasn't a slow, easy jog.... it was an all out WAR, running hard through the cold night while Metallica blared through my head phones in my Sony Walkman, circa 91', 92' and 93'. After getting heavier, bigger and bigger, … [Read more...]
Barefoot Warrior & Pit Bull Workouts
Undergrounder Strength Nation.... Let's DO this! I hope you had a powerful day yesterday..... I had MANY obstacles to overcome yesterday as the past few days have been tough and the stress was mounting. Was it easy? NO Did I get it done? … [Read more...]
Iron Roots Podcast Ep. 1 | 5 X 5 Strength Training + The Power of Push Ups
Here's your Underground Strength Challenge for this month along with Iron Roots Podcast episode 1 where I dive into the History behind the 5 x 5 strength training program! It's ALL about the basics in this one, post your comments, weights used, etc in the comments section. I also added The Iron Roots Podcast episode on where The 5 x 5 Strength Training system originated with Reg Park as well as the way Bill Starr implemented 5 x 5 in his book, The Strongest Shall Survive! … [Read more...]
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