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The Time Machine of Physical Culture

Physical culture goes back many, many decades, well over a century by the time you read this article. These were times of true strength and athleticism. Times when men were strong, mobile and agile and… drug free. Training was a

333 | Interview With Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell Club: Lessons from The Westside Barbell Book of Methods

STRONG Life Podcast ep 333 This is a throwback interview I did with Louie Simmons, back in 2008. Back then, there were NO podcasts. I was using a landline to record these audio interviews for https://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com This was done after

No Respect for Basic Strength Training? Lift in the Garage

I have had some interesting conversations with Jim Wendler. One in particular struck a chord with me quite heavily. In fact, it has helped mold a process I use at my gym when training new athletes. Jim and I spoke

BONUS: Jim Wendler Throwback Interview, 2006

This is a STRONG Life BONUS Podcast episode. It’s a Throwback, from 2006, so please understand the audio quality back then was NOT what it is today. Instead, enjoy the Information. Jim is 100% through and through a super genuine

Underground Bodybuilding in a Garage Gym: Simple, NOT Easy

With the busy times hitting me hard, there is no fear. Most people would give up and skip workouts entirely. I’m too tired…. I don’t have time…. I can’t get to the gym… If you have 15 minutes, you have

Endless Lessons Learned from The Underground aka “Old School” Bodybuilding & Strength Training Methods

In the 50s and 60s, strength sports were a small “Underground” cult. Even in the 70s. Until Arnold hit the big screen, bodybuilding and literally building your body was viewed as something only a narcissist would do. Today, of course,

LIFT STRONG Fundraiser – You In?

This Saturday, our LIFT Strong fundraiser is going down. The competition will be heated and anyone who doesn’t have the eye of the tiger is lunch meat for the rest, it’s that simple. Predator or Prey. Your training will tell

Apollo’s “TOUGH Gym”

Original Article Date: 4/1/2008 Updated: 2/4/2024 Have you ever seen Rocky III where Apollo takes Rocky back to the old school gym he used to train at where everyone has the “Eye of the Tiger”? TOUGH GYM. That gym look

Why I’m The Anti Purist When It Comes To Training Methods & What REALLY Matters?

I’m an anti purist when it comes to strength and performance training. I don’t use only one training tool or only one training method. Why? Simple: I am a purist when it comes to training for Results. Results are THE

Get Under the Bar

“Get Under the Bar” – Dave Tate has a powerful book titled “Under the Bar”. The book is inspiring and truly a must read for all lifters, regardless of your age. The stories are exactly what many need to read

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