I was scared to go to this one gym. I felt I had to earn my way into training there. I wanted to be at least somewhat respected when I got there. The bodybuilders from that gym were winning all
After our recent Lift STRONG fundraiser, benefiting Leukemia & Lymphoma Foundation, I saw how countless athletes had NO clue how to properly flip the tire, especially the heavier, 600 lb tire. Even the guys who were built like brick shit
The past year or so we’ve gotten away from box squats at our gym. Is it the BEST answer? In Strength & Performance, there are BETTER answers but not always “the best” answers. I recall having ONE kid, who could
There is something PURE about training in your very own home gym – be it the garage, basement, backyard or spare bedroom…. Heck. I’ve heard of some home gym set ups in people’s kitchen’s! No matter where, there is magic
Above, Golden Era Bodybuilder & BadAss, Chuck Sipes, Hiking During His Regular 4 Week Mountain Treks While Working For The California Youth Authority. I recently received an e mail regarding something that hits home to me, BIG time. This question
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,
Here’s a list of the Top 11 Muscle Building Exercises that you simply can’t go wrong with (minus if you have any injuries, physical limitations, excuses, etc) if you wanna get jacked AND strong. Check em’ out and decide how
Above, Dr. Ken Leistner working on his garage gym, a place known for EPIC workouts, rain or shine, brutal temps, Summer or Winter were irrelevant. It was REALLY tempting to find a way to make my Underground Home Gym a
Let me leave you with these 2 videos today…. especially with the new year upon us and all those Bull Shit “resolutions”. Here’s THE TRUTH: You want something? Why wait for January 1st?!?! F**K that, DO it NOW. Overcoming Resistance
Training young athletes is my passion. I LOVE helping skinny, weak kids go from Boy to BEAST….. not just physically, but mentally as well. But, I feel HORRIBLE for the athletes who are forced to train with a Coach who
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