Well, a few injuries have fired me up, I tired not to curse, but, let me warn you, the next episode may very well be called "The F Bomb Show" - So, fair warning, and when I get fired up, I do drop a crap ton of F Bombs. I do believe I dropped more than a few F Bombs today at the Lost Secrets of Strength Seminar :) This vid I'm quiet, I take it out on the kettlebells. The rage continues in the upcoming episodes...stay tuned... Once again, the iron saves me and keeps me sane. I really … [Read more...]
Old School Strength Training Rules, Period!
Today I was about to close up shop at the gym until an old friend strolled in to wish me a happy birthday. Johnny and I competed against each other in the 1995 Teenage Mr. NJ! That was a loooong time ago. We both competed in the middleweight division which means we were under 176 lbs! Johnny showed up today weighing 250 and looking lean and mean. Me? I think I'm hovering near 220. We spoke about his current regime of heavy squats, heavy deads, heavy military pressing, 120 lb dumbbell hammer … [Read more...]
Episode # 73: Underground Strength Picnic
Back in the day York Barbell held strength and health picnics where the greats demonstarted their amazing feats of strength, fans came and watched, lifters shared good times, good food and much laughter. There was amazing comraderie, great training and information was always shared, NOT hoarded like some top secret affair. I will bring these times back, mark my words....coming soon to The Underground Strength Gym of Edison, NJ. Watch ALL the videos below and post comments on your thoughts and … [Read more...]
Episode # 72: If You Build It, Will They Come?
Typical gyms and health clubs suck pretty badly nowadays. It's almost impossible to find a hard core facility where they allow "No Rules" Training. Watch the video closely as I talk to you about power racks, thick bars, grip training, sandbag training and everything else you need... Check out this vid on how to build your own Underground Strength Gym.... Video to be continued...... :) Now, if you build it, will they come? What do you think? Post your comments below :) Kill it! --Coach … [Read more...]
The 1 Thing I Thought I Would NEVER Do…
Ironically, I have been getting a lot of e mails regarding injuries, pain and staying healthy. Let me tell you, as an addict of heavy iron for just shy of 20 years, I sometimes wonder if life has a purpose without heavy squats and deadlifts - no joke. But, I also understand the importance of longevity. You see, I want to be able to do this when Im 60, 70 and 80 years old...all the way until my very last breath on earth. It hits me hard when my lower back is so busted up that bending over and … [Read more...]
New Grip Strength Video & Article!
Check out the latest article on grip and hand strength training: ==> http://www.straighttothebar.com/2008/11/grip_strength_where_is_it.html Enjoy & Kill it! --Z-- PS: If you want to develop rugged full body strength and strong hands, check out http://GripExperts.com … [Read more...]
Episode # 71: Influences in Grip Strength Training
How can you deny those who taught you? My book shelves are filled with books and videos from guys like Joe DeFranco, Alwyn Cosgrove, Ross Enamait, Diesel Crew, old school Strength & Health magazines, John Jesse, Josh Henkin, Louie Simmons, Pavel Tsatsouline, JC Santana and many, many more! I love the ways of old school, raw, serious training.... In this vid, I've been inspired by John Grimek, who was born in Perth Amboy, which is less than 5 minutes away...who remember the Atlantic … [Read more...]
Episode # 70: The Underground Pull Up Contest!
First of all, Happy Thanksgiving! I gotta haul ass and help get the kids ready since we're taking a 2 hr trip north to Pa. at my wife's Aunt & Uncle. Oughtta be some crazy times and I may even get to watch some Football! My wife's Aunt makes a mean peanut butter - hershey kiss cookie, ever have them, they kill! ha ha As mentioned about 6 weeks ago, I spread word about an Underground Pull Up Contest. I've seen some vids from our friends here ranging from 32 all the way to 50. Who got 50? … [Read more...]
Episode # 69: The Name Game Gun Show
I never invented anything. People were lifting heavy shit ages ago. I admit my psychological issues in the wide open here....I can't afford therapy, so crazy I will remain. Maybe you need to get crazy to get results. I'm not talking results in the gym, I'm talking results in life. It's not over yet, trust me kids, I got more crazy shiz where that came from.... Crazy Marketing = http://killitmarketing.com Crazy training = http://UndergroundStrengthManual.com More craziness coming soon … [Read more...]
Episode # 68: The Gun Show & The Golden Era
This is just the beginning.... The Golden Era returns...via Edison, NJ and The Underground Strength Gym! The gun show is on.... Dave Draper knew what it was all about.... He left when it got out of hand & the comraderie disappeared.... Will I ever leave? Who knows.... Check the gun show....this is just the beginning, there is MUCH MORE crazy training to come... Time for you to kill it! Thanksgiving is coming... The Underground Pull Up Contest ends tomorrow....I've got a video for … [Read more...]