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CrossFit DeadLift Challenge, Round 1: Get Uncomfortable

It is critical to find comfort in being uncomfortable. Last week was a wake up call, I hit a workout at Uncle Mike’s Gym and got a whoopin’ that I hadn’t experienced before. I was sore in places I didn’t

TWO Muscles You Should NEVER Deny!

TWO things you should NEVER deny or neglect if you want to be strong as hell: 1) Grip Strength 2) Ab Training When I first began training without the use of wrist and hand straps my grip was weak as

3 Lessons From Human – Gorilla Hybrids, aka Freaks of Strength

I am inspired to write this Blog greatly because of two men, both of whom I speak of often: Jonny Hinds, Owner of The Monkey Bar Gym, who will also be presenting at The Underground Strength Gym in Edison in

STRONG Life Forever: 3 Lessons to Lift & Learn More

After training for so many years (decades) since 1989, there is one thing about me that will simply NEVER die. I’m ALL about the iron. It doesn’t matter what shape or size the weights are, I don’t discriminate, I just

Underground Strength & Power Circuit: 6 Rounds of Beastin’

You’ve seen The 5 Rounds of Hell Underground Strength Challenge before, HERE. Now, We’ve got The 6 Rounds of Beastin’ 6 Rounds of 6 Reps Check the Underground Strength Circuit Below…

Underground Strength QnA: Tire Flips & Training With Injuries

Got some cool questions that I wanna crank out via the Blog. Check em’ below as these questions come in often. Enjoy! Q: Hi Zach! My Name is Mark and I live on Cape Cod. If you have a minute

Crossfit Football, Teen Athletes, Heavy MetCons & Farm Boy Strength

As you know, last Saturday was 9-11. I drove up to Ct to meet with John Welbourn, former NFL athlete and creator of CrossFit Football. I remember 9-11-01 as if it were this morning. I was a 4th year Phys.

Back to My Roots, Part II – Backyard Beginnings

Check out these next two videos of stone training. The stones weren’t crazy heavy so I cranked away with a circuit for strength endurance and conditioning. This is a great way to condense your workouts while still building strength, muscle

Back to My Roots

I recently stopped at my parent’s pad to get some “work” done before tearing it up at The Underground Strength Gym. This is where it ALL began, training athletes and training myself from my parents home. I began my journey

7 Ways to Keep Your Edge and Become a Gladiator

There are times when you think you’re training hard. Soon, someone else comes along and pushed you outside your comfort zone. Suddenly you’re not as strong, as fast or as tough as you thought you were. It’s happened to me

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