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Episode # 77: Pissed the F**K Off!

Maybe I’ve watched The Sopranos too many times, or maybe it’s just been 1 of those days. I take it out on the weights. WARNING: If you’re easily offended or under 18 years of age don’t watch this. Just like

Episode # 76: ANGRY Lifting & IRON THERAPY

Just like anyone else, I get fired up sometimes. I have bad days. I struggle. My best therapy is to crush it with the weights, it doesn’t matter what kind of weights, I’ll take anything I can get my hands

Old School Strength Training Rules, Period! Grip Strength Challenges with an Old Friend

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

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

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,

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

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

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,

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

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

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