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Putting In The SWEAT Equity VS Complainers

It’s shocking how many people only want the FREE things. Not just free in regards to money, but also free in regards to effort. It’s a sign of the times and as a Strength Coach, I feel it’s my duty

3 Reasons Why You’re NOT Getting Stronger Or Bigger

Sometimes…. ya just gotta get The damn job done. Period. What to eat, how to train, optimal sets and reps, how long to rest, circa max phase, belt or no belt? I get these questions ALL the time and I

WHY You Must Train When It REALLY Matters

I was planning on training. I had come off a long weekend in which one night I slept about 2 1/2 hours and then drove 105 miles each way to train several groups of wrestlers. I was exhausted but no

STRONG Life Ep 38: Simple Strength, Dr. Ken & Jim Wendler

The other day I got an awesome text message from Jim Wendler. Jim’s text messages are awesome to the effect that you feel like you just read a new book even though it’s only a text. Note: Make your text

STRONG Life Podcast 37: Timid Spirits VS The Man In The Arena

Here we go! STRONG Life Podcast 37 and a video to go with this bad boy. It’s THAT time of year again. I hear it too often and things gotta change. As a society, we’re getting SOFT. It’s NOT Good

Building Muscle – There Is Always A Way

I’ve spoken at length about how waiting for perfection will kill progress. I’ve spoken about it with regards to training as well as business. Where did this idea come from that for you to get started things have to be

Why Does Worrying Too Much Make You WEAK?

Should I squat with a box or with out? Should I use a double overhand grip, a hook grip or alternate grip? Should I pull sumo or conventional? Should I follow The Rock’s Hercules program or 531 or 5 x

WHY You MUST Earn It & Respect It!

I was in Vermont at SPARTAN HQ with 15 other Underground Strength Coaches. 2 days in a row we trekked up the mountain behind Joe DeSena’s house and although I had been to the top before, it never gets old

3 Renegade Documentaries That Changed My Life

Is this blog even about building muscle anymore? Why all this life talk? I assume, these are some of the thoughts fleeting the minds of many visitors. I have an inner drive to express myself. I don’t want people here

Train On Your OWN [GLADIATOR Mindset]

I’ve been hearing the same old line since I was a young teen going to the gym with guns blazing. My friends and the “older guys” in the gym always complained about their lack of motivation. “I’m just not motivated…..”

"Zach Even - Esh is the Charles Atlas of Powerlifting / Weightlifting / Athletic Training. He is a walking inspiration. A kick in the ass for all of us."
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