Elliott Hulse freaking inspires me, motivates me and educates me! Check it out: The Dude is married, has 4 kids, operates a kick ass warehouse gym, runs a full blown business on the internet while living the code (honesty, integrity, commitment, work ethic)..... NO excuses.... He lost nearly 50 lbs and is stronger than ever with a 600 lb deadlift and throws around 300 lb atlas stones like most people deadlift 185 lbs. That is what we call LIVING THE CODE.... Listen to this interview where … [Read more...]
Tire Flip Instruction – Strongman Training Technique
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 houses were often found wrestling and failing to flip the 600 lb tire. Learning HOW to use your strength is critical if you want to be successful as an athlete. This is what we call "functional strength" - can your gym strength be used to apply OUTSIDE … [Read more...]
3 Tips To Conquer ANY Challenge
In mid September, me and a few close friends have a 26 hr, non stop Navy SEAL challenge. 2 former Navy SEALs (both friends of mine - although I safely assume they won't be my friend during this mission) will put my buddies and I through the ringer and I imagine it will be like a kick in the teeth AND the balls at the same time. But wanna know something? I am PSYCHED and can NOT wait to GO! The challenge is organized by former Navy SEAL, Mark Divine, the ass kickings will be led by 2 … [Read more...]
Are Box Squats Better Than Olympic Style Squats
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 box squat over 405. But.... there were flaws. The box was set a bit high as he would squat with guys taller than him. At the time, we had a 50/50 mix of free squats vs box squats. When this kid tried to free squat 315 he got CRUSHED. … [Read more...]
Lift Strong Prep, Challenges & Life At The Underground Strength Gym
Things are REALLY rolling here at Underground Strength HQ. Summer is a CRAZY time of year for us: - We've got our 5th annual LIFT STRONG Fundraiser coming up (You're invited, to compete OR watch & support us). I am FIRED UP because we just got one of our Underground Adults, also a Chef, to come and grill for us, getting 6 ft grill and food and I am PSYCHED! - We have athletes in & out all summer as they attend various training camps, compete in local, state & national … [Read more...]
How To Build An AWESOME Home Gym / Garage Gym
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 that happens in a kick ass home gym. I recall reading from Dr. Ken, that even though he owned a large gym (I believe it was Iron Island Gym?) he still did his own workouts in a custom made home gym, where he also trained NFL players and other BEASTS. I've got video footage and … [Read more...]
Muscle Building Secrets, Part II
If you haven't read Part I in this series, please do so First by clicking HERE. A lil' Underground History for ya, hence, The MONSTER Sale We're Holding HERE: - 23 years ago, in June of 1989 I began training - 10 years ago, The Underground Strength movement originated as I began training athletes from my parent's garage and backyard - 5 years ago, The Underground Strength Gym (Warehouse location) opened up in Edison, NJ … [Read more...]
The Secret To Building Muscle
Two important videos to watch today..... Let's cut through the BS, stop settling for LESS than your TRUE Best, STOP searching for the holy grail of fat loss or muscle building. Most of the time you just gotta buck down and start Lifting Like A MAN. Period. End of Story. In these 2 videos, as fired up as I get, as fired up as Warrior gets, it's Passion coming through. We see that YOU are capable of more. When I see people accepting less of themselves, I get fired up. Check these 2 videos..... … [Read more...]
QnA: “MAN Strength” – How To Get It & Lessons from Chuck Sipes
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 embodies The STRONG Life; Developing Strength BEYOND the gym, Strength that builds the mind AND body. Strength that carries over to your LIFE. I answered via Video, so go ahead and check this out and listen carefully to my message..... … [Read more...]
The Truth About Sport Specific Training
When I first began to heavily research the training of athletes, the BIG Buzz words were "functional training" and "sport specific training". Everyone and their Mom was training on one leg, using a stability ball, insisted on using pieces of equipment called "functional trainers" - which usually cost between 5 and 10 thousand dollars. Mind you, this was before you tube came about.... hell, I'm not even sure Google existed at the time.... ha ha I was brainwashed into thinking those people were … [Read more...]
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