STRONG Life Podcast Ep 224 here we GO. Zach's Earliest Trainee Goes from BEAST Athlete to BEAST in Business & Life. This was a GREAT time chatting with 1 of my earliest athletes from the garage days, Chris "Chow" Orzechowski. Chow was a high school wrestler when he began training with me and became a Coach & all around Leader at The Underground Strength Gym. Chow was part of the early days Garage Gym Wrecking Crew. This was a small group of wrestlers who had never qualified for … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Brotherhood is OPEN
After lots of planning and deliberating, it was time to consolidate ALL of my work, end the confusion and focus on working with high achievers. That is why The STRONG Life Brotherhood was created. With thousands upon thousands of free videos, 1,000 + free articles, hundreds of podcast episodes and too many websites, it was time to dial this all in. Right now the focus for me and opportunities for you are: - The Underground Strength Course Cert: Level 1 Online, Level 2 in person - The … [Read more...]
223 | Zach & Joe DeSena on Being AWESOME, Strong & Healthy During COVID-19
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 223 with my man, Joe DeSena! I was up at 4:30 AM for this episode that we pulled from Instagram Live and it was POWERFUL. Right now we are living through some uncertain times. Some of us going through tougher times than others, no doubt. BUT, we ALL have options that can give you the opportunity to live a Stronger, Healthier, more AWESOME life! Enjoy this episode and please share with friends. Also, see the videos below for some ideas in training while your … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 222 | 6 Tips to Dominate in LIFE
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 222 Here we GO! 6 Tips for Dominating in LIFE. While everyone is going bat s__t crazy with COVID-19, the frauds are running wild and people are talking about free this or free that, this is Another Day at the Office. We've had FREE articles, videos, e courses and more since 2002. And now, a sudden amazement for sandbag workouts? Kettlebells and bodyweight? Homemade gym equipment? Been crushing that for 20 years now. Use the search button here on the website … [Read more...]
Shoulder Health, Deadlifts & 1989 YMCA Weight Room Stories
I remember as a kid reading Arnold's bodybuilding books and his Encyclopedia mentioned how he uses Deadlifts. He said to do "a few sets of a few reps". I took that as keeping it fast & furious, never killing the Deadlift or it will kill you. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and done. 3 x 3. 2 x 2. Any of the simple combos above seem to work very well. I recall when I Deadlifted 545 I never went heavier than 405 in training. Of course, I squatted heavy, did various rowing exercises, weighted … [Read more...]
Training Tips for When You’re Short on Time but NOT Short on Excuses
If you would have told me 20 years ago that in my 40s I'd be busier than ever, I'd say NO WAY! The fact of the matter is, I AM busier than ever and if you're an adult with a family, then you likely are in the same shoes. I run 2 gyms, train 100-200 athletes every day and most importantly, have 2 kids. I find a way to get my training in so it does not interfere with family time. I train early in the morning or right after taking kids to school. Sometimes, I have 20 minutes. It reminds me … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Surround Yourself with GREAT People for GREATER Success & LIFE
I say it all the time and I can not emphasize this enough.... You MUST surround yourself and engage with battery chargers, NOT battery drainers. On Monday, Dan Goodman (Co Owner of Varsity House Gym) traveled down to The Underground Strength Gym of Manasquan with his Head Coach, Adam Menner. We trained, talked business, shop and LIFE. I wanted Dan to take a birds eye view of my business as we work on the next strategy of growth & impact for my various businesses: - The … [Read more...]
Rebuilding the Body, Fixing Old Injuries & Always Learning
I remember my left shoulder and right knee feeling the pain by the time I was 16 years old. At the time of this writing, I am 44. Time flies yet I have never stopped training, EVER. What am I to do? Sit home? On the couch? Do that and you literally become the couch. Training must go on. I must continue to learn and evolve. Not just for myself, but for all the athletes I train. Coaching others is a privilege. When an athletes tells me this or that hurts, I ALWAYS have an answer and a solution. … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Insider Ep. 43 | Be TOUGHER Than Your Excuses
How many excuses can people come up with? Listen, I HATE my OWN excuses. But hearing everyone else with their excuses that never end makes me realize, holy sh-t, I am NOT on their level of weakness. Yes, I know, I know, who am I to judge? But here I am, judging, getting fired UP, hoping this short STRONG Life Insider fires YOU up so you can destroy anything that dares stand in your way. This episode is after receiving 2 replies to my newsletter from men who are TOUGH. Men who are … [Read more...]
How Push Ups Can Change Your Life
Recently, I got to watch a wrestling team that I train compete. The team competed against a team where the Coach was one of the original athletes I trained from my garage. It was a special night with lots of memories for me. The last time I got to watch a team I train compete has been the D1 level, 2 years ago. With my busy schedule, I am often on the ground floor, coaching almost daily, and so I miss these moments. But, now that I am full time coaching at a high school, I can often catch … [Read more...]
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