Underground Strength Challenge Archives • Zach Even-Esh

The Bells & Thick Grip Workout Every Dad, Wrestler and Football Player Should Be Doing

I just dropped two new training videos and I wanted to break down WHY I train this way, who it’s for, and what it’s going to do for you. The videos below were performed in the same training session.

Zach Even - Esh
August 7, 2026
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Iron Roots Ep 23 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 7 • John Grimek vs Tommy Kono + YMCA Tried to BAN Weightlifting!

STRONG Life Podcast BONUS Series • IRON ROOTS Special thank you to my good friends at PLAE who filmed all The IRON Roots episodes and brought this all to light! Iron Roots Ep 23: Grimek vs. Kono, the YMCA War

Zach Even - Esh
July 7, 2026
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Old School Underground Kettlebell Workouts

I came across some throwback Kettlebell videos from the early days of The Underground and back when my videos were The Underground Strength Show. My YouTube channel started in 2006 – it is now 2026, and I am STILL posting

Zach Even - Esh
June 29, 2026
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My 3 Go to BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES for Busy Dads • Busy Men

I drove six hours to Vermont the other day and it was my second trip in one week for The Spartan Wrestling Camp. Left early. Hit traffic in good ol’ North Jersey. Missed my morning workout window completely because I

Zach Even - Esh
June 28, 2026
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554 🎙️ Truth Bombs, Training Partners & Parenting Athletes

STRONG Life Podcast ep 554 🎙️ Truth Bombs, Training Partners & Parenting Athletes Brought to you by: The STRONG Life Insider – 2 BEST FREE Strength Training Courses 2 FREE Videos from The Underground Strength Coach Cert Dad STRONG –

Zach Even - Esh
February 27, 2026
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Mindset, Changing Times & Getting STRONG

I love coming across our old videos from The Underground. My coaching was nothing outstanding back then, it was often intense ad harsh with a touch of humor, but it fit in with the times and the athletes loved it.

Zach Even - Esh
February 2, 2026
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7 Dumbbell & Bodyweight Exercises for Size & Strength

7 Dumbbell & Bodyweight Exercises for Size & Strength Lately, my training has been sleds, bodyweight and bells (Dumbbells and Kettlebells). I am taking a break from back squats for lower body. My lower body training primary lift is Deadlifts

Zach Even - Esh
June 20, 2025
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How Men Over 40 Can (and Should) Get STRONG Again

Below is an email from The STRONG Life Insider – my daily, morning email that I send out to over 7,000 men. Enjoy……. Good morning, Gladiator — Time to destroy our Monday. I asked myself as I sit here about

Zach Even - Esh
June 9, 2025
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507 | The FARM BAR 🎙️ Honoring the Old School Strength Greats + FARM Bar Inspiration

STRONG Life Podcast 507 The FARM BAR 🎙️ Honoring the Old School Strength Greats Who Paved the Way Before Us & Inspired the Creation of The FARM BAR. The FARM Bar – Collaboration with INTEK Strength and Zach Even –

Zach Even - Esh
May 21, 2025
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495 🎙️ Inside PowerLifting USA: Feb. 1979 | Dr Ken Leistner & Bill “Peanuts” West Stories

STRONG Life Podcast ep 495 Inside PowerLifting USA: Feb. 1979 | Dr Ken Leistner & Bill “Peanuts” West Stories. Brought to you by The STRONG Life Insider – Get the BEST FREE Strength Training Courses HERE As I am working

Zach Even - Esh
February 21, 2025
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