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Inside My Recent Training: Spartan Combat Training

I’ve been working around a nagging shoulder & bicep injury but finding a way to get it done and make it happen. The years and years of training are piling up since 1989 but I am grateful for all that

How & Why You Must Train Your INNER Warrior

Even the nicest guy / gal has an inner Warrior spirit. And even if you live in a town as nice and safe as where The Brady Bunch lived, you must train the mind, body and spirit to not only

5 Minutes & 7 Simple Workouts to a STRONGER Mind, Body & LIFE

The Crew after a rafting trip during the USC Spartan Mastermind. The weekend was loaded with Uncomfortable training that helped everyone break through barriers in their mind, their body and their life / business. Hard Training Builds Tough Men. I

Bigger Biceps VS Being Dangerous (And FINALLY Squatting 400+ Lbs Again!)

Let me warn you that the language in this video is NOT WFS (Work / Family Safe). Those of you who “get it” understand that when you are doing something with intensity and passion, there are times you need to

How Hard To Train to Maximize Strength & Muscle Growth?

How hard is too hard when it comes to packing on size and strength? What is enough, what is too much and what is optimal? After decades of experience since 1989, I’ve seen some guys lean more towards one way

Garage Gym Strength & Conditioning [Toughness Test]

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’m a fan of Kettlebells. I use them often for my own training as well as for the training of our athletes at The Underground Strength Gym. About 7 1/2

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

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

Encyclopedia Of Underground Strength [ALL Articles, Interviews & More!]

Links to all the interviews, podcasts, articles, guest blogs & more featuring info on The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength & Conditioning:

Hero’s Journey: Do You Have The Guts To Say, “F**K YOU!”?

I don’t know how long ago it was but someone gave me a powerful piece of advice regarding life and work, but mostly life…. He was telling me about the day that he looked forward to having X amount of

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