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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

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

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

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

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

STRONG Life Insider Ep. 43 | Be TOUGHER Than Your Excuses

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,

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

5 Tips for Training Athletes for Strength AND Toughness

There’s a lot of chatter going on regarding training athletes for speed and strength. Some coaches feel we’re not doing enough speed / sprint work. Others realize that MANY athletes are too weak to sprint properly. And, have we forgotten?

Ep. 213 | Do You Skip Leg Day in the Gym AND in Life?

STRONG Life Podcast ep. 213, here we GO! Skipping leg day in the gym is 1 thing, skipping leg day in LIFE is another thing! There are NO shortcuts to achieving REAL Success. We ALL know this, but, how many

Chase Those “White Lights” or Get OUT

There is something very special at The Underground Strength Gym. I bring it with me anywhere I Coach. I look for the hardest worker in the room. I’m gonna tell you why in just a second….. You see, I feel

"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."
- Steven Pressfield, World Renown Author
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