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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?

STRONG Life Insider Ep. 41 | Lessons from Prison, Samurais + 3 GREAT Books

STRONG Life Insider, Episode 41: Lessons from Prison, Samurais + 3 GREAT Books. In this episode I discuss my thoughts on training for life, great books I am reading and lessons from The Samurai Warrior. The Training for Life concept

Underground Strength Stories: Tom Platz Squats & Diamond Gym

It was the Winter of 1995 and I was driving to Diamond Gym with my training partners. Our typical 30 minute drive to Diamond was the 3 of us getting fired up to destroy the gym as we blasted music

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

5 Reasons Why You Need Circuit Training

Almost every Friday and anytime I am busy and fighting the clock, I have a Go To system for my training. I often do this on Fridays as a way of “Earning my Weekend”. However, I usually get in a

1967 Mental Toughness Tips from Golden Era Bodybuilding

It’s amazing that even in a 1967 Golden Era Bodybuilding Magazine (Muscle Builder) that people were talking about “This generation has gotten soft”. This article was called Mom-ism May be the Reason Why You are NOT a Champion. As a

STRONG Life Insider Ep. 37 | How to Use Golden Era Bodybuilding Methods / Volume Training to Gain Size & Strength

Volume training was a BIG deal back in the 70s and then it made a comeback in the past 5-8 years. What’s old is new again but the truth is, there is a time and place for everything. Who needs

STRONG Life Insider Ep. 36 | How to Gain 30 lbs of Muscle

In this episode of The STRONG Life Insider I outline the nutrition and training required for the under-sized athlete to get JACKED & STRONG. 1 of the things we’ve been doing at The Underground Strength Gym for close to 20

STRONG Life Insider Ep. 35 | Anabolic “Secrets” of THE STRONGEST People on Earth?

The unnecessary complications that people make for nutrition and training is staggering. It’s mind boggling, actually. In fact, it is heartbreaking to be honest with you. Why the heck are people so confused nowadays? It’s simple. Information overload. And, the

"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
War of Art & Turning Pro

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