Here is Part II on our Underground Strength program design tips. My training model, for the most part, follows the concurrent method, where we focus on training strength, power, conditioning and muscle building in one workout. In this video I address the following: … [Read more...]
4 Program Design Tips For Underground Strength Workouts
[youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7zV1zjABFI[/youtube] Now you've got a little insight into how I program workouts at The Underground Strength Gym, as well as how you can tweak these workouts if you utilize CrossFit as your training protocol, here are 4 critical components we focus on when organizing Underground Strength Workouts: 1) We focus on building special strengths: strength endurance & power endurance 2) We focus on building athleticism & being … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Workout Feb. 18, 2013
[youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDoUHdhoOpo[/youtube] Take your training outdoors. Find an empty school parking lot when school is closed or go behind a strip plaza for some wide open space with no foot or car traffic. Use 1 or 2 Kettlebells for this Underground Strength Workout and perform the strict clean and press, not a push press. 1A) Clean and Press 10 x 5 reps 1B) Car Push 10 x 100 Ft Rest as needed between sets and perform the appropriate … [Read more...]
2 Lessons For All Men
[youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jM_lHyWhiM&feature=share&list=UUqfeXppJ0gH-xMteusTeVEg[/youtube] Drop your comments below. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! Live The Code --Z-- … [Read more...]
Inside The Underground Strength Gym | Training Like a Wrestler, Even If You Don’t Wrestle!
"When you finally decide how successful you really want to be, you’ve got to set priorities. Then, each and every day, you’ve got to take care of the top ones. The lower ones may fall behind, but you can’t let the top ones slip. You don’t forget about the lower ones though because they can add up to hurt you. Just take care of the top ones first. In 25 years as a head coach and assistant, I think I might have missed one practice. Why? Because practice is my top priority. A day doesn’t go by … [Read more...]
CrossFit Underground Strength
"The difference between interest and commitment is this.... When you're interested in something you do it only when circumstances permit. When you're committed to something you accept NO excuses, Just Results." - Unknown - I've been a CrossFit affiliate since my gym transitioned into a Warehouse Location, back in the fall of 2007, over 5 years ago. Before I became a CrossFit affiliate, I would check the CrossFit forum and connected with all the guys converting their gyms and backyards … [Read more...]
Strong Mind, Body & Spirit – Since When!?
"The two worst strategic mistakes to make are acting prematurely and letting an opportunity slip; to avoid this, the warrior treats each situation as if it were unique and never resorts to formulae, recipes or other people's opinions." Paulo Coelho A close friend of mine was chatting with me the other day and he asked me: "Dude, when did you get on this kick of being all spiritual" in his good ol' Texas accent. Well.... I've always believed in a strong mind and strong … [Read more...]
Why You MUST Read Daily – Part 2
“Properly, we should read for power. Man reading should be man intensely alive. The book should be a ball of light in one’s hand.” –Ezra Pound After Part 1 of 'Why You MUST Read', there was awesome feedback and I've had countless requests to bang out a part 2. Well, here ya go.... Inside this video: - WHY You MUST Read! - What books are in The Underground Strength Library VS what books stay beside my bed at night? - How do I organize reading to inspire myself for work or … [Read more...]
Minimalist Workout For MAX Muscle Gains
"In any war, you put your back to mine, I put my back to yours, and let's do what we gotta do." - Ray Lewis Here's a lil' inside look at how we roll at The Underground Strength Gym with our adult training crew. YES, we train adults just like we train our athletes. We are ALL athletes. Don't ever forget that! Underground Strength Tip Of The Day: Do ONLY what is needed to pack on strength & muscle and NO more. Pick 2 or 3 exercises, work up to 1 or 2 heavy sets and then move … [Read more...]
Will Smith On Success, Talent, Hard Work & Skill
"The Key To Life Is Running & Reading" - Will Smith - LOTS of People are getting crazy with their New Year's Resolutions. As expected. But, I expect different from YOU, Being part of Underground Strength Nation. Not sure why the other 364 days of the year don't count for most when it comes to taking action, but if you want success in life AND lifting, you gotta make EVERY day count. Looking back at 2012 I am NOT perfectly satisfied with what I've accomplished and what I've given to … [Read more...]
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