Wow, on my birthday, an old friend and a BEAST, Johnny Wasiscko stopped by the gym to say Happy B Day. I asked him what's new & he said preppin' for strongman comps and the Arnold Grip Contest.... It was the day before the Lost Secrets of Strength Development, so, I said sh*t, let's train and kill it w/a grip contest. This got wild and we really got carried away breaking all the rules and doing everything that made NO sense at all! These are the best and funnest workouts! Enjoy and post … [Read more...]
Episode # 80: Louisville Strength vs Battling Ropes
I have never used such a training tool that forces you to GO, GO, GO and can whoop your ass in such a short time. Well, let me rephrase that: These Battling Ropes rank up there with the prowler and high rep kettlebell snatches. These ropes are an amazing tool. They develop full bodt stamina, mental toughness, grip strength endurance and power endurance. There is NO slow with the battling ropes, it's ALL power output, or as their creator, John Brookfield says, this is velocity output - always … [Read more...]
Episode # 79: Louisville vs The Prowler
There is more to come from this FUN, FUN day! Come on, when do you see atmosphere like this? BTW, dig my PR at 150 lb 1 arm rows on that OLD globe dumbbell....and, I almost sold my life to get that 150 lb globe dumbbell, you would die laughing if I told you the story! Check out what happens below, Louisville vs The Prowler of Death.... as Joe DeFranco said, that things has kicked more ass than Randy Couture! These dudes know how to work! Whatcha think of the vid? Did you see the stains … [Read more...]
The Story Behind The Underground Strength Coach Certification
It wasn't too long ago I was maybe like you, or, maybe even worsed off. $20K + in debt (that's Negative money!), struggling to keep up with the fast pace of the world while barely making enough money, and this is even while living at home with the parents! Even when I had a Masters Degree, I was stuck in debt, and no, not because I payed my way through school, my work actually reimbursed me, the bottom line was that making 50 - 7- grand a year didn't do jack shit for doing things like fixing … [Read more...]
Episode # 77: Pissed the F**K Off!
Maybe I've watched The Sopranos too many times, or maybe it's just been 1 of those days. I take it out on the weights. WARNING: If you're easily offended or under 18 years of age don't watch this. Just like everyone else I have "those days" sometimes, and the way to make it better is to attack the iron - No Rules, just killin' it. What do you do when you're 'Pissed the F**K Off"? Kill it! --Coach Z-- PS: F**k the recession ==> Click HERE! … [Read more...]
Episode # 76: Dropping F Bombs…
Just like anyone else, I get fired up sometimes. My best therapy is to kill it with the weights, doesn't matter what kind of weights, I'll take anything I cna get my hands on and kill it. This is me, it's easy to not show this stuff, but that's not real, and you need to see who I am, and like everyone, I have good days and bad days. The Underground Strength Gym straightens my mind, clears things up and brings me back to a good place. If you are at work or the kids are around, I … [Read more...]
Episode # 73: Underground Strength Picnic
Back in the day York Barbell held strength and health picnics where the greats demonstarted their amazing feats of strength, fans came and watched, lifters shared good times, good food and much laughter. There was amazing comraderie, great training and information was always shared, NOT hoarded like some top secret affair. I will bring these times back, mark my words....coming soon to The Underground Strength Gym of Edison, NJ. Watch ALL the videos below and post comments on your thoughts and … [Read more...]
Episode # 72: If You Build It, Will They Come?
Typical gyms and health clubs suck pretty badly nowadays. It's almost impossible to find a hard core facility where they allow "No Rules" Training. Watch the video closely as I talk to you about power racks, thick bars, grip training, sandbag training and everything else you need... Check out this vid on how to build your own Underground Strength Gym.... Video to be continued...... :) Now, if you build it, will they come? What do you think? Post your comments below :) Kill it! --Coach … [Read more...]
New Grip Strength Video & Article!
Check out the latest article on grip and hand strength training: ==> http://www.straighttothebar.com/2008/11/grip_strength_where_is_it.html Enjoy & Kill it! --Z-- PS: If you want to develop rugged full body strength and strong hands, check out http://GripExperts.com … [Read more...]
Episode # 71: Influences in Grip Strength Training
How can you deny those who taught you? My book shelves are filled with books and videos from guys like Joe DeFranco, Alwyn Cosgrove, Ross Enamait, Diesel Crew, old school Strength & Health magazines, John Jesse, Josh Henkin, Louie Simmons, Pavel Tsatsouline, JC Santana and many, many more! I love the ways of old school, raw, serious training.... In this vid, I've been inspired by John Grimek, who was born in Perth Amboy, which is less than 5 minutes away...who remember the Atlantic … [Read more...]
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