When I began training athletes, specifically wrestlers, I was lucky enough to learn about many of my training methods from Louie Simmons and Pavel. I would speak with Louie on a weekly basis, calling him during my lunch when I
“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.” ~ Edmund Hillary Above, Blair Wrestlers & Team Underground…. Drenched in Sweat, Some Blood, Aches & Pains But The Champions Always Do “Extra Credit!” At The Underground Strength Gym, whenever the
In 1908, the book ‘The Way to Live’ was released. I began reading The Way to Live around 2002 and it inspired me beyond words. The simplicity. The power. The effectiveness of brilliance with the basics. I LOVED George Hackenschmidt’s
Grease The Groove is a technique I learned many years ago when reading a book from Pavel, Power To The People. Essentially, you perform an exercise of choice several times a day, several times a week (4 – 7 x
After our recent Lift STRONG fundraiser, benefiting Leukemia & Lymphoma Foundation, I saw how countless athletes had NO clue how to properly flip the tire, especially the heavier, 600 lb tire. Even the guys who were built like brick shit
The past year or so we’ve gotten away from box squats at our gym. Is it the BEST answer? In Strength & Performance, there are BETTER answers but not always “the best” answers. I recall having ONE kid, who could
There is something PURE about training in your very own home gym – be it the garage, basement, backyard or spare bedroom…. Heck. I’ve heard of some home gym set ups in people’s kitchen’s! No matter where, there is magic
Here’s your Underground Strength Challenge for this month along with Iron Roots Podcast episode 1 where I dive into the History behind the 5 x 5 strength training program! It’s ALL about the basics in this one, post your comments,
The more I utilize simple dumbbell & bodyweight workouts for myself, the more I realize less is more. Less variety and more focus = greater results in strength and size. I’ve been around too long and I want to challenge
I always tell my athletes, “Eat your push ups & pull ups for breakfast!” You MUST be GREAT at these 2 exercises, they are the foundation for upper body strength and power and work wonders for muscle building. I recently
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