I remember seeing the movie, 'Predator', when I was maybe 8 years old. It was for my older brother's birthday party in a now dead movie theatre, Amboy Cinemas. I loved that movie and did push ups as soon as I got home. The BIG guys in the movie inspired me. Even as a young kid I was motivated by being BIGGER. Some 27 years ago....Even at age 8, I wanted to be cool and tough. Still working on it :) But, as I get older by the numbers I refuse to give in to the "regularities" that come with age. … [Read more...]
Gladiator Garage Gym Workouts
It was The Fall of 2002, and I had drawn the line...... I was up to my neck in work as a grad student plus working full time as a teacher. I was also coaching Wrestling and the season was a few short weeks away. My time was pressed to say the least. Sunday mornings I would wake up and work on research papers from 10 AM until 10 PM. It was the first time in 7 or 8 years that I was unable to make the trek to my favorite hardcore gym, Diamond Gym. I was too busy to drive 30 minutes each way, … [Read more...]
Underground QnA: Combat Training & Endurance Training
Let's grab some Questions from the "mail bag", ha ha, I actually wish we had more mail nowadays, all these e mails are TOUGH - but in a good way! Here we go: Question / E Mail # 1: "Hi, I've been following your strength training routines for a while. I worked as a personal trainer for four years in a corporate gym that I won't name, and I had to be fairly secretive about using your methods because they would get me in trouble with the management. Despite the fact that my clients kept … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Gym Bodyweight & Strength Training Tips
Did John Grimek have it right or what!? He was STRONG, athletic, lean and blended all the training modalities together. We've gotten away from that and everything is extreme left or right. When it comes to your health I am more of a believer nowadays in more balance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxCwyPKFESs More and more of my workouts are becoming bodyweight based. I also include Bodybuilding, Weightlifting, Odd Objects, Powerlifting...... Why choose only one method or style? … [Read more...]
BadAss Home Gym Workouts for Firebreathers
I've got some rings in my garage, a Kettlebell in the backyard, 2 sleds stashed away and sandbags to come. Here's a lil' inside look as to how I am getting back into those BadAss garage workouts, especially now that my house has a HIGH garage ceiling. I've got 2 climbing ropes in the back of my truck as well. This shit is gonna get deadly. My Workout: 4 rounds for time: A) 12 Ring Pull Ups B) 6 / 6 Kettlebell Snatch w/70 lb Kettlebell C) Run 400 meter Question For You: Drop a comment with your … [Read more...]
SEAL Fit, Getting My Ass Kicked & Pushing the Envelope
I've been following some of the workouts from SEAL Fit this past week and adapting them slightly to my own according to injuries and my infancy to the program. My volume is WAY less than they recommend, and those LONG distance ruck walks seem nuts but I'll get into some of their methods more and more with each passing week. Once the rain stops here in The Dirty Jer-Z I'm gonna ride my mountain bike to Uncle Mike's gym, crank a workout then ride home, it will be a solid initial test with … [Read more...]
Gladiators, Firebreathers & The Uncommon Mind
I have the utmost respect for certain people. These people make me step up my training BIG time. All I do is picture them in my head for a fraction of a second. The game changes, completely. These are the poeple who walk the walk and DO rather than talk. It comes without saying when I think of these people. Navy SEALs, Greg Amundson, Spec Ops Military Personnel, Ultra Marathoners...... The list certainly goes on and I would be missing names no matter how many I listed. These men have a … [Read more...]
Man Strength & Training Like a Wrestler
The more I train and the older I get the more I leave out any excuses for people who don't want to train like an athlete. Unless you are specializing in ONE thing, there isn't much of an excuse to stray from all the movements and endless possibilities of working out. I am constantly inspired..... I received a killer t shirt from a man they call "The Firebreather", in english, Greg Amundson. Just wearing his shirt makes me wanna step up my game and not allow myself to go easy. I just hung up a … [Read more...]
Old School Strongman Sandbag Workout, Part II
Here is Part II of my Old School Strength Inspired Sandbag Workout. Part I, was inspired by The Mighty Hermann Goerner. Part II, still inspired by Hermann Goerner, but also inspired by Coach Ethan Reeve. Coach Reeve told me about a workout he did several years ago when I was down in North Carolina to speak at The NC State Strength Coaches Clinic. He did 100 D Ball sandball shouldering reps for BEST time. Coach Reeve was performing "Density Training" back in the early 70's when he … [Read more...]
Old School Sandbag Workout for BAD MoFos, Density Style
About one year ago you may remember me posting a video and article inspired by the Great Strongman, Hermann Goerner and I gave a little taste of his Kettlebell Chain. Well, now things are the same AND different..... Enter The Sandbag Chain..... NOT for the weak of mind or heart, check it out and get after it. … [Read more...]
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