Man, if there is 1 thing engrained into my DNA, it must be that I LOVE to train hard & heavy. But, lately, I've been straying away from the heavy barbell, rocking the dumbbells, kettlebells and bodyweight a lot more. I'm feeling healthier, and still strong as a mofo. It doesn't make me feel good when my back is so f**ked up that it hurts to change diapers. As I grow, I evolve. Does this mean I will never touch a barbell again? Hells NO! I still use them, but I am finding "other" … [Read more...]
REAL Man Muscle Building Exercises
Oh man, this was a funny, funny time. Vince Delmonte, the master of getting ripped cruised down the the dirty Jerzee and arrived around 11 PM. I took him to good ol' Clydz for some coffee and then we hit The Underground for an hour of training and filming using my time crunched REAL Man Muscle Building methods. Check this video.... The clean & press is one of my favorite lifts. I use it for muscle building, strength building, power development and I did these bad boys today as a … [Read more...]
Old School Muscle | Lessons & Inspiration from 2 Men Who Know About RAW Strength
I have an inspiring message for you, or, shall I say, lessons I've learned from 2 Men that TRULY inspire me in the world of strength, muscle building and athletic performance. These men BOTH walk the talk and have been around the iron game much, much longer than I have. Some of this might be the reminder you need to return to the basics and escape the fads and gimmicks. Sometimes I seriously wonder if I was born in the wrong era. I wonder why I stand alone or stick out like a sore thumb … [Read more...]
Episode # 110: The Prowler Challenge
My homeboy Joe DeFranco said this about The Prowler: "This thing has kicked more ass than Randy Couture" How true he is. This workout was nuts. 10 dude blasting away on box squats. Then, as the atmosphere was getting crazier and crazier, I had to unleash the beasts and get them outside, regardless of the cold. They were game, so off we went. I had no predetermined sets or time limit. We would go until someone quit or vomited. Watch and see what or which happens first! Kill … [Read more...]
Episode # 107: Dr. Ken Leistner Inspires Again!
Short and sweet. Heavy weight, low reps. Strength is a skill. Time to go to school kids! [youtube width="640" height="390"]http://youtu.be/_roexhEnV0c[/youtube] I am having more fun than ever with my training, even after 20 years under the iron.... Got thoughts or questions, post em' below baby, I wanna hear it! You dig that Rocky, eh mate? Kill it! --Coach Z-- PS: Will you be the next Underground Strength Coach to start kicking ass and doing what you love? If you … [Read more...]
Episode # 106: Dr. Ken Leistner Inspiration, Part II
Rules? What rules? F**K the rules! This training session was inspired by Dr. Ken Leistner. Dr. Ken was a TRUE pioneer in the field of strength & conditioning. Having one day a week of NO Rules Training is great for combat athletes and men who are Training for Life; this can be family men or men who are in first responder careers and of course our military. The NO Rules Training Manual is inside The Underground Strength Academy. … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Show Ep. 104: Inspiration from Dr. Ken
I'm a BIG fan of the good ol' days when strength was a priority. When strength is your goal you have no problems putting on size. Squats were ass to grass and deadlifts were common place. Today, everyone says they have "bulging discs" and have more excuses than ever before. The bodybuilders of The Golden Era didn't just look strong, they were strong. They walked the talk. It wasn't chemical warfare back then, it was HARD WORK. I snagged myself a dozen or so old school bodybuilding … [Read more...]
Episode # 101: This is what motivates me
Athletes come to The Underground Strength Gym, more often than not, weaker than a 98 lb weakling, no joke. My motivation is to get them strong as hell, and while doing so, I need to walk the talk and remain stronger. You never know what must be done to represent. On New Years, 1 of my athletes hit a 115 lb pull up weighing 240 lbs, I hit a 106 lb pull up weighing 220. One of the young guns, a high school sophomore is addicted to The Underground - he wants to train all the time and always … [Read more...]
Episode # 99 (ALMOST 100!): And the Winner is…
Who wound up winning the weighted dip contest at The Underground Strength Gathering? If Marvin Eder was there he woulda kicked everyone's ass up and down the street. But, because Marvin didn't show, there's a new Sherrif in town..... So, at the end of the day, STRENGTH MATTERS! Kill it! --Coach Z-- PS: Stay tuned for episode # 100! PPS: Does Strength Matter to You? Then Check this out & see what peeps have been saying about it. … [Read more...]
Episode # 98: The Crazy Dip Contest, Part Deux!
This thing gets crazier and crazier! I know, I know, you're not shocked :) And, in case you didn't notice, episode # 100 is right around the corner! Holy sh*t, time flies! You & I BOTH know that time flies even if you're NOT having fun. So, f**k it, might as well do what you love and have fun in the process, right? Check out part 2 of the Crazy Dip Contest.... If you think these dips with 200+ lbs are a big deal, then you're mistaken my friend. Marvin Eder has been said to have … [Read more...]
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