Finishing a workout with heavy sled and prowler training is a top notch way to develop legs of steel and high octane conditioning. Mental toughness can be trained by pushing the pace, cutting rest periods, going heavier, racing against others and doing an extra set when everyone else quits. You can finish your workout with the sled and prowler or you can hit them hard and create an entire lower body workout with these two training tools. Check out the end of a workout that our athletes went … [Read more...]
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Ever Since the Days When I Was a Young Kid….
You hear that tune in the background of this video? Watch the video and read on, I'm gonna tell you about a dream and how you can achieve your dreams as well, but first, let go of your fear.... Can you FEEL the energy from that video or what baby!?!?! That was the latest Underground Strength Coach Certification and it rocked the freakin house SON! Now, onto that story I was gonna tell you about... It sounds corny, but hang tight with me, it's the truth. When I was 11 or 12, before I even … [Read more...]
Follow Your Passion, Forget the Fear
Once again, from all over the USA this time (often times around the world) aspiring Strength Coaches and Biz Owners traveled to The Underground Strength Gym via planes, trains and autombiles. They learned the blue print and the exact system athletes go through when they become members of The Underground Strength Gym here in the dirty Jerzee. They went through a workout to give themselves a lil' taste of what it feels like, and, there is no better way to learn than by getting your hands dirty … [Read more...]
My Vintage York Barbell Gym Tour
I snagged a recent e bay auction with 600 lbs of vintage weights from York Barbell, Wonder Barbell, Jackson Barbell and Heathway Barbell. Little did I know this gentleman (who's identity can not be identified) had a BEAUTFUL Vintage York Barbell Gym in his basement. It was also cool AND ironic to see all the York Blobs he was selling on e bay and 1 of them was won by none other than the Grip King himself, Richard Sorin. It was ironic because I had JUST spoken with Richard by phone … [Read more...]
Crankin' the Bodyweight Training with Joel Marion, Body for Life Champion
Ya gotta love bodyweight exercises - ALL of them. You can do them anywhere, anyplace, anytime. Push Ups are a bodyweight exercise I LOVE! Watch the Video below and then I have a CRAZY story for you regarding push ups and other bodyweight exercises.... That's the end of my quick workout with Joel Marion. It was at the end of a loooong night and Joel has been cranking away with his Underground Nutrition Tips so I KNEW that a fast and furious bodyweight workout would get the juices … [Read more...]
Training Economics During a Recession?
Training economics is all about utilizing compound lifts to get a lot done in a short amount of time. This is why you'll notice the exercises chosen when Body for Life Champion, Joel Marion rolled up to The Underground Strength Gym. - The dumbbell snatch - The Dumbbell Clean & Press - Barbell Cheat Curl & Press More footage to come, but, till then, check this video out.... I choose the cheat curl so I can work my back, shoulders, traps, biceps, forearms and abdominals. I choose … [Read more...]
Body for Life Champion, Joel Marion trains at The Underground Strength Gym
Body for Life Champion, Joel Marion, stopped by The Underground Strength Gym last week to get in a quick workout after he slept 3 hours the night before and worked 12 + hours that day, then took the 1 hour drive north to hit up the Underground! Nice dedication! Joel unleashed some killer nutrition info that you guys will dig, so stay tuned for that mid week. Check the video.... Body for Life was created back in the early 90's when I was a competitive bodybuilder by Bill Phillips. Man, I … [Read more...]
TEST Your Muscles & Grip Strength with Strongman Training & Arm Wrestling
Above, The Manasquan Underground Strength Gym. I have mentioned this before, and in my last post, where many of you commented on your favorite exercises being "Ground Based". We're on the same page. I've been on the other side of the map myself, when I was a high school wrestler, using every machine in the gym, lying down, sitting down, smith machines, etc. That training had me looking like a fitness model and performing sub par. There are tremendous strength benefits that come from … [Read more...]
My Favorite Strongman Training Exercises
I love doing ONE exercise like a mofo! It gets you strong as an Ox and packs muscle on every inch of your body! It's my "Go to" exercise... I am, NO joke, addicted to the freaking exercise, no matter what training tool I use, I LOVE this ONE exercise! Watch this video and see if you can guess the exercise I am addicted to... Post your comments below and see if you can guess my FAVORITE exercise. I also want you to YOUR Favorite exercise. Can't wait to see your answers :) Kill … [Read more...]
A Simple Tip for Developing Serious Strength
If you construct a solid strength and muscle building program then you are Golden. Well, not entirely. We have recovery, mobility, flexibility and plenty other lil' things to take care of. Regardless, if you;re like me, you're addicted to being STRONG. Watch this Video First, then read the article to fully understand what I mean bruddahs and sistas: You notice all the different carries we did here at THE END of our workout. Inside our athletes were deadlifting and tearing into Heavy … [Read more...]
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