It must have been 6 years ago or so, I remember the moment quite clearly. We were outside The Underground Strength Gym, the athletes were hitting their finishers and training like farm boys. Back and forth they went pushing and pulling sleds, carrying the anvil, the atlas stone, dumbbells, kettlebells and sandbags. A BIG bodybuilder and his skinny friend began approaching. The bodybuilder was jacked. His friend looked like a typical high school kid weighing about 160 lbs or so. The … [Read more...]
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WHY You MUST Earn It & Respect It!
I was in Vermont at SPARTAN HQ with 15 other Underground Strength Coaches. 2 days in a row we trekked up the mountain behind Joe DeSena's house and although I had been to the top before, it never gets old at the top. But, I am sure, for some people, they don't get it.... They don't understand why they should embrace the work. This is why..... … [Read more...]
Project X – What Is It?
"Fatigue makes cowards of us all" ~ Vince Lombardi WARNING: Do NOT read this post if you are easily offended or you take things literally. Some years ago I wrote a blog post that I thought would anger many, instead, many LOVED it. I said what others wanted to say for a LOOOONG time, but they feared they would get in trouble by speaking their mind. … [Read more...]
Iron Roots Podcast Ep. 1 | 5 X 5 Strength Training + The Power of Push Ups
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, weights used, etc in the comments section. I also added The Iron Roots Podcast episode on where The 5 x 5 Strength Training system originated with Reg Park as well as the way Bill Starr implemented 5 x 5 in his book, The Strongest Shall Survive! … [Read more...]
When Giants Roamed the Earth
Original Article by Jeff Everson Excerpt from the book 'Forgotten Secrets of The Culver City Westside Barbell Club' by Dave Yarnell. Before the last epoch of the Cenozoic era, some 65 million years ago, great beasts roamed the earth. These ponderous dinosaurs weighed as much as 100 tons and were over 120 feet long. Some had teeth the size of a child. Most had brains the size of an egg. The dinosaurs died out and were replaced by a higher form of life. Likewise, at one point in time (the late … [Read more...]
When Are You Strong Enough?
The question has been asked MANY times, and, I've posted similar to what I'm about to get into. Check this video as I answer the common question, "How do I Know when I am strong enough?" The REAL Answer: We can always become stronger or improve performance. Strength is skill / technique, so, adding weight or reps isn't the only way to demonstrate greater strength. Check the vid below and then drop a comment with your own thoughts. What about my Top 10 Bodyweight Exercises? I told … [Read more...]
9 Tips on Kickin’ Ass, Living an EPIC Life & Liftin’ Heavy S**T!
No one ever got to the top without fighting MANY battles and long journeys down countless roads, ALL of which were likely the "road less traveled". I used to think I would NEVER be happy unless I left NJ and planted myself in California. I was WRONG. I was missing what was right in front of me and I'm glad I finally saw "it". The grass is NOT always greener on the other side. Often times we've got greatness awaiting us and you just need to take the first step towards seeing it, right on … [Read more...]
No Respect for Basic Strength Training? Lift in the Garage
I have had some interesting conversations with Jim Wendler. One in particular struck a chord with me quite heavily. In fact, it has helped mold a process I use at my gym when training new athletes. Jim and I spoke about the lack of respect for the weights nowadays, specifically by those who spend too much time on the internet and at these fancy gyms. I see how kids casually skip workouts that their parents pay for without a care in the world. I see how countless high school athletes don’t … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Men Over 40: Nutrition & Strength Lessons from The Silver Era of Bodybuilding
Below is a sample from my morning email that I send from The STRONG Life Newsletter. Greetings fellow Gladiator, I only write to you because I know you are someone who understands and wants to know how to obtain and achieve the value of timeless health, strength and vitality. In a world full of trends, fads and gimmicks, there's something to be said about the power of classic practices that have stood the test of time. https://zacheven-esh.com/strong-lean-men-over-35/ Today, we're … [Read more...]
Lift STRONG Fundraiser December 2022 | Benefiting Wade’s Army & SEAL Future Foundation
Our annual LIFT STRONG Fundraiser is coming! Every year we organize an event to benefit a cancer foundation as well as a military foundation. Lift STRONG will benefit these 2 foundations: Wade's Army SEAL Future Foundation The date and location will be: Wednesday, Dec. 21st at 6 PM Location: The Underground Strength Gym 202 East Main St (2 Buildings Behind Kenny's Auto Garage / Across from CVS) Manasquan, NJ View this post on … [Read more...]
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