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Underground Strength Training from 1947 + the TOUGH Training of Mas Oyama

In the early 2000s when I began Underground Strength, it was truly “Underground”. At the time, the “in thing” was training on one leg, on a bosu ball or physio ball. You had to use a medicine ball, rotating, half

5 X 5 Training + Bodyweight Bodybuilding Tips

Yesterday on my IG I shared the above cover and tips on how to use 5 X 5 along with Bodyweight Bodybuilding. Then yesterday afternoon I came across the news that Franco had passed away. It was heartbreaking for me.

STRONG Life Podcast ep. 198 | QnA: Stronger, Faster, Tougher (In The Gym, Business & Life)

Here we go, STRONG Life Podcast ep. 198. We’re closing in episode 200 which is crazy! Time flies and I still remember recording the first STRONG Life via Video only with Martin Rooney. Living The STRONG Life is very much

QnA: Training for Law Enforcement, Thoughts on Distance Running & Strength Coach Business Success Tips

I crushed a GREAT question last night on my Instagram which led to a few more questions. Here is the question from our friend and his name kept anonymous: Hey Zach, Question for you- I’m going to be honest… this

The Hatfield Squat & Why You Should Know & Learn From The Old School Strength Books

Do you know who wrote the book Super Squats? – Do you know what THE Super Squats training program looks like? – What about The GOMAD diet? What about Reg Park & the 5 x 5 method? – Have you

Give the Barbell a Break with Kettlebell & Bodyweight Hybrid Workouts

I remember about 6 years ago or so my body was aching constantly. I would walk down the stairs in the morning and my knees would hurt, my feet hurt. My mind was asking WTF is going on here!?! I

How & Why You Must Train Your INNER Warrior

Even the nicest guy / gal has an inner Warrior spirit. And even if you live in a town as nice and safe as where The Brady Bunch lived, you must train the mind, body and spirit to not only

The Power Behind Bodyweight Bodybuilding Playground Workouts

I am getting more and MORE hyped on Bodyweight Training. I feel GREAT attacking the calisthenics and with warmer weather especially, it is perfect for training outdoors to rejuvenate mind, body & spirit. The cold is not to be feared

Bodyweight Training for Sports Performance: Upper Body Strength, “Body Hardening” & Ab Training

This bodyweight exercise takes me back to my roots because I have been using this with my athletes since day one. I used it in the Wrestling clubs, on the Football fields during strength & speed clinics and with my

Endless Lessons Learned from The Underground aka “Old School” Bodybuilding & Strength Training Methods

In the 50s and 60s, strength sports were a small “Underground” cult. Even in the 70s. Until Arnold hit the big screen, bodybuilding and literally building your body was viewed as something only a narcissist would do. Today, of course,

"Zach Even - Esh is the Charles Atlas of Powerlifting / Weightlifting / Athletic Training. He is a walking inspiration. A kick in the ass for all of us."
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