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5 Tips for Training High School Athletes

Training young athletes is my passion. I LOVE helping skinny, weak kids go from Boy to BEAST….. not just physically, but mentally as well. But, I feel HORRIBLE for the athletes who are forced to train with a Coach who

Strong, Slow & USELESS | The Problem with Modified Powerlifting for Training Athletes

I’ve spoken at length regarding my “Strong & Useless” rants when I see athletes who can set the records on the weight room wall but they can’t last through a sports practice or they’re always “hurt” but not injured. I

35 Life & Lifting Lessons, Part II

If you missed Part I, check it HERE 17) After freshman wrestling season ended I joined Apollon Gym, which is the gym I share a parking lot with today! I trained 6 – 7 days a week, for a minimum

#TRUTH – You Don’t REALLY Want Success

“Most of you won’t be successful because when you’re tired, you QUIT” “Sleep is for those people who are BROKE” “ALL Men are created equal but some work harder in the pre-season” #TRUTH: Not sure why, but I get fired

Hunting for a Playground Workout – The End?

I got LUCKY. I Found myself a GREAT playground, still in need of finding pull up bars and dip bars that are up HIGH so my feet don’t drag on the ground. I’ve seen these “advanced playgrounds” in videos outside

The Power Of Calisthenics & Convict Conditioning Inspiration

Above, Kyle and Cory Markovitch who train at The Underground Strength Gym hit the 1,000 Pul Up Club before Wrestling Season ended. GREAT kids with GREAT work ethic! BOTH were state qualifiers during their time as NJ High School Wrestlers

5 Reasons You Need to Jack Up Your Guns

Don’t think you need to train your arms? Guess again. Many “EXPERTS” state the arms are worked adequately from upper body compound lifts. And before we get into the physical aspect of training arms, think about this: – Athletes CARE

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

Underground Strength QnA: Tire Flips & Training With Injuries

Got some cool questions that I wanna crank out via the Blog. Check em’ below as these questions come in often. Enjoy! Q: Hi Zach! My Name is Mark and I live on Cape Cod. If you have a minute

Crossfit Football, Teen Athletes, Heavy MetCons & Farm Boy Strength

Last Saturday was 9-11. I drove up to Ct to meet with John Welbourn, former NFL athlete and creator of CrossFit Football. I remember 9-11-01 as if it were this morning. I was a 4th year Physical Education teacher and

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