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Inside Mike Mentzer’s Heavy Duty Book & Training Methods

I came across Mike Mentzer’s training methods as a kid. In fact, if memory serves me properly, I began reading about Mike Mentzer around age 11. You see, I would read my older brother’s bodybuilding books and magazines for 2

266 | The History of Ivanko Barbell & The First Ever MASSIVE Sorinex Install

STRONG Life Podcast ep 266 brings you through a time machine of the bodybuilding and fitness world with Ivanko Barbell which began in the mid 60s! Talk about Staying Power! I also include the inspiring (and CRAZY) story of the

Are You Allergic to HARD WORK?

As I am doing some research for some up and coming episodes of The Iron Roots Podcast I came across some of my favorite articles. Articles from the 60s and early 70s, before I was born. What do these articles

STRONG Life 79: Super Squats, Dedication & HOW To REALLY Train

STRONG Life Podcast Episode 79. Another power packed QnA, blasting truth bombs and gettin’ fired UP. As always, BIG thanks to those of you who drop your questions on my Instagram as THAT is what allows this podcast to come

Stories of Vintage Bodybuilding & Strength Training, Part I

I had a GREAT time as always at Skiba’s Barbell Club in Carteret, NJ. I was lucky to chat with Skiba’s long time friend and vintage strength historian, Ray Anderson. This is part I of a 2 part interview so

Squats, Stones & Thick Bars

Last night’s workout was a brutal one. By the title of this article, you can guess for yourself it was challenging to say the least. I LOVE training in a way that pushes me BEYOND the physical. Where I can

The Dangerous Truth About Who’s Running High School Weight Rooms

The Dangerous Truth About Who’s Running High School Weight Rooms in Most of America. Would You Let a Non Certified Teacher teach English Class? Math? Science? Etc. Then Why Let Unqualified Coaches Run the Weight Room? Schools do NOT allow

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

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