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Some of My Favorite Strength & Conditioning Books

I am constantly asked about my favorite books or what I’m reading right now. My library is constantly growing, evolving, adding books on training, business, lifestyle, mindset and inspirational autobiographies. If you use the search bar on my blog you

Weekend Learning List Jan. 10, 2014

“The Hay Is In The Barn!” Lots of lifting and Lots of learning going on the past week. Keep up if you can. This is the Human Food Chain. If you’re willing to do work, stay focused and get shyt

Underground Strength & Odd Objects 1 x Week | Channeling my Inner Dr. Ken Leistner

I was listening to a recent podcast with my friend, John Welbourn. In his podcast he discussed once a week training with his BJJ athletes doing “Density Training”. Density Training is what Coach Ethan Reeve began doing in the 70s

247: Kurt Hester: Strength & Conditioning “Madman”

STRONG Life Podcast ep. 247 with Kurt Hester. WOW, what an awesome episode with Kurt who is in his late 50s (I always say he looks like he’s 32) and crushing it as a Coach. I have a TON of

31 Life & Lifting Lessons from 31 Years in the Iron Game

Good ol’ June of 1989. That’s when it all started for me. Squatting in my older brother’s room on our chrome, spin collar barbell set. I opened Arnold’s Encyclopedia and saw a photo demonstrating proper squat technique. And 31 years

7 Tips on Developing Superior Physical Conditioning + 19 Sample Underground Strength Workouts

I wrote about “Strong & Useless” in my Encyclopedia of Underground Strength & Conditioning. It’s when an athlete can move big weights on the barbell but can’t do basic bodyweight exercises such as lunges, pull ups, pushups, sprints, and jumps.

241 | Fergus Connolly: We’re Coaching PEOPLE, Not Athletes

STRONG Life Podcast ep. 241 with Performance Coach & Consultant, Fergus Connolly. This was a GREAT conversation that lasted over 2 hours and if neither of us had to go, we would have kept on going! Fergus has worked at

Ep. 226 | Josh Bryant & Zach talk Calisthenics, Tactical Training, Martial Arts + CRAZY Gym Stories

Here we GO! STRONG Life Podcast ep. 226 with my buddy, Josh Bryant. With COVID-19 locking down the entire world, and gym goers struggling along with the zoom workout bunnies, guys like myself and Josh Bryant are TRAINING. This style

STRONG Life Brotherhood

To Apply for The SLB: 1) Read this Page in Full and Contact Zach by Replying to his Newsletter. Subscribe to Zach’s Newsletter HERE From the Desk of Zach Even – Esh Location: The Underground Strength Office Time: 6:07 AM

Gladiator STRONG + How I Messed Up My Own Training When I Was Younger?

When I was younger and competing in sports, wrestling specifically, I was unfortunately training the WRONG way. And as an athlete, time is crucial. You NEVER get that time back and so, you miss out on opportunity. The opportunity to

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