"Weak Legs & Weak Back = A WEAK Man" When I heard about Andy Bolton breaking the 1,000 lb Deadlift Barrier I knew this was not only a strong man, but most importantly, a SMART man. World records are never set because someone got lucky. It takes some serious experience and a blend of brains and brawn. As a Coach and a student of life and the iron game, I never feel that I am "good enough". Good enough is the devil. I knew that if I could learn at least 1 thing from Andy Bolton I could … [Read more...]
TWO Muscles You Should NEVER Deny!
TWO things you should NEVER deny or neglect if you want to be strong as hell: 1) Grip Strength 2) Ab Training When I first began training without the use of wrist and hand straps my grip was weak as hell. I used to do chin ups and every pulling motion with straps to take the grip OUT of the picture. BIG mistake. Having weak hands makes EVERYTHING else weak, or, vice versa. A mighty grip makes everything else stronger. For abs, I prefer two movements over others: anything with the power … [Read more...]
Training for Warriors Road Trippin’
Look at what I go through for you guys :) This is Part I of a multi part video series as I took a long drive up to North Jersey to meet up with Martin Rooney, train with him and his fighters, learn from him and expose myself to Brand New, Deadly, Kick Ass training methods. Check it below... Stay tuned for Part II.... In the meantime, Martin's latest Book, Ultimate Workouts for Warriors is on Sale HERE. Get it, it's downright NASTY! Lead from the Front! --Z-- … [Read more...]
Freak Strength Workout & When the Clock Strikes Midnight…
I have been crazy busy the past few weeks, and I forgot about 'FREAK Strength Friday'!! How could I ever forget! There are TWO things in the Blog today: 1) Your FREAK Strength Friday Workout 2) Information on tonight's release of 'Lost Secrets of Strength' - this will be announced via our e mail list at midnight, EST So Stay tuned for tonight.... Here is your FREAK Strength Workout to be rocked today, since we missed Friday! On your own, perform your warm up including any soft tissue work … [Read more...]
Bodyweight Training: The Ultimate Upper Body Strength & Ab Exercise
This takes me back to my roots because I have been using this with my athletes since day 1. I used it in the Wrestling clubs, on the Football fields and with my clients in unknown parts of the Dirty Jerzee at thugged out playgrounds. Check this Video for developing awesome upper body strength, healthy shoulders and solid abs: Let me know your thoughts on that video, and even better, get a partner and crank them out yourself and then let me know your thoughts! Stay tuned, I have more … [Read more...]