I heard something recently and it has me changing my mind and changing the things I find myself telling others. It has to do with your potential and your actions. I used to view the training and coaching we do at The Underground Strength Gym as the ultimate way to help athletes achieve their TRUE potential. Until I heard a Coach say this..... "I hate that word potential. It's such bull shit. The reality of what you DO is all that really counts. What you DO with your potential is the ultimate … [Read more...]
You Are EXACTLY Where You Want To Be
I came across quotes saying "You are exactly where you are meant to be" and to an extent, I believe this, but not fully. I believe it is more about You are exactly where you WANT to be. If you WANT something, then you find way and make it happen. I want to share with you a few lessons in "making it happen".... … [Read more...]
Why Does Worrying Too Much Make You WEAK?
Should I squat with a box or with out? Should I use a double overhand grip, a hook grip or alternate grip? Should I pull sumo or conventional? Should I follow The Rock's Hercules program or 531 or 5 x 5 or ...... There are only a few details you need to concern yourself with. The details the majority of people worry about will NOT make the difference between you becoming a champion or not. Here are the details you need to concern yourself with: … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Coach Success Stories
A few years ago, Jeremy Thiel rounded up his most motivated Strength Coaches and we held a private Underground Strength Coach Certification. In these 2 days we covered training, business, marketing, lifestyle, ALL the while in the trenches, training with our athletes, training our athletes, going through workouts themselves.... This team returned to Austin, TX and built a gym modeled after The Underground Strength Gym, called Red Black Gym - it's an amazing gym, with amazing Coaches, kinda … [Read more...]
Isn’t It Amazing…
Kicking Ass isn’t for everyone. Period. It’s too hard. I’m too tired. It’s too expensive. A family emergency came up. I’m busy. I don’t have time. Excuses piss me off. On the flip side, excuses are fine by me because that makes it easier to get to the top. Those who win have no excuses. They bull doze through anything that gets in their way. If something goes wrong, they take responsibility and learn from their mistakes. There is no..... Next year... Next time... My … [Read more...]
The Underground Strength Certification Winner Is…
Last fall we had a contest called The Underground Inspiration Contest. It was for members of http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com Dave Hall won the contest and as my gift to him he got in for a full ride to The Underground Strength Coach Certification. Many have asked me if I will be sponsoring peeps again. The answer is NO. I sponsored someone to a BIG seminar last year, a guy who had 3 or 4 kids, worked 5 am - 9 pm and never saw his kids. 2 weeks out he bailed. Tire kickers suck. In the … [Read more...]
Episode # 102: Winning VS Losing, THE Price…
Hmmmmmm......... All I can say now is.... KILL IT! --Z-- PS: A few spots left for the February Underground Strength Coach Certification, time and space is running out. More info below: https://zacheven-esh.com/coaching.php https://zacheven-esh.com/license.php (this allows for a 6 pay plan) any questions, just e mail me :) … [Read more...]