AT my recent USC Cert, GR Hoff recorded some training going down at The Underground and put together a lil' highlight to motivate his athletes. My next USC Cert is around the corner in Ft Lauderdale, so if you're in Florida it's time to step up and make it happen! BOOM, sign up HERE if you're ready to turn your passion into profit and finally start doing what you love to do, there's no better feeling than doing what you love. You'll also see some of my wrestlers in action, just a small taste … [Read more...]
The Jersey Shore Strength Challenge, Part Deux
This is round 1 of a 5 round circuit. Check the video below..... That was not an easy workout headed by Uncle Mike Stehle and The Milkman (Both Beasts pictured below). Uncle Mike Stehle of course had his favorite pasttime blaring loud to keep us amped up, Social D all the way baby!. These are just SOME of the perks of running your own biz, you don't have to be subjected to the punishment of sappy love tunes and other fitness bunnies talking on their cell phones while you try to push … [Read more...]
Episode # 80: Louisville Strength vs Battling Ropes
I have never used such a training tool that forces you to GO, GO, GO and can whoop your ass in such a short time. Well, let me rephrase that: These Battling Ropes rank up there with the prowler and high rep kettlebell snatches. These ropes are an amazing tool. They develop full bodt stamina, mental toughness, grip strength endurance and power endurance. There is NO slow with the battling ropes, it's ALL power output, or as their creator, John Brookfield says, this is velocity output - always … [Read more...]
Freak Grip Strength and Conditioning
I have always been a BIG fan of grip strength. I have never met someone with strong hands and a weak body. It NEVER works. Strongs hands = strong man, period! In the world of grip, you know of Smitty and Jedd from The Diesel Crew and John Brookfield who has been featured on the Iron Mind web site for years and has also created a system of training called Battling Ropes (http://powerropes.com). I have a 60' Battling Rope at The Underground Strength Gym and man does this thing kick your ass up … [Read more...]