Anytime you think you're too busy to warm up, think again. Regardless of your age, it never pays to be "too busy" for a proper warm up. Give yourself 5 minutes to hit a warm up specific to your workout and mobilize 1 or 2 areas of your body that need attention. The "I'm too busy" excuse is never acceptable. Even for myself. When I say this BS excuse in my own mind or to others, I deserve a punch in the face. Whether or not you wrestle is also irrelevant. Although the Video below shows some of … [Read more...]
How I Use QUICK Bodyweight Workouts for Added Strength AND Size
The power of bodyweight training has always been evident to me. I began doing push ups and pull ups on an almost daily basis when I was finishing 8th grade and was 13 1/2 years young. At age 14 I was doing 20 pull ups with ease and have been doing over 20 pull ups in a row even while weighing 220 lbs. When in doubt, I go with bodyweight exercises. They never hurt me or make me feel too old. They never make my joints feel like shit either. Thank you, Sir, may I have another! About 7 … [Read more...]
Joe DeSena, Where To Get Knowledge & Building The 1 Mile Stone Staircase
I wanted to share and break down some of the most powerful times we experienced with Joe DeSena while filming and podcasting to give insight into Joe's Spartan Lifestyle, the businesses he has built and why he decided to write his book, SPARTAN UP! In this Video you will see: - The bodyweight workout we did in the barn, after running hills for well over 1 mile at 5 AM. - Where should you get knowledge to open your mind and not get caught up in the craziness you find all over the … [Read more...]
Weekend Learning List April 4, 2014
Let's rock this weekend learning list. I've got a few short videos for you to learn from as well as a GREAT book recommendation. Check it out below and please share with your friends / colleagues that would benefit from these tips. Thanks! … [Read more...]
Is DAILY Bodyweight Training Effective & Safe For Muscle & Strength Gains?
This started all the way back in 1989. Every time I passed a pull up bar or anything I could grab on to over head, I banged out pull ups. This became a daily practice. Same for push ups. Push Ups for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guess what happened? … [Read more...]
How To Strengthen Your Lower Back & “Core”
It was my last year teaching and my stress was at an all time high. I was repeatedly straining my lower back, particularly the QL (Quadratus Lumborum). I was training hard but also living hard. It was taking a toll on me mentally and physically. Through my mistakes, I become a better teacher for YOU. … [Read more...]
The 6 Most Effective Strength & Muscle Building Methods – Pt 2
Let's crush part II of our Most Effective Strength & Muscle Building Methods. Make sure you go back and review Part 1 Here, and better yet, print them out and put both of these articles in a 3 ring binder. There is peace of mind when you can remove yourself from technology and read a book. In addition, you will be less likely to be confused about how to train. Less confusion & more focus = Greater gains in size, more muscle gains & more strength gains. Let's get after it. … [Read more...]
How The Underground Inner Circle Helped Me Complete The GORUCK Challenge
After successfully completing a few Tough Mudder events my training partner and I wanted a new challenge to train for. Not sure how it happened but we came across the GORUCK events and shortly after, it was decided that we would enlist in the GORUCK Challenge (GRC). At the time neither of us knew much about the GORUCK events but we figured we’d prepare in a similar way as the Tough Mudder events. For the previous adventure runs we put together a program that incorporated Zach’s … [Read more...]
2 Pieces Of Wisdom To OWN The Day
There are those who rise above and make it to the top and there are those who always toil in mediocrity. Those who are stuck in the land of mediocrity have what I call a "Lack Mentality". They don't view the world and everything around as abundance. They think everyone owes them something, they think everyone stole from them, they think they created this and created that..... Let me tell you, as soon you become an arrogant dickhead, you stop winning in life AND lifting..... any anything … [Read more...]
Tough Mudder Ass Kicker Against Doctor’s Predictions
I LOVE success stories when they come my way from guys & gals attacking our Underground Strength workouts and kicking ass as a result. ALL serious athletes have a Coach. I say the same in business, ALL serious entrepreneurs have business coaches. Step up and get OUT of your comfort zone and start taking your mind, body & spirit where you want it to go. If you're not growing and improving as a person, you're NOT living. … [Read more...]
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