I remember about 6 years ago or so my body was aching constantly. I would walk down the stairs in the morning and my knees would hurt, my feet hurt. My mind was asking WTF is going on here!?! I was sore after training sessions for longer than normal and I felt that my body was sending me signals to STOP lifting weights. That alone was freaking me out as training is how I identify with myself and unleash my emotions. Luckily, I came across some inspiring videos of a few guys working … [Read more...]
Small Victories for Mental Toughness
"Just find an excuse to WIN." When I want to build my mental toughness a mere extra 1%, I don't view the big goal, I take it 1 small step at a time. If I'm running, just get to the next telephone pole.... If I'm hitting a set of 20 rep squats, just get to 8, then 10, then 12.... When I get to 20.... I do 1 more, a few more times. It all adds up and these small victories build upon themselves, building momentum and in turn, greater mental toughness. During a recent training session with 1 of … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 59: Book Review, Money Matters & Muscle Advices
In episode 50 of The STRONG Life Podcast I go raw and uncut. No intro music this time and for me, it's a reminder of where I came from and a reminder for you, that there are NO excuses and to roll with what you've got. In this episode I discuss the following: - An AWESOME book that you must read. A book I feel should be required reading, especially for anyone who thinks "life is tough". - How to View you the work of your life with regards to money and changing lives? - How to train with … [Read more...]
STRONGCast 18: The Spartan Experience w/Joe DeSena & Spartan Lifestyle
WOW. Wake up at 3:30 AM. Get your ass kicked before the sun rises starting at 5 AM. Eat some AWESOME, Natural food all day long. Work, Play, Work, Eat. What else happened during my 24 hrs up in Pittsfield, Vt with Joe DeSena, founder of The Spartan Race and The Barbell Shrugged Crew? Well, what happens in Pittsfield, VT..... … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Workout Feb. 5, 2013
“I believe there’s an inner power that makes winners or losers. And the winners are the ones who really listen to the truth of their hearts.” ~Sylvester Stallone After Initial Warm Up & Mobility.... 1) Moderate Intensity KB Complex, Non Stop, Moderate Weight A) 1 Arm Swing x 6 / 6 B) 2 Hand Swings x 12 C) 1 Arm Row x 6 / 6 D) Snatch x 6 /6 E) Clean & Press x 6 / 6 F) Goblet SQ x 6 G) Reverse Lunge x 6 / 6 Rest / Mobility 2) Turkish Get Up 5 x 1 / 1 3A) Box Squat 5 x 2 … [Read more...]
REAL Strength Starts When You Answer ONE Critical Question
The footage above was shot during the "We're Almost done training.... maybe.... if you work hard enough..." portion of training The Blair Academy Wrestling Team, the top high school wrestling team in the country. These lessons were pushed after I saw certain times during the workout where opportunity was NOT taken. So, I asked these wrestlers and a few basketball players ONE question to check if they're TRULY working hard enough to achieve their maximum potential... At the end of the day, ask … [Read more...]
HARD Training & HARD Living
It's good to get away from your same ol' environment more often than you think you should.Kinda like Arnold's early days when he and a training partner would haul 250 lbs and a barbell to the woods, perform 50 sets of squats until they couldn't stand let alone walk. Away from the gym, the distractions of rules, the perfect set - rep combo, the water fountain and of course, "normal people". Yesterday I took a ride up into the quiet northern NJ hills to train The Blair Academy Wrestling Team. I … [Read more...]
How I Use The Renegade Diet
I get daily e mails asking me questions about The Renegade Diet. Many ask if I use it, how I use it, what I think about the training advice given inside the e book, how I feel with Renegade Diet, what are the effects on my strength, stamina, fat loss, etc. This will answer ALL those questions along with a sample day in my nutrition as well as the workout I cranked on the beach with my homeboy, Pauly Reddick. … [Read more...]
Hurricane Irene Bodyweight Workout
Above, Dennis Tinnerino.... old school bodybuilding, olympic lifting and bodyweight workouts. Put em' all together and you've got yourself a BEAST Well, I think that Hurricane Irene has passed through Manasquan, NJ now. Yesterday I cranked a bodyweight workout IN my garage and it was awesome. I use simple equipment in my garage: Barbell, Squat Rack, Wooden Rings, Climbing Rope and some Kettlebells (I have them at The Underground Strength Gym AND my garage at home) and that's ALL I needed for … [Read more...]
Bodyweight Workout For Size & Strength Using The “Ladder Technique”
I've spoken often about using the "ladder technique" with my Bodyweight Bodybuilding training course, but also with Kettlebell Workouts and sometimes with deadlifts as well and had great success. The ladder technique is a powerful way to increase your strength, pack on muscle and if used with an aggressive pace, you will also improve cardio and stimulate fat loss. Here's how I train when using ladders with bodyweight exercises: … [Read more...]
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