My body is on the mend since my knee surgery and blood clot last March, 2021. My knee is not 100% and as we get older, if you have had an injury or a surgery, I believe it is safer to DOUBLE the length of "recovery time" to ensure you don't rush through the full healing process. I'd say one of the biggest influences towards people's injuries is trying to impress others by posting their best on Instagram ALL the time. You only have so many 1 rep maxes in your pocket before you injure … [Read more...]
Underground Strength from 1947 + the TOUGH Training of Mas Oyama
In the early 2000s when I began Underground Strength, it was truly "Underground". At the time, the "in thing" was training on one leg, on a bosu ball or physio ball. You had to use a medicine ball, rotating, half kneeling and doing what many today consider "circus tricks". That was when "functional training" became the buzz word along with the infamous "core training". Many of the "popular" Coaches laughed at me and made jokes. During an interview one day I remember saying, "I would put my … [Read more...]
Conspiracy Craziness, Upper Body Warm Ups + Specialty Bars for Shoulder Health
It's been a minute since I've posted a new article to the blog, and honestly, I am writing right now because it FEELS good to write. It's a therapy of sorts, similar to how I feel when training. LOTS going on now. I stayed calm and cool with the quarantine but now this craziness in NJ is out of control. I see lines out the door of Dairy Queen, other large chain businesses are packed to the gills and the only thing I ever see getting cleaned, if that's what it is, is a few sprays here and … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Chat with Gym Owner, Anthony Esposito of BadAss Academy
With all this downtime, I have been crushing the IG Live Chats. Now, honestly...... Who knows how long this can go on for. People get lazy when everything is so readily available to them. Oh, 25 Instagram lives today? I'll just catch the next time since it's happening every day. As I always say, Comfort is the Enemy. Still, I continue to stick and move, continue to attack life. I'm having a GREAT time catching up with friends and most of all, spending time with the fam. … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep 233 | Mike Glover, Green Beret on Prepping During COVID-19
STRONG Life Podcast Ep 233 with Mike Glover, former Green Beret & CIA Contractor on Prepping During COVID-19. This episode is very unique with topics I have never discussed before. Mike brings a LOT of heavy duty experience as a Special Forces Operator and now a consultant for agencies and individuals world wide. We discuss prepping both physically and mentally during this COVID-19 pandemic along with what is to come. That's right, the s--t has NOT really hit the fan yet and if … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep 232: Dustin Myers: Wrestling Strength + The Art of Strength Coaching
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 232 with my man, Dustin "Gut Check" Myers. This is the 2nd time I've had Dustin on The STRONG Life Podcast and this time around we pulled the audio and video from my Instagram. The last minute or 2 somehow got cut off so enjoy every minute of what we deliver. Dustin and I talk about a variety of different topics relating o strength & conditioning. Here's just some of what we cover in this episode: … [Read more...]
Ep. 226 | Josh Bryant & Zach talk Calisthenics, Tactical Training, Martial Arts + CRAZY Gym Stories
Here we GO! STRONG Life Podcast ep. 226 with my buddy, Josh Bryant. With COVID-19 locking down the entire world, and gym goers struggling along with the zoom workout bunnies, guys like myself and Josh Bryant are TRAINING. This style of training is another day at the office for us. Bodyweight Bodybuilding was created in 2010, maybe 2009 and it's been 1 of the most effective & popular courses I've released. This style of training, whether it was all bodyweight training or building my … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 222 | 6 Tips to Dominate in LIFE
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 222 Here we GO! 6 Tips for Dominating in LIFE. While everyone is going bat s__t crazy with COVID-19, the frauds are running wild and people are talking about free this or free that, this is Another Day at the Office. We've had FREE articles, videos, e courses and more since 2002. And now, a sudden amazement for sandbag workouts? Kettlebells and bodyweight? Homemade gym equipment? Been crushing that for 20 years now. Use the search button here on the website … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Insider Ep. 41 | Lessons from Prison, Samurais + 3 GREAT Books
STRONG Life Insider, Episode 41: Lessons from Prison, Samurais + 3 GREAT Books. In this episode I discuss my thoughts on training for life, great books I am reading and lessons from The Samurai Warrior. The Training for Life concept is always on my mind. I sometimes watch prison documentaries as they remind me how easy my life is in comparison, and, they inspire me to keep training hard. The world has proven to be a dangerous place and it's always better to Always Be Ready vs the … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why You Need Circuit Training
Almost every Friday and anytime I am busy and fighting the clock, I have a Go To system for my training. I often do this on Fridays as a way of "Earning my Weekend". However, I usually get in a Saturday morning training session but sometimes I take the entire weekend off. Below I will outline how to design these circuits and you can perform them with heavy or light weights, or, blend it all together depending on your goals. … [Read more...]
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