STRONG Life Podcast ep 262 is a BEAST of a QnA! Great questions ranging from: - High School Strength & Conditioning career advice - My Knee Rehab / Recovery after meniscus repair - Communicating with athletes to build a TEAM of Leaders - Why I am starting a New Certification, The SSPC (Strength & Sports Performance Coach) https://www.instagram.com/sspcoaches/ - What help does a Strength Coach Certification REALLY do for you? - Advice for a new Dad This was a … [Read more...]
The SSPC Certification (Strength & Sports Performance Coach)
A few weeks back I spoke to a group of Coaches about the "Rules of Business" when Joe DeFranco and I did our 'Garage Gym Godfathers' business seminar. It was an amazing seminar from 2 guys who've been staying the course for 20+ years each. We've stayed true to what we believe in and focused on delivering life changing results for our clients. The BIG takeaway, just like it is when we give athletes advice is this: TAKE ACTION. Joe simply said, "DO SH-T." I spoke about ethics in business along … [Read more...]
Should You NOT Squat, Bench & Deadlift?
I was chatting with a friend over the weekend over dinner and I train his son for the past 2 years. He told me how another Dad was worried about training at The Underground Strength Gym because his son was 14 and he was afraid he would squat, deadlift, bench, etc. First off - These 3 exercises are NOT bad. Context matters here. Let me explain why...... … [Read more...]
Program Design Tips for Athletes / Coaches & How We Train Youth to D1 Athletes at The Underground Strength Gym
With the release of The Underground Strength & Sports Performance Course, I wanted to give you a taste of what you'll be learning as you begin your journey towards becoming a Certified Underground Strength Coach. How do we run things at The Underground Strength Gym and how can you take these methods and apply to your existing sports performance program? Well, things have certainly changed since 2002 and guess what? Things change here on the regular. A BIG reason why is of course … [Read more...]
UNSTOPPABLE Mindset: In The Gym & In Life
It's awesome to see how strength training has exploded, very much thanks to the internet. On the flip side, I still struggle with being the most fired up guy in the room. At age 43, I should NOT have more fire than the 15 year olds. Those younger years are like bottling up the energy of a rocket ship, you can't let them go to waste, not for 1 day. The things I've seen on social media and heard about in globo gyms downright scares me. So in this article, I want to address attitude and … [Read more...]
3 Mistakes That Ruin The Success Of Strength Coaches – Pt 1 & 2
Above, a pic of the parking lot during the first few weeks of The Underground Strength Gym (warehouse gym) after moving out of my 2 car garage into a 1600 sq ft warehouse in Edison, NJ. I've made many mistakes as my time as a Strength Coach. Today, with 2 gyms and consulting for other strength coaches I see a common theme amongst mistakes that can screw up your chances of success BIG time. I've made these mistakes myself when I get caught up and listen to people who are NOT in the same … [Read more...]
Neck Training, Gymnastics, Triathlon Training & Strength Coach Talk
I asked for some questions to be thrown my way on Twitter and I got some GREAT questions. Thank you! I answer them below and now you can listen to The STRONG Life Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Radio. The Questions I answer in this episode are: … [Read more...]
38 Years Young & The Toughness To Climb Higher
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” - Edmund Burke - "I used to be like you.....Until....." … [Read more...]
Some of My Favorite Strength & Conditioning Books
I am constantly asked about my favorite books or what I'm reading right now. My library is constantly growing, evolving, adding books on training, business, lifestyle, mindset and inspirational autobiographies. If you use the search bar on my blog you can find some OLD videos of me showing you the library from my previous home. Type in phrases such as "strength books", "business books", "strength & conditioning books", etc. Those older videos were certainly from some years ago but I … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Workout Feb. 8, 2013
"Training Is Supposed To Be Fun! Do What You Love & Love What You Do" - Zach Even - Esh - 1) Warm Up As Needed 2) Bang Out 1 Round of A Light Kettlebell Combat Complex [youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkSgG3kPyOI[/youtube] 3) Light Practice of Complex x 3 - 4 sets x 1 - 3 reps: Snatch From Ground, Hang Snatch & Behind Neck Jerk 4A) Snatch: 8 x 1 rep from ground, 1 rep hang 4B) Hurdle Jumps 8 x 3 5) Trap Bar Deadlift: Work Up to 3 x 2 - 4 reps … [Read more...]
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