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...]
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...]
Motivation, Desire & Why I Quit My $92K Per Year Job
"Don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it." "The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use." - E. Nightingale I have a unique gift, a special talent. I used to never believe that. But, things changed as I got older, learned more, studied more, invested in my education and started to BELIEVE. You also have a special talent, a unique gift. We ALL do. This is NOT hype … [Read more...]
Lift Strong Prep, Challenges & Life At The Underground Strength Gym
Things are REALLY rolling here at Underground Strength HQ. Summer is a CRAZY time of year for us: - We've got our 5th annual LIFT STRONG Fundraiser coming up (You're invited, to compete OR watch & support us). I am FIRED UP because we just got one of our Underground Adults, also a Chef, to come and grill for us, getting 6 ft grill and food and I am PSYCHED! - We have athletes in & out all summer as they attend various training camps, compete in local, state & national … [Read more...]
Austin Powers
I arrived in Austin last Friday after an early 6 am flight (which means I was up at 3 AM & on the road for 3:30 AM). This was my 3rd time in the ATX, and, thinking it would be my last time, at least for a year. I figured I'll take a trip elsewhere for The USC Cert next year. Go somewhere else, be adventurous, right? You see.... I'm not much of a traveler and I actually perform my best knowing I'm coming home to my family every night... my wife and my kids. Even if it's a hectic work day, a … [Read more...]
How To Kick Ass & Take Names in Life & The Pursuit of Happiness
"Kick Ass & Take Names in Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Happiness" The quote above is something that is ALWAYS running through my head and something I wholeheartedly believe in. I believe life should be lived the way you want it to and that there is NOTHING wrong with going for your dreams and living life on your own terms, NO need to follow the rules of others or conform to what others believe to be right or wrong. Normal People achieve normal success and live normal … [Read more...]
Full Body FREAK Strength Workout, Part II
Let's finish off the Full Body FREAK Strength Workout with some bodyweight circuit training using chains, shall we? Check it out below: Three Rounds of chins, dips and squats. I used 20 lb chains and increased by one chain each set, 20, 40 and 60 lbs total. Finished the night off with ab work and glute ham raises..... lots of glute ham raises! Drop a comment with your thoughts or questions BEASTS! Peace! Lead from the Front! --Z-- PS: Chains are non rust and freaking awesome, get em' from … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Coach Inspiration Contest is ON!
OK! The Videos have been submitted, many by those who have attended the Underground Strength Coach Mentorship, but also by those have been part of The Underground Inner Circle or have purchased some Underground programs. The final result will be announced mid week as to who has submitted the most inspirational Video. But, please feel free to drop your comments and thoughts on the videos that have been submitted below. One Video has been kept under wraps due to NCAA regulations for a D1 … [Read more...]
Meat Head Cribs
I am speechless with how to even explain what has happened here..... So many e mails asking me to talk about my mindset to leave a BIG job behind, how I support my family through the gym and internet and who my biggest influences have been in learning business. In the next few episodes you'll get some insight into my business mind and Joe DeFranco's business and training mind. Most of all, these videos are NOT just about the Business Mind, they are about the WINNING MINDSET, I highly recommend … [Read more...]