In this BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast, I am interviewed by Danny Lehr & Dean Saddoris from Caffeine & Kilos. Their Podcast is called Gas Station Cappucino. It was a great conversation where I was able to reflect back not just on how it all started but how I have evolved through the past 20 years as a Coach, Business Owner and Family man. And then, to top it all off..... … [Read more...]
Shoulder Health, Deadlifts & 1989 YMCA Weight Room Stories
I remember as a kid reading Arnold's bodybuilding books and his Encyclopedia mentioned how he uses Deadlifts. He said to do "a few sets of a few reps". I took that as keeping it fast & furious, never killing the Deadlift or it will kill you. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and done. 3 x 3. 2 x 2. Any of the simple combos above seem to work very well. I recall when I Deadlifted 545 I never went heavier than 405 in training. Of course, I squatted heavy, did various rowing exercises, weighted … [Read more...]
Success, Happiness, Fulfillment & Crafting YOUR Life with Jaret Grossman
STRONG Life Podcast Episode 121 with Success Coach, Jaret Grossman. I came across Jaret's words some years ago through a random motivational YouTube Video that popped up in my recommended feed. I didn't see his face in this video, it was 1 of those athlete motivation videos and Jaret's voice was in the background. I must have played that video 10 times just so I could listen to the audio playing while I worked. It was powerful. I thought Jaret was a Coach who had been around for a few … [Read more...]
Why I Screwed Up By Motivating Others Who Ultimately Didn’t Change for the Better
Last night I had a solid QnA on my Instagram...... I love the QnAs because I get to answer specific questions rather than guessing what others want me to talk about. Someone asked me how to wake up early on a consistent basis and from there, the other questions got me fired UP to deliver some punches to the face! We're walking around like we're too weak to even figure out how to wake up early, like it's some complicated formula when really, you just gotta WANT something badly enough that … [Read more...]
How & Why We MUST Build Tough, Successful People (Including YOU!)
It might seem like I harp on the same topics over and over and over again and there is a Reason for that. The reason is, I do NOT see or come across enough tough people, of ALL ages. I hear lots of complaining, excuses from parents, athletes, coaches, administrators.... I see and hear fear.... Fear of working others too hard, fear of backlash that others will complain if we work them too hard, fear of EXCELLENCE. THAT is the issue. We're afraid of being GREAT and afraid of hurting others' … [Read more...]
Students are PSYCHED after Underground Strength Coach Certification
Some arrive with dreams of running boot camps. Others arrive with dreams of training athletes. Others have a business in play but just aren't Killing it yet. Others are in debt up to their ears and want to start doing something they love using Underground methods. Others arrive and don't want to use fancy, expensive equipment, they just want the old school shiz. When they leave, they are pumped, armed and dangerouns with powerful, effective, simple and easy to use strength training and … [Read more...]
A FREE Gift I forgot to Announce!
Sorry for sending you 2 messages in one day, but I totally forgot to mention this when telling you about the way I have updated, changed and pumped up The Underground! What did I forget? Well, it's the F-R-E-E 4 months I add onto your membership when you sign up for the year. For those who have signed up for a full year in the past week don't worry, I already went in and added those f-r-e-e 4 months. I am also doing some really cool stuff with my Underground members where I let them know … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Show # 13 – The DeFranco Challenge!
Joe DeFranco is one of the best Performance Coaches in the country, actually, the world. 2 weeks before my wedding, I finally got the chance to get a 1hour consult with Joe D. It took 6 months to get into his schedule, I never stopped asking him via e mail and I didn't care what the cost would be. I receive many e mails from people who want in on the USC Cert, the apprentice program or any other coaching variation, but everyone is "in a bad financial situation". I think my investment made a … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Coach Certification Feedback…
Check it out, in the thick of things at The Underground Strength Coach Certification, held at The Underground Strength Gym in Edison, NJ. What a crew this first group was! The next one sold out asap....not sure when the next one will be, for now, the next way to get in on my ass kicking methods is through the apprentice program. Damn, that was a FUN, FUN, FUN weekend! I must say, doing what I love, spending my time with others who are doing what they love, ya can't go wrong :) I … [Read more...]