I wrote about “Strong & Useless” in my Encyclopedia of Underground Strength & Conditioning. It’s when an athlete can move big weights on the barbell but can’t do basic bodyweight exercises such as lunges, pull ups, pushups, sprints, and jumps. I always say, Strong is Strong. This is why I don’t chase the 1 RM testing you see so often in high school weight rooms. The first athlete who demonstrated Strong & Useless to me held all the weight room records for his high school … [Read more...]
Encyclopedia Of Underground Strength [ALL Articles, Interviews & More!]
Links to all the interviews, podcasts, articles, guest blogs & more featuring info on The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength & Conditioning: … [Read more...]
Get Comfortable Being UNcomfortable
I've spoken about this before and I'll say it again. Get Comfortable being UNcomfortable. This video comes straight after cranking hill sprints after breakfast with my family. Check it out.... [youtube width="640" height="390"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CNzS_SKmQE[/youtube] QOD (Question of the Day): Let me know your thoughts by dropping a comment below. Let me know ONE thing you're doing to get Comfortable Being UNcomfortable. Looking forward to your comments and feel free to share … [Read more...]
Jersey Shore Strength Adventures
Last week I took a journey 45 minutes south to the beautiful Jersey shore. My buddy Mike Stehle runs a kick ass training center HERE. The awesome thing about Mike's place is not just the set up and the equipment, it's the atmosphere he creates combined with the ability to train outdoors while breathing in the fresh, ocean air. His gym is literally a few blocks from the beach - it's VERY powerful to train while breathing in this air and it feels great. But this time around, it felt more like … [Read more...]
Leg Strength and Mental Toughness: How to Get it
Finishing a workout with heavy sled and prowler training is a top notch way to develop legs of steel and high octane conditioning. Mental toughness can be trained by pushing the pace, cutting rest periods, going heavier, racing against others and doing an extra set when everyone else quits. You can finish your workout with the sled and prowler or you can hit them hard and create an entire lower body workout with these two training tools. Check out the end of a workout that our athletes went … [Read more...]
Episode # 112: Prowler Remains Victorious
*** WARNING *** There is a lot of language and footage here NOT for those under 18 or for those easily offended. Seriously, if you are a complainer when cursing and emotions fly during intense workouts, don't watch this video. If you, however, understand that this happens and don't give a sh*t, then feel free to watch! That Prowler ALWAYS kicks somebody's ass! I always said, "You gotta be in shape". You have to be strong AND highly conditioned. It always helps. What are your thoughts on … [Read more...]
Purposeful Primitive Book Review
Above, Kirk Karwoski, world record powerlifter trained under Marty Gallagher, Author of The Purposeful Primitive. One week ago I got a new training book I ordered in the mail, 'The Purposeful Primitive'. It's been a while since I got excited about a book that was published in today's day and age. Most of the info I tend to find accurate, effective and awe inspiring is at least a few decades old but this book has shocked me! All I can say is this: Holy s**t is this book rockin' my world! … [Read more...]
Freak Grip Strength and Conditioning
I have always been a BIG fan of grip strength. I have never met someone with strong hands and a weak body. It NEVER works. Strongs hands = strong man, period! In the world of grip, you know of Smitty and Jedd from The Diesel Crew and John Brookfield who has been featured on the Iron Mind web site for years and has also created a system of training called Battling Ropes (http://powerropes.com). I have a 60' Battling Rope at The Underground Strength Gym and man does this thing kick your ass up … [Read more...]
Interview With Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell Club
For years I've been hopping on the phone with Louie Simmons to talk training methods. He understands the role of a QUALIFIED Strength Coach training athletes vs an ex Football player becoming the Football Strength Coach and bringing to the table the "same old" training that doesn't deliver results. A Strength Coach requires an understanding of MUCH MORE than the game / sport itself. The Strength Coach must realize his influence on the life of the athlete, understanding special strengths, … [Read more...]