Yesterday I was so fired up from reading a newspaper article about Karate Legend, Gary Alexander training harder than most people half his age at age 81, so of course, I HAD to try it myself. Gary Alexander was a Karate instructor where I grew up in Edison, NJ in the 70s, 80s and early 90s. Today, he is in his 80s, STILL training like a madman. Here's his current regime: With scuba fins on his feet, Alexander does 100 laps, mostly on his back, alternating with freestyle strokes. The … [Read more...]
The 7 BEST Exercises to OWN Your Training
Above, Photo of Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink's Garage Gym Aftermath. Here I am, the day after an emotional fundraiser for The Navy SEAL Foundation. After the fundraiser ended I was hit with a TON of emotion. Sharing the reason WHY I support Military so much and my memory of 9-11 and my gratitude for my families safety, it chokes me Up BIG time. I woke up and my mind is racing. Again. Perhaps it's age. Perhaps it is regret. Perhaps the only thing I can do about it is to keep on keeping on. The … [Read more...]
Wearing A Weightlifting Belt, Changing My Training & Rocky
Remember the days of everyone wearing a weightlifting belt? Even those Valeo velcro belts in pink? No? Ahhhhh, you're too young. Anyway, regardless of your age or experience, wearing a weightlifting belt and learning proper breathing is something you need to know about. Why and when to wear a weightlifting belt? And, why every workout is better when Rocky tunes are pumping through the air. Check it out below. … [Read more...]
Reclaim Your Originality – WARRIOR Wisdom
How do you know what to do in life? Who do you listen to? Listen to others or your gut instincts? How do you know what direction to take & when to take it? Should you ask others for permission or advice? A POWERFUL lesson I've learned from The Warrior and I HAD to share it with you..... … [Read more...]
10 Lessons Learned Since Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy happened about 2 years ago, hitting NJ pretty heavily. The town I live in, Manasquan, NJ, got hammered, especially the area 1 mile from the water front. I remember that day very clearly and it was one of the biggest learning experiences I've had, mainly about people, business and life in general. I've had a completely different look on life since then, mainly due to the life lessons I learned. … [Read more...]
How I Use QUICK Bodyweight Workouts for Added Strength AND Size
The power of bodyweight training has always been evident to me. I began doing push ups and pull ups on an almost daily basis when I was finishing 8th grade and was 13 1/2 years young. At age 14 I was doing 20 pull ups with ease and have been doing over 20 pull ups in a row even while weighing 220 lbs. When in doubt, I go with bodyweight exercises. They never hurt me or make me feel too old. They never make my joints feel like shit either. Thank you, Sir, may I have another! About 7 … [Read more...]
5 Tips To Increase Your Squat
You can't deny it. BIG, Strong legs are the ticket..... You wanna be as a strong as a house? Build the foundation. If you're serious about getting strong, you're always looking to refine the little things that make BIG differences in your performance. Check out these 5 tips for boosting your squat via Chad Smith. … [Read more...]
New Video Series – How We Train at The Underground Strength Gym?
How do we train at The Underground? The question is always asked, and the honest answer is this: Every group is different, every kid is different. I might have a general template for the crew to follow but each kid needs something unique and different and they get exactly what they need. Cookie cutter programs for everyone? That might work elsewhere, but not here, and I'm gonna tell you why. … [Read more...]
1 Exercise Per Workout & Being AWESOME
It was New Year's Eve... well, just about. It was 3 PM on New Year's Eve and the dedicated crew of athletes & lifters rolled up to The Underground Strength Gym in Edison, NJ. Some had traveled as far as 1 hr to drive here & I let the thought enter my mind.... "Where are the kids who live 5 - 10 minutes away from here who keep telling me they're too busy during the season?" Instead of getting disappointed I get fired up by reminding myself to have ZERO expectations of people. I get … [Read more...]
Box Squats vs Free Squats?
The argument of box squats vs free squats is endless. With the box squat you must sit back and then you literally pull yourself up using primarily hamstring work. At the bottom of the box squat your shins are parallel, while at the bottom of a free squat or weightlifting squat, your knees will often be angled forward and you are going to parallel or lower. The free squat hits more quads and more overall leg work. Here are my thoughts on box squats vs free squats..... … [Read more...]
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