It is always inspiring to me when I dig up my old muscle magazines from the 40s, 50s and 60s. Those photos of John Grimek, Steve Reeves, Reg Park, etc simply exude strength. These men had physiques that proved what could be done with a few hard training sessions each week, while eating a well balanced diet. Meat, Eggs, Fish, Veggies, Fruits and some carbs. Simple. Not easy. John Grimek, pictured above is in his late 40s. Look at his back. His body is a symbol of work. WORK; The very thing … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why You Need Circuit Training
Almost every Friday and anytime I am busy and fighting the clock, I have a Go To system for my training. I often do this on Fridays as a way of "Earning my Weekend". However, I usually get in a Saturday morning training session but sometimes I take the entire weekend off. Below I will outline how to design these circuits and you can perform them with heavy or light weights, or, blend it all together depending on your goals. … [Read more...]
Motivation For Success
Every day I am fired up to succeed and achieve goals. These goals don't ALWAYS have to be intense and competitive. My friend Jason C. Brown spoke about this at The Underground Strength Conference, JUST enjoy the process..... My goals just might be to chill out and enjoy. Other times the goals are to achieve specific tasks. But, in this video, I explain ONE thing I do NOT resist. Watch carefully..... … [Read more...]
4 Surefire Ways To Get STRONGER
When I need to remind myself on what it takes to get strong it boils down to 4 key components. Nothing special. Completely Basic & Simple, but.... NOT EASY. It boils down to doing these 4 things..... … [Read more...]
Know Thy Self & Live for the Iron
Soul lifting. Here we go, 2nd workout of the day. First workout involved dumbbell quick lifts, bodyweight training and plenty of soft tissue work and mobility. Sweatin' was easy since it was almost 100 degrees. Want a second workout but the experts cry a river and say, "NOOOOO!!!! Rest!!" I do what I feel and I feel what I do. My advice to you... Know Thy Self. Live for the iron and Live to train. Harley Davidson would dig us, NO doubt. I've been using LOTS of ladders lately with … [Read more...]
Underground Strength & Power Circuit: 6 Rounds of Beastin’
You've seen The 5 Rounds of Hell Underground Strength Challenge before, HERE. Now, We've got The 6 Rounds of Beastin' 6 Rounds of 6 Reps Check the Underground Strength Circuit Below... … [Read more...]
Full Body FREAK Strength Workout, Part I
I cranked the tunes. Warmed up.... calisthenics, bands, soft tissue work, glute ham raises, ab work.... Lined up the tools..... sandbag, dumbbell, atlas stone, anvil.... Then, it was time for WAR. But, this is only the Beginning. Part I, Enjoy. Sometimes, you need a workout that includes an ass kicking. All full body lifting. I cranked a few rounds, but, you can also set a time limit, say 20 minutes, and keep cranking for 20 minutes and see what you got. In Part II, I pick up the pace. … [Read more...]
The ONE Exercise You MUST DO
Wanna get strong as Hell? Or, in Dan John's words, "this one exercise will make you awesome" Watch this short video. That's me, throwing around a 130 lb dumbbell. The movement: The 1 Arm Dumbbell Clean & Press. Equally awesome with a barbell. I suggest you do it. And do it often. Remember, for REAL world results, you gotta train with intensity, passion, a plan and you need to move weight. Be a BEAST. Become the Hunter, NOT the hunted. Till the next time.... --Z-- … [Read more...]
The NO Rules Workout
Yes, I admit it, people complaining about my workouts or calling them crazy only stokes my fire and makes me crazier. Check out the inside look of my latest 'NO Rules Workout' More NO Rules Workouts to come. If you want the Blue Print on Underground Strength Training and workouts to follow, and you do NOT fear crazy workouts, click HERE. Expect to become stronger, faster, leaner and meaner than ever before with my Underground Strength and Muscle Building System. Peace! --Z-- … [Read more...]
Dan John Inspired Workout
I am NOT an Olympic Lifter so don't cry over my shitty power clean technique. The mere fact that you are about to be ripping weights off the ground and throwing it overhead counts BIG time. Check this Vid, Kids.... After you warm up, get a light weight on the bar, for me, I stayed at 135 lbs. Perform the following reps: 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, 8, 5, 3, 2 Rest periods were 1 minute maximum, on the lower rep sets I rested 30 seconds. This workout busted me up REAL Nice :) Back in the day, the … [Read more...]