I snagged a recent e bay auction with 600 lbs of vintage weights from York Barbell, Wonder Barbell, Jackson Barbell and Heathway Barbell. Little did I know this gentleman (who's identity can not be identified) had a BEAUTFUL Vintage York Barbell Gym in his basement. It was also cool AND ironic to see all the York Blobs he was selling on e bay and 1 of them was won by none other than the Grip King himself, Richard Sorin. It was ironic because I had JUST spoken with Richard by phone … [Read more...]
TEST Your Muscles & Grip Strength with Strongman Training & Arm Wrestling
Above, The Manasquan Underground Strength Gym. I have mentioned this before, and in my last post, where many of you commented on your favorite exercises being "Ground Based". We're on the same page. I've been on the other side of the map myself, when I was a high school wrestler, using every machine in the gym, lying down, sitting down, smith machines, etc. That training had me looking like a fitness model and performing sub par. There are tremendous strength benefits that come from … [Read more...]
My Favorite Strongman Training Exercises
I love doing ONE exercise like a mofo! It gets you strong as an Ox and packs muscle on every inch of your body! It's my "Go to" exercise... I am, NO joke, addicted to the freaking exercise, no matter what training tool I use, I LOVE this ONE exercise! Watch this video and see if you can guess the exercise I am addicted to... Post your comments below and see if you can guess my FAVORITE exercise. I also want you to YOUR Favorite exercise. Can't wait to see your answers :) Kill … [Read more...]
Claim Your FREE Gifts!
Just a quick heads up as I received a few e mails asking me about this. I have a few FREE Training Courses and Videos awaiting you when you sign up for my newsletter (Opt In to your Right) Even if you have been a subscriber to The Underground Strength E Journal you can re-enter your name and e mail addy and you will be taken to a special page to claim your FREE gifts. This is for you regardless of how long or short you've been part of The Underground Journal. So if you don't have … [Read more...]
Share Your Favorite Power-Building Workout
So, the last video really had your emotions stirred up. Some were pissed off that I was pissed at a kid who was once natural went the drug route and talked a BIG game with nothing to back it up. When I'm asked to describe my own workouts, they tend to be coined as something called Power-Bodybuilding. We are ALL "bodybuilders" - we build our body, period. Here is a recent workout of my very own, check it out: 1) Zercher Squat 5 x 1 - 5 reps 2A) Double Kettlebell Clean & Press 4 x 5 2B) … [Read more...]
Big Chest, Big Shoulders, BIG Pressing!
Pressing big is critical - from ALL angles and planes. The overhead press was once upon a time the measure of a man's strength. As Physical Culture lost its appeal and bodybuilding took over the Bench Press became the new measure of strength. Both are GREAT lifts - we don't overdo either variation and always use different tools and objects for each movement. Check out some power pressing below to jack up your chest, shoulders, back and even your arms! That's a 350 lb bench press using a … [Read more...]
Episode # 117: Underground Strength Coaches Grip It & Rip It!
The latest crew of Certified Underground Strength Coaches show you how they progress through a full body workout. In the previous show you saw the burpee + broad jump combo. Now, the crew attacks the thick bar deadlift for 3 rep sets. What always amazes me is that people think if you have kettlebells, sandbags, sleds or tires that their program is equally effective. Or, all we use are tires and sandbags. Those accusations of course flow hevaily from the mouths with blazing insecurity and a … [Read more...]
Episode # 95: Feats of Grip Strength
While I was training athletes, some of my athletes were filming away, watching my homeboys at Diesel Crew rock the feats of grip strength.... Check it out below, these homeboys are strong as hell.... as I always said, Strong Hands = A Strong Man (or woman :) Don't you worry, the show gets crazier and crazier.... What kidn of crazy shit would go down in your Underground gym if you had one? Or, maybe you do own a hard core little gym, what's going down in there? Post your comments / … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Gathering Highlight Video
This is just 1 highlight reel, MUCH more footage to come. Big Ups to Joe Hashey for hookin' up this footage so fast! Check it kids :) Check my 220 lb dip, 260 lb atlas stone lift and the rest of the crew KILLING BIG weights all over. Yep, that's my Underground Strength Gym, lots of my members hung out and got involved with the strength gathering. If you wanna run a lil' dungeon and kick ass doing what you love then you are a good candidate for The Underground Strength Coach … [Read more...]
Old School Strength Training Rules, Period!
Today I was about to close up shop at the gym until an old friend strolled in to wish me a happy birthday. Johnny and I competed against each other in the 1995 Teenage Mr. NJ! That was a loooong time ago. We both competed in the middleweight division which means we were under 176 lbs! Johnny showed up today weighing 250 and looking lean and mean. Me? I think I'm hovering near 220. We spoke about his current regime of heavy squats, heavy deads, heavy military pressing, 120 lb dumbbell hammer … [Read more...]