Check out the latest article on grip and hand strength training: ==> http://www.straighttothebar.com/2008/11/grip_strength_where_is_it.html Enjoy & Kill it! --Z-- PS: If you want to develop rugged full body strength and strong hands, check out http://GripExperts.com … [Read more...]
Episode # 71: Influences in Grip Strength Training
How can you deny those who taught you? My book shelves are filled with books and videos from guys like Joe DeFranco, Alwyn Cosgrove, Ross Enamait, Diesel Crew, old school Strength & Health magazines, John Jesse, Josh Henkin, Louie Simmons, Pavel Tsatsouline, JC Santana and many, many more! I love the ways of old school, raw, serious training.... In this vid, I've been inspired by John Grimek, who was born in Perth Amboy, which is less than 5 minutes away...who remember the Atlantic … [Read more...]
Episode # 69: The Name Game Gun Show
I never invented anything. People were lifting heavy shit ages ago. I admit my psychological issues in the wide open here....I can't afford therapy, so crazy I will remain. Maybe you need to get crazy to get results. I'm not talking results in the gym, I'm talking results in life. It's not over yet, trust me kids, I got more crazy shiz where that came from.... Crazy Marketing = http://killitmarketing.com Crazy training = http://UndergroundStrengthManual.com More craziness coming soon … [Read more...]
Episode # 42: Frying Pan Bending
At the Ryan Lee Boot Camp, Senior RKC Kettlebell Instructor and grip junkie, David Whitley showed his passion for old school strength. The guy has hands and forearms that resemble bowling pins, not the kind of guy you wanna tangle with if you catch my drift. Does it hurt that he kills 100+ lb kettlebells on a regular basis? I assume it can only help! Watch David in action below. Now that you're motivated, go kill it with some heavy kettlebells and finish up with some beastly grip … [Read more...]
Episode # 38: the Strongman Gym in Hiding
There are Underground gyms all around the world, often hidden in cold garages, dark, dingy basements and sometimes backyards. While searching for vintage weights at garage sales look what I found.. Tell me about an Underground Gym you've come across before that rocked your world, or, maybe it's your Underground gym! Tell me about it and share your stories! Kill it! --Coach Z-- … [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...]
Q & A and stories on grip strength
Got a question via e mail and wanted to share this bad boy.... Question: I own a small gym in St Louis and have recently added a few thick bars to my collection. I had a new member ask me an interesting question the other day, he wanted to know what muscles were benefiting from using a thick bar that would not benefit by using a regular size bar. He also asked if you only used the thick bar would that hurt him in the long run because he is a pitcher and a quarterback on his high school … [Read more...]
The Earth is Shaking
I am so pumped for the soon to be released new product I am tightening up. It is packed with so much info and tons of killer bonuses...Oh man, I am so psyched can feel the earth shaking! This new product will really give you an inside look at how I train with my insane schedule. Speaking of training, I am setting up some backyard tools because there are times on the weekend when I really need to train just to clear my head. I have a 70 lb Kettlebell, a climbing rope and next on my list will … [Read more...]
Who was that Freak?
Today I was passing by my old middle school that I used to attend back in the late 80's. Wow that was a long time ago. I remember listening to music on casette for crying out loud. I also remembered a guy who was a bit scarey to me and my friends yet I was totally intrigued by him. It just hit me today after all these years because I passed by his house last night. After school, while walking home, there was a house around the corner from the middle school. The driveway had … [Read more...]
The Gladiators, an Inside Look
Every Friday at 5 PM we have a packed house of guys training together. It is getting insane, but we organize the groups very tightly and there is little to no down time. This is a mix of high school Football players, College Football Players and a few guys from a adult Football League. The workout pace is furious as we almost always perform 2 movements back to back. If they feel like they're waiting too long they know to work in abs and pull ups. you can't go wrong with rock solid abs and a … [Read more...]