It was a Friday and I was feeling inspired to go through a tough training session with an old school feel to it. I dug up some old muscle mags with Chuck Sipes, one of the strongest bodybuilders ever from the 60s. He favored heavy lifting and I have written several articles on Chuck Sipes (Find them HERE). Chuck's home gym is where he trained most of the time. The other times he trained was at his work when he was a Youth Officer for The CYA / California Youth Authority. Chuck had a … [Read more...]
256 | Iron History with Richard “Pops” Sorin
Prepare to travel back in time with Richard "Pops" Sorin with STRONG Life Podcast 256. We're gonna try and get these done somewhat often and dig deep into Iron History and the early days of Sorinex. https://Sorinex.com Pops is a treasure trove of information and stories. We go back to the 60s, 70s and 80s where we chat about the following: … [Read more...]
The Warrior Who Trained & Lived by His OWN Rules
He was a quiet man. He got away from the busy streets and found himself some land and built a cabin with a few old friends. He told me he paid them with the game he hunted but it was not work for he and his friends. He said they loved the time together and it was a "friends helping friends" gig. Friends that help each other yet don't ask for anything in return. I thought to myself how perfect it sounded. He didn't pay much mind to the news or what "other people" thought of him. He felt … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep. 230 | Shelton Stevens on Tactical / Military Physical Preparation
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 230 with Shelton Stevens. Shelton is currently a Strength & Performance Coach for Army Special Forces with a strong history of coaching at the collegiate level. In this episode we discuss the training required for active duty Military (primarily spec ops), those prepping for Military or Police Academy and the finer details of training that you don't find elsewhere. From Strength training to program design, from adapting to various personalities to training in … [Read more...]
Ep 228 | Coop from Garage Gym Reviews
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 228 with my friend Coop from Garage Gym Reviews. What a GREAT episode this was as we chatted the History behind the History of Garage Gym Reviews. Did you know Coop's Dad was a powerlifter & gym owner in the 80s? Did you hear the story of a young Mark Rippetoe needing a place to crash the night before a powerlifting meet because he was out of cash after traveling to the meet? Well, we've got MORE crazy and fun stories for you in this STRONG Life … [Read more...]
Ep. 226 | Josh Bryant & Zach talk Calisthenics, Tactical Training, Martial Arts + CRAZY Gym Stories
Here we GO! STRONG Life Podcast ep. 226 with my buddy, Josh Bryant. With COVID-19 locking down the entire world, and gym goers struggling along with the zoom workout bunnies, guys like myself and Josh Bryant are TRAINING. This style of training is another day at the office for us. Bodyweight Bodybuilding was created in 2010, maybe 2009 and it's been 1 of the most effective & popular courses I've released. This style of training, whether it was all bodyweight training or building my … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep. 211 | The Ultimate QnA on Training & Life
Here we GO! STRONG Life Podcast ep. 211, QnA style on ALL things training and life! The questions are big time varied in this episode which I LOVE. To only talk about training gets old. Living The STRONG Life is all about taking your Strength BEYOND the gym, BEYOND the weight room. The questions were pulled from this Instagram Post: View this post on Instagram #STRONGLife #Podcast QnA - I’ll be recording a … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Inspiration Winners for December 2011
Hey guys.... here's an update for the TWO Winners of The December, 2011 Underground Strength Nation Inspiration Contest. The Two Winners get a lifetime membership to The Underground Inner Circle. [youtube width="640" height="390"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLptcQ5wT0M[/youtube] Sam Portland REALLY hit home with me and those who helped check the videos. He "gets it". Listen to what he says about #LivingTheCode. He has NO excuses, he charges through discomfort and is making shit happen! I … [Read more...]
Underground Inspiration Contest – Why Did You Build It?
I announced this contest to my FaceBook Fan page, HERE. If you're video is chosen as THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL Video, you will win a LIFETIME membership to The Underground Inner Circle... That is some SERIOUS shiz right there, KIDS! Watch the video below and just drop the link to your Inspiration Video in the comments box! PSYCHED to see WHY You Built It! [youtube width="640" height="390"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apcxUDZAGyk[/youtube] The deadline for this contest is Monday, … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Coach Inspiration Contest is ON!
OK! The Videos have been submitted, many by those who have attended the Underground Strength Coach Mentorship, but also by those have been part of The Underground Inner Circle or have purchased some Underground programs. The final result will be announced mid week as to who has submitted the most inspirational Video. But, please feel free to drop your comments and thoughts on the videos that have been submitted below. One Video has been kept under wraps due to NCAA regulations for a D1 … [Read more...]