So, where have my training videos gone? Why don't I record all my workouts? What gives? Let me explain while I crushed a weekend training session.... … [Read more...]
10 Reasons You’re NOT Gaining Muscle or Getting Stonger
As I "get older" and time seems to be going way too fast, I have been thinking about time, training, life and a slew of other things. This whole life thing goes way too fast. Every year I get older, I quickly do the math and have a memory from age 6 of what seemed like yesterday. You must make it ALL count. Life is too short to walk around weak and with a laundry list of excuses. Bill Starr has a GREAT book call The Strongest Shall Survive. The title alone hits home, it can be updated to … [Read more...]
NEVER Train These 2 Exercises Together? Do You Even Lift, Bro?!?!
Don't believe the hype. Let me explain why.... The e mail came in.... again. Hey, Zach. I can't get big. I'm stuck in a rut. I train at my local gym and sometimes at home. I can do all the free weight lifts and bodyweight exercises. Can you write me a routine for 4 days a week and some nutrition tips? I get your daily e mails and I love them! Thanks, man! Well, I'll be damned.... … [Read more...]
Top 10 Muscle Building Exercises For A Globo Gym
After countless e mails coming through asking me to "Please review my workout" or "Write me a workout...." it baffles me that 99% of the people who have gotten the free gift when subscribing to The Underground Strength Insider are still looking for some soft of a fad or gimmick. If you train in a globo gym / commercial gym, a garage, your basement or in some corner of your backyard, you CAN become a freakin' Monster. All you need to do is commit to the basics listed below, the Top 10 muscle … [Read more...]
Squats: The KING Of Lifts – 7 Squat Tips From Chad Wesley Smith
Guest Post by Chad Wesley Smith The squat is the best! Plain and simple. If you want to run faster, jump higher, tackle harder or just be stronger and hence, more awesome, the squat is your best ticket. The squat is the ultimate developer of quad, hamstring, glute and hip strength and these are the muscles most responsible for sprinting and jumping ability. So whether your goal is powerlifting dominance, weightlifting supremacy or improved physique and athletic performance, you need to squat … [Read more...]
How To Train When In Doubt
"Science and experience have taught us that any athlete, even in ultra-endurance sports, who has not built a foundation of strength will fail to reach his or her potential." ~ Pavel, Author of Easy Strength As I work on my book and dig deeper on my philosophy on training, in between text messages with Jason Ferruggia discussing life and lifting, I keep coming back to what got me where I am today, as well as every other strong mofo out there. And that "thing" is the fact that those strong … [Read more...]
The Mark Of A STRONG Man, Lessons Inspired from Andy Bolton
"Weak Legs & Weak Back = A WEAK Man" When I heard about Andy Bolton breaking the 1,000 lb Deadlift Barrier I knew this was not only a strong man, but most importantly, a SMART man. World records are never set because someone got lucky. It takes some serious experience and a blend of brains and brawn. As a Coach and a student of life and the iron game, I never feel that I am "good enough". Good enough is the devil. I knew that if I could learn at least 1 thing from Andy Bolton I could … [Read more...]
The TRUTH About Heavy Lifting & Building Muscle
I was scared to go to this one gym. I felt I had to earn my way into training there. I wanted to be at least somewhat respected when I got there. The bodybuilders from that gym were winning all the major bodybuilding shows not just on a state level but also nationally. When I finally made the trek to this gym, the proof was not just what happened on the bodybuilding stage, but in how they ALL trained. They ALL lifted heavy. I saw countless bodybuilders incline bench 315 lbs for 6 - 8 reps. … [Read more...]
Muscle Building Secrets, Part II
If you haven't read Part I in this series, please do so First by clicking HERE. A lil' Underground History for ya, hence, The MONSTER Sale We're Holding HERE: - 23 years ago, in June of 1989 I began training - 10 years ago, The Underground Strength movement originated as I began training athletes from my parent's garage and backyard - 5 years ago, The Underground Strength Gym (Warehouse location) opened up in Edison, NJ … [Read more...]
7 Tips For Improving Your Deadlift – A MUST Read For ALL Men
[youtube width="640" height="390"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DchUE6Wy67s&t=2m23s[/youtube] There are a few critical things you want to do that will help strengthen YOUR Deadlift. Notice I put the CAPS on. Some of these tips will need to be tweaked for YOU. That happens when YOU get in there and LIFT. Less Reading, MORE Lifting. Every MAN should have a Strong Deadlift. EVERY MAN..... A 2 x bodyweight deadlift should be the minimum goal. Let's get after it.... … [Read more...]