After sharing this Video of Fedor to my IG, it reminded me how simplicity is crucial, as is intensity and your environment. It’s so simple it’s complicated 💀💀💀 / @undergroundstrengthgym @undergroundstrengthgym @undergroundstrengthgym / #Fedor #undergroundstrengthgym #manasquan #scotchplains A post shared by Zach Even - Esh (@zevenesh) on Jan 19, 2018 at 6:33am PST You see Fedor's training facilities and even his training, it's so simple yet very intense. Nothing fancy or … [Read more...]
Strength Training: Consistency VS Intensity?
I'm starting something new, where I Vlog my thoughts and expand on them beyond the typical 2 minute video you see on youtube...... This episode I get fired up when I think about all those who quit strength training in season as athletes. I talk about those who don't vs those who don't. Some gold training advices here, prepare to get fired UP! … [Read more...]
5 Simple (NOT Easy) & Effective STRENGTH Tips
So many people struggle to make strength and size gains because of a few basic principles that have proven themselves for decades and even centuries are ignored because they don't look cool. So if you're part of that "I saw it on youtube" crowd or maybe you're just stuck in a rut, Pay attention and most of all, put these tips to the test. Here are 5 hard hitting truths that will get you stronger and if you're sensitive, they might even break your heart: … [Read more...]
Do You Even Train HARD, Bro!?!?
Do you even sweat, bro? I will train HARD with anything. I don't care if it's at my gym, a globo gym or a hotel gym. Last Friday I was speaking at Ryan Lee's Freedym Event. I was pretty tired but I KNEW that if I could crush a morning training session inside the posh hotel gym, I would end up crushing my presentation that afternoon. There is a sense of power and strength one feels when they do the thing that could have been skipped with some poor, lame excuse. I didn't care what was in the … [Read more...]
Learn to Make The Rep Or DIE
I don't recall where I read or heard about the story, but, I feel like it was from Marty Gallagher. The crew is getting psyched up, climbing higher and higher on their squats. 500 lbs. 600. 700. 800 + lbs. The lifter yells at the crew..... … [Read more...]
Hard Work Is BEAUTIFUL!!!
Hard Work is BEAUTIFUL. That is the first step towards success in any endeavor, Loving work rather than fearing work. You'll find resistance all around you as you work your ass off to achieve greatness in any endeavor, be it in the gym or in life. People will call you "crazy" and say "that's not normal". You're damn right it's not normal. Normal people achieve normal or average levels of success. I have ZERO interest in being average or normal. Recently, I was reminded like a punch … [Read more...]
Random Thoughts Feb. 3, 2015
Limited Edition Underground Strength Zip Up Hoodie Available HERE Just some random thoughts with absolute zero fucks running through my mind lately. - People are "facebooked out". What does that mean? It means they spend so much time on facebook seeing what everyone else is doing, commenting on stupid shyt, that they don't know how to learn like they used to from other blogs. They prefer to pay attention to things that last as fast as you can swipe a finger across their phone. … [Read more...]
3 Key Truths In Training You Must Accept To Maximize Size & Strength Gains
There are 3 critical keys that have been largely responsible for my success in training as well as coaching. Yes, there is science behind it, but most of all, there are these 3 keys behind the training. … [Read more...]
Putting In The SWEAT Equity VS Complainers
It's shocking how many people only want the FREE things. Not just free in regards to money, but also free in regards to effort. It's a sign of the times and as a Strength Coach, I feel it's my duty to change this. If you're a Strength Coach, you should feel the same obligation. You should be inspired and motivated to create change, especially among the weak and timid souls who think they are entitled to everything. Yes, these complainers irritate me with their poor attitudes but I … [Read more...]
Back To KILLING My Workouts
With my injury in my ankle and achilles I was doing some slower, heavy lifting workouts. I was hitting PRs and very focused on the moving big weights in the squat, bench, deadlift and clean. But, I wasn't satisfied. I wanted MORE intensity, MORE pain, MORE discomfort. Why? Because THAT is exactly where I find my comfort. I find my comfort in the DIS-comfort. It lets me know I am alive. It reminds me that I am STRONG and NOT weak, physically and mentally. I am having a very difficult time … [Read more...]