Let's do this! Episode # 9 of THE STRONGCast is with Chad Wesley Smith of Juggernaut Strength Training Systems. About Chad Wesley Smith: … [Read more...]
11 Ways to Get BIG Arms
Let me slap the haters in the face before we get GOING. BIG, STRONG arms are critical to aiding your upper body strength. Wanna improve your bench press, military press, pull ups, push ups, dips, etc? Then get those arms stronger. If you've got skinny, weak arms it's likely your upper body pushing and pulling strength sucks as well. Do NOT fear doing direct arm work. … [Read more...]
3 Things to Lift & Learn….. STRONG Forever
After training for 21 + years, there is one thing about me that will simply NEVER die. I'm ALL about the iron. It doesn't matter what shape or size the weights are, I don't discriminate, I just love to lift. I get better with age, and the reason being is because I ALWAYS Lift and I ALWAYS Learn. Here's a few lessons that have stuck with me for a loooong time, you'll see who influenced me and who I learned them from as well. More to come in Part II. 1) Deep Squats: Ya gotta respect the photo … [Read more...]
The BadAss Business Man
Three summers ago at Joe DeFranco's strongman contest I was introduced to a guy I had heard lots about. I had heard the rumors....Some crazy ass business man addicted to strength. Word was he was some BadAss Business Man, strong as hell and had to overcome a LOT to get where he was in health AND business. His name, Jeff Sica. I kinda knew his story as we met briefly at Joe DeFranco's documentary release, STRONG, but I did not truly know the severe extent of what really happened to him and … [Read more...]
Gridiron Gladiators Trained Dirty Jerzee Style
Below is a lil' compilation of various Football / Gridiron Gladiator Workouts. From myself to my bruddah Joey DeFranco and Duane Carlisle. Duane Carlisle is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for The San Francisco 49ers. Years ago, Duane had several locations of his OWN in NJ, not too far from Edison. I would listen to countless audio interviews with Duane, especially his speed, agility and conditioning work as my expertise was in getting them Strong as Hell. Duane has given an … [Read more...]
World’s Strongest Athlete 2010, Memories, Gratitude & Times Ahead
Team Underground has been competing in Strongman Competitions held by Joe DeFranco since Day 1. I believe the first one was 4 years ago in the parking lot of Joe's Gym. It was held after an Elite FTS Seminar where Jim Wendler & Dave Tate were present. I still remember getting a 600 lb tire 3 or 4 days before the event so our guys could practice the tire flip. The tire was old and grimy and the guys couldn't even grip the tire. It was the beginning stages of The Underground Strength Gym … [Read more...]
Dungeon Gyms are Heaven
Dave Draper said it best, "Dungeon Gyms are Heaven". Unfortunately, Dungeon Gyms are as rare a finding as is finding Sasquatch. Check the Video... Was that gym sweet or what? I never saw Joe D look so nervous, ha ha Sorry for the speedy tour, I had to get my ass back to Edison and open the doors to a HardCore Gym. Peace! --Z-- PS: Stay tuned, The Lost Secrets of Strength: The Biz Files are coming soon PPS: I am laying low on holding my own Underground Strength Mentorships in groups, … [Read more...]
Meat Head Cribs # 5: Joe DeFranco’s Kitchen
An inside look at Joe DeFranco's kitchen and how a busy man eats. Lots of supplements and Lots of caffeine....check it kids.... The journey gets crazy now that we're leaving Joe D's pad.... Stay tuned! --Z-- … [Read more...]
Meat Head Cribs # 4: From the Office to the Kitchen
More info on how to organize your day to day and year to year business information. A little inside look at Joe DeFranco's MeatHead Kitchen. This is golden info that I wish I had when I was starting out! I keep a filing cabinet in my gym and a filing cabinet in the home office. You need to organize EVERYTHING by category. Check with your accountant and see what he / she tells you to do. Episode # 5 Coming Up.... --Z-- … [Read more...]
Meat Head Cribs # 3: The Strength & Business Library
Ever wondered what Joe DeFranco has in his office? You've seen my office, now it's time to see what Joe D has on his book shelf.... What did you think of that library and our stories of OLD!?!? Got any training or business books you wanna add to the library? Drop a comment and let us know. Peace! --Z-- PS: First week of December Joe D and I will be releasing The Lost Secrets of Strength: The Business Files. 2 hrs on DVD and 55 minutes on Audio CD. You will LOVE it if you wanna run your … [Read more...]
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