At the time of this writing, my body is on the mend since my knee surgery and blood clot last March, 2021. My knee is not 100% and as we get older, if you have had an injury or a surgery in the past, I believe it is safer to DOUBLE the length of "recovery time" to ensure you don't rush through the full healing process. So if the Doc says 6 months, I do not believe that in 6 months you have the green light to go ALL out. Instead, take months 6 - 12 to rebuild to greater heights. Use … [Read more...]
Iron Roots Ep. 8 – Göerner the Mighty
Iron Roots Podcast ep. 8. In this episode, I talk about a BEAST of a man, Hermann Goerner. The Mighty Goerner was known for his tremendous feats of strength such as wrestling an elephant and Deadlifting almost 800 lbs with a hook grip. Take a step back in time and learn from 1 of the most impressive circus strongmen to ever walk the earth! … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 79: Super Squats, Dedication & HOW To REALLY Train
STRONG Life Podcast Episode 79. Another power packed QnA, blasting truth bombs and gettin' fired UP. As always, BIG thanks to those of you who drop your questions on my Instagram as THAT is what allows this podcast to come to Life. Here are some of the topics / questions I get into: … [Read more...]
Garage Gym Strength & Conditioning [Toughness Test]
If you've been following me for a while, you know I'm a fan of Kettlebells. I use them often for my own training as well as for the training of our athletes at The Underground Strength Gym. About 7 1/2 years ago I posted a video of The Kettlebell Combat Complex where I used a 70 lb Kettlebell. That is still a go to favorite of mine. But this time around, I wanted to show you how Underground Strength Coach, Travis Stoetzel crushes his garage gym workouts with a kettlebell. Now that Travis is a … [Read more...]
Underground Kettlebell Assault (FREE E Book CONTEST!)
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. - Eleanor Roosevelt Read This Post Entirely, Contest Described To Win FREE Copy Of Kettlebell Bodyweight Hybrid Course! Anytime I get away from using Kettlebells I start to feel "it". Tightness in the pecs and shoulders, less fitness, conditioning, work capacity or whatever the fuck we now say to describe the act of being in shape to kick ass and take names. … [Read more...]