Above, The INTEK MODF Trap Bar! This blog post is an excerpt from my short morning emails that go out via The STRONG Life Newsletter. I must admit, holiday shopping will kick your a**. I am in shock at how people behave and hurt others with zero consideration. I feel like I need a "deload" after shopping yesterday. About 2 weeks ago I shared some tips on my birthday and received a lot of great feedback. I believe it was 32 tips. Today, I share some random thoughts on Mondays, … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Podcast ep 327: LEAD from the Front & Destroy Mediocrity | Lessons for Strength Coaches & Anyone Who Wants to Dominate in LIFE
STRONG Life Podcast ep 327 is intense! Prepare to rip the steering wheel off the dashboard if you listen while you're driving. Do NOT listen to this episode at night, you will get waaaaay too fired up! ============== *** GAME SPEED SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT *** Before we kick things off, I want to announce a seminar I am co hosting on Saturday, October 15th. All details on this Seminar are HERE. I am contemplating adding a SSPC Cert on Sunday at The Underground Strength Gym. It's … [Read more...]
320: Honor & Integrity among Strength Coaches & Athletes, Training Outdoors like the Early Days of The Underground Strength Gym
STRONG Life Podcast ep 320 Honor & Integrity among Strength Coaches & Athletes, Training Outdoors like the Early Days of The Underground Strength Gym & Updates. In this episode brought to you by http://ZachStrength.com , Zach discusses the following topics: … [Read more...]
317: Deep Squats, Deep Thoughts & Intense Lessons Learned from the Gym
STRONG Life Podcast ep 317 Deep Squats, Deep Thoughts & Intense Lessons Learned from the Gym. ** WARNING: This episode is NOT WFS.** There is Intense language in this episode, you have been warned! In this episode I share & discuss the following topics and stories: … [Read more...]
STRONG Life: The Refined Savage with Mark Valenti
In this BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast, I am interviewed by Mark Valenti on his podcast, The Refined Savage. This was a GREAT time with Mark after a LONG day of coaching and making it happen! Mark is the owner of Blind Dog Gym in Ohio and he is no stranger to boots on the ground, coaching, lifting and putting in the work. This makes for a great conversation from 2 guys who have a NO Excuses attitude. Here's just some of what We talk about in this BONUS episode of The STRONG … [Read more...]
241 | Fergus Connolly: We’re Coaching PEOPLE, Not Athletes
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 241 with Performance Coach & Consultant, Fergus Connolly. This was a GREAT conversation that lasted over 2 hours and if neither of us had to go, we would have kept on going! Fergus has worked at the D1 Level, in professional sports from the NFL to the best of the best in Military, Soccer & Rugby. His books have influenced thousands upon thousands around the world as has his Tedx talk which is featured below. Fergus and I got into the deeper, inner … [Read more...]
Shoulder Health, Deadlifts & 1989 YMCA Weight Room Stories
I remember as a kid reading Arnold's bodybuilding books and his Encyclopedia mentioned how he uses Deadlifts. He said to do "a few sets of a few reps". I took that as keeping it fast & furious, never killing the Deadlift or it will kill you. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and done. 3 x 3. 2 x 2. Any of the simple combos above seem to work very well. I recall when I Deadlifted 545 I never went heavier than 405 in training. Of course, I squatted heavy, did various rowing exercises, weighted … [Read more...]
Doing the Right Thing (Strength Coach Business)
I've shared something with Strength Coaches I consult with on the regular, and it's something simple yet unfortunately, not everyone does it. What is that "thing"? It's simple. … [Read more...]
Why Strength Coaches MUST Have Grit aka “Mental Toughness” (Plus Business Tips)
This article is about GRIT & Toughness for the Strength & Conditioning Coach. This profession is NOT easy. The hours can be crazy and the vacations can be little but we are SO damn passionate about what we do, it's a double edged sword. I've been at The D1 Level and of course the independent level, running at times up to 4 locations of The Underground Strength Gym. Thank God for wrestling because it taught me to be TOUGH. From my first job working at JFK Fitness Center to my … [Read more...]
Seek The Discomfort
Here is a short snippet From my morning newsletter aka The STRONG Life Insider. I am intrigued by people. MORE intrigued with who is tough vs who is not. Who quits vs who keeps going. Who punches the clock vs who does AWESOME work. Who genuinely cares about their work and how they work vs those who never gives a sh-t. What type of person are you? Normal people quit. A LOT. … [Read more...]
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