I watch lots of biographies on TV and love to read biographies and autobiographies. I probably read Arnold's 'Education of a Bodybuilder' over 100 times while in high school alone. I read it many more times after high school as well. I basically memorized the book, and through time, I began "becoming Arnold" during my workouts. I would visualize my chest like Arnold's when training chest. Or if I was squatting, I imagined I was squatting with Ed Corney and Arnold in Pumping Iron. … [Read more...]
9 Tips on Kickin’ Ass, Living an EPIC Life & Liftin’ Heavy S**T!
No one ever got to the top without fighting MANY battles and long journeys down countless roads, ALL of which were likely the "road less traveled". I used to think I would NEVER be happy unless I left NJ and planted myself in California. I was WRONG. I was missing what was right in front of me and I'm glad I finally saw "it". The grass is NOT always greener on the other side. Often times we've got greatness awaiting us and you just need to take the first step towards seeing it, right on … [Read more...]
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
I woke up earlier than normal today. It was tempting to stay in bed, shut off my alarm and just wait until my kids jumped on my bed to wake me up. The temptation lasted all but a few seconds. The thought of even considering to hit the snooze button fired me up and so I got out of bed immediately. The mind often tells you one thing and the body another. You must remember, the mind drives the body. Your habits can make or break you. If I slept in, it would have eaten at me all day and I … [Read more...]
The Underground Creed
The Underground Creed I understand that I am different yet will be given no special treatment here. I will go through hell, and there will be no excuses, no turning back once I walk through these doors. if I vomit, that is no excuse to stop my workout. I will get back up again …and again. I will lift heavy and break records. if it’s easy, I will go heavier. I understand that this is a battle, I am here to dominate, nothing less. sitting down … lying down … these … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Coach Cert Inspiration WINNERS!
Holy S**t! The Underground Strength Coach Inspiration Contest BLEW ME AWAY! And by reading ALL the comments, I can see YOU were also inspired! I am beyond amazed and inspired by the videos that were made. I compiled the votes that came through my e mail (which was A LOT!), the Blog comments and the 4 people I had judging and man it was a SERIOUS fight for 1st place between BIG Dan Gibson and Chris the BEAST. There was also some SERIOUS love for the Virginia Beach Beast, Matty … [Read more...]
A Day at DeFranco’s – The Strongman Challenge
Yesterday I made the one hour trek up north to my homeboy Joe D's gym, and damn, what a gym it is, I'm in heaven there. The atmosphere is always high octane and steel is always clanging together or being dropped on the floor. It was our 2nd year competing in Joe D's strongman contest, and this year we brought 1 high school athlete and 5 college athletes. Unfortunately, 2 were unable to attend due to injury and family vacation. I had a wedding to attend yesterday and I was big time pressed … [Read more...]
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