fbpx
  • Start Here
  • Consultation
  • Store
  • Podcast
  • Get Certified
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Course Login

Zach Even-Esh

mike mentzer

Strength Training in Your 40s + Minimalist Training Updates

by Zach Even - Esh Leave a Comment

These minimalist workouts bring back memories of my years of influence from men like Mike Mentzer and Dorian Yates. When I was 18 and had just won the Young Mr. Israel Bodybuilding Contest (18 years & under) I came home to America and trained very low volume but high intensity. I trained every other day and took 2 days off after leg day. I was extremely inspired by seeing the rugged photos of Mike Mentzer and Dorian Yates. Even though I was natural and still am, I felt that the high … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Announcements, Articles, AWESOME Life, Live The Code, Mental Toughness, Motivation, Muscle Building, Old School Strength, Powerlifting, Q & A, Strength Building, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts Tagged With: barbell complex, deadlift, dorian yates, gladiator strong, low volume training, mike mentzer, minimalist strength training, underground strength coach cert

9 Short on Time Workouts for When You’re Busy & Tired

by Zach Even - Esh Leave a Comment

If you're an entrepreneur or business owner, you have likely gone through some hectic times where you said to yourself, "I just don't have the time to train....." Maybe you were a first time parent, you said the same thing. Not a minute to breathe you thought to yourself.... Well, there IS always time. It's not gonna be easy. You're gonna wanna go home, eat and just sit down and get a minute to relax. But, let me tell you, that is NOT your best option. You NEED to move your body. You … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, AWESOME Life, Bodyweight Bodybuilding, Kettlebells, Live The Code, Mental Toughness, Motivation, Muscle Building, Old School Strength, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Challenge, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Wrestling Training, Zach's Workouts Tagged With: arthur jones, belt squat, bodyweight bodybuilding, bodyweight workouts, busy man fitness, casey viator, fat bells, grit, HIT training, kettlebells, mental toughness, mike mentzer, minimalist training, short on time workout, underground strength gym

Iron Roots – Ep. 11 – Mike Mentzer aka Mr. Heavy Duty

by Zach Even - Esh Leave a Comment

I was 12 years old, maybe 13 when I first came across the training of Mike Mentzer aka Mr. Heavy Duty. I remember thinking to myself, Holy s--t, this guy looks like he's been carved from stone! Mike had a different physique than the others and the photos of him in training were INTENSE. He looked like he was destroying the gym along with his training partners Casey Viator and Ray Mentzer (his brother). With The Iron Roots Podcast, it's important for me to bring back and share many of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Iron Roots, Motivation, Muscle Building, Old School Strength, Strength Building, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts Tagged With: bodybuilding, dorian yates, golden era bodybuilding, high intensity training, HIT training, iron roots podcast, mike mentzer, old school strength

Strength Lessons From My Old School Muscle Magazine Collection

by Zach Even - Esh 2 Comments

I was listening to an interview done with Lance Dreher, 1 of the Bodybuilders from the 80s and early 90s. They were asking Lance about his arm workout and here is where the lessons start hitting home. Lance asked Sergio Oliva what Sergio did for arms. Sergio said he did lots of Barbell Cheat Curls with 205+ lbs, and heavy Barbell Skull crushers with over 200 lbs. In a book I was reading, there were stories of Larry Scott, the first Mr. Olympia. Larry was training with The Iron Guru, Vince … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, AWESOME Life, Live The Code, Motivation, Muscle Building, Nutrition, Old School Strength, Olympic Lifting, Powerlifting, Q & A, Strength Building, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts Tagged With: basic barbell strength, casey viator, golden era bodybuilding, iron man magazine, jeff king bodybuilding, lance dreher, mike mentzer, old school muscle magazines, powerlifting, sergio oliva, squats and milk, strength and health magazine, underground strength academy

Top 5 Benefits Of Minimalist Style Workouts

by Zach Even - Esh 20 Comments

"Simplicity Is The Key To Brilliance" - Bruce Lee I was driving up to Diamond Gym on a cold winter night. It was just past 5 PM and I was sitting in a boat load of traffic, literally, moving nowhere. I was stressed out of my mind, up to my ears in work for Grad School, teaching, coaching wrestling and trying to manage it all. It was the FIRST time in my life I was truly finding it difficult to find the time to train.... … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, AWESOME Business, AWESOME Life, Bodyweight Bodybuilding, Muscle Building, Old School Strength, Strength Building, Zach's Workouts Tagged With: busy man workouts, diamond gym, dorian yates, heavy duty training, HIT training, mike mentzer, minimalist workouts, short workouts, time crunched workouts, underground strength coach

Muscle Building Experiments That Broke ALL the “Rules”

by Zach Even - Esh 11 Comments

I've been test driving all types of training methods, exercises and systems of training on myself and others ever since I was a young kid.I amassed every bodybuilding book that every book store had. Every holiday, birthday or special occasion that brought gifts my way came in the form of a bodybuilding book. My brain had information overload and I wanted to use ALL the methods in some way, shape or form. I experimented on myself with every workout in every book. I had specialty books for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Muscle Building, Strength Building, Success, Zach's Workouts Tagged With: arnold, beast program, gladiator experiment, HIT training, mike mentzer, muscle building experiment, ray mentzer

Upper Body Workout and THE 5 Year Plan!?!?

by Zach Even - Esh 28 Comments

The inspiration to live a STRONG Life drives me to face my fears, be it in the gym or in life. The pic above of Ken Waller about to smash some heavy dumbbell benching also inspired me. I explain my motivation for LIFE & LIFTING in the Video below. So, rather than searching for inspiration or motivation, just grab it and DO it. NO waiting, just DOing. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, AWESOME Business, AWESOME Life, Bodyweight Bodybuilding, Calendar, Live The Code, Mental Toughness, Motivation, Muscle Building, Old School Strength, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts Tagged With: 5 year plan, bench press, casey viator, chest workout, dumbbell training, family, grandparents, hybrid bodybuilding, israel, joe defranco, ken waller, live the code 365, mike mentzer, pressing power, saba, statue of liberty, strength coach success, upper body workout, work ethic

stories of eatin’ clean and trainin’ mean

by Zach Even - Esh 3 Comments

I think it's much easier than people make it when it comes to getting stronger, adding muscle and getting faster....and I mean getting these results FAST! Make no mistake regarding "easy" and "simple". Easy is walking in the park...simple is hitting one arm rows with 150's for 10 reps per hand without wrist straps. Even simpler is a set of squats for 15 - 20 reps....but damn are the results amazing! We have our athletes on a system of training that just keeps on dishing out results, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Success, Zach's Workouts Tagged With: barbarian brothers, ken leistner, mike mentzer, steve maxwell

zach even-esh instagram   zach even-esh twitter   zach even-esh youtube

Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription.

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

Top Articles

  • Lessons From Golden Era Bodyweight Bodybuilding…
  • Can You Build Muscle In Your 40s (And Older)? 25…
  • How to Get Built Like a Brick Sh*t House
  • The Benefits of High Rep Bodyweight Training
  • Grease The Groove (GTG) For Greater Strength…
  • 7 Tips on Developing Superior Physical Conditioning…
  • 5 Garage Gym Workouts For Strength, Size &…
  • We Need MORE People Getting Farm Boy STRONG
  • Top 10 Bodyweight Exercises Making You a TRUE Beast!
  • John Grimek Workout + Strength Training in Your 40s
Privacy Policy
Disclaimer
Press Inquiries

Copyright © 2023 · News Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

This website uses cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Reject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT