I am about 2 weeks out of my minimalist training cycle and starting to bump up the overall volume and frequency of my training. I have done the same with Gladiator STRONG where we went through a 6 week Minimalist training cycle during the hectic time of the holidays. Now, our next training cycle is called 'B3 Training': Bars Bells Bodyweight You can always jump in and test drive Gladiator STRONG for 7 days FREE. Enjoy! The video below is split between 2 training sessions. I … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 106: Being STRONG & Successful Through Simplicity | Matt Reynolds
STRONG Life Episode 106 is Round 2 with my friend and Coach, Matt Reynold of Reynolds STRONG & The Barbell Logic Online Coaching Community. Matt is not only a good friend but also a mentor to me. He guides me in business and we regularly chat on Life, Lifting and Success. The theme we always come back to is: Keep it Simple, Trust Your Gut Instincts, Be STRONG & Train for Life. Simple, NOT Easy. Nothing worth having ever is "easy". In this episode of The STRONG Life … [Read more...]
Do What You Can, Even When You Can’t
Whether you're a sport athlete or a hard charging lifter, injuries and obstacles will always be popping up on your journey. I am still trying to figure out WHY they happen. Is it all about movement? Because I see some horrific stuff that would destroy my body and those people don't get injured from it. Then I see people who move great and do all the right things: nutrition, lifestyle, etc and they DO get hurt. I think it's part of your journey. Maybe it's a test to see where you fit in this … [Read more...]
Weekend Learning List April 4, 2014
Let's rock this weekend learning list. I've got a few short videos for you to learn from as well as a GREAT book recommendation. Check it out below and please share with your friends / colleagues that would benefit from these tips. Thanks! … [Read more...]
Muscle Building Secrets, Part II
If you haven't read Part I in this series, please do so First by clicking HERE. A lil' Underground History for ya, hence, The MONSTER Sale We're Holding HERE: - 23 years ago, in June of 1989 I began training - 10 years ago, The Underground Strength movement originated as I began training athletes from my parent's garage and backyard - 5 years ago, The Underground Strength Gym (Warehouse location) opened up in Edison, NJ … [Read more...]
Old School Strength
We always hear about "old school strength" but what is it, really? Well, one thing's for sure, we don't see a whole lotta dumbbell training going on nowadays. Back in the day, "old school strength" books and magazines show athletes and lifters using heavy dumbbells (dumbbells weighing 100- 200 + lbs) for movements such as: … [Read more...]
Underground Strength & Power Circuit: 6 Rounds of Beastin’
You've seen The 5 Rounds of Hell Underground Strength Challenge before, HERE. Now, We've got The 6 Rounds of Beastin' 6 Rounds of 6 Reps Check the Underground Strength Circuit Below... … [Read more...]
Upper Body Workout for Breakfast
On most Sunday Mornings I wake up before the entire house starts moving. I get dressed, brush teeth and head to The Underground. Sunday morning workouts keep me ahead of the pack, keep my edge and allow me to train and do something extra while the rest of the world is still sleeping. The Military Press is a GREAT way to start your day, especially on a Sunday morning. Locking heavy weights overhead forces your entire body to work overtime. Want REAL "core strength"? Lock heavy weights overhead … [Read more...]
Liftin’ Overhead and HEAVY!
Booya Baby! OK, so maybe my overhead isn't heavy for YOU, but I'm pushin' for the 225 lb overhead push press. It's coming.....you will see. Watch me get busy and see how I get innovative AND pumped.... Those swiss bar pull ups rocked like Old School Van Halen. Please tell me you know who Van Halen is.....and David Lee Roth! I'll surely be ordering some new power racks for The Underground shortly, guaranteed to have the monkey bars attached. You do remember I eat pull ups for breakfast, … [Read more...]
Freak Strength Friday
On some Fridays I send out an e mail to you guys and give you a "Freak Strength Friday" workout. Here and there I skip it and people cry...literally. So, here is a Freak Strength Friday workout for you to give a go and when you're done, drop a comment below and let me know how it worked for you. This is an Upper Body workout. The intensity is what YOU will decide to use. By intensity, I mean the % of effort you use with how heavy you train and how far you push each set. 1) Barbell … [Read more...]