Here we go in part 2 of what will be a 3 part series. What is better? The Trap Bar Deadlift or Conventional Deadlifts or Sumo? Well, as I always say, It depends! I explain why it depends from both a physical and mental / psychological standpoint in this video. And if you're hungry for program design and learning exactly what we do at The Underground Strength Gym to build Hammers AND a successful business, then check out The Online Underground Strength & Sports Performance Cert … [Read more...]
Why You Need Squats & Deadlifts to Strengthen the Mind AND Body
Sometimes you gotta clear your head. And for "normal folk", that means getting a few beers, maybe drink some wine. For people like Us, that means squats and deads. Yes, we're organized and planning our training. We've got a goal set, whether it's your first time squatting 315, deadlifting 500 or more, you've got goals. But it goes deeper than that. It's not solely about the numbers. It's about clearing your mind and experiencing what we call Iron Therapy. … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Insider: When Men Lose Their Edge
When men lose their edge..... Worse yet, when a man NEVER had an edge. A mental edge, a physical edge...... Any sign of inconvenience is viewed as a threat by these men. And, while we're at it, let's also include young men / teenagers. It's a frightening world where I see the smallest things are threatening, scaring and completely stopping people. The lack of getting our hands dirty nowadays is NOT a good thing, regardless of how much technology we have or how many robots are coming to … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Success Story: From Sleeping In A Garage, Training on Homemade Gym Equipment to Law School
I love getting e mails like what I'm about to share with you, below. If you're not subscribed to The STRONG Life Insider, Sign up HERE. Life is tough, there are no 2 ways about that. But, the tougher you get, the better you become at transforming obstacles into opportunities. The mind must be treated like a muscle. Train hard and get stronger. The easier you train, the softer you get. Same goes for the mind. Read the e mail below, name withheld to protect identity yet this young man … [Read more...]
164 | How to Harness The Power of Your Mind to Achieve More Success
I'm returning home from an amazing trip to Vermont to help with our annual Spartan Wrestling Camp but this was also the FIRST time I took my son with me to Vermont. Simply going to Vermont to meet and work with Joe DeSena sends me into a mode of stepping up ALL my training, nutrition and lifestyle. I know that Joe will always throw a monkey wrench into what we're doing. For my son, I wanted him to experience the outdoors, the beauty and power of hiking the mountain and to escape from … [Read more...]
6 Random Thoughts on Bill Starr, Consistency, Being ‘Too Busy”, Strength vs Speed, What It Takes & The Future of Gyms
Image belongs to http://StartingStrength.com Here we go. A brain dump of some random topics and thoughts running through my head that I wanted to share with you. 6 Random Thoughts on Bill Starr, Consistency, Being 'Too Busy", Strength vs Speed, What It Takes & The Future of Gyms. I've been writing every morning, waking up at 5 AM as I upgrade and update The Original Underground Strength Manual. The next version is going to be The Underground Strength & Sports Performance … [Read more...]
STRONGER In Life & In The Gym: Be The Hammer, NOT The Nail
I came across a quote from the book RELENTLESS recently, it was simply yet powerful, it said this: "Life is complicated, training is not." This was awesome because simplicity can be and truly always will be powerful and effective. I love reading, listening to podcasts and learning in general. I pay attention for something small, something tiny that I can apply to my life and training. I've been encouraging others to do this for years as well, don't get overwhelmed, just get 1 take away … [Read more...]
3 STRONG Life Success Tips & Why Successful People Are Considered “Crazy”
Since my youngest years, I can consistently recall how anyone achieving anything at a higher level than "normal" was called "crazy", as if achieving success and fighting the urge to fall in line with mediocrity was a bad thing. At The Underground Strength Gym, the athletes constantly tell me how their friends call them crazy and always try to talk them out of training with us. Their friends say things like, "Dude, just train at the high school weight room, it's the same stuff". This is why I … [Read more...]
28 Years of Lifting: Strength Training In Your 40s & Training As You Get Older
This is the article I dreaded ever having to write; "Training as you get older" or "Training in your 40s". Before I move forward, understand, these are my experiences. My experiences don't make anything universal or the end all, be all laws. Other guys my age might have a different training experience under their belt and in turn, they don't have the same mindset or physical experiences. Back up almost 30 years and I began training in June 1989, some 2 weeks before 8th grade ended. I was … [Read more...]
Dare to be GREAT, Work Ethic & Spartan Lifestyle with Jason Woods
STRONG Life Podcast episode 124 with 19 yr old, Jason Woods. Jason traveled to NJ for The USC Cert with Travis Mash and I, flying here from Scotland. We got the podcast rolling as I drove him up to the train station and man, this was a blast! Rather than a typical interview, we simply recorded our conversation in the car and we chatted up some inspiring stuff. My throat was destroyed with pollen so apologies for the clearing of the throat! The content and adventure in this episode will … [Read more...]
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