Volume training was a BIG deal back in the 70s and then it made a comeback in the past 5-8 years. What's old is new again but the truth is, there is a time and place for everything. Who needs volume training and when should volume work be applied? When is the best time to implement volume training and who is best suited for volume work? How can you still train smart when applying volume training compared to the mistakes I made in my younger years by incorrectly applying volume … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Insider Ep. 33 | Gym Strong VS Life STRONG
Here we GO! STRONG Life Insider Ep. 33. In this episode, I was inspired as I thought WAY back 30+ years ago to my days of getting my lunch stolen. The days of being afraid of others, where guys would bump me in the hallway on purpose. The days of getting my bike stolen and not being able to do a thing about it. The days of being afraid of the guys in the same grade who were bigger and stronger. Well, those days came to an end because eventually, you gotta get pissed off for GREATNESS. You … [Read more...]
Do The Simple Things Savagely Well
Do The Simple Things Savagely Well. I interviewed Jim Kiritsy for The STRONG Life Podcast and that quote has struck me ever since. It's simply saying, Brilliance with the Basics. Experts are not trying to impress you with the fancy fads and gimmicks. It's ALL about results. And lately, I've been focusing on 2 exercises: Squats & Deadlifts. Specifically, the hook grip deadlift. I don't go crazy on upper body work with my left shoulder which has been a nerve type issue since I was … [Read more...]
169 | Stan “The Rhino” Efferding on Nutrition, Training & Attacking LIFE
Here we GO! STRONG Life Podcast ep 169 with The strongest bodybuilder in the world, Stan Efferding. This episode is BIG time inspiring. We kick it off talking about bodybuilding, nutrition mistakes, consistency in training and of course, some throwback memories of bodybuilding from the 80s and 90s. We then get into how Stan consistently gets after it in LIFE, NOT just training and nutrition. How did Stan build his multiple businesses, what processes does Stan follow, what is the most … [Read more...]
Training In Your 40s VS Training High School & College Athletes
The older you get, the harder the training gets! It's tougher to make gains and you can forget about that "maintenance" BS program. If you're not getting better, you're getting worse. I NEVER use the word "maintenance" when training anyone, including in season for athletes. Think about it, how weak does it sound when you say I'm just trying to maintain. It sounds like you fear the work. It makes me wonder, how long can my message of hard work and consistency on the basics live on … [Read more...]
The UPenn Crew: NOTHING Worth Having Is Comfortable
Episode 110 of The STRONG Life Podcast is with Jim Steel (Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at UPenn) along with his assistants, Cristi Bartlett and Tracy Zimmer. Check out some of their training videos below (BIG Numbers + BIG Reps) as well as everything we spoke about from training to nutrition, mindset to dogs, injuries and more. Enjoy and help spread the word, invite 1 friend to listen to The STRONG Life Podcast! Thank you in advance! … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 95: Muscle Building VS Fat Loss, Fatherhood & Strength Coach Advices
STRONG Life Episode 95 is jam packed with Awesome information thanks to your Awesome Questions. I pulled your questions from This Instagram Post. #STRONGLife #Podcast questions can be posted below, tomorrow morning I will record and post on iTunes. / #UndergroundStrengthCoach #UndergroundStrengthGym #Muscle #Hustle #Entrepreneur #Relentless A video posted by Zach Even - Esh (@zevenesh) on Sep 19, 2016 at 10:58am PDT Here are the Questions / Topics I covered: … [Read more...]
The STRONG Life Philosophy
The STRONG Life is The BEST Life. Strong Mind. Strong Body. STRONG LIFE. The Philosophy behind The STRONG Life is constantly evolving for me. Once you STOP evolving you are no longer living. It's an understanding that once you accept the FACT that anyone worth having is going to be TOUGH, your life actually gets easier. You already know it's gonna take HARD F--in' Work, so accept it and DO it. We're in a strange time in this world where bad things are happening all around the world, … [Read more...]
Genetics, Lame Excuses & Muscle Building
"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan Press On! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race." - Calvin Coolidge I explain to the athletes I work with on a daily basis how DEDICATION & Work Ethic … [Read more...]
Training Around & After Injuries / Surgeries
I began training consistently dating back to June 1989. My body has amassed a lot of mileage. I've experience my fair share of injuries and surgeries. I am often asked how to work around injuries or how to build back up post surgery. Legal Mumbo Jumbo: I am not a Doctor or Physical Therapist nor do I play one on TV. Seek a Medical Expert first & foremost and all I discuss below if based on my OWN experience and may or may not work for you. … [Read more...]
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