This is a "throwback" podcast, the first of it's kind. Before podcasts were out, I was recording some shorter interviews and posting them to the blog but they have gotten buried in literally thousands of blog posts, articles, videos and etc. They are too powerful to let slip away, so here is my throwback STRONG Life Podcast with Elliott Hulse. We discuss the following: … [Read more...]
Eating Yourself STRONG by Ben Greenfield
Eating Yourself Strong Guest Post by Ben Greenfield, Author of BEYOND TRAINING I always talk about the need to constantly learn, to evolve, to listen to your body, to invest in your knowledge & education and to never be "too smart for the classroom". I'd like to introduce you to my friend, fitness & lifestyle expert, Ben Greenfield. Ben is also a Coach of mine. I've invested in private coaching for changes in my nutrition, lifestyle, training and more, all in accordance with my … [Read more...]
Gladiator Story: HARD WORK Is The Best Feeling I’ve Had In My Entire Life
I had a conversation with a buddy of mine who coaches in the pros. I saw a video of a "Coach" who was shown training some of the BEST pro football players in the NFL. And guess what? They were box squatting wrong. But, because he is shown on film training pros, the perception is that this Coach is better than someone who doesn't train pros, like myself. I've been mastering my craft for a long time and continue to chip away every day. I get to see transformations of athletes as they put in … [Read more...]
The #1 Problem Killing Your Strength & Muscle Gains
The #1 Problem Killing Your Strength & Muscle Gains [youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-rmhZsQfQk[/youtube] Do you have further questions on how to get stronger and pack on more muscle mass? Have you hit a plateau in training? Are you confused with which program will work for you? Drop a comment below & I'll answer! Live The Code --Z-- … [Read more...]
High Frequency Training (HFT) & Muscle Building QnA – Part II
High Frequency Training QnA with Chad Waterbury, Part II CW, in your HFT / High Frequency Training & muscle-building system, you talk about the necessity of adding more volume for muscle growth. Talk about that & explain why we need a certain amount of volume to spur new muscle growth. … [Read more...]
The TRUTH About Heavy Lifting & Building Muscle
I was scared to go to this one gym. I felt I had to earn my way into training there. I wanted to be at least somewhat respected when I got there. The bodybuilders from that gym were winning all the major bodybuilding shows not just on a state level but also nationally. When I finally made the trek to this gym, the proof was not just what happened on the bodybuilding stage, but in how they ALL trained. They ALL lifted heavy. I saw countless bodybuilders incline bench 315 lbs for 6 - 8 reps. … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Gym, Injuries & Success
Check out this podcast I cranked with Mike Robertson a month or two ago. In this conversation, Mike asks me about: - How The Underground Strength Gym got started - How & who I was influenced by in training and business to go full force as a Strength Coach - What I learned about life and lifting after an injury sidelined me BOTH physically AND psychologically Please share with anyone you feel would enjoy this, thanks! MUCH Respect! For more details on the resources … [Read more...]
Are You Stronger Than an Idiot aka Learning From Injuries?
Time to lay down the law on those who listen and especially those who are "good enough" and only listen to a select few. Remember, to achieve greater success you must acquire the mindset of "always a white belt". The Learning NEVER ends. I've been there and done that & it led to a road called injured in a town called weakness. This past week, I cranked 4 workouts this week, ALL of them stronger than the week before. Progress is running smoother than ever. Mind you, I NEVER … [Read more...]
The Power of Deadlifts and Dips
Many say that deadlifts will wreck your back.... True, if you do them wrong. Many say dips will wreck your shoulders.... True, if you do them wrong. … [Read more...]
Gladiator Garage Gym Workouts
It was The Fall of 2002, and I had drawn the line...... I was up to my neck in work as a grad student plus working full time as a teacher. I was also coaching Wrestling and the season was a few short weeks away. My time was pressed to say the least. Sunday mornings I would wake up and work on research papers from 10 AM until 10 PM. It was the first time in 7 or 8 years that I was unable to make the trek to my favorite hardcore gym, Diamond Gym. I was too busy to drive 30 minutes each way, … [Read more...]