Here we GO! STRONG Life Podcast ep. 238 with my bro and my mentor, Quatro Deuce (Chriss Smith Jr). QD is a Fomer Navy SEAL and the co owner of Trident Athletics in Alexandria, Va. Chriss and I first met in 2010 when QD attended a USC Cert in NJ with his wife, Andrea. The best way I describe QD is that by simply THINKING about him, I become better. THAT is how POWERFUL his impact is on people. In this episode we discuss the following: … [Read more...]
172 | QnA: Overcoming Tough Times, BUD/S Prep, Parenting for Strength & 1 Awesome Book
Arnold, Franco & Jusup destroying the gym. When you immerse yourself in an awesome environment with awesome people, you change ALL aspects of your Life! ___________________ STRONG Life ep. 172 is a short and sweet QnA episode. The questions / topics I dig into are from my Instagram and the Underground Strength Coach Private Group. Here are the topics: … [Read more...]
Mental Toughness Workouts for Peace of Mind
I recall my high school years of training for hours on end. I would get dropped off at the gym and literally live there until the gym would almost close. Endless hours of training seemed "normal" to me. Everyone has a different sense of "normal" and I try my best not to judge but I have a difficult time relating to those who make endless excuses. I would always have different training partners because I would get frustrated with others and looking back, I was also frustrated with … [Read more...]
Interview with Navy SEAL, Brad McLeod
In honor of Veterans Day, our article will be the first in a series of interviews with Brad McLeod, former Navy SEAL and founder of SEAL Grinder PT. Brad graduated from SEAL training in BUD/S class 132 against all odds and having failed out the first time through for a math test (I had been through Hell Week and was dropped in second phase). Despite having no athletic background and having life long asthma Brad climbed his personal Mount Everest and made it through BUD/S the second time … [Read more...]