STRONG Life Podcast episode 134 with Jeremy Augusta. How to Build An Awesome Gym & Change Lives Through Strength! Jeremy is an amazing Strength Coach & Entrepreneur. In this episode Jeremy details how he moved to a rural small town of 4,000 people and built an amazing gym with amazing people through his love of the barbell. Jeremy details his training methods for adults and athletes, a method he calls "The Swing Block Method" that often adds 100 lbs to the big … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep 107: Dr. Phil Wagner | SpartaTrac | Strength & Conditioning Science + Excellence
WOW! My mind is blown after chatting with Dr. Phil Wagner, the Creator of The SpartaTrac system. This conversation is beyond inspiring! From Phil's experiences as an athlete, to a Coach, to WHY he created The SpartaTrac system (this is something many college coaches must hear) to his current take on nutrition and training for himself and his family. Phil's amazing journey will educate, inspire and open up your mind BIG time. As you listen to Phil you realize the Relentless Pursuit of … [Read more...]
Strength Coach Profession, Injuries, Old School Strength & Life Purpose
Getting all my thoughts from my brain onto paper or blog post is TOUGH and Time Consuming to say the least. So, when interviews are sent my way, I answer via video or podcast. This leaves the information a bit lengthy, BUT, those who are hungry to learn and the truly dedicated to Live for The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence will dig in. This IS STRONG Life Podcast Episode 97...... The 2 interviews below have me covering topics / answering questions on: The Strength Coach Profession … [Read more...]
3 Simple Tips To Improve Olympic Weightlifting & Get STRONGER
Here's a cool question that came in the mail box and I wanna answer this question more in depth for you with some sample workouts: Zach, I've been following you for awhile and now that I'm not an active trainer at my local CF box, I have slowly pieced together a garage gym to call home. Which program from your Online Training would you recommend to A) build my strength and .... B) stay on top of Oly/CF type movements? I know I desperately need the strength build up, but … [Read more...]
Talking The “Barbell Life” with Travis Mash
Travis Mash interviewed me on his podcast, The Barbell Life. We spoke a lot about how I grew my Underground Strength Gym business as well as the online biz. We discussed life. fatherhood, the inspiration behind my success and much more. Give it a listen below and Travis and I look forward to seeing some of you at our up and coming seminar at his place in North Carolina. … [Read more...]
Thoughts On Training at The Underground Strength Gym, Talent & Attitude
Not everyone starts out as a stud, an ass kicker and ELITE. Those who got there worked their ass off to make it happen, both in AND out of the gym. When I work with athletes at The Underground Strength Gym, I would say that 95% of them are NOT Elite athletes. The key that helps them achieve Elite status is the desire they have to succeed. They have Elite Desire to succeed, and in turn, they do ALL the little things we tell them to do, which results in BIG results. Let me explain.... … [Read more...]
Matt Vincent Interview, Highland Games World Champ
1) Matt - not enough people know about you and your awesome-ness. Seriously, I didn't know a lot about you until we met at Sorinex Summer Strong and I was shocked when you answered questions on the QnA Panel and in between questions nonchalantly threw 300 pls pounds over your head. In a nut shell, WHO is Matt Vincent? … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why I Wish I Learned Olympic Weightlifting Earlier
3 Reasons Why I Wish I Learned Olympic Weightlifting Earlier … [Read more...]
YOU vs You
After spending time with Coach Reeve and Coach Istvan Javorek over the weekend while speaking at The NC State Strength Coaches Clinic we spent lots of time speaking about athletes who overcame adversity. Coach Reeve & Coach Javorek have so many stories and memories of athletes it is awe inspiring. I've seen my fair share but my experience pales in comparison compared to these two Gentlemen. Of course, we spoke of wrestlers and olympic weightlifters the most :) These stories of … [Read more...]