Photo Credit: Marty Gallagher's Purposeful Primitive Book STRONG Life Podcast ep.203. I LOVE talking training and life with Marty Gallagher. We speak often and we do it the "old school" way, via phone! Imagine that! In this episode Marty and I discuss the following topics: - Training 1 x week and getting stronger on a consistent basis. - How to adjust volume and intensity in your training for longevity and results. - Sprint Training and lessons learned from Charlie Francis. - … [Read more...]
Program Design Tips with Zach & Matt Wenning
There are MANY program design methods and variations that fall under each category of specific styles of program design and program organization. For example, we have the conjugate method, which is essentially an endless array of variations and options. We have progressive overload, aka linear periodization which many people talk down upon yet I have found this to work GREAT with athletes and even for myself. You can use linear progression with conjugate exercise selection. In the … [Read more...]
202 | Underground Strength History, Building Hammers & Balancing That Strength Coach Lifestyle
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 202! This was a GREAT QnA episode where I dug deep and answered your questions with some awesome stories and in depth info. Here's just some of the questions I answered: - How do you start the conversation with an in person or online client that you know is not compliant with your program? - Dating back to the original Underground Garage-give us an example of a “basic” (anything but!) workout you would put those kids through. Love that stuff man! Keep it up … [Read more...]
Trap Bar Deadlift vs Conventional & Sumo Deadlift – Pt 2
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...]
Program Design Tips for Athletes / Coaches & How We Train Youth to D1 Athletes at The Underground Strength Gym
With my up and coming release of my online course, The Underground Strength & Sports Performance Course, I wanted to give you a taste of what you'll be learning as you begin your journey towards becoming a Certified Underground Strength Coach. How do we run things at The Underground Strength Gym and how can you take these methods and apply to your existing sports performance program? Well, things have certainly changed since 2002 and guess what? Things change here on the … [Read more...]
2 Things You Need In Your Strength & Conditioning Training
After sharing this Video of Fedor to my IG, it reminded me how simplicity is crucial, as is intensity and your environment. It’s so simple it’s complicated 💀💀💀 / @undergroundstrengthgym @undergroundstrengthgym @undergroundstrengthgym / #Fedor #undergroundstrengthgym #manasquan #scotchplains A post shared by Zach Even - Esh (@zevenesh) on Jan 19, 2018 at 6:33am PST You see Fedor's training facilities and even his training, it's so simple yet very intense. Nothing fancy or … [Read more...]
134 | Jeremy Augusta | Build An Awesome Gym & Change Lives Through Strength
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...]
The “Crowd” Wants Sets & Reps But Coaching MUST Go BEYOND Sets & Reps
Above, The Crew at The Underground Strength Gym (Middlesex, NJ) Whenever I speak at a conference I tend to not speak about the exercise specifics, the sets, the reps..... First off, the majority of the speakers ARE going to speak on this. Secondly, you will find a GREAT deal of carry over in what we do when you organize a bunch of speakers. Why? Because what works will continue to work for many decades and centuries to come. The fads and gimmicks work on instagram or youtube, in the weight … [Read more...]
Matt Shadeed | Dedicated To Being a GREAT Strength Coach | Arkansas State Football Strength & Conditioning
Here we go! Episode 108 of The STRONG Life Podcast with Arkansas State Football Strength & Conditioning Coach, Matt Shadeed. I posted the above photo of Matt with his family because that is 1 of the first things we discussed on this episode of The STRONG Life. You'll soon hear how Matt sets his standard for being a GREAT Coach AND a GREAT Family man. Matt Shadeed is the Head Football Strength & Conditioning Coach at Arkansas State.His passion and fire stand out from the first … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep 103: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence | Brett Bartholomew
STRONG Life Podcast Ep. 103! Let's crush this episode with Strength & Conditioning Coach, Brett Bartholomew. Brett has been on an intense journey during his time as a Strength Coach since Day 1. From volunteering and interning at colleges to working with pro athletes and celebrities, Brett's training methods and philosophies are refreshing to say the least. This conversation heats up the further we dive into the conversation so dig in and get your learn ON! In this episode of … [Read more...]
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