A recap of this Bodyweight BEAST Workout: 8 Rounds A) 10 reps of any bodyweight pulling movement B) 10 reps of any bodyweight pushing movement C) 5 reps of 30" box jumps I see my workouts on video and I am NEVER satisfied, NEVER impressed with myself. This is the journey of life and training, always climbing my personal Mt. Everest. My workouts MUST challenge me both mentally AND physically. I'm recommending you do the same, it's the only way you can REALLY grow as a person. If your … [Read more...]
Bodyweight Workout for Strength AND Power
I primarily use bodyweight training for strength AND power. Here and there, conditioning circuits as well, using faster, more explosive bouts. I also like to perform bodyweight training for warm ups. High reps get the mind and body working together, the joints get lubricated and all around this keeps you young. In a nut shell, you just can't go wrong with bodyweight training. Nobody can stop you from doing the basics of squats, push ups, pull ups and sprints. I mentioned something in a … [Read more...]
Convict Conditioning Interview with Coach Paul Wade
The Edmonton SUN newspaper interviewed Coach Paul Wade, Author of The Convict Conditioning Workout. Check out the interview below to hear how and why Paul Wade became so obsessed with bodyweight training and transformed his mind and body in one of the deadliest prisons known to man. Enjoy.... Being fit and strong wasn’t an option during the 19 years that Paul (Coach) Wade spent in prison. It was a necessity. “I needed what I got from my training to stay sane, maybe even stay … [Read more...]
Underground Bodyweight Workout Challenge
I've been to a LOT of wrestling clubs and worked with a LOT of wrestling teams. I used to be shocked and even angered seeing how wrestlers were NOT performing ONE good push up: full range of motion, neck and entire body aligned, tight abs.... How the hell can a wrestler be unable to perform the bread and butter basic exercise that EVERY athlete should be cranking? The Great Dan Gable would lose his mind if he saw this. Bodyweight Training is extremely powerful when implemented properly. … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Challenge Strongman Circuit: 5 Rounds of Hell
Here's a Gut Check Underground Strength Challenge for you..... I called this 5 Rounds of Hell, although hard work is beautiful, this will circuit will test you physically and mentally. Be sure to warm up thoroughly, as always. The 5 Rounds of Hell Underground Strength Challenge: 5 Exercises 5 Reps Each 5 Rounds This is a Hellish workout..... 5 Rounds of Hell, check the Vid Below... … [Read more...]
Liftin’ Overhead and HEAVY!
Booya Baby! OK, so maybe my overhead isn't heavy for YOU, but I'm pushin' for the 225 lb overhead push press. It's coming.....you will see. Watch me get busy and see how I get innovative AND pumped.... Those swiss bar pull ups rocked like Old School Van Halen. Please tell me you know who Van Halen is.....and David Lee Roth! I'll surely be ordering some new power racks for The Underground shortly, guaranteed to have the monkey bars attached. You do remember I eat pull ups for breakfast, … [Read more...]
How to Build SERIOUS Strength and Old School Strength Secrets
My bruddah Jim Wendler is a strong mofo, no 2 ways about it. I interviewed him for The Underground Strength System and he unleashed info that will transform any weakling into a Beast - ONLY if they put in the work. I NEVER said getting stronger and adding muscle was easy, it's NOT. By the videos below, you can tell Jim KNOWS how to develop a program that builds strength. After you watch the videos, check out what Jim and I spoke about regarding the development of strength and some old school … [Read more...]
The Combat Conditioning Playground Workout, AKA, Damage Inc
Try this workout below, in the video. It's an oldie but a goody, a blast from the past dating back to the original days of The Underground where most of my workouts were outdoors mixing Bodyweight, Kettlebells, Sleds, Playground training, etc. Get as many rounds as possible in 30 minutes. You get 1 point for each round completed, NO half points :) The name of the workout? Damage Inc. See the Video below for details! … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Gym High School Pull Up Contest
A few of the high school bruddahs needed a lil' extra motivation so i decided to crank an unannounced pull up contest to win our latest Underground T Shirts. You'll see they ALL hit double digits. What's more important is that not long ago, some of these kids were only performing 3 pull ups with less than stellar technique. One of these athletes was not able to perform ONE pull up! Remember Kids: Eat Your Pull Ups for Breakfast! Check the vid and drop a comment, show some luv! I do pull … [Read more...]
Jersey Shore Challenge III: Bodyweight Training with Pull Ups & Peg Board Climbing
Redemption Time. I just got my ass kicked during the brutal Jersey Shore Challenge conditioning circuit. Pauly Reddick of course verbally abuses me and I used my bread and butter to redeem myself: The Pull Up. The Peg Board, well, that's another story. I tried this when I first got to their gym and it was rough. AFTER the workout, somehow, someway, I got it a bit. A little practice and I can kick that peg board's ass. I am inspired by Vision Quest, a movie that shows my … [Read more...]