It was a brutally cold winter night. The year escapes me? 2003, I think..... I took the drive up north into Bergen County, NJ to pick up my first set of Russian Kettlebells, a pair of 53s and a pair of 70s. I remember being nervous, questioning why the hell I just spent $550 (With Discount!!) on only 2 sets of Kettlebells. I was already heavily in debt from years of poor lifestyle decisions but I couldn't stop thinking about using Kettlebells for my training. Since then, it's been well over … [Read more...]
Grease The Groove (GTG) For Greater Strength [Training for Life]
Grease The Groove is a technique I learned many years ago when reading a book from Pavel, Power To The People. Essentially, you perform an exercise of choice several times a day, several times a week (4-7 x week), each and every set performed when you are fresh without going to muscular fatigue. Usually, this works best when performing the practice exercise for anywhere from 2 - 4 weeks. There are several ways to apply Grease The groove (GTG) for maximum effect. … [Read more...]
Another Day At The Underground Office
Sometimes I get to train at home, other times I get to train before my athletes roll in, other times I get to train at the end of the night AFTER a long day of working. NO excuses, get it done and don't call it a day till you crank a workout in some form. #Commitment [youtube width="640" height="370"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIrz4VcZQEM[/youtube] If you ever find your motivation wading or you need a swift kick in the ass then watch this video. You'll quickly be reminded that a quick … [Read more...]
Leg Workout Using Russian Kettlebells & The Bulgarian Bag
Part III of the Leg Workout. So far we rocked a movement prep warm up, Zercher Squats with a high rep finisher and now check the video below..... Let's Recap the workout thus far.... 1) Warm Up 2) Zercher Squat: 1 heavy set x 3 reps, 1 high rep finisher x 15 reps 3A) Bulgarian Bag Jump Squat 3 x 10 3B) Bulgarian Bag Lunge Jump 3 x 10 4A) Glute Ham Raise 2 x Max 4B) Kettlebell Swings 2 x 10 - 15 4C) 45 degree Back Extension + 60 lbs 2 x max reps, drop weight & burn out 5) What's Coming … [Read more...]
Kettlebell Training & Jump Training for Size, Speed & Strength
Strength is of critical importance. Speed is the motor that takes strength to the next level. When I hear Coaches go on and on about strength and say nothing of speed I know they are missing the boat. Not everyone who is strong is fast. You MUST be athletic, which is the blend of strength, speed and power. Here is an inside look at how the Underground Strength Gym athletes tear it up using Kettlebells, Jump Training and Sandbags. Check this Video and drop your thoughts, comments and … [Read more...]
Strongman Training for Freak Strength and Muscle Gains
Oh man, now this was a flash back into time. I found this video below on my You Tube Page (you can subscribe by clicking HERE & then clicking the "subscribe" button) This video was filmed in my backyard, the local playground and the tire yard I used to trian at! I would train there myself, as well as take my athletes to all these locations. The workouts were sick, using all these odd objects, all because I didn't have money. To me, this was not some FAD, I was flat broke, I couldn't afford a … [Read more...]
E Bay Freakisode: Russian Kettlebells + Underground Gifts!
Got two e bay freak-isodes for you today.... Check these 2 videos out below... Auction 1 available HERE Auction 2 available HERE If you end up winning BOTH auctions I will certainly figure out some killer EXTRA BONUSES to hook you up with. Right now, the winner gets the following 2 Bonuses: 1) 1 year FREE membership to http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com ($ 127 value) 2) FREE copy of http://UndergroundStrengthManual.com ($ 97 value) Stay tuned for more crazy E Bay Freak-isodes, found … [Read more...]
Episode # 74: The Rage Begins
Well, a few injuries have fired me up, I tired not to curse, but, let me warn you, the next episode may very well be called "The F Bomb Show" - So, fair warning, and when I get fired up, I do drop a crap ton of F Bombs. I do believe I dropped more than a few F Bombs today at the Lost Secrets of Strength Seminar :) This vid I'm quiet, I take it out on the kettlebells. The rage continues in the upcoming episodes...stay tuned... Once again, the iron saves me and keeps me sane. I really … [Read more...]
Bodybuilding with Russian Kettlebells
This is an old school video of me attacking a bodybuilding / strength style workout, but using Kettlebells instead of traditional free weights. I remember feeling bored with my workouts and I wanted to switch things up and shock my body and my mind. Whatever training tool I use, I attack it, plain and simple. The lesson to be learned here is.... … [Read more...]
Vintage Strength Training E Bay Freak-isode
The latest e bay freak-isode, some wild stuff happening in this bad boy. The auction is on for 3 days, see the auction HERE. Good luck and have fun with it! Kill it! --Coach Z-- PS: Members of http://undergroundstrengthcoach.com are getting a FREE teleseminar tonight, it's the 'Kill it' Teleseminar. I am adding a VERY unique twist, don't miss it, and become a member asap. I will be answering business AND training questions, NO holds barred style :) PPS: I am announcing a NJ gathering as … [Read more...]