I often find myself looking for a tough workout. Something to give me a good ol' gut check. My fear of becoming "normal" or "just like everybody else" worries me BIG time. On this particular day I got to my Underground Strength Gym nice and early to test my mind and body. … [Read more...]
Bustin’ Up the Legs
Finishing up my crazy leg workout with an even crazier finish! Check the video: I've been pushing all types of complexes and hybrid workouts lately and feelin' f**ing awesome doing so! I recently had two brothers stop into my gym, both former state champs in high school, one of them a 2 time state champ. They spoke to my wrestlers on what it takes to WIN, so stay tuned for my Video on what they said! It's gonna be AWESOME. Till the Next Time.... Keep … [Read more...]
To Be the Best, Walk the Talk
Wanna be an Unbeatable Man...or Woman? You MUST have the Eye of The Tiger. In your mind, "Impossible is Nothing" In the last video and Blog Post, I spoke about mind set and winning at everything you do. I spoke about becoming Unbeatable. Check out these 2 Videos and Read On.... I have noticed many people have much to say yet do NOT follow their words. Action, every day, day in and day out must be aggressively taken. Combine your aggressive action with an "impossible, unbeatbale" … [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...]
Freak Strength Workout & When the Clock Strikes Midnight…
I have been crazy busy the past few weeks, and I forgot about 'FREAK Strength Friday'!! How could I ever forget! There are TWO things in the Blog today: 1) Your FREAK Strength Friday Workout 2) Information on tonight's release of 'Lost Secrets of Strength' - this will be announced via our e mail list at midnight, EST So Stay tuned for tonight.... Here is your FREAK Strength Workout to be rocked today, since we missed Friday! On your own, perform your warm up including any soft tissue work … [Read more...]
TEST Your Muscles & Grip Strength with Strongman Training & Arm Wrestling
Above, The Manasquan Underground Strength Gym. I have mentioned this before, and in my last post, where many of you commented on your favorite exercises being "Ground Based". We're on the same page. I've been on the other side of the map myself, when I was a high school wrestler, using every machine in the gym, lying down, sitting down, smith machines, etc. That training had me looking like a fitness model and performing sub par. There are tremendous strength benefits that come from … [Read more...]
Episode # 130: Training with Sandbags, Powerlifting and Bodyweight
Everything is just a tool. The barbell will always be the King of the weight room, but man do I LOVE heavy dumbbell work. Heavy sandbag training is awesome as well. Explosive bodyweight drills can't be denied either. Check out one of our athletes, CJ Hart, 16 years young, a Football Player and Wrestler. Box Squat 385 x 2 (barefoot) 130 lb Sandbag Clean & Press x 6 easy reps Pull Ups on Steel Beam for the added grip strength challenge I have mentioned many times before about those … [Read more...]
Claim Your FREE Gifts!
Just a quick heads up as I received a few e mails asking me about this. I have a few FREE Training Courses and Videos awaiting you when you sign up for my newsletter (Opt In to your Right) Even if you have been a subscriber to The Underground Strength E Journal you can re-enter your name and e mail addy and you will be taken to a special page to claim your FREE gifts. This is for you regardless of how long or short you've been part of The Underground Journal. So if you don't have … [Read more...]
Watch this kick ass video or you’re crazier than me!
Check out this video I have for you. It is jam packed with info so be ready, it's shaweeeeet! --> http://www.undergroundstrengthcoach.com/public/464.cfm I'll be hooking you up with more videos this week as well, so watch your in box. They'll be getting posted at The Underground this week. I'll see you at The Underground, time to post tonight's workout. Kill it! --Coach Z-- PS: You don't wanna miss these next few videos, they are gonna be crazy packed with info! PPS: I'll be holding a … [Read more...]