During a podcast I was asked why I love to learn from many of the lifters and athletes that are considered "old school"? And then on the same day, I heard a podcast with Mark Rippetoe and Ripp mentioned his knee and shoulder are pretty busted up to the point where a lot of training is not possible. Now, Ripp is in his mid 60s and has been training likely since age 15 so after 50 years, a lot of damage is done. But...... Even MORE damage is done when you refuse to evolve, refuse to … [Read more...]
403 | QnA: Training MMA Fighters, Youth Athletes, High School Athletes, Lower Back Injuries, Baseball Players & More
Photo Credit: Westside Barbell STRONG Life Podcast ep 403 Brought to you by: http://ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE STRENGTH TRAINING COURSES Massive QnA on all things training! Topics / Questions Covered are: Training MMA Fighters / BJJ Athletes Strength Training & Sprint Training for Youth Athletes (In Season & GPP Tips) Motivating and building Team Culture with High School Athletes (Private Sector vs High School) Lower Back Injuries & "Advices" from Doctors … [Read more...]
353 | Strength Training in Your 40s, Training Around Injuries, the Mental Aspect of Training in Your 40s & Training Athletes Differently in the SAME Group
STRONG Life Podcast ep 353 Brought to you by http://ZachStrength.com Topics in this episode: … [Read more...]
10 Strength & Conditioning Lessons Learned Since 1995
Time flies. Been at this Strength & Conditioning / Coaching full time for 20 years now. Started coaching in 95! Here's 10 things I've learned in the past 27 years of coaching: … [Read more...]
Building Muscle in Your 40s: Shoulder Health & Upper Body Strength Training
The older you get, the more intelligent you must become with your training. Your intensity gets dialed in and you certainly can't do the crazy shyt you did in your teens, 20s and even your 30s. Your back, shoulders and knees require smarter attention to keep them healthy. In this Video I show you exercises that you can use in your 40s, or any age for that matter, to build upper body strength and muscle, while also keeping your shoulders healthy. … [Read more...]
260 – Coach Bill Gillespie | 40 Years of Coaching Experience: Sets, Reps, Exercises & Strength Coach Career Talk
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 260 with Master Strength Coach, Bill Gillespie Bill brings 40 Years of Coaching Experience and MANY world records in the bench press and has benched over 800 lbs in competition. Bill's Bio is HERE Contact Bill for Consulting / Education: Bill@sorinex.com In this episode, Bill and I discuss and exchange stories of training that go back to the 70s as we discuss Sets, Reps, Exercises & to cap it all off, some heartfelt Strength Coach Career Talk! Prepare … [Read more...]
Best Muscle Building Tips with Short Workouts
I recently had a "moment", at least I did in my own mind...... I was feeling a bit run down a few weeks ago and 1 of my training sessions was simply nothing to write home to Mom about. And so I simply thought about these time crunched training (sorry, I hate using that word "workout") sessions I've been having with my athletes at the high school that are limited to 30 minutes. One of the athletes at the end was sweating and had gotten worked quite intensely. He said to myself and the crew, … [Read more...]
252: Jim “Bandbell” Seitzer, Early Days Westside Barbell & Old School Bodybuilding
STRONG Life Podcast 252 is BEAST! Jim Seitzer started lifting weights in the mid 70s with none other than Louie Simmons. That's right, imagine graduating college and training to be a bodybuilder and on day 1, you see Louie benching 365 at the Ohio State University weight room and when you ask Louie, the strongest guy in the gym for help he says, "Just show up at my house tomorrow!" Jim began training for bodybuilding as a "Power Bodybuilder" in 1976 and went on to become a high level … [Read more...]
Conspiracy Craziness, Upper Body Warm Ups + Specialty Bars for Shoulder Health
It's been a minute since I've posted a new article to the blog, and honestly, I am writing right now because it FEELS good to write. It's a therapy of sorts, similar to how I feel when training. LOTS going on now. I stayed calm and cool with the quarantine but now this craziness in NJ is out of control. I see lines out the door of Dairy Queen, other large chain businesses are packed to the gills and the only thing I ever see getting cleaned, if that's what it is, is a few sprays here and … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Bonus w/ Matt Wenning: Strength, Health & Longevity
As always, I had a GREAT time chatting with my man, Matt Wenning. Matt always brings a ton of insight into training for Strength, Health and most importantly, LONGEVITY! Dig in and enjoy the show. Of course, if you enjoy The STRONG Life, please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and share with a friend. We have no sponsor so your support keeps us going. Enjoy the show...... … [Read more...]