In this ass kicking episode of The STRONGCast I interview my friend and ass kicker, world record holder and top Weightlifting Coach, Travis Mash. In this episode Travis and I talk about: … [Read more...]
Powerful Tips To Increase Your Squat, Bench & Deadlift
After many years and decades battling the iron, I have made plenty of mistakes and found what works and what doesn't work when it comes to get stronger, packing on muscle mass and the like. I take pride in the hellish workouts I have battled through and won but I also take pride in helping you get there faster (MUCH faster) than I have. Check out these tips and strategies and put them to use to boost your squat, bench and deadlift. … [Read more...]
Weekend Learning List Jan. 9, 2013
This Weekend Learning List has TWO actions for you. If you can't connect with these 2 actions then you're lacking the drive, the motivation and the guts to be greater and better than who you were yesterday. Let's get our Learn On and please share this with anyone you know who can benefit more from these 2 Weekend Learning Tips! … [Read more...]
STRONGCast Ep. 9: Chad Wesley Smith, RAW Powerlifting, Strength Coach Balls & Football Workouts
Let's do this! Episode # 9 of THE STRONGCast is with Chad Wesley Smith of Juggernaut Strength Training Systems. About Chad Wesley Smith: … [Read more...]
Stan “Rhino” Efferding Inspiration: Powerlifting, Bodybuilding & Breaking Records!
I thought this highlight video of Stan "The Rhino" Efferding was straight up AWESOME! [vimeo width="640" height="360"]https://vimeo.com/78135045[/vimeo] [youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hmSjsx-Z7c[/youtube] … [Read more...]
Get It Done – The Key To Might & Muscle
Above, John Grimek in 1937. The Basics Never Let John Down Monday was a crazy day for me in which I kept putting off my workout. One thing led to another and my idea became that of finding a way to train at The Underground Strength Gym in Edison. The gym was pumping and I had phone calls to return and things to organize. Do this, do that, get this done, get that done. Before ya know it.... … [Read more...]
What to Do When Powerlifting Sucks?
This scenario might anger many, but, it may also be a stone throw away from happening to you. Check out this e mail I received and see my thoughts below: Zach, Just wanted to send you an email to let you know how much I appreciate how many bodyweight resources you are giving us. We've spoken via email before, but to reiterate, I played 4 years of college football at a small D3 school in Chicago. During my time there I developed chronic neck injuries that left me with Thoracic Outlet … [Read more...]
Louie Simmons: Westside Barbell Training Methods, Part I
Article by Louie Simmons There is much talk about training philosophies, methods, and methodologies. It seems everyone has their own, which they devised on the basis of their own experience. They recommend such strategies as doing reps to failure to eliminate assistance work and doing only the squat, bench press, and deadlift. Have you ever wondered what the author has accomplished as a lifter, a trainer, or a scientist? Did they ever total Elite or field a team of Elites at a national … [Read more...]
Blasting the Iron with Passion!
The gym is the place where I lose myself and find myself. If I can start or finish my day in the gym, it's a way to know I did what others dared not do. I want to train and get after it when I'm in there alone. No excuses, No interruptions, No phone... NO bull shit. No matter what else is going on in this world and in my life, when I'm in the gym, everything goes right. Rusty iron feels best in my hands. Sandbags and stones show love as well. Time to attack training and … [Read more...]
BONUS: Jim Wendler Throwback Interview, 2006
This is a STRONG Life BONUS Podcast episode. It's a Throwback, from 2006, so please understand the audio quality back then was NOT what it is today. Instead, enjoy the Information. Jim is 100% through and through a super genuine guy, and although a bit crazy, you want to listen carefully to his methods for building strength without all the complications. NOTE: This audio interview is OLD, long before fancy recording equipment was out. It was recorded on a landline phone! So don't cry … [Read more...]