It must have been 6 years ago or so, I remember the moment quite clearly. We were outside The Underground Strength Gym, the athletes were hitting their finishers and training like farm boys. Back and forth they went pushing and pulling sleds, carrying the anvil, the atlas stone, dumbbells, kettlebells and sandbags. A BIG bodybuilder and his skinny friend began approaching. The bodybuilder was jacked. His friend looked like a typical high school kid weighing about 160 lbs or so. The … [Read more...]
Natural Athletes VS Steroid Users
It's important I get this concept of the "Warrior Mindset" for you. That's the BIGGER part of training I want you to come across. Can you become an ass kicker the natural way? Thoughts on steroids as a short cut vs using them to push your potential to a higher level while still working your ass off? … [Read more...]
One Man’s Journey To Find His Driving Force, Heart & Mental Toughness
Guest Post by Jim Thompson Working in the fitness industry I see vast differences in people’s attitudes regarding how they approach training, but there is one commonality among most of them; people train for the physical benefits and wouldn’t train if these benefits didn’t exist. People want to be thinner, healthier, or more attractive. They want to improve upon themselves, or maintain the level of fitness they currently possess in order to continue to participate in activities at the same … [Read more...]
Can YOU Be Stronger Than Guys On Steroids?
I have been accused of being on steroids since I was in high school. I've seen guys on steroids since day 1. Some have been strong and big, others, completely unimpressive, lazy and weak minded, using steroids as a crutch to get them results with the hopes of avoiding hard work. The training and nutrition is what count the most if you want results. It's NOT the drugs you take. Don't blame your lack of results on you being natural, that's being weak. Instead, take training and nutrition … [Read more...]
REAL World Strength vs Pretty Boy Bodybuilding
Interesting story from today while training a crew of mean and hungry wrestlers and gridiron gladiators.... 2 high school kids stopped by the gym. 1 of them looked to be 220 lbs of drugged up muscle. He was arrogant and delusional at the same time so it struck a chord with me. He was telling me how he was going to enter MMA and it kind of broke my heart. I had seen this kid maybe 3 years ago and he was 130 lbs. It broke my heart to see he took the path of chemical enhancement when he was … [Read more...]