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...]
Underground Strength Show # 29 – Daddy gots to be STRONG!
The warmin' up is done, it's time to start training.... There's more to come this week....they are all filmed and edited....so, the changes for next week, I'm gonna clean up the language. I get a little too excited when I'm around the iron and tend to drop one too many S and F bombs! Kill it! --Coach Z-- PS: I was almost the guy who made excuses for not ebing able to afford this seminar, or that info product - lucky for me, I never was, and because of that, my life is starting to kick a**, … [Read more...]
Episode # 18 – Getting pumped to Kill it, Old School!
On my way to kill it at an old school gym, Skiba's Barbell Club. This trip is broken dowjn into several videos so hang tight, stay with me and enjoy the ride... Kill it! --Coach Z-- PS: I think I'm gonna invite members of http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com to trian at The USC Gym for FREE. Are you a member? PPS: Just wait till you see this gym, it's sick old school I tell you! … [Read more...]
A Day at DeFranco’s – The Strongman Challenge
Yesterday I made the one hour trek up north to my homeboy Joe D's gym, and damn, what a gym it is, I'm in heaven there. The atmosphere is always high octane and steel is always clanging together or being dropped on the floor. It was our 2nd year competing in Joe D's strongman contest, and this year we brought 1 high school athlete and 5 college athletes. Unfortunately, 2 were unable to attend due to injury and family vacation. I had a wedding to attend yesterday and I was big time pressed … [Read more...]
Muscle Building Formula: Build Strength = Build (A Lot) More Muscle
The amount of complicated BS training is getting out of control. The truth is, it is simple. And, NOT easy. It also takes time. Not months, but YEARS of work. The formula to gaining size? It starts with STRENGTH. If you want to get BIG, then you better plan on getting stronger, period. Heavy weights, low to moderate reps, some high rep sets for finishers, lots of quality food, quality rest, basics, basics, basics. I know, ground breaking, right? Yet on the regular, so many … [Read more...]
I speak the truth…
Just got an e mail earlier today asking about my thoughts regarding the Lifeline Kettlebells and The Power Wheel. First off, I will never promo something I do not believe in, or something that you can not benefit from. I have a few of the Lifeline K-bells and wish I had these earlier. They freaking rock. They do not have a glossy finish, they fit perfectly and the price is right. The power wheel is a regular in my own workouts as well as our athletes. Lots of handwalks and roll outs, and some … [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...]
What were you Born to do?
Here we go, another one of my "deep" posts for you. I hope this will make you think and take action. You see, about 1 1/2 years ago I was having dinner at my friends home in Florida, Ryan Lee. We were speaking about my readiness to open a gym so I can do what I love most, which is training athletes, especially young athletes, and getting them STRONG. I love the internet, but, I need fresh air, I need to wrap my hands around iron and sweat like my athletes do. He told me to do what I … [Read more...]
How I trained an 88 lb. weakling
Slightly over 2 years ago a young wrestler began training with us.... He weighed 88 lbs at the time and was 1 month out from wrestling season in which he would be wrestling at 103 lbs. We had little time to prep before the season and in the first 3 weeks of the season he broke his collar bone during a wrestling match. When you're weak and have little strength and muscle, you can bet that your ligaments and bones are also weak. Through the years we trained him with our Underground … [Read more...]
My trip down memory lane
I headed down to the local elementary school to vote for the town budget and wow did I have some flashbacks. This was my old elementary school. I remembered the gymnasium as being HUGE, but when I stepped inside today it seemed so small. The ceilings were low and I felt closed in. I voted and yes, I voted for the budget. These kids need more physical education equipment and better facilities. They need less crowded rooms and more freedom to move and learn. I remember running in that gym, … [Read more...]