Here's a Gut Check Underground Strength Challenge for you..... I called this 5 Rounds of Hell, although hard work is beautiful, this will circuit will test you physically and mentally. Be sure to warm up thoroughly, as always. The 5 Rounds of Hell Underground Strength Challenge: 5 Exercises 5 Reps Each 5 Rounds This is a Hellish workout..... 5 Rounds of Hell, check the Vid Below... … [Read more...]
Sandbag Complexes and Home Gym Workouts
Lots of people often ask for my recommendation on how to set up a home gym, especially when limited on space, funds and time. Well, as you can see, I just cranked out some nasty Sandbag Complexes with The Underground Sandbag. Being in a new home myself AND not being close to my gym I'll be setting up a nasty corner of Underground Equipment by simply using a Russian Kettlebell and The Underground Sandbag. In my office you'll find a Power Wheel, Jump Stretch Band and some Grip Training … [Read more...]
Ass Kickers, Inc.
Man, it's AWESOME to see those putting to use what they've learned during Underground Strength Coach Mentorship Courses. Check out my boys from The UK, Zoran Dubaic and Sean Keefe. They sent me their opening highlight video and some good words and I am BIG time honored. I LOVE seeing people following their passion and achieving their dreams! They just opened their gym a few weeks ago, check the video below.... Pretty damn awesome, if ya ask me :) And here is some footage of Sean, Zoran and … [Read more...]
Full Body FREAK Strength Workout, Part II
Let's finish off the Full Body FREAK Strength Workout with some bodyweight circuit training using chains, shall we? Check it out below: Three Rounds of chins, dips and squats. I used 20 lb chains and increased by one chain each set, 20, 40 and 60 lbs total. Finished the night off with ab work and glute ham raises..... lots of glute ham raises! Drop a comment with your thoughts or questions BEASTS! Peace! Lead from the Front! --Z-- PS: Chains are non rust and freaking awesome, get em' from … [Read more...]
Full Body FREAK Strength Workout, Part I
I cranked the tunes. Warmed up.... calisthenics, bands, soft tissue work, glute ham raises, ab work.... Lined up the tools..... sandbag, dumbbell, atlas stone, anvil.... Then, it was time for WAR. But, this is only the Beginning. Part I, Enjoy. Sometimes, you need a workout that includes an ass kicking. All full body lifting. I cranked a few rounds, but, you can also set a time limit, say 20 minutes, and keep cranking for 20 minutes and see what you got. In Part II, I pick up the pace. … [Read more...]
How to Get Built Like a Brick Sh*t House
Once in a blue moon you come across an athlete or a gym rat who, as some of us may have said, is "Built like a Brick S**t House". In my countless years of getting under the bar (Training Since 1989), traveling the world and being in countless gyms I have seen my fair share of lifters who are TRULY built like BEASTS. You know the look I'm talking about if you've seen the lifters who have spent 10+ years consistently lifting heavy. It's that Powerful look, thick, densely built muscles that you … [Read more...]
Meat Head Cribs
I am speechless with how to even explain what has happened here..... So many e mails asking me to talk about my mindset to leave a BIG job behind, how I support my family through the gym and internet and who my biggest influences have been in learning business. In the next few episodes you'll get some insight into my business mind and Joe DeFranco's business and training mind. Most of all, these videos are NOT just about the Business Mind, they are about the WINNING MINDSET, I highly recommend … [Read more...]
How to Achieve Greatness and Become Fearless
Many, Many, MANY years ago, as a young teen, reading Arnold's book, 'Education of a Bodybuilder' I remember Arnold speaking about being Fearless. I would keep taking the book out from the school library, renewing it every 2 weeks so noone else could read about Arnie and learn his secrets. Just me, it was all mine! I remember laughing to myself as my name was the only name to fill up both front and back of all the sign out cards for this awesome book. Arnold was Fearless to go heavier and move … [Read more...]