I've been on a minimalist kick and have been saying NO to a lot more than I say Yes. NO to podcasts, interviews, opportunities, seminars...... There is power in focus, and, I don't see many people dialed in and focused nowadays. That's a problem when you're trying to be your best. That brings me to this point: I've done a LOT of great podcasts through the years and if you are a go getter, then Google them and dig in. I've seen many of these podcasts get unshared by the podcast … [Read more...]
Brutal Kettlebell Workout
I've got a A kick-ass Kettlebell workout for you to test drive, inspired by Herman Goerner, aka Goerner The Mighty. You will also see my close friend, Owner of Urban Athlete in Philly, Pamela MacElree - this girl is bad ass, watch and see how she tears up the Kettlebells and ask yourself why you aren't this strong yourself.... The only limits you have are the one's you set on yourself! Do you have a favorite, brutal kettebell workout to add to the list? Drop a comment below and let us … [Read more...]
NJ Wrestling Training, Eye of The Tiger & Physical Culture
I took a 1 hr drive up north yesterday to train The Blair Academy Wrestling Team, NEVER in my life have I seen an entire room of athletes who: - Focused 110% - Listened AND made eye contact - NEVER slacked Notice I did not say 99% of the athletes, I said ALL of them. … [Read more...]
Feats of Strength with Iron Tamer, David Whitley
I am a bit speechless in what to say here. Quick Intro: David Whitley is a Kettlebell Expert and is a Senior RKC Instructor. He is STRONG as hell...which can be Very dangerous, IF you piss him off. His training tool of choice? The Russian Kettlebell. Watch what he does when steel passes through his hands....and, watch what scared the living daylights out of me! Stay tuned for more killer Kettlebell training videos. Drop a comment and let me know what you thought of that … [Read more...]
Behind Scenes Powerlifting at The Elite FTS Compound
As you know, i spent some hours on the road, driving from NJ to Kentucky. On the way I stopped in Ohio, hung out with AJ Roberts and Jim Wendler, and, of course, had to train on the way home so check out the footage I snagged for you guys while in Ohio, training at The Elite FTS Compound. I also spoke recovery, health and MORE training with JL Holdsworth. JL actually trained at the original Westside Barbell Club in Ohio back when it was a crowded 800 sq ft garage and I was told by many, … [Read more...]
The Soul Lifter, The Iron Man – Where are You?
I started lifting weights back when I was 13, it was 2 weeks before 8th grade was over. I used the weights my older bro had in his room down stairs on an old school Weider Bench. Some of those weights were sand filled and I still remember doing dumbbell benching and sand would fall in my eyes and mouth - ahhhhhhhhh, those were the days :) … [Read more...]
Joe DeFranco Reveals Lost Secrets of Strength
Next Tuesday, Joe DeFranco and I will be releasing our last Lost Secrets of Strength Seminar on DVD, along with a KILLER Bonus Audio on CD - the entire seminar reveals our most effective training and business strategies. People flew in from around the world to attend and invested a lot of dinero and time with all their travels and time included. To protect and respect those who busted their ass to make it happen, Joe and I will release 50 copies each, and we are unsure if we will re-release … [Read more...]
Best Bench Press Tips from a Westside Powerlifter
As I promised you in my latest newsletter, my homeboy AJ Roberts, a professional powerlifter hailing from the strongest gym in the world, The Westside Barbell Club, is hooking up all my bruddahs with this kick ass, 30 minute video on his best bench press tips to help you steel forge your upper body and increase your bench press faster and bigger than ever before. As promised, if you get your copy of AJ's "Up Your Bench" from This Link, you will get FREE Access to this Thursday's No Holds … [Read more...]
Crazy Journey Down the Jersey Shore
Here's some post workout footage of myself, Pauly Reddick, Uncle Mike Stehle & The Milk Man. Leave your comments below, this gets CRAZY!! That was a crazy freaking time! Let me know your thoughts below! Drop a comment :) Peace! --Z-- PS: Wanna experience MORE craziness with me AND learn the secrets of my training and business? Then you need to sign up for The USC Certification Below: 1 Day USC Cert: Click HERE (and take a tour of my house :) Full Weekend USC Cert: Click HERE PPS: All my … [Read more...]
Episode # 130: Training with Sandbags, Powerlifting and Bodyweight
Everything is just a tool. The barbell will always be the King of the weight room, but man do I LOVE heavy dumbbell work. Heavy sandbag training is awesome as well. Explosive bodyweight drills can't be denied either. Check out one of our athletes, CJ Hart, 16 years young, a Football Player and Wrestler. Box Squat 385 x 2 (barefoot) 130 lb Sandbag Clean & Press x 6 easy reps Pull Ups on Steel Beam for the added grip strength challenge I have mentioned many times before about those … [Read more...]