I am psyched by all the feedback I got from the last Blog on kickin' ass in life AND lifting, of course, I had my fair share of cry babies e mail me, but that's fine, come's with the territory. Remember, you can't make everyone happy. If your goal is trying to please everyone you are likely holding back and playing it safe. What I do and what I speak about is NOT for everyone, it is for a select group of people who want to challenge themselves BIG time while growing both mentally and … [Read more...]
Diesel Crew + Underground Strength = BMF S&C
Diesel Crew + Underground Strength = BMF Strength & Conditioning Coming Tuesday, stay tuned.... Stay tuned, coming Tuesday morning, The Diesel Underground Combat Seminar will be unleashed. Kick Ass, Till the next time.... --Z-- PS: Follow me on Twitter and check my Fan Page HERE. Please spread the word! … [Read more...]
CrossFit and Cross Training
Lots of people HATE CrossFit. Of course, it's f**ing HARD workouts. Period. For my athletes I follow a system. A system of training is required to consistently get them stronger, more explosive, adding more muscle and improving their skill at the lifts as well. CrossFit is implemented into our conditioning work. CrossFit in lifting / movement / training is similar in philosophy to why I always tell my athletes to Cross Train in other sports to make them MORE athletic in their sport of … [Read more...]
Mental Toughness Training for Football & Wrestling
A question was sent my way and I pulled it out of the "Mail Bag" :) This question was in relation to why a Football team is looking strong and tough in the weight room, BUT, when they play Football and compete, there is a disconnect. We call this "transfer of training". But, what many Coaches struggle to understand is how to build the mental aspect of the athletes. Check out the video below and drop a comment / question when you're done watching. … [Read more...]
Why CRAZY = HUGE Success
Been VERY inspired to share my thoughts on this lately. It's been one thing after another, watch this video and I'll explain further.... I don't have much more to say than that. Drop a comment if you have anything to add or share, looking forward! Peace! --Z-- PS: The BEAST Program is live. Once again, NOT reserved for the normal. Click HERE for Details. Unleash The BEAST!! … [Read more...]
Fedor Training Underground
Fedor Emelianenko won a hard fought battle this past Saturday night. I was worried it was over. Scared this was going to be it, that he was going to be dethroned by the BIGGER Rogers. But his experience in the ring, his long, hard years training.....they payed off. While others train in fancy gymnasiums and around countless other people and camera crews, Fedor goes about things differently..... He trains in seclusion, eats properly, doesn't party, gets the rest he needs, spends time on … [Read more...]
Kettlebell Training & Jump Training for Size, Speed & Strength
Strength is of critical importance for any athlete / adult, regardless of age. Speed is the next gear that takes strength to the next level. When I hear Coaches go on and on about strength and say nothing of speed I know they are missing the boat and vice versa. We then have Coaches who act as if strength is a bad thing. There is NO such thing as weak and successful. Not everyone who is strong is fast. And speed is not simply running around cones or ladders. Where is the force … [Read more...]
Top 3 Reasons Bodyweight Training Kicks Ass
This Video inspired me and educated me. It changed the way I look at bodyweight training on many levels. Take a few minutes and watch this Video I linked up below. The power behind bodyweight training is endless and I have done countless videos and blog posts detailing my experiences in Bodyweight exercise. Although this was a "Top 3" post, the top points of bodyweight training is tough to pin point. It helped inspire me to get away from joint pain and move towards a bodyweight only … [Read more...]
TEST Your Muscles & Grip Strength with Strongman Training & Arm Wrestling
Above, The Manasquan Underground Strength Gym. I have mentioned this before, and in my last post, where many of you commented on your favorite exercises being "Ground Based". We're on the same page. I've been on the other side of the map myself, when I was a high school wrestler, using every machine in the gym, lying down, sitting down, smith machines, etc. That training had me looking like a fitness model and performing sub par. There are tremendous strength benefits that come from … [Read more...]
Episode # 93: Interrogation with General Tzao
Sheeeeesh! Thanks to the insanity of the rules in collegiate athletics, we're keeping this Beast's name under wraps! I was honored to be gifted with some vintage strength equipment from General Tzao. I have been receiving several gifts lately, all of which will be shown to you, in time, in time, no worries and no rush :) Check out part 1 of this 2 part interrogation with General Tzao regarding his early days of Underground Strength Training, his crazy wrestling training methods and how he … [Read more...]