STRONG Life Podcast ep 385 / Lift History Ep. 1 by Rob at Vintage Weights PGH This was a GREAT conversation with Rob from Garage Gym Radio and Home Gym History Connect with Rob here: https://www.youtube.com/@GarageGymRadio https://www.instagram.com/vintageweightspgh/ In this episode I am interviewed by my friend Rob who is doing a GREAT job of sharing the history and training methods from the early days of Physical Culture and Strength Training. In this conversation, we get into … [Read more...]
Rusty Whitt | Lessons in Football Strength & Power + Life Lessons since the 80s
STRONG Life Podcast ep 378 with Rusty Whitt who is the Strength & Conditioning Coach for TROY University Football in Alabama. Brought to you by: http://ZachStrength.com https://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com Rusty Whitt is a Veteran and former Special Forces soldier in the Army and was a Strength Coach before he enlisted in the Army immediately after 9-11 happened. Connect with Rusty here: https://www.instagram.com/rustywhitt/ In this episode Rusty gives you powerful … [Read more...]
370 | Bodybuilding VS Sports Performance, Strength for the “Average Man” & Longevity with Barbell Training
STRONG Life Podcast ep 370 Brought to you by http://ZachStrength.com The SSPC Cert is LIVE this Week http://SSPCoach.com Packed with Amazing Content & BONUSES to Ensure You Dominate in Training AND Business as a Strength Coach QnA episode this time around with some solid questions to make you think! Topics covered are: … [Read more...]
Coach Paul Sacco | Lessons & Stories from 41 Years Coaching Football + Strength & Conditioning
I had a GREAT time chatting with Coach Paul Sacco. After 41 years of coaching both Football and year round Strength & Conditioning as well as having a school powerlifting team, the lessons and stories here are powerful. This weight room is loaded with iron history and I know you're going to love these lessons in strength, football and all around coaching. Dig in and enjoy! … [Read more...]
329 | When the Mob Ran my Gym: Gaining 20 lbs in 2 Months, Adding 90 lbs to my Bench Press & Mobster Stories
When I began going to the local YMCA as a kid, I rode my bike there. Unlike the kids of today who get a ride to The Underground Strength Gym, even if they live 2 blocks away. My bike ride was a good 15 minutes and I loved it. The fresh air, the excitement of heading to the gym to transform my body and to feel that pump. To me, there was nothing better in life than getting the pump and seeing my body transform in front of the mirror in what seemed like a daily occurrence. Spring and Summer … [Read more...]
The Advantages of Being STRONG, Bill Starr Training & York Barbell Stories
The more years and Decades I put into training and coaching, the more I realize and learn that it keeps coming back to STRENGTH. I am not talking about Strong & Useless. Strength requires Speed. And, speed requires strength. They DO go hand in hand. In this video I share the following: The Advantages of Being STRONG & how it can save your neck, literally. The Story of my 80 lb York Globe Dumbbells and Training immediately after a Car Accident Bill Starr Inspiration … [Read more...]
265 | Sorinex Summer Strong 14 Recap w/ Brandon Lilly
Here we GO! STRONG Life Podcast ep 265! In this episode I chat with my bro, Brandon Lilly, as we recap Summer Strong 14! Well, we try to recap and that is because words and stories do no justice to sharing our experience or your experience. We share inspiration, stories and life lessons learned at this event as well as previous Summer Strong events. Dig in and enjoy. I also share some photos I took when I was not immersed in deep conversations with great people! At the bottom I link up … [Read more...]
256 | Iron History with Richard “Pops” Sorin
Prepare to travel back in time with Richard "Pops" Sorin with STRONG Life Podcast 256. We're gonna try and get these done somewhat often and dig deep into Iron History and the early days of Sorinex. https://Sorinex.com Pops is a treasure trove of information and stories. We go back to the 60s, 70s and 80s where we chat about the following: … [Read more...]
Deadlifts + Isometrics: OLD Training for NEW Results
Deadlifts have been around since the dawn of time. Cavemen lifting heavy objects off the ground. It's so simple, it's complicated. It doesn't have to be complicated, BUT, people nowadays LOVE to complicate things. I don't know why? I assume because it helps people FEEL as if they are accomplishing more by creating more complication. In this video, I encourage you to TEST this yourself. HOW? By lifting the weights. There is NO other way. You can research all you want but until you are … [Read more...]
Iron Roots: York Barbell History & Stories with Jan Dellinger
I had such a blast creating The Iron Roots Podcast with my friends at PLAE. 24 episodes ALL on Video as well as Apple Podcasts so you can listen or watch from anywhere. Iron Roots gave me the opportunity to bring my library collection of old school strength books to life so you can learn and experience what I see every day in my office. The opportunity to interview Jan Dellinger from York Barbell was like stepping into a time machine. The PLAE.PRO app has ALL of the Iron Roots Video … [Read more...]