After posting some videos to my YouTube yesterday I came across a comment that is all too common. And although YouTube trolls are not the majority of public opinion, the excuse makers and blame artists certainly have a large community. It hit me while watching the stone lifting documentary from Iceland that Rogue Fitness put out. The Icelandic men and women take IMMENSE pride in being Strong and Tough. It is part of the culture and it is their "normal". Men are out and about trying to lift … [Read more...]
Training In Your 40s VS Training High School & College Athletes
The older you get, the harder the training gets! It's tougher to make gains and you can forget about that "maintenance" BS program. If you're not getting better, you're getting worse. I NEVER use the word "maintenance" when training anyone, including in season for athletes. Think about it, how weak does it sound when you say I'm just trying to maintain. It sounds like you fear the work. It makes me wonder, how long can my message of hard work and consistency on the basics live on … [Read more...]
Iron History, THE Underground Strength Gym & Zach’s Training Program
I'm not a fun guy to be around when I don't get my training in. On the flip slide, when I train, I am at my most creative, I feel energized and almost reborn. I take you through a tour of THE Underground Strength Gym to explain why my training is going so well, how Louie Simmons influenced me, where the Iron History comes from at The Underground Strength Gym and much more. … [Read more...]
Strength & Conditioning Books + STRONG Knowledge In Business & Life
I am often asked the same questions over and over again. My question to you is; Are YOU willing to do some research? Willing to watch videos, listen to podcasts, use the search bar and do some grunt work to find the answers? I can hand you answers and strategies but like I tell the athletes I work with, it is up to YOU to do the work. Ultimately, your success or lack of rests on your shoulders. Below I have several videos for you to dig into. They cover the strength & conditioning books … [Read more...]
Giving You Strength Training “Advices” From 27 Years Training Experience
Coming this June marks what I call my "Strength Training Anniversary". I began lifting weights in Mid June while in 8th grade and I haven't looked back or stopped since. I was 13 1/2 years old. This June I'll be 40 1/2 years young. I will NEVER stop training, it is my ritual and keeps me sane among countless other benefits. Through my 27 years of training and coaching, I have learned MANY lessons which I explain below. You see, even at age 13, I was coaching my friends that Summer. I had a … [Read more...]
Older, Stronger, Tougher, BETTER.
How can you get better with age when everyone around you is saying ..... "Just wait till you get to my age, bro....." "Dude, I used to be ripped like you....." "I used to have all that free time...." "Your joints are gonna kill you...." Stray far from the naysayers and the weak minded robots of the world, there is no room or time for these people in your life. Change your mind and Change your life. Here's how I view getting older.... … [Read more...]
Home Gym Workout – NO Excuses, Get It Done
It's easy to drop excuses when things aren't set up your way. But I prefer to bag the excuses and get s**t done. This week has been a week of strength, a week of heavy lifting: olympic lifting, stone lifting, powerlifting.... Check out this Friday Finisher at The Underground Home Gym... … [Read more...]
Basic STRENGTH Training For The WIN
I had a kick ass workout last night. This is Part I, stay tuned for Part II. Keeping it simple and basic as always. The fads and gimmicks might look cool but here's the reminder I always give myself: … [Read more...]
lessons of wolf and man
A few weeks ago one of my clients saw me training before they were about to tear it up. I had about 15 minutes so I tore through some heavy power cleans supersetted with ring dips. He knew I was ALSO going to train at the end of the night to finish off where I left off. He asked me, "Don't you feel exhausted and weak at the end of your work day, after so many hours of work plus the workout you're doing?" … [Read more...]