Articles tagged with gpp

Get the inside look at how Zach warms up his wrestlers on the mat through the use of gymnastics, plyometrics, jump training and gymnastics. This is the ultimate blend of speed, power, athleticism and conditioning. Even if you don't train wrestlers this is a MUST see if you work with athletes of any age and any level! Take this wrm up and implement it on any field or turf setting to build ATHLETIC athletes! This Video is 16 minutes and is a powerful look at what wrestlers and ALL athletes MUST incorporate into their training. Coaches and Parents can learn .........Keep Reading

These are a collection of older interviews / articles from SuperD / Donnie Thompson discussing how Super D became the first man on earth to toal 3,000 lbs. You'll learn about Kettlebells, Fatbells, Body Tempering, Program Design. This is NOT just for Powerlifting, these methods are for anyone who wants to become stronger, more durable, healthier and to increase longevity in the IRON game and all competitive sports / athletics....Keep Reading

Kettlebell & Sandbag Training for COMBAT Athletes: Special 17 pg Report. In this report you will learn the various program design methods we use with kettlebells and sandbags to develop dominant combat athletes. Whether you wrestle, fight MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai or are a first responder of any type, this special report will give you the knowledge and plenty of sample workouts using sandbags, kettlebells and calisthenics....Keep Reading

Kettlebell & Sandbag Training for COMBAT Athletes: Special 17 pg Report. In this report you will learn the various program design methods we use with kettlebells and sandbags to develop dominant combat athletes. Whether you wrestle, fight MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai or are a first responder of any type, this special report will give you the knowledge and plenty of sample workouts using sandbags, kettlebells and calisthenics....Keep Reading

Kettlebell & Sandbag Training for COMBAT Athletes: Special 17 pg Report. In this report you will learn the various program design methods we use with kettlebells and sandbags to develop dominant combat athletes. Whether you wrestle, fight MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai or are a first responder of any type, this special report will give you the knowledge and plenty of sample workouts using sandbags, kettlebells and calisthenics....Keep Reading

BODY ARMOR - Strength & Size for Men Over 35. In this 30 Minte video, Zach breaks down how men over age 35 should be training to build strength and size in a pain free / joint friendly manner. Zach breaks down the program design model and the powerful lessons from the strongest and best built bodybuilders of the Silver and Golden Era. Nutrition Tips from the Silver Era, way before Keto and all the other fads and gimmicks, Zach shares where the original diets came from and how to simplify your nutrition in a world that is loaded with BS. Get your learn on!...Keep Reading

Time to lay low on the strongman work and push for more muscle, more athleticism and take a break from loading the spine. Here we go as we combine sandbags, kettlebells, bodyweight, ropes and speed work on the trap bar. The GPP and Work Capacity is climbing in this training cycle and the athletes are building muscle. How many athletes look like they don't even lift!!?? NOT these athletes! Get your athletes following these workouts and watch them GROW!...Keep Reading

55 Minute Video of Zach presenting to Strength Coaches and Sport Coaches the philosophy and method behind preparing combat athletes / contact sport athletes to be STRONG, Power, Explosive, TOUGH & Durable! This is a blend of hands on demonstrations and discussion / QnA with Coaches. If you train wrestlers, football players and any other form of contact / combat athletes you will LOVE this Video! 55 minutes of FIRE! Enjoy!...Keep Reading

The original VHS tape with Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell and Dick Hartzell sharing his band therapy movement protocols for joint health and rehab. This video is one of the most important videos to watch and learn from if you are working with athletes. This is one of the best Westside Barbell Videos covering strength, power, special strengths, explosive power and the conjugate method....Keep Reading

Louie Simmons in the original Westside Barbell Video of Deadlift Secrets. In this video you will see a Deadlift session from Westside Barbell, special strength training for the Deadlift and Sports, Assistance work and program design....Keep Reading

Louie Simmons in the original Westside Barbell Video of Bench Press Secrets. In this video you will see training specific for Powerlifters but also, anyone who wants to get STRONG AF! From Accessory work to special strength training for athletes, to rehab exercises for shoulder health - this is a must watch for all strength athletes and ALL coaches. Get your learn ON!...Keep Reading

The November 2010 Underground Strength Movie is the BIGGEST, Baddest Underground Strength Movie EVER, 19 minutes of behind the scenes footage! You'll see uncut footage of our athletes training (Youth, Middle School, High School and D1 Wrestlers) with animal bodyweight exercises, kettlebell training, sandbag training, Underground Bodybuilding & Powerlifting & Tons More. Also included are detailed info on the workouts. Dig in and get the training that builds BEASTS. NO Bull Sh-t Fads and Gimmicks!...Keep Reading

For June 2023 Underground Strength Workout & Movie of the Month you're gaining access to 27 minutes of behind the scenes training footage of our athletes. From speed training to power / plyometric training to strength, GPP and everything in between. You'll see middle school, high school and collegiate athletes putting in the work. This is not your common squat, bench and clean video footage that we see everywhere. This is a blending of training tools and methods to build BadA** Athletes. Dig in and enjoy!...Keep Reading

For April and May, we have 15 minutes of behind the scenes Video footage at The Underground Strength Gym as well as screenshots of what we're doing at The Underground. You'll see the exercises and programs that we're implementing with our athletes to gain a deeper understanding of how athletes need to be trained today, ranging from middle school to high school to college athletes. 15 minutes of fire coming at ya.......Keep Reading

The March 2023 Underground Strength MOVIE of the Month brings you almost 20 minutes of behind the scenes training footage at The Underground Strength Gym. From warm ups to speed & agility, from in season to off season training, from middle school to high school you'll see athletes getting after it as we attack TOTAL Sports Performance from ALL angles. Dig in and get your learn ON!...Keep Reading

Over 40 minutes of video and training footage from The Underground Strength Gym. In Video #1, Zach goes over the breakdown of our recent training cycle and methods so you understand how we tweak and adjust training during the holidays, how we work around injuries and how we focus on building BAD MFers at The Underground. Video #2 is a compilation of behind the scenes training footage so you can see EXACTLY what we do at The Underground, from Strength & Conditioning to plyometrics to speed and agility and everything in between. Dig in and get your learn on!...Keep Reading

World Record Holder Powerlifter & Westside Barbell Disciple, AJ Roberts breaks down program design using the Westside Barbell methods & The conjugate method, all for CrossFit. You will see how a 6 day program is organized for CrossFit and why / how they borrowed this method to develop serious strength AND conditioning. Also shared is the reason behind having a record board, why you need training partners and a kick ass atmosphere as well as what happens at Westside Barbell. AJ uprooted his entire life years ago and moved to Columbus, Ohio to dedicate his life to becoming a world record holder powerlifter while training under Louie Simmons. These videos will fire you and blow your mind........Keep Reading

Zach speaks during The CrossFit Powerlifting Seminar on program design methods for athletes and adults, the influences from Louie Simons & Westside Barbell as well as how to and WHY it is critical for CrossFit Coaches to help today's younger generation develop Strength, Power, Athleticism, Muscle & Most of all, Confidence! Listen and take notes during this 25 minute presentation by Zach.......Keep Reading

Check out this awesome video on how to take a junk yard tire and transform it into a sled. If you're on a budget or simply enjoy making your own Underground gym equipment this is the way to go. I've seen Football coaches take my advice and make 10 of these in a day to benefit their athletes. Don't miss this opportunity!...Keep Reading

The sled is a favorite tool of all hard core strength coaches, but why spend $200 or more for an expensive sled when you can build one yourself for free! See exactly how Coach Zach builds his own sleds at home (complete with photos and resources where to get your materials!)...Keep Reading