Articles tagged with kettlebells
Behind the scenes Video of REAL Athlete Conditioning to build Toughness, Endurance and Strength that Lasts and PUNISHES. This is 20 minutes of non-stop, BadAss training to push your body AND mind to the limit. It's NOT enough to be strong, explosive and jacked. You need to be able to maintain strength, speed and power for extended periods of time. See inside how to.......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
In this video, former Navy SEAL Brad McLeod takes you through a warm up. This video is part of The Russian Lion Course with George Hackenschmidt and is ALL bodyweight training. This is great for athletes or adults who are prepping for a training session. Or, this can also be done as a circuit. Details are on........Keep Reading
In this Underground Strength Video, Zach takes you inside his basement to discuss his recent trip to Pa where he stocks up on food. What food are you eating? Where do buy it from and more so, where does the food come from? What home protection tools do you have? What training tools do you have? This is the beginning of taking The Underground Strength Academy beyond "Being Strong / Getting Stronger". Enjoy as we begin.........Keep Reading
Quality, NOT quantity. Optimal, NOT maximal. Get the exact workout / program design our athletes are following at The Underground. The training cycle we are following now is explained in detail. Start using the same training for your athletes to dominate the competition. Prepare to pack on functional strength, speed and explosive power with this training plan. This is a 16 minute video giving you insights into "what it takes". For any Coach working with athletes, this video is a must watch! It's awesome to look back and see how hard these athletes worked and how explosive they were....Keep Reading
Watch Z & his BEAST Training Partner training like mad men during this uncut 10 + minute video. You'll see thick bar training, kettlebell training, bodyweight training & MORE! Get ready to break into your gym because this video is going to FIRE You UP!! This is a throwback video from the early days of The Edison Underground Strength Gym. From the hardcore bodybuilding gyms, to the garage to the first warehouse of The Underground, this is a look into upper body BEAST training....Keep Reading
In the early 2000s, myself and Jason C Brown were recording DVDs and publishing our own training courses and manuals that were being sold worldwide. The information was powerful beyond words and athletes / coaches from all around the world were investing in our knowledge to better prepare for combat sports as well as Military & First Responders. In this DVD converted to streaming video, we bring you 1 of our most popular DVDs, Kettlebell Training for Combat Athletes. If you're a combat athlete, any athlete of ANY type, a Coach, LEO or Military, this Video is going to arm you with our most powerful Kettlebell training exercises, program design strategies and training methods. Watch NOW!...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
Loaded Conditioning is something I started doing around 2003. It is an excellent form of GPP and Durability training that can be implemented for combat athletes, field athletes, military, LEO and first responders. It is also an excellent method for developing muscle because of the time under tension. Dig in and learn from this video, then test it out on yourself as well as the athletes you train....Keep Reading
The posterior chain is the KEY to a stronger, faster and more powerful athlete. Discover how to incorporate kettlebell exercises to strengthen the posterior with sample programs and exercise variations using Kettlebells. The muscles you can't see in the mirror are crucial for sports performance. This article will help you understand how to unlock your athletic potential by attacking this common weak point among athletes....Keep Reading
Do you love a tough training challenge? Do you love Kettlebells combined with Calisthenics / Bodyweight Training? If you love the type of training that pushes your mind AND body, then this special report is for you. Try any of these 5 workouts using Bodyweight Exercises and Kettlebells that will get you into top shape. These are great for combat athletes, military, LEO, Firefighters, First Responders and anyone "Training for Life"....Keep Reading
In the early 2000s, Jason C Brown and I were recording DVDs and publishing our own training courses and manuals. The information was powerful beyond words and athletes / coaches from all around the world were investing in our knowledge. To say we were ahead of the curve would be an understatement. Jason was training / consulting with Spec Ops Military and BJJ competitors while Zach was training and consulting with local and international athletes for wrestling, Judo, MMA and BJJ. In this DVD converted to streaming video, we bring you 1 of our most popular DVDs, Kettlebell Training for Combat Athletes. If you're a combat athlete, any athlete of ANY type, a Coach, LEO or Military, this Video is going to arm you with our most powerful Kettlebell training exercises, program design strategies and training methods. Watch NOW!...Keep Reading
The March Underground Strength Workouts AND Movie of the Month is a MONSTER update! 33 Minutes of video footage where I share behind the scenes training from The Underground Strength Gym, books I keep in my office, special exercises for athletes, in season and off season training, youth training, plyometrics, speed training, conditioning and everything in between. This is the most jam packed update. Dig in and get your learn on. Members receive a $100 discount on The Underground Strength Coach Cert....Keep Reading
The late, great strongman, Herman "Goerner The Mighty" created a challenge in the early 1900s called The Kettlebell Chain. Then, inventor of the Fat Bells, Donnie "Super D" Thompson created the "Circle of Strength". I blended the 2 of these challenges together and recorded for you. This is a TOUGH circuit of exercises for FULL Body Strength, Power & Mental Toughness. This is a GREAT challenge for all athletes, first responders, lifters of all types and anyone who seeks Strength in Mind AND Body. Also included are videos of Goerner The Mighty, Shoulder Health Tips from Donnie Thompson, and several sample workouts with Kettlebells and Fat Bells....Keep Reading
Put this series of Kettlebell Complexes & Circuits to the test along with tips on how to implement thick bar training for the ultimate in Full Body Strength, Power, Stamina & Toughness. Whether you're an athlete, active duty LEO, Military or a Strength Coach needing more ammo to build yourself or others into BEASTS, this is your opportunity. Step up & Get Some.......Keep Reading
The March 2020 Underground Strength Workout and movie of the month is 20 minutes of BEAST information. Packed with highlights from our Underground Strength Gym along with sample workouts for you to follow. Additional bodyweight workouts are included in this description as well. Get in there and get after it.......Keep Reading
Go behind the scenes of both Underground Strength Gym locations with this 11 minute video. From middle school athletes to adults, from plyometrics to sprint training, from injured athletes to large groups, this video shows a LOT of WORK. You'll also see the training programs being used at The Underground Strength Gym. So if you're a Coach or a Lifter, you can put this training to the test! Go behind the scenes.......Keep Reading
In this article I break down program design methods and my experiences in transforming beginner and intermediate athletes into BEASTS. LOTS of Coaches talk about it, some write about it, and the rare few, we actually DO THE DAMN THING. This in-depth article explains how to assess athletes, program design tips, exercise selection and more.......Keep Reading
In this video you'll see 2 different complexes using Kettlebells & Fat Bells. I also discuss program design strategies for training in general, my thoughts on the Kettlebells vs Fat Bells Debate + a view of how The Underground Strength Gym is set up and Why it's set up the way it is. This Video is powerful and......Keep Reading
In this video you'll see 10 + minutes of behind the scenes video footage for training & program design. How do we program our training cycles for athletes? How do we adjust for groups that blend middle school, high school & college athletes together? What about in season VS off season? It's ALL covered in this video. Enjoy this Underground Strength Workout of the Month!...Keep Reading