Articles tagged with program design
SPECIAL REPORT: Training for Football has gotten softer and softer through the years yet Football remains one of the MOST dangerous sports. It's time to build TRUE Gridiron Gladiators - enough of the fads and gimmicks that look cool on TikTok or Instagram but don't actually build RAW Strength, Power and Body Armor. Dig in to this 14 page special report. If you train Football players or you are the parent of Football players, this is a MUST Read........Keep Reading
SPECIAL REPORT: Freshman Summer Football Workouts. Follow thus Simple & Effective plan to get the incoming Freshman Strong, Powerful, Confident and Explosive on the Field! Freshman are showing up weaker and weaker than ever before. Most coaches are f--king up the training for these unprepared athletes. Avoid the common mistakes and time wasting BS by following this Blueprint for Freshman Football players. Post your feedback / questions to the forum!...Keep Reading
Zach reviews old training footage from the origins of The Underground Strength Gym, back when it was in his house / garage / backyard. Zach also reviews video footage from a 2009 Underground Strength Coach Certification and explains what was so powerful about this style of training and why it's needed Today MORE than ever before. Also included are training programs from The Underground....Keep Reading
Jim Wendler VIDEO on Training & Life (Wake Forest / NC State Strength Clinic 2014). Almost 30 minutes of video footage of Jim talking about the rules he lives by with lifting along with straight up truth about life. Jim talks about the basics principles we all must stick to to get results without the bull shit and without the complications. This was filmed when Jim and I spoke together at the 2014 NC State Strength Coaches Clinic. This presentation was inspiring. As always, Jim speaks from the heart and crushes it. Enjoy!...Keep Reading
Program design from the OLD SCHOOL DAYS. 2009! This was TOUGH Training and it built TOUGH, Strong, Powerful and Durable Athletes. Also see behind the scenes footage from the early days of The Underground Strength Gym. Also included: Underground Strength Coach Cert Excerpt: STRONGMAN TRAINING VIDEO....Keep Reading
Behind the scenes video footage from the FIST Ever Westside Barbell Cert with Louie Simmons. This was the pilot version of The Westside Barbell Cert where Louie discusses special strengths, program design, training for sports, strength, speed and power. 25 minutes of powerful info from Louie Simmons! Dig in and LEARN!...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
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
The November 2010 Underground Strength WOM jam packed with high intensity training and video footage of our athletes going through their workouts with blistering intensity. Molding lots of sandbag, kettlebell and bodyweight training together to give you the blend of brute strength, explosive power all while packing on functional muscle and helping you burn fat. Also included are Zach's nutrition tips for losing 10 lbs quickly....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
In this Video, Coach David Feeley of Duke Football shares his TOP 8 Strength & Speed Drills / Exercises. If you are working with Football players or any field athletes, check out these exercises and organize your training plan accordingly. Learn the exercises in the weight room and in running that deliver the most bang for their buck. As always, NO fads & NO gimmicks. Watch here and ..........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
11 Minute video excerpt from Coach Reeve at The Mondo Strength Clinic. Coach Reeve discusses the "old school" Physical Education activities, warm ups and sports that got him on the right start as he trained for high school and college wrestling. Coach Reeve also shares why calisthenics, physical culture and these "older methods" are more important today than ever before. These training methods are timeless! Dig in and 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
Behind the scenes video footage from the First ever Westside Barbell Cert with Louie Simmons. This was the pilot version of The Westside Barbell Cert where Louie discusses special strengths, program design, training for sports, strength, speed and power. 25 minutes of powerful info from Louie Simmons! Dig in and LEARN!...Keep Reading
The FALL 2024 - Underground Strength Movie! This movie is 30 minutes of behind the scenes video footage of our athletes in training as well as our new group, our Adults! Get the best behind the scenes look at what happens at The Underground Strength Gym. Steal these ideas for your own training or for those who you train, regardless of age. We've got athletes from middle school through collegiate as well as our new adult program. Keep the white belt mentality going and get your Learn On!! Enjoy!...Keep Reading
Zach answers a question on Tabata methods and best conditioning practices for athletes vs adults. Put your learning and thinking cap on and watch this video. As a Coach, you should be OBSESSED with getting better and learning more. Dig in and get some!...Keep Reading