Articles tagged with program design
Behind the scenes footage from The Triple Threat Seminar. During this seminar I snapped a bunch of video footage of Joe DeFranco and Matt Wenning so dig in and enjoy! The power behind these videos will give you insight into building up weak points so you can reduce joint pain, move better, feel better and get stronger, regardless of age. The insight we have shared is a culmination of of 70+ years of coaching. Enjoy these videos and let's take the questions and conversation to the forum....Keep Reading
In this QnA we tackle questions from the forum answering your questions on the following topics: - Neck Training Tips - Lessons learned as a Coach from the high school to the private sector - Training athletes in the same group with varying levels of strength, age and experience - Training high school athletes in the Summer during their off season - Home Gym Essentials - Top Book Recommendations for Strength Coaches - Thoughts on Squats and Deadlifts for Men in their 40s and older Dig in and enjoy this QnA!...Keep Reading
Footage from a recent training session where we focused on various Kettlebell Training Exercises & some new farmer walk / offset style carries. These carries were brutal on the grip and also very challenging on the trunk. For athletes, this style of training is crucial to develop durability and "in between muscles". Watch this Video and take ACTION....Keep Reading
Bodyweight University: Circuit Training for Sports Performance & ALL Around Fitness. From lower body to upper body and full body circuits, watch this video for samples on how to string together bodyweight exercises to improve sports performance, conditioning and all around fitness. You'll find circuits that can be applied for athletics or for adults who are training for life. Bodyweight training is the ultimate way to boost your performance anywhere, anytime with bodyweight alone....Keep Reading
Here's a video from Zach's morning training sessions. This is a blend of barbell + animal training. The older you get, the quicker you get weaker and lose athleticism. Check out this training session and incorporate it into your own training or for your athletes. This training session was a blend of barbell work, trap bar training (various trap bar exercises here) and animal / bodyweight style training. Dig in and get your learn on!...Keep Reading
STRONG, The Seminar, Pt 3. In this Video I cover the how and why behind the mobility drills and soft tissue work we utilize at The Underground Strength Gym. To gain longevity and to stay healthy to enable you to train hard on a regular basis, this Video is a must watch. If you work with athletes or adults, this video will break down how you can implement soft tissue work to give your athletes great health, not just great strength....Keep Reading
STRONG, The Seminar, Pt 2. During this video, I get into the WHY behind being Strong BOTH in AND out of the gym. You'll see the training that all the attendees go through after breaking down how we train for sports performance AND Toughness. This is powerful training for athletes, military, LEO & First Responders. Dig in and get your learn on as you get an in depth breakdown of how we build agile, mobile and hostile athletes. Check out Part 2 in this series of STRONG, The Seminar!...Keep Reading
Check out a GREAT video that shows how we segue from a prep / warm up into our speed and plyometrics training. We do this for all athletes, NOT just field or court athletes. You'll get new ideas to incorporate into the training of your athletes through this video....Keep Reading
Listen to this interview with a Division I Athlete / Coach as he shares what it's like to train and coach at a D1 college. This was recorded in the early 2000s when D1 athletes and coaches could not share what they were doing. There was no social media at the time, no YouTube, no fancy technology and the only people who knew what was really happening inside D1 schools were those who coached or those who were athletes. Get your learn on with this powerful conversation on training, program design and the art of coaching....Keep Reading
The May 2009 Underground Strength Workout of the Month! Inside this month's training you will have 3 workouts each week. You'll also see a 7 minute behind the scenes training video that was filmed right before Joe DeFranco and I held our Lost Secrets of Strength Seminar. You'll see Coaches jumping in and training with our atlhetes. Also included are the exact sets & reps we used for this training cycle to help you gain serious muscle and strength! Get Busy & do the Work! Here we GO!...Keep Reading
Underground Strength QnA: We've got questions on what tea I'm always drinking which leads to a story behind my coffee vs tea choice from 5 years ago. We've also got questions on my current nutrition / eating style and my experiences / thoughts on working 531 from my buddy, Jim Wendler. Enjoy!...Keep Reading
QnA: This Video answers your questions on how I recommend training as a SWAT Operator with a recovering shoulder injury along with how I train athletes at the high school level at The Underground Strength Gym as well as at the public school full time. I also answer questions on medicine ball training, time crunched workouts for the busy athlete and building grit / toughness in athletes. A GREAT QnA that you will enjoy and learn a lot from....Keep Reading
Go behind the scenes of The Underground Strength Gym and see a 20 minute video collective of all the training our athletes have been attacking. Follow these workouts and DESTROY weakness of mind and body. Need help or got questions? Just ask on our private forum. Whether you're an athlete, a first responder, Military or a Coach of ANY type, you're getting an ALL Access pass to the training that builds you physically and mentally, and most of all, pain free. Included are workouts from Zach's Gladiator STRONG app as well as sample warm ups from The Underground Strength Gym. The warm ups incorporate specific exercises, soft tissue work and prehab exercises to keep you training healthy, long term and pain free....Keep Reading
Go behind the scenes with a 33 minute Video of Summer Workouts at The Underground Strength Gym. The Summer of 2020 is the craziest Summer I have ever experienced as the world is a crazy and dangerous place. While the media encourages you to hide and businesses are shut down, we encourage you to kick a** and take names and LIVE A STRONG LIFE. Watch this Video and follow the training to Dominate anything that dares stand in your way....Keep Reading
Here's EXACTLY what we do to warm up ADULTS at The Underground Strength Gym. Whether they're in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and even their 60s, there ARE differences in how we train and warm up adults who want fitness vs Athletes we train for Sport. Also included are sample Adult Warm Ups.......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
21 Page Excerpt from The Underground Strength & Sports Performance Manual. In this excerpt you will find a Chapter on developing strength & power for athletes the RIGHT way. How to train beginner / weak athletes & turn them into BEASTS. How to use warm ups for muscular & nervous system potentiation, muscle building & injury reduction. Sample warm ups & sample workouts are included in this 21 page special report. Dig in and........Keep Reading
In this audio & video, Louie Simmons, Founder of Westside Barbell shares exactly how to break down the conjugate method. Louie also discusses the differences in absolute strength, speed strength, strength endurance and power / speed training. This is a GREAT audio / video to give you insight into program design for athletes. Louie also discusses exercise selection to boost the Squat, Bench and Deadlift. If you're a Strength Coach it is crucial to understand special strengths and program design. This audio / video compilation is extremely powerful....Keep Reading