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Kettlebells for Combat: Training for Combat Athletes - Pt 2
by Zach Even - Esh & Jason C. Brown
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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

Crazy Carries, Calisthenics, Leg Strength & Grip Training
by Zach Even-Esh
Crazy Carries, Calisthenics, Leg Strength & Grip Training

In this Underground Strength update you will see more challenging carry variations to build overall strength and durability. Also included you will see challenging bodyweight exercises, unique leg strength training movements and grip / forearm strength and muscle building. A set of thick, strong forearms is also a sign of a strong man. Don't miss this video. Get your learn on and get STRONGER!...Keep Reading

Underground Strength QnA April 2022
by Zach Even-Esh
Underground Strength QnA April 2022

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

Barbell + Animal Training
by Zach Even-Esh
Barbell &##x2b; Animal Training

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

Throwback: Louie Simmons Interview Building Size & Strength for Athletics
Zach Even - Esh
Throwback&##x3a; Louie Simmons Interview &##x7c; Building Size & Strength for Athletics

This interview was done via video back when I was researching to write my book, The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength. It was an honor and a privilege to have had the opportunity to chat with Louie Simmons on the regular dating back to 2002. Without Louie's guidance, The Underground Strength Gym and anything I have created would never have been possible to the level of where we are now. During my work on my new book, The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength, I chatted with Louie Simmons to discuss MANY topics and recorded our conversation: the training of athletes, the conjugate system, the most important things he wants Coaches to know, how to train wrestlers, in season VS off season training, full body vs upper and lower body split workouts, Charlie Francis, the dynamic method, why force development is CRITICAL, should we use "sports specific training" & MUCH more. Louie always tells it like it is and enlightens us as to how to train optimally for maximum results i...Keep Reading

Louie Simmons Interview while Researching The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength
Zach Even - Esh
Louie Simmons Interview while Researching The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength

During the research for my new book, The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength, I chatted with Louie Simmons to discuss MANY topics; the Conjugate method as it pertains to the training of sport athletes, the benefits of the conjugate system, the most important things Louie wants Coaches to know, how to train wrestlers (General Specific Training / Special Strength Training), in season VS off season training, full body vs upper and lower body split workouts, Charlie Francis, the dynamic method, why force development is CRITICAL, should we use "sports specific training" & MUCH more. Louie always tells it like it is and enlightens us as to how to train optimally for maximum results in strength, explosive speed & muscle building. Many THINK they know Westside Barbell but only Louie can truly describe what happens behind the walls of his private gym....Keep Reading

RARE Footage of a Russian Wrestling Training Camp
RARE Footage of a Russian Wrestling Training Camp

Step inside a Russian Wrestling Training Camp and see how an athlete SHOULD REALLY be training. You'll see physical training using never seen before bodyweight and kettlebell exercises, ALL of them being what a TRUE sport specific exercise program is all about. This is one of the most amazing videos (20 minutes) I have ever witnessed on the training of Russian Athletes & you will be blown away......Keep Reading

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