Articles tagged with sandbag workouts
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
Over 10 years ago the ORIGINAL Gladiator Training Manual was created while training athletes from my garage and backyard using the most primitive methods and training tools: tree logs, sledge hammers, sandbags, my truck and more. This is the ORIGINAL training course and you'll step into a time machine to see the origins of The Underground Strength System. This was the e book that started THE movement and pissed off the "Best" Coaches who demanded that it could never work. Well, it worked! Our athletes began shocking and dominating their competition and that was only the beginning!...Keep Reading
Think you're in shape? Try any of these 17 workouts and put yourself to the ultimate test as you step away from your "Normal Training" and step OUT of your comfort zone. These 17 workouts are excellent for the garage gym lifter or off season athletes. They are a blend of physical and mental toughness, strength, power and what we call "Functional Muscle Building". Too many programs and workouts build show muscles. These workouts improve your physique AND performance. Prepare to be Tested!...Keep Reading
In this throwback video and Workout of the Month, we go back to December 2009! December might be a time where "normal" people slack on their training but NOT us! Get your mind right as we mix powerlifting / barbell basics, gymnastics based bodyweight movements, kettlebells and sled training this month. Rest assured, you can Eat BIG this month because you will need to FUEL the BEAST in your final phase of 2009 Underground Strength Training. Videos will show the exact training along with behind the scenes footage of our athletes in action. If you're ready for some volume and a style of training that develops mind AND body, then this is for you. If you want fads and gimmicks, then this is NOT for you. Prepare to WORK!...Keep Reading
From the early 2000s, the ORIGINAL Gladiator Training Manual was created while training athletes from my garage and backyard using the most primitive methods and training tools: tree logs, sledge hammers, sandbags, my truck and more. This is the ORIGINAL training course and you'll step into a time machine to see the origins of The Underground Strength System. This was the e book that started THE movement and pissed off the tight wad Coaches who demanded that it could never work. Well, it worked! Our athletes beat the tar out of their competition and that was only the beginning!...Keep Reading
Time to keep packing on the muscle and do WORK like no other understands. Every set and rep is outlined, each exercise broken down, each workout explained..... Your training is balanced: strength, explosive power, conditioning and muscle building. No BS tricks here, as always, hard work AND smart work on the basics. Bring your A game or don't bother showing up. Happy Valentines Day....Keep Reading
December might be a time where "normal" people slack on their training but NOT us! Get your mind right as we mix powerlifting, gymnastics based bodyweight movements, kettlebells and sled training this month. Rest assured, you can Eat BIG this month because you will need to FUEL the BEAST in your final phase of 2009 Underground Strength Training. Videos will show the exact training along with behind the scenes footage of our athletes in action at The Underground Strength Gym. Watch, Learn and most of all, TAKE ACTION! Winners are Workers - as always!...Keep Reading
Think you're in shape? Try any of these 6 workouts and put yourself to the ultimate test. These 6 workouts are excellent for the garage gym lifter or off season athletes. They are a blend of physical and mental toughness, strength, power and what we call "Functional Muscle Building". Too many programs and workouts build show muscles. These workouts improve your physique AND performance. Prepare to be Tested!...Keep Reading
Want to know why sandbags are so effective for strength training and how to build unstoppable full body strength and power? Download this article and 2 new sandbag workouts. Josh Henkin breaks down how to use sandbags and you can blend these in with your traditional strength training program. These are great for athletes and ALL Coaches should read this....Keep Reading