Articles tagged with speed training
Throwback Video of the Month from 2014 as we step inside The Underground Strength Gym and see how things have changed and evolved. How did I incorporate Westside Barbell Methods into our training and what did I learn from a program that made a big difference in adding speed and size. In the other half of the video, you'll get an inside look with behind the scenes footage of 2 DIFFERENT Underground Strength Gym locations. You'll see the difference in atmosphere along with detailed programming workouts for our athletes. 22 minutes uncut video footage of behind the scenes........Keep Reading
Through the years, I have posted several warm up / athetic prep variations from The Underground Strength Gym. We have implemented these in the teaching process of The Underground Strength Coach Cert as well as The SSPC Cert. The training consistently evolves and improves. This video is yet another example and another evolution of The Underground Strength Gym warm up. I have often said, if all we did was the warm up and then add some simple strength training, we are FAR ahead of the competition. Dig in and get your learn ON!...Keep Reading
The October 2021 Underground Strength Workout of the Month is MASSIVE. A 27 minute movie giving you the inside / behind the scenes access to everything going on at The Underground Strength Gym. See how we train for Athleticism, Strength, Power, Toughness & building Functional Muscle. You'll see our latest training cycle so you can stop making mistakes yourself or with your athletes and start building the BEAST. Time is of the essence. Dig in and see this 27 minute video that you can't find anywhere else....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 October 2020 Underground Strength Movie shows 30 minutes of clips from a variety of training. You'll see training in the gym, training outdoors, sprint / speed training, middle school, high school, college and adult athletes. You get the best inside view, fly on the wall, seat in the house of THE Underground Strength Gym. Get after it and enjoy.......Keep Reading
Strong & Useless is a problem with athletes. They might be able to bench heavy and deadlift heavy but are they FAST? EXPLOSIVE? ATHLETIC? Follow these medicine ball exercises for speed & explosive power. We've got NO room for the Strong & Useless. This Video contains multiple med ball exercises combined with various plyo and sprint drills....Keep Reading
July Underground Strength Workout of the Month. In this Video you get a behind the scenes look at what happens at The Underground Strength Gym. From Strength to Speed Work, this is how we build strong, tough, explosive athletes....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 video you will see a FULL training session with high school athletes who compete in Wrestling and Baseball. From sprint training to speed work, from med ball throws for power and speed, to weight room strength & GPP work. This is an in depth video giving you DEEP insight so you can see Underground Strength program design methods in REAL time....Keep Reading
Take an in depth look at EXACTLY how & why we program training at The Underground Strength Gym for our athletes & adults. How do we adjust training for new athletes and youth athletes? How long does each training cycle last for? How do we train large groups yet give individual attention to all? How do we work around injuries and tackle weak areas of the athletes? It's ALL explained in detail during this 21 minute video....Keep Reading
Step inside my twisted mind where I discuss how and why I'm breaking PRs like a MadMan at age 38 when I'm supposed to be getting weaker. How did I incorporate Westside Barbell Methods into my training and what did I learn from a program that made a big difference in adding speed and size. In the other half of the video get an inside look of behind the scenes footage of Both Underground Strength Gym locations along with the method to my madness for programming workouts for my athletes. 22 minutes uncut....Keep Reading
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
Need to prepare for combat sports? LEO? Military? Maybe you need a quick training session and you're on a time crunch? Either way, you need to try this barbell combat complex. It's brutal and challenging. GREAT for the Body AND the Mind. Check out the video and put it to the test!...Keep Reading
No sitting down, no lying down, no leg extensions, leg curls or universal machines. Just pure grit when these young wrestlers get together to go through an Underground wrestling workout. You'll also see a list of other movements you should include when training middle school, youth / young athletes. The Underground Strength Gym follows the physical culture / Russian training methods for youth. Athleticism is the focus along with safe, age appropriate training. If you work with middle school athletes, this video is for you.......Keep Reading