Why You Need Squats & Deadlifts to Strengthen the Mind AND Body
Sometimes you gotta clear your head. And for “normal folk”, that means getting a few beers, maybe drink some wine. For people like Us, that means squats and deads. Yes, we’re organized and planning...
View ArticleRAW with Marty Gallagher: Strength Endurance, Minimalist Training & Fighting...
In this BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast I join my friends of Iron Company on their podcast. We’ve got JP Brice, Marty Gallagher and Jim Steel. Marty’s podcast is called RAW, and once you hear...
View ArticleProgram Design Tips with Zach & Matt Wenning
There are MANY program design methods and variations that fall under each category of specific styles of program design and program organization. For example, we have the conjugate method, which is...
View Article4 Tips on How to Build Strength Endurance aka “Performance Muscles”
Strength Endurance or as my friend, Marty Gallagher calls it, Sustained Strength. STRENGTH ENDURANCE – This is simply strength that keeps on keeping on. Strength that ENDURES. Not just physically, but...
View ArticleSTRONG Life Insider: The Development of Muscular Bulk & Power
From Anthony Ditillo’s Book, The Development of Muscular Bulk and Power There is something about bulk and power training that invades your very soul. It is extremely hard to put into words. The...
View Article5 Reasons Why You Need Circuit Training
Almost every Friday and anytime I am busy and fighting the clock, I have a Go To system for my training. I often do this on Fridays as a way of “Earning my Weekend”. However, I usually get in a...
View ArticleMax Effort Training Tips for Athletes & Sports Performance
Athletes need to be strong, there is NO question about it. With all the fads and gimmicks, some athletes think they need a program of all speed or all agility, and they believe they are “strong...
View ArticleBONUS: Early Days Underground Strength Gym, Strength Coach Influences &...
I had a great time going on The Rugby Renegade Podcast. In this BONUS of The STRONG Life Podcast we tackle some awesome topics: - Early days Underground Strength Gym / Warehouse Gym Start Up Days from...
View ArticleProgram Design for Athletes: Are You Training for Sports or Powerlifting?
Last Friday an athlete I train pulled 500 on the trap bar. He is a 15 yr old high school Football player & LAX player. He was fired up that day and he said he wanted to go for it. On days when...
View ArticleSpecial Strength Training for Wrestlers
Many THINK they know what wrestlers need when it comes to "strength & conditioning" but I assure you, it is more than strength and more than conditioning. I still see training that is actually...
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