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578 ποΈ Leadership Lessons for Busy Coaches & Dads: You Don’t Have to do it ALL – WIN TOGETHER
You don't have to spend hours in the gym to get strong. Dad STRONG gives busy dads simple, effective 30 minute strength workouts so you can build strength, stay fit, and still have time for the people who matter most. π GetDadStrong.com COACHES: Want to become a better coach, build better leaders, and create a stronger coaching system? Master the Art of Coaching. Build Your Coaching Business.
Bodyweight Bodybuilding Lessons from Arnold đź’Ş & Prison Calisthenics
When I was a young kid, even before I was a teenager, I was reading Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding in the mid 80s. I remember reading stories about Arnold doing things that seemed completely insane to me at the time. For example, he talked about starting a back workout with 20 sets of pull ups, changing his grip every set. He also talked about doing pull ups until he could no longer hold onto the bar.
574 ποΈ Dan Gronkowski: The GRONK Family Formula | How Their Dad Raised Champions
STRONG Life Podcast 574 ποΈ Dan Gronkowski: The GRONK Family Formula | How Their Dad Raised Champions Dan Gronkowski grew up in a Buffalo basement getting trained by his father β brothers grinding side by side, no shortcuts, no hand holding. Dad showed them HOW. The work was on them. 100% Accountability & Responsibility. Dan took his work ethic and skills to Maryland football, watching the best guys on the team and stealing their habits daily.
SALE this Week – July 2026
I encourage you to print out the training manuals we have on sale after you pick them up. I use a company called "Print me 1" - I will possibly use an iPad as I travel and can't carry books with me, but I suggest printing out our training programs. Build your own library of Strength. Take notes on the pages..... Highlight what is important..... Let your creative mind work rather than staring at a phone or computer screen. While I am away on vacation, the sale goes on.
Random Thoughts from a Strength Coach Entrepreneur
Every year I take one vacation, one week long. There are other times when I am away, but they are pretty much always work related. Yesterday as my son and I finished some fishing, we knew a storm was coming. This morning and actually last night, I welcomed the storm. I welcomed a day off the boat. A day of not always doing.
573 ðï¸ DESTROY Your Excuses: Building REAL Grit in Kids (and Yourself)
STRONG Life Podcast 573 ðï¸ DESTROY Your Excuses: Building REAL Grit in Kids (and Yourself) Cops skipping workouts. A Dad asking when to start training his kid. And the question that matters most: is grit something you're born with, or something you build?
STRONG Life Podcast 569 🎙️ Weak Athletes Are at Risk: Why Strength Training is No Longer Optional
STRONG Life Podcast 569 🎙️ Weak Athletes Are at Risk: Why Strength Training is No Longer Optional ====== This episode is brought to you by The Underground Strength Coach Certification Stop guessing. Stop copying programs from the internet. Start coaching with confidence and RESULTS. The USC Cert gives you the tools, the framework, and the mindset to become the coach athletes NEED, not the one that follows trends, fads and gimmicks. BONUS (1 of Many!) — the Cert comes with a business bonus module.
567 ๐๏ธ The Dying Art of Hard Coaching: Are We Raising Soft Athletes or Strong Ones?
STRONG Life Podcast ep 567 ย ๐๏ธ The Dying Art of Hard Coaching: Are We Raising Soft Athletes or Strong Ones?
566 🎙️ Strength Coach Standards | Interns, Leadership & Staying a White Belt
STRONG Life Podcast 566 🎙️ Strength Coach Standards | Interns, Leadership & Staying a White Belt Discussion with Nate Stout and Zach Even - Esh http://ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE STRENGTH TRAINING COURSES FREE Videos from The Underground Strength Coach Cert HERE - UndergroundStrengthCert.com ======= The outreach we've had from aspiring Coaches has been heartbreaking the past year. Blatant cut and paste jobs. AI written emails. "BIG Fan of yours since ______" yet they don't follow on Instagram.
Minimalist STRENGTH for Busy Men & In Season Athletes
Minimalist STRENGTH for Busy Men & In Season Athletes. I put together 8 slides to break down how to implement a Minimalist strength program for both Busy Men / Dads as well as In Season Athletes. I am using a Minimalist program now after being sick for 2 weeks and feeling the need to lessen volume, slow down my pace of life, focus more on business these next few weeks and get MORE from LESS. My son is also in season with Baseball, often times getting home after 6 PM.
558 🎙️ Shock Your Muscles into GROWTH & More Strength
STRONG Life Podcast ep 558 🎙️ Shock Your Muscles into GROWTH & More Strength with the TRM / Total Rep Method. This is a method of training that we use at The Underground Strength Gym, online with Dad STRONG and Gladiator STRONG and at my high school. Why so many uses and applications? Because it works! And..... Because a major issue holding men back and holding athletes back is a lack of muscle. What happened to the desire to be STRONG? Jacked?
In Business, You MUST be TOUGH
If you're not tough in business, you will get your a** kicked. No time for victim mentality. Only time to advance and conquer. I explain below. Watch the video. This short video hits home from Charlie Munger and it makes perfect sense: And about WHO You choose to work with: Stay TOUGH. Work with GOOD people. "Bad Guys Win. They know more games." On the flip side, working with honest, ethical, GOOD hearted people is the way to WIN. 557 QnA 🎙️ Strength Coach Training People for FREE!?
Iron Roots Ep 15: Power Rack Training with Bill Peanuts West
STRONG Life Podcast ep 556 Iron Roots Ep 15: Power Rack Training with Bill Peanuts West In this episode I review an article written in the late 60s inside Muscle Builder and Power when Bill Peanuts West was being interviewed on the regular. These are the articles that inspired Louie Simmons and ultimately led to the creation of Westside Barbell, to honor the original crew from Culver City, Ca - this was Bill Peanuts West's garage / home gym.
554 🎙️ Truth Bombs, Training Partners & Parenting Athletes
STRONG Life Podcast ep 554 🎙️ Truth Bombs, Training Partners & Parenting Athletes Brought to you by: The STRONG Life Insider - 2 BEST FREE Strength Training Courses 2 FREE Videos from The Underground Strength Coach Cert Dad STRONG - 7 Days FREE ======== NHSSCA NJ State Clinic - https://nhssca.us/event/2026-nhssca-new-jersey-state-clinic/ ========== We had our Team meeting this AM for our coaches at The Underground and every time we check over who is not showing up, and I must admit, it truly...
553 QnA čÄÖ´ŞĆ When can Kids Start STRENGTH Training, "Physical Literacy" Fads & Gimmicks BS, Working, Training & Living like a MONK • Zach Even-Esh
STRONG Life Podcast ep 553 QnA  Topics covered in this episode are: - When can Kids start STRENGTH Training?  - Why do the "Gooroos" insist on fabricating stupid phrases like "Physical Literacy" and other BS ads & Gimmicks  - Working, Training & Living like a MONK - How to REALLY train when your Life is Truly Extremely Busy (Busy Man Strength Training) Brought to you by: Dad STRONG - 7 Days FREE - HERE STRONG Life Insider - BEST FREE Strength Courses HERE  2 FREE Videos from The...
552 ðï¸ Dan Goodman & Zach: How to WIN in the GYM Business
STRONG Life Podcast ep 552 ðï¸ Dan Goodman & Zach: How to WIN in the GYM Business Brought to you by: The Underground Strength Cert (Get 2 FREE Videos HERE) https://london.businessofstrength.com/ - LONDON Business of Strength Event. I love talking business and life with Dan Goodman. His ability to be level headed and see clearly in the chaos of business is why he is the one of the best business owners I have ever been around.
Strong Life ep 541 ποΈ – Athlete & Parent Tips for Strength, Speed, Nutrition & Mindset π
Strong Life Podcast ep 541 ποΈ - Athlete & Parent Tips for Strength, Speed, Nutrition & Mindset π with Paul KolodyΒ Make NO mistake about it, Athletes need year round physical preparation to be properly prepared for the demands of their sport. Not just the demands of competition, but the ability to stay healthy and strong through the entire season so you can compete at a high level when playoffs and the post season is in full tilt.
540 ๐๏ธ The Future of Gyms VS "OLD SCHOOL" Strength AND Health • Zach Even-Esh
STRONG Life Podcast ep 540 ๐๏ธ The Future of Gyms VS "OLD SCHOOL" Strength AND Healthย We got a GREAT question from a avid reader of The STRONG Life Insider - the question is, "What is THE future of gyms? Are we going ALL in on all these "bio hacking" modalities? Is OLD SCHOOL Strength & Health a thing of the past!?" Listen below in episode 540 for the answer! Thanks to the REAL ones who leave a 5 star review HERE ๐ So, what IS the future of gyms? Will The Underground Strength Gym change?
539 🎙️ Speaking Your TRUTH, La Sierra High PE vs Today & Training Your Own Kids
STRONG Life Podcast 539 🎙️ Speaking Your TRUTH, La Sierra High PE vs the PE of Today & Training Your Own Kids. As always, a GREAT QnA episode. My favorite episodes are often the QnA style where I get to answer your questions and interests. You can Reply to my emails via The STRONG Life Newsletter to get your question(s) answered - Subscribe Here. Enjoy the show and please leave a 5 star review HERE.
John Kuc Old School Powerlifting: PowerBuilding, Work Ethic, Old School Mindset
I know most people don't read blogs anymore but I am not here for most people. I am here for the lifters and coaches who want to serve those who dig deep and want to learn beyond scrolling through videos every 5 seconds. In a world where the majority are so worried about doing too much when they have NO clue what that actually feels like, I found this John Kuc powerlifting training manual while cleaning out my library.
537 QnA 🎙️ Best Squat Bars / Squat Variations, ACL Rehab + Training Around Injuries
STRONG Life Podcast ep 537 QnA 🎙️ Best Squat Bars / Squat Variations, ACL Rehab + Training Around Injuries STRONG Life Insider - FREE Strength Training Courses HERE - What is the best squat bar? - Why are athletes struggling with mobility and how can you fix this? - Thoughts on the front squat and how to coach it?
456. Love Thy Nader Astrology Deep Dive! Plus Pluto in Aquarius, The Future of Fame & How to Use The Transits to Level Up
In today’s episode, we are going full cosmic-detective mode and breaking down the astrology behind Love Thy Nader — the rising reality show moment featuring Brooks Nader and her three powerhouse sisters. We’re talking Aquarius stelliums, Taurus beauty signatures, Mercury in Capricorn mastermind energy, and why these charts make PERFECT sense for their rise, their dynamic, and their visibility right now.
Matt Keeney 534 🎙️ from Trailer Park to Entrepreneurial BEAST [Faith, Family, Fitness, Business]
Matt Keeney - STRONG Life Podcast ep 534 🎙️ from Trailer Park to Entrepreneurial BEAST [Faith, Family, Fitness, Business] Brought to you by https://UndergroundStrengthCon.com and https://zacheven-esh.com FREE Strength Training Courses HERE - Bodyweight Bodybuilding INTRO & MAN Strength. Great for Athletes and Men. Enjoy them and put them to use. They are FREE! ====== Connect with Matt Keeney: https://www.instagram.com/mattkeeney_dreamboat This was a powerful and inspiring episode.
453. Pop Culture Astrology: Dancing with the Stars Deep Dive! Astro Compatability, Winning Predictions & Current Transits!
you know i had to do it. in today’s episode, we’re breaking down the dancing with the stars cast through the lens of astrology — because you can’t put a leo sun and a virgo moon on the same dance floor and expect things not to get interesting.
Brian Bott | 533 🎙️ Training Athletes, Changing Lives & Growing Your Gym the RIGHT Way
STRONG Life Podcast ep 533 Brian Bott 🎙️ Training Athletes, Changing Lives & Growing Your Gym the RIGHT Way Brian is in the process of opening his 8th location of Sports AdvantEdge in Wisconsin and he'll be sharing all his wisdom in coaching, building teams, leadership, business and more at the up and coming Underground Strength Con. https://UndergroundStrengthCon.com Brian Bott will be a speaker at Underground Strength Con amongst many other GREAT Coaches and GREAT Gym Owners.
452. Heal Your Mitochondria, Detox Mold, Heavy Metals & Lyme, and Strengthen Your Cells from the Inside Out with BodyBio’s Jess Kane
in today’s episode, we go deep into the cellular level of healing — because true wellness starts from within. jordan sits down with jess kane, the CEO of bodybio, to unpack everything you need to know about mitochondrial health, detoxing from mold and heavy metals, and how to strengthen your cells so your body can finally heal itself.
532 | Matt Wiedemer 🎙️ Building a Kick A** Gym Business [Underground Strength Con 2025)
STRONG Life Podcast ep 532 Matt Wiedemer 🎙️ Building a Kick A** Gym Business [Underground Strength Con 2025) https://UndergroundStrengthCon.com See the Video Tour of Matt's gym, BEAT Fitness here: Connect with Matt: https://www.instagram.com/beattrainer/ See you at Underground Strength Con Use UNDERGROUND100 to save $100 Listen Here: ======= Listen on Apple Podcasts HERE Listen on Spotify HERE ======= Get signed up for Underground Strength Con - the ANTI Influencer Event of the Year! 531 –...
MaceFit & Frank Dimeo ๐๏ธ Physical Culture, Training with Indian Clubs & Maces | Wrestling Strength w/ Bob Backlund, Karl Gotch & The Great Gama
I had a great time chatting about training with clubs and maces with Frank Dimeo, creator of MaceFit.ย This is a BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast MaceFit & Frank Dimeo ๐๏ธ Physical Culture, Training with Indian Clubs & Maces | Wrestling Strength w/ Bob Backlund, Karl Gotch & The Great Gama. You can see the full conversation below as well as some short clips.
530 | CEO Strength Coach 🎙️ Ron McKeefery | Why Coaches MUST Master MORE Than Training & Coaching + What is the Future of Gyms / Strength & Conditioning? • Zach Even-Esh
STRONG Life Podcast ep 530 CEO Strength Coach 🎙️ Ron McKeefery Why Coaches MUST Master MORE Than Training & Coaching + What is the Future of Gyms / Strength & Conditioning?
527 🎙️ WHY Underground Strength Con? Who Will "Carry the Torch?"
STRONG Life Podcast ep 527 WHY Underground Strength Con?
525 🎙️ Building REAL Strength with Barbells and Bodyweight: How to Design Strength Training Programs That Deliver Results 🏆
STRONG Life Podcast ep 525 - Barbell Strength Training for Beginners through Advanced + Program Design for Wrestlers / Combat Athletes - Building REAL Strength with Barbells and Bodyweight: How to Design Strength Training Programs That Deliver Results 🏆 Brought to you by ZACH STRENGTH - Get the BEST FREE Strength Training Courses HERE The Underground Strength Con brought to you by Turn Key Coach is coming soon.
"BEST Strength Training for My Son?" πͺ Teen Athlete Workouts π • Zach Even-Esh
STRONG Life Podcast ep 524Β Dad Asks Zach: "What is the BEST Strength Training Program for My Son?" πͺ Teen Athlete Workouts π I love these questions and love helping Dads who are humble and open minded and want to learn how to best help their kids. Resources are listed below. Any questions you have, please reply to my newsletter HERE.Β Brought to you by The Underground Strength Coach Cert and The Underground Strength Academy.Β Listen and Watch below.
523 šļø How Athletes & Busy Dads can get STRONGER with Short Workouts
STRONG Life Podcast ep 523Ā How Athletes & Busy Dads can get STRONGER with Short WorkoutsĀ Brought to you by: ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE STRENGTH Training CoursesĀ HERE The Underground Strength Con - Early Bird Registration Discount NOW OPENĀ HERE Dad STRONG - Training for Busy Dads -Ā 7 Days FREE - HERE ======== BEST Recovery & Compression Gear -Ā DFND USAĀ 20% Off Code => ZACH ======== In the current landscape of athletics, we are seeing limited schedules more so than ever before.Ā...
522 🎙️ Strength Training for Football & Wrestling vs Modern Day Mindset
STRONG Life Podcast ep 522 Strength Training for Football & Wrestling vs Modern Day Mindset Brought to you by: Zach Strength - BEST FREE Strength Training Courses The Underground Strength Con - The ANTI Influencer Event of the Year (Early Bird Registration Open NOW). Brought to you by Turn Key Coach - Software for Online Coaches.
520 🎙️ Strength Coach - Get RESPECT & GET PAID?!?!
STRONG Life Podcast ep 520 QnA - Strength Coach wants some RESPECT & wants to get PAID Brought to you by: Underground Strength Coach Cert SSPC Cert In this episode, I answer a question from a Strength Coach who wants to know how to negotiate a better salary / pay for himself while coaching at a high school. I also discuss the thought process behind the fitness / strength industry NOT respecting or valuing information. That being said, have you used the SEARCH bar here?
519 ποΈ BEST IN Season Strength Training Tips w Zach & Jeremy Hartman π WEAK Athletes: Always Injured & Do NOT WIN π
STRONG Life Podcast ep 519 ποΈ The BEST IN Season Strength Training Tips w Zach & Jeremy Hartman π WEAK Athletes: Always Injured & Do NOT WIN π I love revisiting the topic of in season strength training before every sports season. Actually, I have a love - hate relationship with this topic because I have covered this subject extensively. I am a believer that common sense tells you to keep the very thing that gives you an advantage physically and mentally.
You searched for in season • Zach Even-Esh
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518 🎙️ Thoughts on "Speed" Ladders & President's Council on Sports & Physical Fitness 🏆 • Zach Even-Esh
STRONG Life Podcast ep 518 🎙️ Thoughts on "Speed" Ladders & The President's Council on Sports & Physical Fitness 🏆 Brought to you by: Zach Strength - BEST FREE Strength Training Courses DFND USA - BEST Recovery & Compression Gear => Use Code "ZACH" for 20% Discount SSPC Cert - Strength & Sports Performance Coach Cert ========== In this episode I answer a question about my thoughts on the "speed" ladder and the recent renewal of The President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition and the...
Underground Strength Gym Throwback - April 2012 (20 Minute Video) 🎥 UndergroundStrengthCoach.com
Underground Strength Gym Throwback Video circa April 2012 (20 Minute Video) 🎥 from UndergroundStrengthCoach.com aka The Underground Strength Academy. I speak very often on my podcast with the changes in athletes since before the iPhone became popular and took over everyone's life. We used to train athletes much more often, usually 4 x and sometimes 3 x week. Athletes often stayed extra and showed up early, today they show up late and leave early.
Iron Roots 19 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 3 of 7: Grimek's Training as he got "Older", Bruno Sammartino's Workouts & Early Days Bob Hoffman
Iron Roots 19 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 3 of 7 Grimek's Training as he got "Older" along with his unique exercises Bruno Sammartino's Workouts & the Mail Order Training Program that Jan ordered when he was younger Early Days Bob Hoffman / York Barbell Business and how York began as The York Oil Burner Business How John Grimek Ate and Trained Thoughts on "Overtraining" from the Golden Era Enjoy the show and let's see some 5 star reviews HERE - Those who leave a review receive a FREE Training Course!...
Iron Roots Ep 18 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 2 of 7 (John Grimek's Workouts & Bob Backlund's Bodyweight Workouts) • Zach Even-Esh
Iron Roots Ep 18 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 2 of 7 John Grimek's Workouts & Bob Backlund's Bodyweight Workouts This was an inspiring conversation with Jan Dellinger as we spoke about John Grimek's training and nutrition as he got older.
507 | The FARM BAR 🎙️ Honoring the Old School Strength Greats + FARM Bar Inspiration
STRONG Life Podcast 507 The FARM BAR 🎙️ Honoring the Old School Strength Greats Who Paved the Way Before Us & Inspired the Creation of The FARM BAR. The FARM Bar - Collaboration with INTEK Strength and Zach Even - Esh The FARM BAR - to order, you can email Jason Boogerd at INTEK Strength: ➡️ jasonboogerd@intekstrength.com =========== =========== ================ It was the mid 80s and Muscular Development magazine was featuring a series of articles from Dr. Ken Leistner.
476 | Underground Strength Con Recap ๐๏ธ Ethical Business, Great People & the POWER of IN Person Connection ๐ช
With Joe Riggio and Dan Goodman /ย Business of Strength Podcast Underground Strength Con Recap! ๐๏ธ Ethical Business, Great People & the POWER of IN Person Connections / Events ๐ช Brought to you by The STRONG Life Insider: FREE Strength Training Courses HERE Thanks to ALL who support the show by leaving a 5 star review and joining our training programs, teams and certifications.
5 Wrestling Strength Tips to Become a Winning & Pinning Machine
5 Wrestling Strength Tips: 1) Implement carries, calisthenics & sleds on the regular. GPP must be a high focus for wrestlers to build durability both physically and mentally. 20 years ago I was on the phone w/ Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell. His phone number was listed at the end of every training tape (Back then I had the VHS tapes). Louie was telling me about a group of wrestlers he was working with.
382 | Coach Tommy Moffitt | Old School Strength Influences & Lessons from Decades of Strength Training & Coaching
STRONG Life Podcast ep 382 In this episode, I am on Coach Tommy Moffitt's podcast, The Moffitt Method. We discuss Old School Strength Influences & Lessons we've both acquired from Decades and Decades of Strength Training & Coaching. This episode is from The Moffitt Method Podcast - Listen HERE Listen to this conversation with Coach Tommy Moffitt for an invigorating & inspiring conversation as I chat with renowned Strength & Performance Coach, Tommy Moffitt.
Bill Seno Tips on Strength & Building Muscle
Bill Seno was a champion powerlifter, bodybuilder & weightlifter. A rare blend of ALL 3 styles of lifting / strength. Louie Simmons often shares the advice of Bill Seno who told Louie, "Do 6 x 6 with an illegally wide grip on the bench press, then sets of 8, then 10s. When you can do 10 reps, go heavier and drop down to 6s again." Bill wrote a book called 'Pushing for Power'. It's awesome and filled with BASIC STRENGTH tips.
Mid Summer Sale • Zach Even-Esh
Mid Summer Sale ..... I hope your training is kicking ass! Even when The Underground Strength Gym has temps of 90 or 94 degrees, I am energized when I train. I am confused how the kids of today are so tired after training or doing little things like mowing the lawn or going to an extra Summer sports practice. Strength is invigorating! There is NO benefit to being weak and skipping workouts. The Mid Summer Sale is great for Strength Athletes, Strength Coaches and Parents of Athletes.
High School STRONG: Building Hammers Through A Safe & Effective Strength & Performance Program
The High School Athlete of today is MUCH different than the high school athlete of yester-year. When I started training HS athletes in the mid 90s and early 2000s, they showed up capable and ready to go. They were able to perform the calisthenics quite well. They were tough. They had muscle on their frame and looked like they were capable of performing in athletics. That was around 2002 when I was training athletes from my house, backyard and the local playgrounds.
Elliott Hulse & Z: StrongMan Training & Life Talk
Last week I arrived in Orlando, Florida early in the morning in preparation for my USC Cert and speaking at Changing The Game - Business Seminar hosted by Luka Hocevar and Steve Krebs. If you know me somewhat well, you know I'm not the biggest fan of 2 things: 1) Flying 2) Leaving my family Lucky for me, I've got a handful of close friends who make me feel at home and give me that feeling of being around my family. Elliott Hulse is one of those guys.
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