Founder of THE Underground Strength Gym, Creator of SSPC Cert & USC Cert. Consultant for Elite Performance. Father & Husband. STRONG Life Podcast.
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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.
2026 NHSSCA New Jersey State Clinic
8:00-9:00 pm – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION 9:00-9:10 am – WELCOME Overview of Day’s Activities & Presentations 9:15-10:00 am – LECTURE Starting a High School Strength & Conditioning Program from Scratch by Tommy Reardon OVERVIEW: This session outlines the step-by-step process of building a school-wide strength and conditioning program from the ground up.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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Healing Relationships After Trauma: Danielle Sebastian on Communication, Coping & Conscious Connection
Let us know what you think! Text us! What happens to love and connection when trauma enters the picture? In this heartfelt episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Danielle Sebastian to explore the real-life challenges couples face when trauma, service-related stress, and emotional wounds impact a relationship. Together, they dive into what it takes to build trust, communicate with purpose, and heal together.
447. All Things NAD—The Molecule That Stops Aging in its Tracks, Enhances Energy, & Beyond w/ Wonderfeel’s Dr. Andrew Salzman
I LOVED this conversation with Harvard trained physician Dr. Andrew Salzman, and I know you will too! You’ve probably heard about NAD—the molecule everyone’s buzzing about for energy, focus, and healthy aging. Maybe you’ve even seen those fancy IV drips with all the bells and whistles and thought, ‘Cool, but that’s not in my budget.’ Here’s the good news: you don’t need a drip to get the benefits. There’s a smarter, easier way.
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...
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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.
Trainer: This Bodyweight Workout Will Help You Get Ripped Anywhere
If you think training with only your body weight limits you, you’re not thinking outside the box, literally: You’ve been cooped up in the gym too long. With spring here and summer fast approaching, it’s time to take your workouts outdoors and leave the weights behind. All you need to make training effective is your own body weight and this program, which can be done anywhere you find open air, trees, and grass. Stop lifting and start living! In This Article How It Works Directions Day I 1A.
Trainer: This Bodyweight Workout Will Help You Get Ripped Anywhere
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways If you think training with only your body weight limits you, you’re not thinking outside the box, literally: You’ve been cooped up in the gym too long. With spring here and summer fast approaching, it’s time to take your workouts outdoors and leave the weights behind.
This Is Exactly How to Do Pushups to Build More Muscle
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways When it comes to pushups, the possibilities for progression are nearly endless. This bodyweight staple builds strength, endurance, and power in your chest, shoulders, arms, and core—all without requiring a single piece of equipment. Pushups aren’t just a backup plan when you can’t hit the gym.
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.
How to avoid training too much and incorrectly for wrestling - WIN Magazine
Photo: A rope pull-up is a good strength-training exercise suggested by Zach Even-Esh. By Zach Even-Esh I was chatting with two friends who are both strength coaches who work with a lot of wrestlers both in a high school and private setting. I wanted to hear what the common training characteristics/practices of their wrestlers have been and which ones are winning the most from high school through college.
Ways to get a better grip to become a better wrestler - WIN Magazine
Photo: Sandbag lifts from the ground will force the grip and fingers to work in conjunction with full body strength. By Zach Even-Esh Recently I saw an athlete at my high school using a weightlifting belt and wrist straps before deadlifting. This was common for me in high school as well and my goal is to help wrestlers avoid the mistakes I made over 30 years ago. Yet, we still see wrestlers and wrestling coaches training the wrong way. The wrestler must have a strong grip.
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