Lift STRONG Fundraiser 2018: Navy SEAL Foundation + Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Since the day I opened the FIRST warehouse location of The Underground Strength Gym (2007) we’ve been holding an annual (sometimes bi-annual) Lift STRONG Fundraiser. ALL proceeds and donations go 50/ 50 to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society AND The Navy SEAL Foundation. This event is always GREAT FUN with prices for Top 3 Finishers, […]
Zach Gets Interviewed by The Asbury Park Press!
I had a blast getting interviewed by the crew at The Asbury park Press. LISTEN HERE: Think about it. At The Manasquan Underground Strength Gym, the parks and rec department gave us ahard time for playing Ultimate Football on a random basis at a desolate park. In 8 years, I have NEVER seen kids playing […]
Find a Way to WIN vs Finding Excuses
I always have this echoing voice in my mind from a Navy SEAL program where the instructor told the boat crew who kept losing, “Just find an Excuse to WIN!” Normally, we find an excuse to quit. Excuses are everywhere, how about we find a bigger WHY, dig deeper and find a REASON to fight […]
Lessons from Pat Tillman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_JsrSisSiQ This story on Pat Tillman is beyond inspiring, ALL of our athletes can learn from this Hero. Look at his traits: Hardest Worker in the Room Modest & Humble Responsible Loyal Patriot Stood for MANY things greater than himself (Team, Family, Country) Gets cut from Varsity Baseball and instead of blaming the coach or […]
The STRONG Life Academy & Showing UP During “Tough Times”
I am extremely excited to announce a new movement we’re bringing to the schools and The Underground Strength Gym. It’s Called The STRONG Life Academy. You can read all about it HERE. If you’re a Coach, Teacher, Booster Club Parent, Athletic Director or Principal, you will want to look into The STRONG Life Academy asap. […]
The Difference Between Good Athletes VS GREAT Athletes?
From our middle school athletes to D1 athletes, I get to see a LOT of different athletes. – Varied talent levels – Varied natural abilities – Varied Attitudes / Personalities – Varied work ethic And then this morning, I saw a GREAT Video based on a boxer who broke his neck and made a come […]
Did The Yankees Lose to Astros Because of “Core Work”?
Yesterday I was watching the Yankees game with my family. My son loves Baseball and gets into it big time. While watching the game, or any sport for that matter, I am always looking at how the athletes move, why one team is better than the next, the mindset, the physiques, the speed, etc. I […]
Baseball Strength Training TRUTH + Are YOU Training to be Good or GREAT??!!
I put together a LIVE Video on our Instagram to discuss the common fallacies behind Baseball Performance Training as well as the mindset behind what it takes to be GREAT at your chosen sport (s). Unfortunately, the over abundance of information or misinformation rather, has confused players, parents and coaches and often times scared these […]
NJ Football Player Transforms Himself, Here’s How!
In the video below, Travis, 1 of the original Football players who began with us out of the garage is another example of what happens when you FOLLOW THROUGH! Travis used to struggle on light trap bar deadlifts, I had to keep him lighter than 185 until we strengthened his back and legs. The other […]
Why High School (ALL) Athletes Need Experts In Strength & Performance Training
WHY Your Child Needs EXPERT Training Many of our HS athletes and parents come to us and tell us about Mandatory high school weight room workouts. I LOVE seeing our athletes doing BOTH, train at The Underground AND at their High School Weight Room. I hear about the need for camaraderie but the bottom line […]