The strongest people I know advise being strong from every direction, from every angle, and just strong all over. If you skip rotational strength and just do linear exercises, you are missing out on a lot. Steel clubs and maces can improve shoulder mobility, grip strength, forearm strength, shoulder stabilization, mid-line stabilization, coordination, and balance. TheyContinue reading “Why do we do steel club and mace training here at the Cave?”
Category Archives: Underground Strength
“Rat” bikes & shiny new Harleys–the value is in the riding not the shine, the same applies to gyms
Years ago I was living in the Harley-Davidson world. I have some very good memories from those days, and some not so good. One thing that stands out to me is how much I loved to ride, and my Harley showed it. It was what they call a “rat” bike. I rode it hard and often,Continue reading ““Rat” bikes & shiny new Harleys–the value is in the riding not the shine, the same applies to gyms”
Standards of the Cave
The Cave is definitely NOT for everyone! I only work with “the dedicated, coachable few”. be humble listen well work hard be consistent People who miss training for 2 weeks or more without notifying the coach are out for good, except for emergencies, military deployments, etc. If any of the following apply to you, thenContinue reading “Standards of the Cave”
Be like the reindeer, not like Santa
A sleigh (sled) is pulled by strong animals. At the Cave, do a lot of sled training: pushes pulls forward backward, & laterally It’s a big part of how we build strong animals (Cave girls & Cave men)! During the holidays, many people will be like the big guy in the red suit sitting onContinue reading “Be like the reindeer, not like Santa”
Non-gym training with my Adex club
Crushing the basics again
It’s always a blast at Iron Brotherhood!
The “night shift” at the Cave
Training after a long day at work takes extra discipline, but it is worth it!
Mixing isometrics with barbells
I learned this from Bud Jeffries. It challenges you in a different way!
Don’t limit yourself
Simple mace warm up http://cavestrong.net from Frank DiMeo on Vimeo. There are many ways to get stronger and more fit. One of my favorite mentors, Zach Even-Esh, said, “I won’t discriminate against anything that can make me stronger.” I agree 100%!
The Cave 