Category Archives: #underground training

Fear of getting under the bar will derail your progress

I always have to chuckle when I hear someone, usually a young man, tell me he is not afraid of anything. Right away I know two things about him he’s never been in a dangerous situation he’s lying There is a reason for fear, just like there is for pain. They warn you of potentiallyContinue reading “Fear of getting under the bar will derail your progress”

vintage video of John Brookfield teaching Battling Ropes to Bud Jeffries, Julio Anta, & myself

This taken several years ago, before we moved into the Cave. We shared floor space with another business, but we still got the work done!

How electro-mechanical delay can negatively affect your lifting

Several years ago, I had the opportunity to write a few articles for Mike Mahler’s Aggressive Strength Newsletter. He was the first guy I ever saw doing double kettlebell lifts (100 LB 0r more each). One of the subjects I wrote about was electro-mechanical delay, briefly it is the time it takes for your musclesContinue reading “How electro-mechanical delay can negatively affect your lifting”

Hold the standard high, don’t give in to our weak culture’s ways

Those of you who have followed my posts over time know how much I despise the lazy attitude and entitlement mentality that is so prevalent in our culture. Someone asked me during our strength tests this week if I was scoring harder than last time. I said no, just that people were giving many moreContinue reading “Hold the standard high, don’t give in to our weak culture’s ways”

Laser-like focus is the key

One of the main things I have learned over the years from my martial arts, military service, and strength & conditioning is the importance of focusing 100% on the immediate task at hand. I remember many times having the door position on a night jump from a C-130; the only thing that mattered was seeingContinue reading “Laser-like focus is the key”

Grip strength–shout out to Jedd Johnson

Though there are other coaches and athletes who emphasize grip strength, Jedd Johnson was the first one that got my interest in it about ten years ago. A weak grip is like no grip at all! Think of how many things in your daily life that require grip strength. Even something as basic as aContinue reading “Grip strength–shout out to Jedd Johnson”

Squats for life

Athletes and coaches know that squats are vital to athletic performance. However, the general public does not know how important squats are for every day living, especially for older folks. Losing the ability to stand up unassisted is one of the major reason people end up in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Once theContinue reading “Squats for life”