Standing Out or Fitting In?
How many people have put forth entrepreneurial efforts to produce something of substance only for it to fall on deaf ears?
Amusement Parks: Made for the Small and the Weak
Saturday was just another reminder of how the world is made for the small weak people!
Snowy Sprints and Winter Hill Running Tips
This was one of the sessions you know is brutal going into, likely regrettable during, but awesome after (when you’ve warmed up).
Don’t You Dare Quit: Advice from the Addict
Nobody quits “one day at a time.” Quitting doesn’t happen that way.
Long-Winded Paxton Strongman 6 Write-Up
The only regret that I have about this contest is that it’s over!
UGSS and my MMA Debut
Yep, I conceded victory and tapped her on the leg with my hand and she immediately released the death grip allowing me to live.
UGSS 2010: Beards, BBQ, and Cat Fight Aftermath
No matter how much pork I eat, I will never be as big as Steve Pulcinella.
Strong Grip Strength
Grip strength seems to be a big part of strongman training, what are some good ways to train one’s grip?
Get Metabolic
Again, you will complete all of the reps and move into the next exercise as quickly as possible
Serious Health Scare
I’m getting teary eyed as I’m ready to say my last good-byes to piggies one through ten.
2010 North American Strongman Nationals Write-Up
I am more excited than ever for the future of Strongwoman in America.
Q&A with Strength and Conditioning Coach Mike Golden
Probably about that same time, I remember reading an article in Muscle and Fitness that the Dallas Cowboys had a Strength Coach, and I go “Wow, you can really make (this) a living”.
Bodybuilders at Iron Sport
All I could do is shake my head and, for insurance reasons, leave the room.
Box Squats
I drove all the way home and realized that I left my Holy Briefs hanging outside the gym door (to dry in the Sun) so I went back and got them.
Frauds and Fakes
On his team’s website, they have bios for all the coaches, and on his, I read that he’s claiming to have done MY job. Literally.
Under The Bar: The Delegation Process
Just about any book on time management will touch on this and they are all pretty much the same.
Interview with Strongman Steve Pulcinella
Next thing I know I was in South Africa being tied back-to-back with a 340lb monster named Riku Kiri for a two-man tug of war.
"So You Think You Can?" Application
Care to attend an Underground Strength Session and get coached by a sponsor?
Not to be a Dick - The Q&A Application Process
I want to take this time to congratulate them on making it to the site!
The Beheading of the Angry Troll
So ends the same ole tale of three dudes who screamed never ever will we marry.
Under The Bar: The Social Media Whore
Training Tip: regardless of your program or coach you need to trust your gut. You’re the only one who has been to every workout.
Introducing Lightweight Strongman Andy Deck
Andy first got involved in the sport when he helped run a competition at Virginia Tech University as an undergrad.
Interview with Pro Strongman Clint Darden
The BEST part of competing in Strongman is that heart really comes into play.
"So You Think You Can?" Contest
Last week an idea was suggested to take this to another level and bring in some of our team members to work with selected readers.
Confessions of an Addict
If you clicked on this article because you think you can relate, because you think I’m going to be talking about being ‘addicted to iron,’ addicted to the feel of a heavy barbell on my back, addicted to the way your throat tightens up from breathing in chalk dust or addicted to the whiff of a snapped ammonia cap, just
Sports Illustrated Jinx: Is It Really a Jinx?
There are many coaches, athletes, sports commentators, and sports fans who believe that being featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated isn’t a good thing for an athlete.
What Bob Youngs Taught Me
I don’t have to squat 1000 lbs—or even 500 lbs—to tell you what I learned about life, death, and strength in just a few email messages from Bob Youngs.
S4: Week 1-4 of 12 Training Plan
This is week 2 of a 12 week plan I’ve been creating for a group of lifters in the gym.
Train Technique to Unleash Hell in the Gym
I can’t figure it out, but it seems to me the word “technique” is a bad word in powerlifting.
Pleasanton Game Results
It’s not about winning all the small battles, it’s about learning from them the knowledge that lets you win the war!
The Best of Johnny Anger: Which one is your favorite?
Just your everyday gym rat that is willing to kill or die for his beliefs.
Q&A with Bob Youngs
You can have the best program in the world, but if you don’t work hard you’ll make no progress. Your Facebook questions answered!
Frequently Asked Question of the Month
When you tell people they’ll last practically forever – they don’t believe you.
Extraordinary Resolve: Q&A with Bob Youngs
Sometimes we need to step out of our comfort zone to be able to see who we really want to be.
Under The Bar: Randomness
Sales suck, workload is high and it’s hot and humid outside. Stress? What do you think?