Zach Even - Esh

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About Zach Even - Esh

A leading figure in the strength & conditioning industry, Zach Even - Esh has trained over 1,000 athletes ranging from the youth level to the Olympic level.

Zach founded The Underground Strength Gym and created The Underground Strength Coach Certification, both of which have inspired and educated coaches and athletes from around the world to achieve greater success in both sports and life.

Since creating The Underground Strength Gym, Zach has consulted with Division 1 athletic teams, Olympic Level athletic clubs, Spartan Race, pro teams and independent coaches and athletes from around the world.

The Underground Strength Gym began from Zach's parents garage while he was a Health and Physical Education teacher in 2002. What started as a summer experiment training a few athletes grew into a full time obsession and now Zach and his Underground Strength methods have grown into a world wide movement, inspiring athletes and coaches all around the world in training and life.

Zach's Underground Strength Coach Certification has attendees traveling from all around the world and range from independent Strength Coaches, active Military personnel, athletic coaches, college coaches and former Navy SEALs.

Zach lives in NJ with his wife and 2 kids and continues to inspire and educate the world through strength on his web site, through his gym and seminars.

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The Underground Strength System: Strength & Conditioning Blueprint for Building Dominant Athletes Jan 20, 2020

by Zach Even - Esh

( 5 )

$9.99

The Underground Strength & Sports Performance System continues where The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength left off. With 12 chapters breaking down Exactly HOW to train for Elite Performance in Sports and / or Careers such as Military, Law Enforcement or First Responder, you will have 100+ workouts at your fingertips.

Chapter 1 - Don't Get Civilized

Chapter 2 - Garage Gym Training

Chapter 3 - Gym Atmosphere

Chapter 4 - Training Smart AND Hard

Chapter 5 - Training for Performance (NOT Just Appearance)

Chapter 6 - Developing Superior Physical Conditioning

Chapter 7 - Results Proven Program Design Methods

Chapter 8 - Underground Strength & Sports Performance Methods

Chapter 9 - Safe, Age Appropriate Training for Athletes

Chapter 10 - Training for Power & Speed

Chapter 11 - Training Tips & Stories from 1989 to Present Day

Chapter 12 - Training Files from The Underground Strength Gym

The Training Files include real workouts that have been implemented at The Underground Strength Gym on athletes ranging from youth to D1, from adults to Tier 1 Military:

- Sample training plans from Zach Even - Esh (the author)

- 9 Week D1 College Athlete Training Cycle

- High School Athlete Workouts from Off Season & In Season

- Sample Workouts for Law Enforcement

- Sample Workouts for High School Football Players

- Sample Workouts for MMA Fighters / Combat Athletes

- Sample Introductory / Beginner Workouts for 8th grade athletes / new teenage athletes

- Bodyweight Only Workouts

- StrongMan Only Workouts

- Golden Era Bodybuilding Workouts for Athletes who need to Gain Functional Size & Strength

- Circuit Training Workouts for Conditioning & Mental Toughness

- A 12 Week Advanced Training Plan for Experienced High School Athletes

- A 12 Week Advanced Training Plan for College Athletes / Military / Advanced Lifters

This training manual is the heart, fist & soul of what happens at The Underground Strength Gym. It is exactly how we build dominant athletes. Not only are you getting 100+ sample workouts, you are getting the understanding of HOW & WHY.

If you are a Coach or Parent of athletes, this manual will become your Go To for building Hammers!

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The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength and Conditioning: How to Get Stronger and Tougher--In the Gym and in Life--Using the Training Secrets of the Athletic Elite Aug 29, 2014

by Zach Even-Esh

( 162 )

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Some of the world’s toughest—and most successful—men have endorsed Zach Even-Esh’s Encyclopedia of Underground Strength and Conditioning as a must-have, go-to resource for developing the supreme athletic durability, multi-functional strength and spiritual fortitude they most prize…Men like JOE DE SENA, founder of The Spartan Race, the warrior-athlete CDR MARK DIVINE, founder of SEALFIT, and revered strength coach and powerlifting world champion MARTY GALLAGHER.
The inspirational life lessons shared in this book along with these training methods are what make this book powerful and timeless. If there’s a hardcore, super-functional tool or tactic for maximizing strength, speed or muscle, it’s here—bodyweight, kettlebells, barbells, tires, ropes, sandbags, kegs and sleds. The bodyweight section alone is worth more than the price of the book—it’s a ‘must read’ for calisthenics fans.
No book combines the old-school methods of strength training and muscle-building with the new science of performance enhancement and athletic conditioning better than The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength and Conditioning. And no author delivers his knowledge with more heart and passion than Zach Even-Esh.
This 'bible of strength' is an inspiring must-read for every athlete, coach and fitness enthusiast of any age who wants to help themselves or others get an edge on the competition and become bigger, stronger, faster and tougher.

Zach Even-Esh has filled his book with the kind of wisdom that can only be obtained from years in the trenches making mistakes and learning from them. Zach outlines techniques and tactics to build not only useable strength, but well-rounded athleticism that enhances performance and provides resilience from injury. The ultimate report card for a coach is results, not knowledge of theory. Zach gets results for real people.
•Become the Total Athletic Package, with a farm boy’s all-around power and a gladiator’s whipcord resilience…
•Develop the mental toughness, durability and spiritual fortitude that would do a hardened Spec Ops proud…
•Develop the steely, never-ever-quit endurance capacity of a true champion…
•Become fully prepped to overcome the rigors and uncertainties of your combat-sport—or whatever else gets thrown at you…
•Combine the horsepower of a Ferrari with the grinding strength of a tow truck…
•Get stacked with righteous cords of “GO! GO! GO!” hyper-powerful, hyper-functional muscle…
•Make relentless progress in your physical prowess—without sacrificing your health…
•Develop a tigrish self-confidence that guarantees you NEVER surrender to any set back or apparent obstacle…
You CAN have all of this—and a whole lot more—because master-athletic coach Zach Even-Esh, has already delivered on these promises to literally thousands of real-world athletes over the last 25 years…
Zach has spent over 25 years figuring out what REALLY works in the REAL world to be utterly devastating athletically. And he is ready to share ALL of this hard-won know-how with you…
Zach’s sole mission in life is to pass on to the world what truly does work to produce an EFFECTIVELY strong and powerful human being.
Punch a ticket to ride with Zach—and enter the exalted territory of the “Soul Athlete”…
“Soul Athletes” see the whole world as their physical-transformation playground. Doesn’t matter where you are—you work with what you got…trees, sand, tires, sledgehammers, kettlebells, barbells, ropes, trucks, sandbags, ocean, kegs, stones, sleds, bodyweight, free weights, training partners, playgr

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Police Academy Readiness PT Manual: Strength & Conditioning to Dominate The Police Academy Jun 7, 2020

by Zach Even - Esh

( 1 )

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This is a 16 Week training program to follow leading up to any Police Academy or Military Boot Camp.

This is NOT a long, drawn out book filled with fluff to waste space.

This program is exactly what we've done to train hundreds of individuals to prep for various academies & boot camps such as:

- Police Academy
- State Police
- FBI
- Marines
- Army
- Navy
- Coast Guard

The First 4 weeks is an Intro Month of Training and can be repeated if your fitness levels are below the standard.

There is a basic PT Test for your first month and then a re-test after your first intro month.

The next 12 weeks are training Monday - Friday to replicate academy life which is often 5 days a week.

Training will cover all aspects necessary for Academy to develop a very high level of fitness and mental grit.

Many people are physically ready for academy but NOT mentally ready. This training plan will build MORE than physical readiness. You will develop what is coined as "Grit, Durability & Toughness."

The information in this book is straight and to the point. Simply open up your book and begin training by following the workouts.

- There is a total of 16 weeks of training.

- The training is specifically organized to prep for Academy.

The program will only work if you follow through 100%.

This program has been followed by hundreds of individuals who have either trained at The Underground Strength Gym or online with Zach Even - Esh. These individuals have successfully completed their Police Academy or Military Boot Camp without injuries.

To contact Zach about his training courses, for seminars or consulting, start by signing up for his free newsletter at http://ZachStrength.com

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The Gladiator STRENGTH Project: Primitive Training for MAXIMUM Strength & Size Feb 25, 2014

by Zach Even - Esh

( 14 )

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The Gladiator STRENGTH Project is a strength and mass building program tested and proven on thousands of athletes and adults across the globe. The Gladiator Project outlines a 6 month training program that is eliminates the fads, gimmicks and complications and focuses on what's most important: Getting you Results FAST.

- Get STRONGER
- Develop Functional Muscle Mass
- Develop Explosive Power
- Boost Your Mental Toughness
- Dramatically Increase Your Self Confidence

Without strength, you have no chance in sports. In Life, A Strong Body Develops a Stronger Mind, critical to your Success.

Inside The Gladiator Project you'll find more than just a workout program for building size and strength. The Gladiator Project gives you powerful insight into the lifestyle and mindset you must acquire to maximize your results both in and out of the gym.

All you need is access to free weights and a squat rack. Any globo gym or home gym will do.

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High School STRONG: A Results Proven Strength & Conditioning Program to Build Faster, Stronger & More Explosive High School Athletes Jan 23, 2017

by Zach Even - Esh

( 6 )

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High School STRONG is a Strength & Conditioning Program for ANY High School Athlete with 6 months of Progressive Workouts.

Each workout and training plan builds overall athleticism for ANY athlete. This means we build Strength, Speed, Explosive Power, Functional Muscle Mass and Mental Toughness.

These workouts have been tested and proven on well over 1,000 high school athletes from every sport (male & female).

Included in High School STRONG are the following:

- 6 Months of Progressive Strength & Conditioning Workouts.

- Nutrition Guidelines to improve strength gains, muscle building and overall athletic performance

- Video Links to Demonstrate Proper Exercise Technique: Warm Up Videos, Bodyweight Workout Videos, Mobility Videos and More...

- Beginner / Introductory Workouts that Can be Repeated Multiple Times for Younger Athletes.

- Intermediate & Advanced Workouts to Safely Progress The Athlete

- List of Equipment Needs for a High School Weight Room or a Home Gym for The Parent Helping Their Child Through Sports Strength & Conditioning.

- Critical Lifestyle Rules for Success as an Athlete.

- Ab / Core Training for Athletes with Video Links Demonstrating Effective Training of the Trunk / Abs / Core.

- Standards of Strength That Athletes Should Strive Towards Achieving.

The Workouts outlined in this program are what we have effectively use at The Underground Strength Gym of NJ with Over 1,000 athletes. We take these exact beginner workouts and progress the athlete into intermediate and advanced workouts.

These workouts can be blended with off season skill work. Rest days / sports practice days are programmed into the overall training plan of High School STRONG.

This 6 Month Training Program is Great for Any of The Following:

- High School Strength Coaches

- High School Sport Coaches

- Parents of High School Athletes

- Sports Club Coaches Who Want to Have a Proven Training System

- Physical Education Teachers Who Want to Plan & Map Out A Curriculum for A Strength & Conditioning Class

To Get High School STRONG Simply Scroll to the Top of this Page and click the "Buy NOW" Button.

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Underground Strength Training Collective: 6 + Months of Powerful Strength & Conditioning Workouts from 20 Strength Coaches Feb 21, 2017

by Zach Even - Esh

( 5 )

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The Underground Strength Collective is a Book of Strength & Conditioning Programs Totaling Over 6 Months of Workouts from 20 Underground Strength Coaches.

This Book is Great for anyone (Coach or Athlete) who wants to have access to Results Proven Workouts & Strength Training Programs.

You Will Have sample workouts that you can add to your existing program while others are 4 - 12 week specialized training plans.

Inside The Underground Strength Collective You'll Get:

- Intro by Zach Even - Esh: What is Strength & how your mind and body Must to work together to maximize your strength gains for sports performance.

- Morgan Bellinger | Garage Gym Warrior Workouts. This is a 28 day in depth GPP (General Physical Preparation) program with specific warm ups, explosive power & strength exercises, conditioning and more. This is great if you train for CrossFit, train in a garage or basement gym and want Greater all around strength, conditioning and mental toughness.

- Callie Durbrow | Barbell Complex Training. Callie puts together 5 powerful Barbell Complexes. Perform these as stand alone workouts or you can add them after a strength training session. These are excellent for athletes as well as general fitness. Callie uses these Barbell Complexes frequently to train both athletes & adults.

- Derek Elliott | Strongman Sundays. 3 Strongman Training days to add to your program to develop brute strength. Excellent for athletes or anyone looking to compete in Strongman.

- Jancel Conroy | Underground Strength Nation Workouts. 1 sample workout with warm up, mobility, strength, power and stamina.

- Rick Rick III | Endurance Running Training. A highly experienced marathon runner, Rick gives you simple and powerful tips on how to program running effectively with a 6 week protocol to help you crush your running prowess to new heights. A Simple and powerful running program!

- Travis Stoetzel | Aggressive Strength. A 3 week training cycle from The Forged Athlete Gym. Travis was 1 of the first ever Certified Underground Strength Coaches & his gym and online training have been successfully implemented by many all around the world.

- Frank Dimeo | Cave Strong Workouts. 2 sample workouts from The Cave Gym in Florida. These are Simple & Savage workouts.

- John Gaglione | 12 Week Underground Strength Strength Cycle. "Coach Gags" puts together a proven training plan that builds your foundational strength, then absolute strength and then a final Peaking Phase. Prepare to break records and get stronger than ever before.

- David Cottrill | Military Performance Training. Active in The Army, David shares the exact strength, stamina and toughness workouts that built his fitness & other Military Personnel into peak physical & mental condition.

- Mark Fitzgerald | The Sandbag Conditioning Challenge.

- Justin Hembree | Garage Gym Athlete Sample Workouts.

- Sincere Hogan | 4 Week Kettlebell Conditioning Series.

- Belton Lubas | MMA Strength & Conditioning Sample Training Sessions.

- Shannan Maciejewski | The Jacked Athlete. Detailed In Season Soccer Training Plan.

- Jon Haas | Warrior Fitness. Workouts with bodyweight, animal movements, Kettlebells & more.

- Isaac Wilkins | Conditioning Finishers to boost Your Stamina & Mental Fortitude.

- Rich Flynn | Sample Week of Underground Strength Workouts.

- Dave Hall | Agoge Fitness. 5 Day Training Split developing Full Body Strength, Power, Athleticism and Muscle Building.

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Mental Toughness Workouts: 30 Workouts To Forge Your Mind & Body To Greater Heights Feb 16, 2017

by Zach Even - Esh

( 2 )

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What is the Difference between the Good vs the Great? It is their mindset, their attitude and their ability to turn struggles into strength.

I was always fascinated by people who had the type of mental toughness and grit that took them to greater heights, be it in sports, life, business, etc.

I aggressively studied the training methods of these high achievers including the special forces soldiers, the best athletes in the world and then I began applying them to my own training and the training of my athletes.

I began implementing these mental toughness workouts that would push us both mentally AND physically. I took these workouts and shared them with the athletes I trained as well as entrepreneurs and coaches I worked with. The feedback was powerful.

I tracked all of these Mental Toughness workouts and organized them into 30 ready to use workouts for anyone who desires to transform their mental toughness and physical fitness levels.

The athletes found comfort under stress where others would normally crumble. Entrepreneurs found themselves more focused, more disciplined and overall more successful during challenging times.

Whether you're a Coach, an athlete or someone looking to achieve more in life, these 30 workouts can be applied to your current training program to achieve greater success in your chosen endeavors.

Who Will Benefit from These 30 Mental Toughness Workouts:

- Sport Coaches who want to add weekly challenges to their current athlete training program

- High School & College Wrestlers / Wrestling Coaches

- Strength & Conditioning Coaches who want to help their athletes develop the mindset of a Champion

- Anyone Training for an Obstacle Race, Ruck or Military Fitness Challenge

- Aspiring Military & Law Enforcement

- Active Military & LEO who want to be "Job Ready" at all Times

- You can perform these workouts in any order in combination with your current training program.

These workouts can also be modified or broken down to slowly build up to completing each of these Mental Toughness Workouts.

The equipment needed:

- Ability to Perform Bodyweight Exercises

- Free Weights: Barbells & Dumbbells

- Kettlebells

- Sled / Tire Sled

- Sandbag

After each workout you'll experience:

- Greater Self Confidence

- Greater Overall Strength & Fitness

- Confidence Under Stress

- Greater Physical Durability & the ability to thrive under tough Physical situations

- Increases In Your Strength, Speed & Power

- Increased Muscular Endurance

- Greater Mental Toughness & Grit in All Areas Of Your Life

To get these 30 Mental Toughness Workouts simply scroll to the top and Add To Cart.

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Wrestling Strength Training For Middle School Wrestlers: Results PROVEN Wrestling Strength Workouts to Help Middle School Wrestlers Train Safely & Effectively Apr 23, 2017

by Zach Even - Esh

( 3 )

$2.99

Inside this 12 week Wrestling Strength Training program for Middle School / Youth Wrestlers (Ages 11-14) you will get the exact training plans we use at THE Underground Strength Gym to transform weak wrestlers into BEASTS.

Included in this program are:

- Beginner / Introductory training phases

- Proper Warm Up methods to prepare the Mind & Body for Each Workout

- Simple Nutrition Guidelines to Increase Lean Muscle Gains, Improve Recovery, Increase Energy & Produce Greater Results.

- How Hard Should a Middle School Wrestler Train? You Will have the Safe & Proper Intensity Protocols that we Implement for our Middle School Wrestlers at The Underground Strength Gym.

- How to train for LONG TERM Success as a Wrestler & Avoid the Burn out that Too many Wrestlers Experience.

- This Program Contains a Progressive 12 Week Training Cycle that we have Successfully implemented with Hundreds of Middle School Wrestlers.

This Program is a Great Educational Resource for Coaches & Parents of Wrestlers but can also be a Gift for Your Child!

To Gain Access to This 12 Week Wrestling Strength Program for Middle School Wrestlers scroll to the Top and Click Add to Cart.

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Wrestling Strength Training Workouts That WIN!: Wrestling Strength & Conditioning Workouts To Dominate Your Competition Jun 21, 2014

by Zach Even - Esh , Derek Brigham

( 3 )

$7.99

Since 2002 these wrestling strength & conditioning workouts have helped average and even losing wrestlers transform themselves into dominant wrestlers at the state and national level. These wrestling workouts have been tested and proven to produce powerful results on thousands of wrestlers, both in person at The Underground Strength Gym and via distance coaching.

With 3 training phases in this course, you can start at the phase that is appropriate for your age and your current strength and conditioning level.

The introductory program is an 8 week training cycle to help 7th, 8th and 9th grade wrestlers build up their physical and mental strength foundation required for more intense workouts.

Each workout builds strength, explosive power, mental toughness, lean muscle and improves conditioning. The training is specific for what a wrestler needs both physically and mentally. No stone is left unturned.

The intermediate phase is also an 8 week training phase which builds on the foundation of strength and toughness built through the intro phase. The advanced training phase is a 12 week training cycle and you can go back and repeat any of these workouts for continued success.

Every week you will experience improvements in strength, speed, explosive power, mental toughness and conditioning.

These workouts are direct from The Underground Strength Gym of NJ which has set the standard for strength & conditioning for wrestlers because of our undeniable results. Wrestling Coaches, parents and wrestlers themselves have consulted, trained and / or traveled here from around the country to learn these methods.

The workouts in this training course are not based on theory, they are based on what truly works and what delivers results. Each and every workout has been battle tested and proven in their efficacy as these workouts have routinely helped wrestlers with losing records transform themselves into dominant wrestlers, ranging from achieving goals such as becoming a state qualifier all the way to winning a national title.

Be ready to put forth the work, dedication and commitment required to produce results. These workouts are not easy.

In total, this program comes with 24 weeks of wrestling specific strength and conditioning workouts that can be repeated when completed. There is also a short yet powerful section on nutrition guidelines to help wrestlers avoid the pitfalls of cutting weight and increasing chances of injury.

If you want to dominate the competition and get the edge over your competition, you must train smarter, better and differently. It's not enough to do mindless circuits or assume that doing sprints, push ups and copying a workout from youtube or a magazine will give you the edge you truly need.

These workouts are dialed in and proven since 2002 to give wrestlers the edge over their competition, both physically and mentally.

Here are what some wrestling parents and wrestling coaches are saying about these workouts:

“His Physical Toughness, His Mental Toughness….. Words Can Not Describe What Your Training Has Done For My Son…” - Anthony Rosamilia

“Gained 18 lbs of Solid Muscle…. Coaches Are So Impressed With His Gains…” - Jeff Plungis

“My Conditioning Has Never Been Better…. Not Cutting Weight…. I Just Don’t Get Tire…. County Champ…. 4th In State " - Matt Coppola

“This Year Was Different, I Had A Really Big Edge Over My Competition, It's given Me More Confidence To Give It My All.

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