Traditional “Cardio” Training.. no more?
February 15, 2010 by John Cortese
Filed under Extreme Muscle Building, Hardcore Conditioning, Strength Training
If you’ve been stuck to your treadmill, day in and day out.. You probably are pretty damn bored right about now..Not only this, but traditional “steady state” long duration cardio has been proven to be highly inferior to shorter duration, brief, intense exercise.
Especially if your goals are to lose body fat.. But not at the [...]
Brutal Workout Finisher
February 1, 2010 by John Cortese
Filed under Exercise Index, Hardcore Conditioning, fat loss
If you’re looking for quick but efficient ways to light a fire under your ass, blast fat, build muscle, and increase your conditioning- You MUST include metabolic conditioning in your training. This is especially important in that not everyone of us have time to train over an hour at a time; the beauty of this [...]
Cardio SUCKS- 5 Exercises for “Bad-Ass” Conditioning and Fitness
December 22, 2009 by John Cortese
Filed under Extreme Muscle Building, Hardcore Conditioning
Traditional cardio sucks- let’s face it… It’s boring, it’s tedious, and can get very monotonous. Here are 5 methods/exercises you can add to your normal workout routine as a “finisher” to end your training session, or as a replacement to your traditional, boring “cardio” routines you’ve been doing for the past 12 weeks (and had [...]
Garage Gym Workouts ?
December 5, 2009 by John Cortese
Filed under Extreme Muscle Building, Guest Articles, Hardcore Conditioning, Zach Even-Esh
I used to train in a commercial gym… Nothing wrong with it if that’s your thing. But, personally… I don’t think I will ever go back to training at a “regular” gym..
You know, the ones where they play soft, easy-going music? Where you can’t use chalk… Can’t deadlift… Can’t overhead press.. The list goes [...]
How to get BULL STRENGTH- An Interview with Joe Hashey
November 9, 2009 by John Cortese
Filed under Extreme Muscle Building, Guest Articles, Hardcore Conditioning, Strength Training
There are many strength coaches that have had a powerful influence on me and the way I train. There are even fewer though that like to spread the wealth of knowledge they possess and TRULY want to give back to athletes, coaches, and other fitness minded trainees like the guy I’m about to introduce you [...]
How to become UNSTOPPABLE
November 6, 2009 by John Cortese
Filed under Extreme Muscle Building, Hardcore Conditioning, How to, Strength Training
YO!!!
I was just reading a brief message from Matt Furey about some movements/activities that every man and woman SHOULD be able to perform to ensure if they were ever caught in a life or death situation, they would be confident enough that they could get themselves (or others) out of harm’s way.. Here is [...]
Embarrasing and Funny Video..
November 2, 2009 by John Cortese
Filed under Elliott Hulse, Extreme Muscle Building, Hardcore Conditioning, Mike Westerdal, Strength Training
Hey guys,
Real quick. You GOTTA check this video out.
I just got off the phone with my buddy Elliott Hulse,
who is a personal trainer and gym owner.
Elliott just gave me permission to send you the following
video that contains some pretty WEIRD and embarrassing
moments.
CLICK HERE ——<<< Funny Video
Between you and me…
This is one of the funniest [...]
No BS In Season Football Training
October 16, 2009 by John Cortese
Filed under Elliott Hulse, Extreme Muscle Building, Guest Articles, Hardcore Conditioning, Speed Training
Hey guys, hope you’re having a great Friday. Below is another Guest Post, this time from my friend Elliott Hulse, owner of Strength Camp Gym in Florida. He is a former D1 college football player, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and now a PRO Strongman. The guy is a great coach and even better person. [...]
How to build your OWN Strength Training Equipment
October 14, 2009 by John Cortese
Filed under Extreme Muscle Building, Hardcore Conditioning, How to, Strength Training
Hey guys, hope you’re all havin’ a kick ass day. I’m taking a break in between classes, so I thought I’d update and hook you guys up with some really cool info.
My friend Joe Hashey, owner of Synergy Athletics in NY, and Jedd Johnson of the Diesel Crew have put together a product that is [...]
Underground Muscle Building Secrets- PART I
October 11, 2009 by John Cortese
Filed under Extreme Muscle Building, Guest Articles, Hardcore Conditioning, Zach Even-Esh
What’s up guys and gals? I gotta pretty sweet guest post here from the Underground Strength Coach himself, Zach Even-Esh. Zach trains athletes in his warehouse style gym in New Jersey and is one of the nation’s most sought after strength and conditioning coaches for improving athletes physical preparation. I wanted to share this article [...]





