Check out Dawud Hicks of Plainfield, NJ. A standout Football Player AND Wrestler from Plainfield High School, NJ, garnered all state last year as a wrestler. Why did he become all state? Dawud trains YEAR round, even during the in season, and this is what gives him the edge over the competition who cry and complain about being too busy to train when the season begins.
To become a champion, commitment and sacrifice are required. Do you have the dedication to become a champion?
Greg Grippo Dunking in his backyard at NIGHT!!
Greg Grippo of Edison, a Rutgers Prep Basketball Player shows the results of training at The Underground Strength Gym for 1 year:
- 40 lbs of Muscle Gained
- 62″ Box Jump
- Transferred out of Edison High into Rutgers Prep
- BIG time Gains in Confidence AND Basketball Skills
Many people ask us if we train for speed and power.
YES. ALL of our movements are based on making YOU faster and MORE explosive.
Watch Greg below, as he demonstrates the results of Underground Strength Training for Basketball
One year ago Greg was a Big Fish in a small pond. Being around other highly motivated athletes he committed himself to becoming a GREAT Basketball Player and increasing his chances of getting a Basketball scholarship for a great college, so he transferred out to Rutgers Prep.
The crazy thing is that Greg JUST turned 17 and is only a junior, so he has TWO seasons of high school basketball ahead of him!
Basketball Players tend to focus on skill work and not on getting stronger, faster and more conditioned. BIG MISTAKE!!
One look at Greg Grippo, an incoming Junior at Rutgers Prep who just turned 17 and gained 40 lbs of lean muscle in one year tells you what YOU need to start doing.
If you’re a serious Basketball Player or a serious athlete then call us NOW & schedule your FREE trial workout. Serious Inquiries Only.
==> (732) 379 9370
In Strength,
–Z–
PS: If the only thing you do an athlete is practice your sports skills and perform NO specialized training to improve your performance (strength, speed, power, conditioning, injury prevention, confidence building….) then you are limiting your TRUE potential in your sport of focus.
Get the edge over your competition and reach your potential at The Underground Strength Gym of Edison, NJ.
Call while space is available ==> (732) 379-9370
The 3rd annual LIFT STRONG fundraiser was held at The Underground Strength Gym in Edison, NJ on June 18th.
Total funds raised between competitors and visitors showing their support: $ 1,220
Our first year we raised slightly more than $ 1,220 and our 2nd year we raised near $ 2,000. I will be doubling the biggest donation which was $ 250 and donating $ 500.
A Few “First Time” things happened this year:
1) We had less competitors from The Underground than ever before – NOT good.
2) Our BIGGEST donations came from NON members and visitors. I would have assumed our very own members would see the importance behind this and try to go above and beyond but I guess not. Our best donation in house was $ 60.
Our BIGGEST donations actually came from NON – members, with donations in the range of $ 100 – $ 250. Our HIGHEST donation came from Larry Wasserman of Breathe Fitness Studio.
This has always been an “in house” competition but this time around we allowed some outsiders to enter.
DeFranco’s Gym had 7 competitors and we had one competitor, Patrick Moore, drive down and compete all the way from Poughkeepsie, NY!
This was, unfortunately, our WORST showing ever. Our participation was DOWN BIG time as our 2nd year had 26 competitors, ALL in house. This time around we only had TWO college competitors, Curls and Chow.
To say I am disappointed would be an understatement. I am finding there to be TOO many excuses and TOO many stories with regards to why today’s generation of athlete’s can’t do this or that. I won’t enable it. Not in my gym.
Changes to Come….
LIFT STRONG will be a MUCH bigger event next year as I will be inviting competitors in from around the world and I will NOT ask athletes of The Underground TWICE to compete.
The minimum donation will no longer be $ 40. I guess this means some high school athletes need to find a job, which seems to be a strange phenomena these days. Work? get a Job? What!!??
It’s time to pay attention, get your act together or get OUT. Period!
Below is some of the action with part II and the final results coming shortly….
I want to thank the friends and family who showed up not just from inside the Underground but from those who follow me at my personal blog.
Stay tuned for Part II and the final results of LIFT STRONG 2010.
–Z–
I have THREE kick ass prizes for this year’s annual LIFT STRONG Fundraiser.
Watch the video below and see what YOU are gunning for. This is a time to compete and a time to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
This Friday, June 18th at 4 PM will be the 3rd annual LIFT STRONG! Here we GO!
See you there!
Lead from the FRONT.
–Z–
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Some SERIOUS updates on our LIFT STRONG Fundraiser!
Friday, June 18th @ 4 PM
1) There will be a Light Weight Category. If you are 150 lbs or Under, you are IN!
- Tire Flip 250 lbs x 5 reps for time
- Log Clean & Press x 30 seconds for reps
- Farmer Walk x 110 lbs ea. hand for time
- Sled Drag x 5 Plates for time
2) DeFranco’s Gym will be sending athletes!!! PREPARE FOR BATTLE!!! This is the first time DeFranco’s Gym athlete’s have been On Underground Territory. Undergrounders, Bring your A Game or don’t SHOW UP! PERIOD!!!!
3) Rare Breed Athletics will be ON site with GEAR! Prepare for BATTLE!
Notice below, DeFranco’s Guys train on Saturday’s, so do we, well…. some of you. Where were YOU last Saturday?
I have just purchased THE Prizes for the 3 Winners and they are SICK looking!
T. Woods is entering LIFT STRONG as a 2 time champion, looking to win his 3rd consecutive title before moving on to the college division.
Curls is ALSO looking to THREE-Peat as the College Champ.
Can ANYONE stop these guys? Will DeFranco’s Crew be able to bring their A Game on Underground Territory?
Next Friday, we shall see!!
Show Up to WIN or don’t show up at all.
Lead from the FRONT!
–Z–
PS: Donations for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society are due by Tuesday June 15th. $ 40 Donation with the option to donate more.
PPS: If you are coming as a spectator any donation is welcome!
