Scotty Training at The Underground
1. Train for Strength. You can learn all the technique in the world, but, if you run into an oxe of a wrestler, he will stop you dead in your tracks. Being stronger helps, we can’t argue about that.
2. Develop your own unique style & technique of wrestling. This is the opposite of # 1. Sure, you can be strong as an oxe, BUT, you need technique as well, allowing you to properly utilize your strength. Develop new wrestling skills (greco, freestyle AND folkstyle as well as Judo).
3. Compete Regularly. Don’t wrestle or lift with wrestlers who can not challenge you, you will NEVER improve that way. Often times we see highly successful wrestlers are a direct reflection of their training partners both on AND off the mat. That is what makes The Underground Strength Gym so unique. Someone is always better than you or trying to beat you. You can’t rest on your PAST success. When was the last time you competed?
4. Play other sports. Too often wrestlers burn out because they never take a break from the mat. I’ve seen countless great wrestlers cross train in various sports such as soccer, gymnastics, judo, baseball, football, spring track…. Wrestlers require athleticism. I also know wrestling is very demanding not just physically but also psychologically. You can train year round as an athlete, but wrestling year round tends to cause burn out.
Rope Climbing at The Underground
5. Train Like an Animal. Run, jump, crawl and climb. Stop training on machines and isolating muscles when you need to focus on powerful movements such as hill sprints, pull ups, rope climbs / pole climbs, jumping, etc.
6. Develop “Farm Boy” Strength. Use odd objects such as stones, sandbags, tractor tires, heavy wheelbarrows, buckets, sledge hammers etc to develop a different type of strength. Your grip will be challenged constantly and your entire body will be pushed to work as a unit to lift in this manner.
7. Train for Speed. Once technique is on point it’s time start moving the weights as fast as possible. When using bodyweight movements use the same principle, develop control first, then, begin using explosive bodyweight drills for the development of speed and power.
8. Train the Mind. Surround yourself with like minded wrestlers who are highly motivated and positive thinkers, talkers and doers. Read books that motivate you and tell you stories of athletes overcoming adversity. Train your mind to bounce back from set backs or losses quickly rather than dwelling on the negative. If the mind has powerful thoughts your success on the mat will multiply BIG time.
9. Take Action. It amazes me to see countless wrestlers speaking of lofty goals such as wanting to become all state or wanting to be an All American in college yet they do NOT do the work to help them achieve these goals. Our wrestlers mostly train 2, maybe 3 times a week at The Underground, that’s all it takes to get the edge. Sure, some train more often, but, the majority of our wrestlers have had GREAT success with only an extra 2 hours of training a week. Don’t talk about success. DO what it takes to achieve that success.
In Strength,
–Z–
PS: To train at The Underground Strength Gym you need to be highly dedicated, highly motivated and have supportive parents. Space is limited in BOTH our locations (Edison and Avon).
E Mail us to begin your journey to More Wins, Pins and Championship Titles!
UndergroundStrengthCoach@gmail.com
Here we are, week one with a few of our wrestlers training at our Underground Shore location, in Avon, NJ.
Above, left to Right: Howell Wrestler Matt Lindemann, South Plainfield state champ, Anthony Ashnault, Howell Youth Wrestler, Kris Lindemann, Howell Wrestler, Cole Cameron.
A FEW VERY critical things about the 4 wrestlers above:
Matt Lindemann was a state runner up in 8th grade, yet he knows he must get the edge to compete at a high level in high school. He didn’t rest on his laurels of being 2nd in the state.
Anthony Ashnault went undefeated as a freshman and won a state title, as a state champ, he KNOWS others want to beat him, he is doing what others are NOT doing, he is training at The Underground.
Kris Lindemann is a 7th grade wrestler, most youth wrestlers & their parents don’t consider aiding their athletic performance, but, we KNOW how to train our youth wrestlers differently AND correctly to ensure they don’t train too hard and have tons of fun while doing so.
In fact, as hard as our workouts are, our athletes always have a blast.
Cole Cameron, entering 11th grade, knew he needed that extra edge to make a BIG impact this coming season. Rather than only get better at wrestling, he is also focused on edging out the competition by becoming stronger, faster, mentally tougher and better conditioned.
It’s all the little extras that add up. The wrestlers above only train with us 2 x week (2 hours out of their week). Kris, a 7th grader, only once a week. We don’t train more or longer because more is better.
Better is better and that’s the bottom line. We do just enough to get the most powerful results and stray FAR away from crossing the line that leads to over training and burn out.
If you live in the Shore Conference and want to train with us in Avon, e mail us ASAP and ready our requirements HERE as space is very limited.
If you love in central or north NJ, our HQ is located in Edison.
Call us or email us for a trial workout AFTER reading our membership requirements.
Serious Inquiries Only Please.
Thank You.
–Z–
732 379 9370
UndergroundStrengthCoach AT Gmail.com
For The Rutgers Wrestling Wrecking Crew.
Due to RU Camps the next 2 weeks, your schedule is as follows:
- Must attend 2 workouts each week minimum
- Choose a time and arrive ON time, on the hour
- Hours are: Monday – Thursday 4 – 7 PM, Friday 3 – 6 PM
You will train WITH the group at that time following the workout listed on the board.
Kick Ass & Take Names!
–Z–
PS: For the wrestlers who slack off in the summer and don’t do anything EXTRA (I am still confused that I have to call workouts “Extra Training” – I thought working out was “normal” – Guess I’m NOT normal)
Last Friday I had plans to train a few Rutgers Wrestlers and a few South Plainfield Wrestlers at Shore Thing Wrestling Club. We were locked out and I saw these guys were disappointed, little did they know I can make a workout happen ANYWHERE.
I went on my blackberry and googled the local elementary schools. Plugged the address into my navigation and off we went to the playground.
It was one of the most Kick Ass Workouts I ever put wrestlers through, and, the 4 wrestlers in the workout were straight up Animals. Here’s a small look of what happens when you train with us…..
Watch the Video Below & please share with other Wrestlers, Coaches & their Parents….
As you know, there are wrestlers who ONLY wrestle and some of them become VERY successful. We then have wrestlers who supplement their wrestling with training, and those who follow a specific protocol of training become DEADLY wrestlers.
We have space available at Underground Strength at Shore Thing Wrestling Club.
You can TALK about winning a state title of you can actually DO something about it.
Which type of person are YOU?
In Strength,
–Z–
PS: If you’re a SERIOUS Wrestler / Parent by the shore, e mail me to get into our New Club, Details are HERE.
E Mail: UndergroundStrengthCoach@gmail.com
Stones for The Underground Strength @ Shore Thing Wrestling Club
Here is Part II of the “equipment” I’ll be bringing with me down to The Underground Strength inside Shore Thing Wrestling Club.
Starting July 6th at Shore Thing Wrestling Club.
If you are a wrestler or parent from Shore Thing and received your invite, you can e mail me to apply.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE.
In Strength,
–Z–
E Mail: UndergroundStrengthCoach@gmail.com
