Above, Cranford Wrestlers, Corey & Kyle Markovitch
Yesterday I met up with Undergrounders, Corey & Kyle Markovitch at their home turf at Cranford High School.
Both wrestlers helped me crank a photo shoot for my bi monthly strength & conditioning column in TaPOuT Magazine, which will hit newsstands late February.
Kyle & Corey took me through their weight room, which was loaded with some old school equipment, AND, it was actually the OLD wrestling room where we used (Edison Wrestling) to scrimmage against Cranford back in 92′ and 93′!!
That was BEFORE Kyle & Corey were born!! OUCH!! ha ha
The room was still REALLY hot, just as I remembered it some 19 years ago!! I had fond memories of my low single as if it was yesterday ![]()
Kyle is currently undefeated at 135 lbs and has won both The JFK and Bloomfield Wrestling Tournaments, these are 2 VERY tough tournaments.
Corey is a sophomore and has made his way into the varsity line up and is one of our most improved wrestlers, not just physically, but mentally as well. Corey’s confidence is light years ahead of where his mind used to be when he first began training with us.
Our training is as much, if not more mental, than physical. Stay tuned as we’ll be hearing BIG things about The Markovitch Brothers from Cranford Wrestling!
In Strength,
–Z & Team Underground–
PS: To schedule a FREE trial, read our membership requirements HERE first. If you think you’ve got what it takes and you want to become a champion, you can call us.
We want athletes who are leaders, willing to go above and beyond where others do not want to go.
We’re not for everyone, for most athletes, it’s too much of a commitment. As I said, we want leaders here, NOT followers.
Our wrestlers are prepping for BIG things next season! What are YOU doing to separate yourself from the competition?
Some spots remain available at The Underground for SERIOUS applicants only. Athletes are accepted via Application only.
I ALWAYS speak to the athletes of The Underground and the Coaches I consult with regarding cross training to improve overall athleticism in their sport of focus.
Listen to a former 3 sport athlete from NJ, currently a Pro MMA Fighter, as he talks about how he used Football, Wrestling and Sprinting to make himself a more dominant athlete.
If all you do is play Football, or ONLY Wrestle, or ONLY Basketball…..
You are limiting your TRUE potential in performance.
SERIOUS athletes and open minded parents / Coaches understand this.
Those who don’t will eventually lead the athlete to burn out and overuse injuries.
Lead from the FRONT.
–Z–
PS: We have a few spaces open for membership at The Underground Strength Gym in Edison. We only accept Serious athletes with supportive, open minded parents.
After reading our Membership Application Requirements HERE, if you feel you are a good fit for our program, feel free to call us or e mail us to schedule your trial workout / interview process.
E Mail: UndergroundStrengthCoach@Gmail.com
Phone: 732 379 9370
I can smell wrestling season in the air, it’s right around the corner.
Here’s some of NJ’s wrestlers in training at The Underground. Some of them have already made it to the states, but this time they’re looking to dominate!!!
If you’re a wrestler in NJ or a serious athlete and you want the edge, then the Underground might be for you.
Only time will tell.
–Z–
PS: We offer a free trial as an interview for applying athletes. Serious inquiries only please.
Call to schedule: 732 379 9370

Congrats to Russ Benner, a wrestler from Roselle Park, NJ who won 1 of the toughest NJ pre season wrestling tournaments, The Iron Horse Wrestling Tournament.
Russ beat a former Underground Strength Gym member in the finals.
Just goes to show you, EVERYTHING YOU DO counts, or, everything you DON’T Do.
Training must be done the RIGHT way.
What we do at The Underground Strength Gym in Edison, NJ is specialized for your sport.
What you do at the local gym does NOT compare to the training we take you through at The Underground Strength gym here in Edison, NJ.
BIG Congrats goes to Russ Benner who is kicking major ass since training at The Underground!
–Z–
PS: If you would like to apply for membership at The Underground Strength Gym in Edison, NJ you can call us or e mail us. Serious Inquiries Only Please.
UndergroundStrengthCoach@gmail.com
(732) 379-9370






