Monthly Archives: December 2010

What it Means to be STRONG

Original story posted on strongtimes.com I'm @JoeMeglio and this is my story: What does strong mean to me? First of all, let me start by saying that being strong is individualized from person to person. Some individuals, powerlifters for example, measure strength by how much you can squat, deadlift and bench. Olympic lifters define strength as how much weight you can clean and jerk and snatch. Gymnasts define strength as how strong you are relative to your bodyweight. In my opinion, being strong is a combination of all these physical displays of strength. In a nutshell, being strong is Read more…

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Sandbag Training for Baseball

Why use Sandbags? I first introduced to sandbags by Zach Even-Esh at the Underground Strength Gym. Since I was first introduced to them they have become a very valuable tool in the training of me and my athletes. They are great for anyone from beginner athletes all the way to the advanced level. The reason why sandbags are so great is because they force you to get out of your comfort zone. Unlike a barbell, dumbbell or kettlebell, the sandbag will change shape and the weight will shift from side to side. This forces your body to train muscles you didn't even know you had. For the reasons Read more…

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Baseball Strength Training

Today at the gym I had a conversation with one of the Underground athletes who plays D 1 baseball down in the south and he was telling me how his coaches make him run two miles at some practices. How is it that strength coaches and baseball coaches at the D 1 level advocate long distance running for baseball players? This isn't the first time I've herd this. To make things more mind boggling I've even herd of strength coaches advocating this at the professional level. The idea of long distance running for baseball is one of the...…

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7 Kick Ass Fitness Gifts for the Holidays

With the holidays around the corner I wanted to share my top 7 holiday fitness gifts with you. These are all products that I purchased myself and have used over the years. For more information on more I use any of these tools drop a comment below! Blast Straps- I love gymnastic rings but they are not really versatile. For this reason I recommend blast straps. They are awesome for accessory work after your main lifts to help improve strength and are also great in season for injury prevention and rehab. They are VERY DURABLE and will not break not matter how much weight you use Fat Gripz- Read more…

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My First Powerlifting Meet..

This Saturday I competed in my first powerlifting meet. By no means do I consider myself a powerlifter but about 5 weeks ago me and three other friends and strength coaches decided to enter the competition for fun. To be honest I didn't even really prep for the meet. As a college baseball player, I refused to change my training protocol for a powerlifting meet. I rarely bench press and do straight bar deadlifts. In fact, I only deadlifted with a straight bar a handful of times in the last year. I usually do deadlifts with the trap bar from the high handles on occasion. In the last year Read more…

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Nutrient Rich Food Interview with John Allen Mollenhauer

Today I had the privileged of interviewing John Allen Mollenhauer. This is one of the best interviews I've herd in a long time. John Allen will really open up your mind to a whole different lifestyle and make you think outside the box and all the garbage we are fed today through media and magazines. In this interview John Allen talks about what it means to eat nutrient rich and how you can go about transitioning to a nutrient rich lifestyle. We also discuss Eating Nutrient Rich for Athletes. John Allen Mollenhauer AKA John Allen or "JAM" is a lifestyle entrepreneur, trainer and coach who Read more…

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The Truth about Agility Training for Baseball

Agility training for baseball is a very misunderstood concept. Most coaches and players think that by simply using an agility ladder or cone drills that an athlete will become more agile. Most coaches and players also think that by doing “agility” drills, athletes will increase linear speed, however both these arguments aren’t true. The truth is that in a baseball game no player knows which direction they are going have to move in to track down a fly ball, field a ground ball or block a wild pitch. For this reason I don’t like predetermined ladder or agility drills because they have Read more…

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