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Testimonials
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“I’ve been using “The 12 Month “Beast Training Program” with
my athletes and they are freaking out over how quickly they are
packing on muscle and strength.”
As a Strength
Coach for athletes and the owner of a gym, The Underground
Strength System has been THE guiding course for me in helping me
transform weak and skinny athletes into strong, jacked and
explosive athletes!
It’s a true “Plug n’ Play” system in which Zach unleashes all
his secrets & you can simply take the workouts and guidelines in
this manual and use them as is, no scientific over-analysis
needed.
Nothing but his best stuff is revealed in this manual. The 12
Month “Beast Training Program” is what I’ve been using with my
athletes and they are freaking out over how quickly they are
packing on muscle and strength.
Along with all the amazing audio interviews with other industry
greats, this manual has been priceless in my success as a
Strength Coach and will do the same for you regardless of who
you are: Coach, athlete, parent or someone who is trying to
transform their own mind and body.
The Underground Strength System is beyond what my words can
describe and is a must have!
Coach
Joe Chizek
Omaha, Ne
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“The amount of
muscle, strength and speed I have gained has been shocking to
many people that know me.”
Training with
Zach has been the BIG Difference Maker in my Football
performance. The amount of muscle, strength and speed I have
gained has been shocking to many people that know me.
If you’re an athlete who wants to dominate or maybe you just
want to pack on lean muscle and strength than following Zach’s
program will get you there Fast!
It’s worked for me and I’ve seen it work for everyone that
walks through the doors of Zach’s gym.
Brian “Curls” Pascal / NJ
College Football Player
Winner, World’s Strongest Athlete Competition
Winner, Lift STRONG Strongman Contest
 
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“I went from 160
lbs. to 228 lbs. in 2 years and it has made me a Lion on the
Football field.”
Training
under Zach’s guidance since sophmore year has transformed me
physically as well as mentally. I went from 160 lbs. to 228
lbs. in 2 years and it has made me a Lion on the Football field.
Now, I can bench press 350, squat 405 and deadlift 500 lbs.
Back when I started I remember deadlifting 135 lbs!
Without the Underground I don’t know where I would be in my
football career. I do know for sure that it would be no where
near where I am now.
Training with Zach has been the most important decision I
ever made for Football. Period!
Travis
Woods
Edison, NJ
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“His coaching has dramatically
improved my athleticism, power, stamina, recovery and my joints
feel better since I began training with him….”
Zach has
taught me a lot about proper training for Judo, BJJ and
athletics in general. His methods have opened up my mind to
an entirely different way of training which produces results
faster than I have ever experienced before.
He has a passion for excellence which is contagious AND a must
have in the competitive world today. Also, his energetic
approach to training is just what I need after working on my
feet for eight hours.
His coaching has dramatically improved my athleticism, power,
stamina, recovery and my joints feel better since I began
training with him.
Not just a guru, Zach is the new standard in athletic coaching,
strength and stamina.
David Ellis
Judo Black Belt
Instructor, Cranford Judo Club, NJ
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“Zach Really
helped me acquire a killer instinct and mental toughness, which
has probably made the biggest impact on my life….”
I’ve been
training at The Underground Strength Gym with Zach for almost 2
years and the results are beyond what I ever expected. I don’t
even think my Dad knew I would improve so quickly!
The first day I walked through that door I was just your
everyday soft athlete that had no idea how to work out and how
to push myself.
I weighed less than 140 lbs when I started training with Zach
as a freshman, barely 1 year later I am 170 lbs and a Totally
different Animal!
After my first
few months of training I knew Zach’s training would get me
stronger but another trait that Zach Really helped me acquire
was a killer instinct and mental toughness, which has probably
made the biggest impact on my life and Basketball.
In middle school and during my freshman basketball season I was
good enough to dominate on the junior varsity level with my
Basketball skills but I would never push myself out of my
comfort zone and I would always play down to my competition.
After 9 months of training with Zach I was more confident in
my athletic ability then ever before.
I went from being a good basketball player to a great basketball
player. I was a dominant JV player and in one year Zach’s
training transformed me into a dominant varsity player yet I
feel like I am only beginning to tap my potential. As a
sophomore I was on the county scoring leaders list for 10
straight weeks!
I finished the season second on my varsity team in scoring, got
an all county honorable mention and made 1st team all
sophomore's team at the guard position . I credit a great
deal of this to Zach, thanks to him I was physically stronger
and mentally stronger then my competition and it propelled me to
a very successful year.
I haven’t even tapped my true potential training with Zach and
it’s amazing how he knows exactly how to keep making everyone
stronger, faster, more explosive and more muscular. I can’t wait
for the upcoming Basketball season!
Mike Crusco
Basketball Player
Metuchen, NJ
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“It’s crazy how my explosiveness got so much better in less
than 2 months of training with you, Zach.”
On double team blocks the guy next to
me will block and I’ll just run in and bull doze through! I
never had this amount of strength and mental toughness before!
I feel like a brand new player after such a short time and can’t
wait to get bigger, stronger and faster!
Thanks Zach!
Matt
Johnson
Edison, NJ
Football & Lacrosse Player |
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I started training
with Zach after I lost in The NJ State Wrestling Championships
in Atlantic City my sophmore year. A friend led me to him and
started talking about the product of his athletes.
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“I only have one regret in life…..and that’s not training with
Zach SOONER!”
After working
with Zach for about 3 months my MENTAL game changed BIG time and
my strength has skyrocketed. With Zach’s training I began
beating various state placewinners as well as state champs.
I only have one regret in life…..and that’s not training with
Zach SOONER!
I would be no where near where I am now without his Underground
training. Thanks again Zach!!
I’ll be sure to be wearing my underground shirt on the Podium
this year!
Russ Benner
Wrestler / Roselle Park, NJ
 
P.S. His
training doesn’t hurt with the ladies either
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“…gained 30lbs of
muscle in the past 5 months….”
I started
training with Zach a week after I got knocked out first round of
wrestling regions freshman year. After training with Zach for
a year I gained much more confidence as well as strength I never
thought I could develop.
That big jump in strength and confidence lead me to a 37-4
sophmore year, winning a county title as well as numerous
tournaments throughout the year and a district title!
When the region
tournament came around I placed 3rd and qualified for the state
tournament after getting knocked out of the Regions freshman
year.
Junior year, I also made it to states at the 119 weight class.
After the season I continued to train with Zach and gained
30lbs of muscle in the past 5 months due to the intense training
that I endure at the Underground. I know weigh close to 155 lbs!
Thank you Zach for everything! I look forward to an awesome
senior year and standing on the medal stand.
Derek DelaCruz / NJ
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I was barely 90 lbs when I first began
training with Zach.
After only 5 months I have gained 15 lbs of muscle and can
deadlift twice my bodyweight for 5 reps!
Working out at a regular gym or following a regular program
would not have given me the same results. There's no way I could
have maintained the intensity and desire. Zach's constant
encouragement and motivation as well as nutritional advice have
made a big impact on my results. I can't wait till this
wrestling season to see my results on the mat.
Thank you, Zach!
Anthony
Rosamilia / NJ
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Hey Zach, I really just wanted to take
the time and say thank you for everything. My hard work under
your direction has given me the opportunity to work towards my
dreams. I wouldn't have been able to make it this far with out
your help.
Since I first walked into your office and saw Curls and other
peoples success stories I knew I wanted to be one. I can’t say
thank you enough.
Your Underground methods have transformed me into an athlete I
once only dreamed of. I am here reppin’ strong for Wllie P
Football and I plan to keep on getting bigger, faster and
stronger under your guidance!
LaSalle
McDonald / NJ
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“Training with Zach helped me gain 20 lbs of solid muscle over
the course of my summer.”
Training with Zach helped me gain 20 lbs of solid muscle
over the course of my summer.
My gains in strength and power have skyrocketed thanks to using
Zach’s “Underground” training methods.
With out a doubt this is the style of training all athletes
should be using if they want to dominate their competition!

Dan W. / NJ (last name withheld due to
NCAA regulations)
3 x Prep National Champion
Beast of The East Champion
Division I Wrestler
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“I have
NEVER been this strong in my life!”
About 6 or 7 months ago I started to train steadily with Zach
in an effort to improve my overall athleticism. Before this time
I was training like a bodybuilder and I looked strong, but I
honestly did not feel it was giving me the return in exchange
for all the time and effort I spent in the gym.
When Zach trained me, we started attacking the body in short
periods of time, 45 minutes max. This style of training has
totally changed my whole outlook on strength training! My
joints no longer ache throughout the day, and I have increased
my strength, speed and power big time. I have NEVER been this
strong in my life!
 
I just graduated the police academy and the
entire time I was in the academy I was training under Zach's
guidance. I sometimes would only be able to work out once a week
due to my hectic schedule, but he gave me a program to follow
in my garage and backyard, he called it farm boy training.
I did these workouts in my back yard. They were short but
brutally effective, helping me out perform all the other
recruits, ultimately winning the PT honors award, breaking some
very long standing PT records at the academy!
I wish I used this style of training when I wrestled in high
school and college & I highly reccomend Zach's training for
anyone who is serious about getting serious results!
Griffin Banos / NJ
Former Plymouth State Wrestler & High School Wrestling Coach
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Uncle
uses Underground Strength Kit to transform his Wrestling Nephew
& Gains 22 lbs of Muscle in One Summer!
Hey Zach!
I've been training my nephew Eric using your Underground methods
and it's paying off big time. He's been wrestling all summer and
training with me at least twice a week. He started this
summer at 103lbs and now weighs 125lbs after practice---- and
its all muscle!
I've been looking for a training program like your
Underground Training Manual.
I've been lifting free weights and machines at home and Gyms for
over 20 years now. I've worked on farms bailing hay and for my
Dad, a plumber, digging ditches and snaking sewer lines
(excellent forearm workout).
I feel that Underground is the way to go. I only wish I had this
Manual back in the early 80's when I wrestled. But I'm glad I
have it now because I am strength training my nephew for
wrestling.
He's started as a freshman this year at 103lbs and did ok
(30-10). He placed 3rd at districts making it to the PA
Northeast regional tournament where he got beat up a little.
He's been wrestling since he was 5 yrs old but has not really
strength trained yet. I believe that with your training methods
he will win the close matches and make it to the PA State
tournament in Hershey this year!
Just had to tell you that your Underground Strength Kit is
AWESOME!
Thanks again Zach!
Dan Powell / Pa.
 
 
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“Will
take your personal training or anyone else you train to the next
level….”
Zach,
Here is what I have to say about your methods and products.
Can you say - Kick Ass Training Manual??
That’s what this is and I m giving my 100% honest, unsolicited
evaluation about The Ultimate Underground Training Manual!
This manual is nothing short of phenomenal. The method of NO
RULES training can and will take your personal training or
anyone else you train to the next level. This manual is
loaded with photos of numerous training exercises, tons of
training regimens. They are endless and you should never have to
do the same workout twice with all the variations you give,
unless you choose to do so.
And, there is extensive information on the
different types of training methods for strength, speed,
conditioning, muscle growth, etc. This manual is for anyone
wanting to take their training up one notch or many more.
In regards to NO RULES, Old School, Underground training,
Zach Even-Esh is the man. Now, Zach is much more humble than
that, but, he is no-nonsense and fluff free. He doesn’t pull any
punches which is the way it should be.
But the one thing about this manual that I truly love is it
challenges you to learn and be able to create and accomplish
your own training regimens to fit your individual needs!
You can and should follow the workouts in the manual until you
get into the groove and feel comfortable developing what you
personally desire out of your training.
Whatever you call it: Physical Culture, Old School or
Underground Training, it does work and it works big time. The
Ultimate Underground Training Manual is a must have for all
strength fanatics, athletes and coaches and is a great addition
to your existing library.
So why am I telling you all of this?
Simple, - because this manual is that good!
Because it does and will bring about results!
Because you can’t afford to pass up getting this manual to have
as your own!
Because you need The Ultimate Underground Training Manual!
James De Lara / Albuquerque, New Mexico
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“It was the most fun I've had in a long time….”
Zach -
I just got a tractor tire and tow ropes rigged up at our
corporate fitness center after reading your Underground Strength
Kit. I tried it out with our Head Trainer on Wednesday night.
Forward and reverse drags, presses, rows, hand-over-hand pulls
-- it was awesome!
Both of us were grinning from ear to ear, in between gasps for
air. It was the most fun I've had in a long time.

Don McCandless
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Restek Corporation |
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“I find
these workouts the best preparation for my work….”
Zach –
I love the work outs in The Underground Strength Kit! I work
as a Special Agent for the DoD and some of our functions have us
supporting the USMC and other Coalition Forces world-wide. I
find these workouts, and training like a wrestler/boxer in
general, the best preparation for my work.
Running a solid city block in full gear (25lb vest, ammo,
helmet, rifle, etc), climbing a flight or two of stairs, walking
in a combat crouch and then entering an environment where I'm
supposed to talk to a guy and get information is much, much
easier if I'm not vomiting and catching my breath. In
addition to the professional benefits, these workouts are just
plain fun!
These workouts are also great, because they don't take a
lot of time to complete, and that is a bonus for people with
limited time. The military missions require a level of
fitness, in my opinion, riding the line between strength and
endurance. We need both, but focusing on one steals from the
other. Your style allows for strength without taking too much
time off a 5K-10K run time. Surely you empathize. Thanks for all
your help and great job Zach!
Regards,
Tom (last name withheld due to security reasons)
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“If
you're serious about making huge gains on your functional
strength, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better program than
The Underground Strength System.”
"Forget what you know about weight-lifting and strength
training!
Most likely you've been body-building your whole life. And if
your goal is to merely look good when you go to the beach and
rub hot oil on your body when you flex in the mirror, then this
program is not for you.
However, if you're serious about making huge gains on your
functional strength, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better
program than The Underground Strength System.
If you want to improve your performance in your chosen sport,
especially combat sports, i.e. MMA, wrestling, BJJ, then this
program is critical for your development. There is a
tremendous wealth of knowledge in all the manuals and the audio
interrogations.
The manuals are thoroughly written and there are ample
photographs to assist in the instruction. Zach Even - Esh
discusses the use of various tools that at first may seem very
unorthodox. Tires? Ropes? Hammers? Rocks? And the Kettlebell?
However, he demonstrates how all of these can be successfully
used as tools to make dramatic improvements in both your cardio
and your strength level, simultaneously.
These workouts are intense, hard core, and very effective. Wimps
need not apply. Accept the challenge and be prepared to work!
You will love the results."

Harris Brumer
1997 graduate of U.S. Military Academy at West Point
4 x Varsity Letterwinner in wrestling
Purple Belt in BJJ
Officer in the U.S. Army for 6 years
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“In the
past three weeks I have watched my body transform more than it
ever did….”
“Being a lawyer has
proven to not only be stressful, but incredibly time consuming.
For a couple weeks I felt I had little to no energy or time to
workout. Then, as is oft to happen, I remember a simple concept
that I admonish myself for forgetting. In this case, quick,
"Underground" workouts that I picked up from The Underground
manuals.
I have been consistently following the intense workouts almost
every day. I enjoy the freedom of Underground workouts, doing
whatever I feel like at that moment, no set routine, no carved
in stone sets, or reps. Just set the timer and go!
In those quick workouts I pack in various bodyweight drills,
kettlebells exercises, sandbag drills and weighted backpack
training in numerous and brutal combinations written out for me
in the Underground manuals.
In the past three weeks I have watched my body transform more
than it ever did when I stressed as to what program I should
do, or in finding time to get in 3-4, one hour workouts a week.
I end each workout feeling refreshed and ready to take on the
world. My strength has increased, as has my endurance big time
thanks to the information in The Underground Kit!
The more and more I immerse myself in the "Underground"
methods the more I feel like an animal in a cage just waiting to
spring forward and destroy everything in my path with cold,
calculating efficiency!
Thanks for all the support, great advice and tips Zach!”
Stephen Jessup / Attorney
Sunny South Florida
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Wrestler transforms himself from losing record to state finalist
in high school and top 5 nationally ranked collegiate wrestler…
Hey Zach,
Hope your weekend is going great! I just got back from the
tournament today and it went awsome! I went 3-0 (winning the
tournament) and in my first match I avenged a loss (3-2 last
time I lost to him) to a kid from NY, and today I totally out
muscled and out wrestled him!
The final score was 10-1! Then in the finals I totally
dominated this kid winning 12-0!
Since training Underground I feel so strong when I wrestle now,
I don’t even care who I wrestle, I just know the kid will have
to step on the mat and go head to head with a beast!
Those kettlebell conditioning drills are helping tremendously!
In the first match I still had strength and gas left in the tank
in the third period! Enjoy the rest of the weekend and hopefully
I'll see you at the gym for another kick ass session!
Jim B. / NJ (last name withheld due to NCAA
regulations)
2007 NJ Wrestling State Runner Up
2008 D 3 Wrestling Conference Champion
Top Ranked Division 3 Wrestler

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“Elevated my strength, speed and conditioning to a level I never
thought was possible.”
Training with Zach has elevated my strength, speed and
conditioning to a level I never thought was possible.
I used to train in fancy gyms on machines, but Zach changed my
style of training. Now I flip 600lb tires, perform 550lb sled
drags, and can do more pull-ups than any kid my size that I know
of.
This style of training is what gives me the edge over my
competition.
Zach has transformed me into a STRONGMAN rather than just an
average high
athlete.
Chris O. / NJ (last name withheld due to NCAA regulations)
2007 District, County and Region Champion
2007 NJ State Wrestling Championships, 7th Place
NJ Freestyle AND Greco Roman State Champion
D 1 Wrestler
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