ABOUT THE GUEST
Zach Even‑Esh is a strength coach, author, and founder of the Underground Strength Gym. He specializes in developing durable athletes through a blend of barbell training, kettlebells, bodyweight work, and simple conditioning tools.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
A working definition of “sustained strength” and why it matters for sport and life.
How to combine Olympic barbells, kettlebells, and sled work with aerobic intervals.
Progression models that raise strength and endurance without burning you out.
Recovery, mobility, and session design that fit real‑world schedules.
KEY TOPICS
Programming: weekly layouts that sequence heavy lifts, loaded carries, and conditioning.
Tools that deliver: rubber bumper plates, curved treadmills, and push sleds for repeatable work.
Monitoring effort: using RPE, density, and heart rate to autoregulate training.
QUICK ANSWERS
Q: What is “sustained strength”?
A: It’s the ability to express useful strength repeatedly under fatigue. Training mixes heavy lifts with low‑skill conditioning so power and output remain high across sets, reps, and sessions.
Q: How many weekly strength days pair well with conditioning?
A: Most trainees do well with 2–4 strength sessions plus 2–3 focused conditioning pieces, adjusted by age, recovery, and sport demands.
Q: Best tools to build sustained strength at home?
A: A quality Olympic barbell with plates, a few kettlebells, a pull sled, and a treadmill/runner or rower cover nearly all bases with minimal complexity.
SHOP THE EPISODE
Premium Powder Coated Kettlebells (IRON COMPANY)
https://www.ironcompany.com/premium-powder-coated-kettlebells-iron-company-ic-ppck?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=raw_ep145
Xebex AirPlus Runner Curved Treadmill (ACRT‑01)
https://www.ironcompany.com/xebex-airplus-runner-smart-connect-curved-treadmill-acrt-01?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=raw_ep145
Xebex XT3 V2 Sled for Push/Pull Conditioning
https://www.ironcompany.com/xebex-sld-xt3v2-sled-xebex-sld-xt3v2?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=raw_ep145
20 kg Olympic Weightlifting Bar (IRON COMPANY)
https://www.ironcompany.com/olympic-weightlifting-bar-20kg-195-000-psi-iron-company-ic-ob-5150?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=raw_ep145
IRON COMPANY Premium Rubber Bumper Plates
https://www.ironcompany.com/iron-company-premium-rubber-bumper-plates?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=raw_ep145
FULL EPISODE LIST & RESOURCES
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Start here (podcast hub + resources):
https://www.ironcompany.com/podcast
Shop equipment:
• Cardio Equipment (treadmills, bikes, ellipticals): https://www.ironcompany.com/cardio-equipment
• Free Weights (dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells): https://www.ironcompany.com/free-weights
• Gym Flooring (rubber rolls, mats, tiles): https://www.ironcompany.com/rubber-gym-flooring
• Strength Equipment (benches, racks, cages): https://www.ironcompany.com/strength-training-equipment
Training guides:
https://www.ironcompany.com/articles
Government & GSA buyers:
https://www.ironcompany.com/gsa-and-cmas-bid-information
