Sleep deeper, recover faster, and burn fat overnight—use code FUNK10 now at <a href="https://funksupplementshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://funksupplementshop.com/</a>&nbsp;The fitness world today feels polished and perfect, but real strength was forged in garages with rusty weights and a warrior mindset. That raw, underground power is what built legends.I sat down with Zach Even - Esh, a true icon, the founder of The Underground Strength Gym, and one of the OGs who laid the foundation for the raw, garage-style training that changed the game.While most gyms were getting softer, Zach Even - Esh was welding the bars himself, dragging radiators through alleys, and flipping tires caked in grease, on purpose.This episode takes us right to the raw roots of the underground strength movement. We’re talking stone-lifting, backyard beatdowns, and no-BS coaching that built unshakable toughness in athletes… and in life.You’ll hear how Zach helped shape one of the most authentic eras in strength history, and why his style still hits harder today than ever before.This one is for the coaches, creators, and anyone who believes hard work should hurt a little.Enjoy the episode.Listen to This Episode on Your Favourite Podcast Platform:<a href="https://over40alphapodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://over40alphapodcast.com/</a>&nbsp;Subscribe and Listen on Spotify:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6LbGE6ySH5VlIQ8LosKpVG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6LbGE6ySH5VlIQ8LosKpVG</a>&nbsp;Subscribe and Listen on iTunes:<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685</a>&nbsp;Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction06:18 - The bodybuilding origin story and training in the 80s and 90s14:02 - Transition to Underground Strength movement18:12 - The "idiot" feedback on unconventional training methods29:00 - Building the Underground Strength Gym33:28 - Learning online business and creating the first eBook38:46 - Making $1000 a day online in the golden era45:07 - The rise and fall of affiliate marketing and ClickBank55:14 - The value of structured programs57:22 - His #1 program and why it still hits1:03:47 - The "Wu-Tang Clan" of fitness1:07:35 - Connections with Joe DeFranco and Smitty Diesel1:14:36 - Honoring the pioneers who shaped underground fitnessThis Episode Is Part of Our Legacy SeriesWe’re honoring the ones who did it before the hashtags.The ones who trained before content was a thing.Zach Even - Esh isn’t just a pioneer; he’s the underground pulse that still fuels real training today. He built strength. He built character. He built a movement.JOIN THE BROTHERHOODIf you're over 40 and ready to reclaim your strength, confidence, and purpose, this is your tribe.✅ Built for men 40+✅ Strength-based workouts + simple, flexible nutrition✅ Real coaching. Real accountability. Real community.Start your transformation today for just $1: <a href="https://www.over40alpha.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.over40alpha.com</a>&nbsp;Your support of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast helps change lives—one man, one rep, one transformation at a time.Please Review and Share the Podcast:Leave a 5-star review here:<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685</a>&nbsp;Connect with Zach Even - Esh:- Website: <a href="https://zacheven-esh.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://zacheven-esh.com/</a>&nbsp;- YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ZEvenEsh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@ZEvenEsh</a>&nbsp;- Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZachEvenEsh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ZachEvenEsh</a>&nbsp;- Twitter (X): <a href="https://x.com/zevenesh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/zevenesh</a>&nbsp;- Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zevenesh/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/zevenesh/</a>&nbsp;- The STRONG Life Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strong-life-podcast-with-zach-even-esh/id740235285" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strong-life-podcast-with-zach-even-esh/id740235285</a>&nbsp;Connect with Funk Roberts:- Website: <a href="https://www.over40alpha.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.over40alpha.com/</a>&nbsp;- Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/funkrobertsfitness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/funkrobertsfitness</a>&nbsp;- Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/funkrobertsfitness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/funkrobertsfitness</a>&nbsp;- Funk’s Book: <a href="http://www.over40meals.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.over40meals.com</a>&nbsp;

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