"If you have the opportunity to experience
training under John, make it happen!"

"John is the Gold Standard of health, strength and fitness. he walks the talk and takes care of his mind, body and soul, just as men did from the early 1900's where strongmen were truly strong, inside and out. John's ability to Coach and motivate others is inspirational and awe inspiring to say the least. If you have the opportunity to experience training under John, make it happen!"

Zach Even - Esh
Founder, Underground Strength Gym

"When I have opponents come up to me after a fight and tell me they didn't even see most of my techniques coming, I know I must be doing something right!"

"I commenced training with John for the sole purpose of improving my conditioning for karate. I had competed for a few years but found it hard to maintain my technique and focus towards the end of fights, because I was so tired. Since training with John, I've actually found that all aspects of my fighting have improved. My fitness is certainly better than it was, but my speed and strength have improved tremendously.

When I have opponents come up to me after a fight and tell me they didn't even see most of my techniques coming, I know I must be doing something right! Getting a podium position at my first Australian Karate Federation National Championships (with a broken toe) was a nice surprise too. Can't wait to get faster, stronger and fitter for next time!"

Kate Golaszewski
State Champion - Victorian All Styles Championships
Bronze Medalist - Australian Karate Federation National Championships

"Training with John has definitely translated to my Brazilian Jiu-jitsu game... massive increase in my strength and endurance (both mentally and physically).."

"I originally started training at Melbourne's Underground Strength Gym to get into shape as well as to improve my strength and conditioning for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu competition. Training with John has helped me to improve in both these aspects. When I began training with John I had come back from working in the USA for 6 months. I had been pretty unhealthy overseas, eating a lot of junk food and consuming a large amount of alcohol. I had put on around 10kgs. However, with John’s support and tips on weight loss I have been able to quickly the drop 10 kgs.

Training with John has definitely translated to my Brazilian Jiu-jitsu game. John always makes slight modifications to the workouts we do to make them more functional and specific for grappling. I have noticed a massive increase in my strength and endurance (both mentally and physically), and am finding it easier to handle heavier guys than me, on the mat.

Overall I feel a lot healthier, stronger and fitter in all aspects of life and always look forward to the next training session. Thanks, John."

Anthony Yee (A.J)
Gold Medal Winner - Victorian Jiu Jitsu Championships
Winner - Australian Jui Jitsu Classic
(Heavy Weight Novice)

"Since I’ve started my training, The results came in a very short period of time both inside and outside of the gym... definitely given me an edge when I play football (soccer)."

In the short period I have been training under John at underground strength gym, I have found what it is like to train under a real strength and conditioning coach.

Every workout is designed to challenge you both physically and mentally, and are guaranteed to push you to your limits. Since I’ve started my training, The results came in a very short period of time both inside and outside of the gym, my strength in the big lifts has increased, and I have also found a great increase in explosiveness core strength and mental toughness, which has definitely given me an edge when I play football (soccer).

I would recommend training with John to anyone who wants to become a stronger, more confident, disciplined and tougher person.

Romulo Fortunato (Rom)

"...John will get you there and then some.
I wish I could have had more time!!!"

“Unlike a typical gym which isolates workouts, making it longer to achieve my goal, my training at Melbourne's Underground Strength Gym incorporated all aspects of an excellent workout. Which made it physically and mentally demanding, allowing me to attain my goals and prepare for deployment to RCB89

What also helped greatly was the Nutrition Audit and Eating Plan (recommended).

If you have a realistic goal you want to achieve and don't quit, John will get you there and then some. I wish I could have had more time!!! Awesome experience and glad to have been trained by a committed and knowledgeable coach.”

Lieutenant Nicholas Politis
Infantry Platoon Commander (Australian Army)

"I've got better results than I ever have training at commercial gyms."

In the time I've been training at Underground Strength Gym Melbourne, I've got better results than I ever have training at commercial gyms. I've gotten stronger, fitter and more athletic under John Legg's guidance, which was a big help when I competed in the Strongman Run in Germany recently, plus the other mud runs I have entered. I look forward to continuing my training with John in the future.

Ross Wilson

"I had no idea how beneficial USG would actually be for me..
Plus I have lost 28kgs and 5 dress sizes which helps too.. "

I began training with John at Underground Strength Gym 12 months ago, primarily to lose weight and to gain fitness, but I had no idea how beneficial USG would actually be for me. I’m lifting weights and completing workouts I originally thought were just for men. Every exercise is both physically and mentally exhausting so it’s never mundane; I’m always coming away feeling stronger and more motivated after every session. My self-discipline and my confidence have improved dramatically.
You definitely can’t fake it at USG, like you can in normal gyms. If your diet has been bad or you’ve slacked off during the week, it shows in your training. If you’re not giving 100% it shows and you feel it, and John is always there to remind you as well!

It's really valuable having a trainer like John to be accountable to and to encourage you when you're not feeling motivated. He explains each exercise well, why we do them, and is always making sure our technique is correct every time. John has high expectations for his students, which is sometimes daunting and makes you question your ability; until you go beyond what you thought you could achieve.

I don’t see USG as something I have to do, but as a part of my life which I love. Plus I have lost 28kgs and 5 dress sizes which helps too. I love it even more after every session.

Leah Cornell

"Since training with John I've played the
best game of golf in my life.."

John's training has improved my strength, particularly core strength and overall fitness. The training is interesting and challenging and works all muscle groups. John knows how to push me to get the best results, but is also conscious of not causing injury. My profession requires great concentration and the training has improved my ability to deal with stressful situations. Sinse training with John I've played the best game of golf in my life, and I've been playing for over 20 years. What ever your fitness goals are, I would highly recommend you start training at with John at USG Melbourne now.

Paul Clifford

“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

“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
 

“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

“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

“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

“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

“…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

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

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
Wlliam Paterson University Football

“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
 

“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
NJ Law Enforcement

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

“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