#101 - Zach Even-Esh

The Strength Game

Zach Even-Esh is a Sports Performance Coach, Life Coach, Business Consultant, gym owner, Speaker, Author, and Family Man.

Zach Even-Esh is the Strength Coach & Founder of THE Underground Strength Gym. He established the gym in 2002 in his parent’s garage and backyard, and has seen it grown over the more than two decades he opened the doors to his facility. There are currently 2 Underground Strength Gym locations in NJ and over 1,000 Certified Underground Strength Coaches from around the world.

Even-Esh is the current New Jersey State Director for the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) since 2021. Prior to making the full-time switch to coaching, he worked as a public school teacher for four years. He was the strength & conditioning coach for the Rutgers University Wrestling team from 2017-2018 as well as the Leigh University Wrestling team from 2014-2015. He was the marketing coordinator for Spartan Team from 2013-2014 and has consulted with countless coaches, gym owners and special operations military units throughout his career. He has also served as a consultant for adults in Corporate Health, Wellness & Leadership as well as a consultant for Military (Naval Special Warfare), LEO & First Responders.

Coach Even-Esh began sharing his content on YouTube when YouTube first came out. In addition, to his large presence on-line he is also the host of the STRONG Life Podcast, Iron Roots podcast, NJ High School Strength Coach Podcast, former co-host of the Spartan Up Podcast and has been featured on multiple others as an expert guest. He is the author of three bestselling books including The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength & Conditioning which has been translated into numerous other languages. He has written countless E-books, training manuals and blogs for zachevenesh.com and the undergroundstrengthcoach.com.

Strong Life is a fitting mantra, because Zach Even-Esh truly lives up to it. He is the epitome of an athlete and strength advocate and enthusiast who has been an avid lifter with dedicated time under the bar. He has had his hand in everything from bodybuilding, wrestling, training unconventionally with no-equipment in various New Jersey parks for sessions, powerlifting, strongman, you name it! He continues to test himself daily, train and find new ways to challenge himself and battle the barbell.
Samson Equipment
Samson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.
Cerberus Strength
Use Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.com
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show