2018 StrongFirst Updates
Since you are likely looking ahead to 2018 and beginning to lay out your training year (you are, aren’t you?), we want to update you on some changes that may be relevant to you.
Essential Details for Proper Swing Grip and the Kettlebell Halo
The devil may be in the details, but the benefits are found there, as well. Here are details on the kettlebell swing and the kettlebell halo that can make a difference in your results.
Training Observations: Every Rep Is a Chance to Learn
After fifteen years of swinging kettlebells, I am still learning. Every rep is a chance to learn—this is the thought that has recently percolated for me and here are my resulting training observations.
Yes, You Can: A Knee-Friendly Alternative to the Get-up’s Windshield Wiper
Let’s be like Bruce Lee’s willow when it comes to our get-ups, and learn how an alternative to the windshield wiper can open new possibilities for ourselves and our students.
A Self-Correcting Drill for a Classic Blunder of the Kettlebell Swing
This article is about a common error in the kettlebell swing. I want to introduce you to a self-correcting drill to address having too much extension at the top of the swing.
How to Get Properly Loaded in the Deadlift and Swing
We “get loaded” through an eccentric movement. Since the deadlift begins with a concentric movement, our set-up is what provides us with the opportunity to create an eccentric load.
Don’t Rush to Heavy: Make “Light” Work for You
In a recent article, I offered the advice, “Don’t rush to heavy.” So, I decided to look back at a time where I implemented light work and see what I could learn from myself.
Kettlebell Windmill 101
While the windmill has been a popular exercise since Pavel (re)introduced it to the fitness world, there are many “interesting” variations of it out there. The goal of this article and video is to provide some clarity.
To Every Season: A Simple Way to Structure a Year of Training
Just like pitchers take time off pitching (or should) and runners should take time off running—kettlebell athletes should take time off certain lifts or patterns. Here’s an outline of a year of training.
The Half Kneeling Windmill Series
A powerful sequence for teaching the bent press, the half kneeling windmill series develops the range of motion and control at the hips and t-spine that supports this lift.