How to Get Good at Programming
To create good programming, you need to study successful program designs of strength coaches operating within the same training system.
The Blank Serenity of the Invulnerable
The Old West was history long before I was born. Or maybe it was just a legend. Regardless, I am nostalgic for that lost world of legendary strength.
When You Don’t Know What You Believe…
When you don’t know what you believe, everything becomes an argument. Everything is debatable. But when you stand for something, decisions are obvious.
Do Not Be Afraid to Be Alone
You may have a coach and training partners, but when it comes down to it, it is between you and the iron. Do not be afraid to be alone with the iron.
Strength Lessons from Martial Arts Master Donn F. Draeger
In addition to being a highly-accomplished martial artist, Draeger was one of the first in his field to get serious about strength. He was decades ahead of his times and even today his advice stands strong.
The First Ever SFG Kettlebell Certification
Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to announce that our first ever SFG Kettlebell Certification rocked. The show must go on, even if the name has changed.
Why Amateurs Should Train Like Professionals
StrongFirst is the Glock of our industry. Our leading instructors have had the privilege of coaching world champions, consulting world record holders, and training elite special operators.
The Role of the Kettlebell at StrongFirst
The StrongFirst system is centered around principles, not around tools. That said, the role of the kettlebell is that it is our roots and our weapon of choice.
Strength Has a Greater Purpose
Here is the key point from my speech on the mission of StrongFirst that I gave at our recent leadership meeting—addressing our motto: “Strength has a greater purpose.”
What Is “Conditioning”?
Hard style kettlebell training is highly foolproof. Americans are notoriously poor at following instructions, yet the Russian kettlebell delivers conditioning without fail.