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.
Thank You, StrongFirst
Very few people ever have the opportunity to get a dream job. I’ve been blessed enough to have a few. I was a Navy SEAL. I owned a gun range. I worked for StrongFirst.
Understanding the Value of Baselines When It Comes to Making Gains
Understanding and regularly assessing your baselines will help you achieve quicker strength gains and keep injuries at bay. You will begin to train smarter, not harder.
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.
Ground Force Method: What It Is and How It Relates to StrongFirst
Ground Force Method is a movement system where the focus is on the quality of your movement. We believe that before you move more, move stronger, or move faster, moving better should be the goal.
StrongFirst Instructors and the Obligation of Quality
As coaches, we are uniquely positioned to have a singular impact on the fitness-consuming public. We are nonconformists dedicated to the principle that the pursuit of quality is its own best reward.
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.
How to Teach the Get-up in a Group Setting
In the coaching profession, you can always learn new things—I certainly learned many new things about the get-up, and I’m going to share them with you now.
A StrongFirst Approach to Obstacle Course Race Training
We are StrongFirst, and we have strength training and metabolic conditioning down compared to the average Joe. But if we want to be competitive in OCR, we need to get sport specific.
Plan Strong™ Military Press Training Plan
The 501G military press training plan is for a girevik with a 40kg military press 1RM. The 503G plan is for a lady with a 20kg military press 1RM. The plan is identical to men’s plan 501G.