A Comprehensive 3-Month Plan for Beginner Group Lessons
Here is a detailed blueprint of how we conduct our beginner group lessons and build skill, enthusiasm, knowledge, and, most of all, strength in all our students.
The 3 Pillars: How to Build Skill While Being Real
Dr. Thomas refers to the Three Pillars of Progression, Variety, and Precision. Using these pillars, you can advance your learning and skill level while avoiding two of the most common mental traps.
Standing on the Shoulders of StrongFirst Giants
When I was twenty, I was arrested and sentenced to an eight-year prison term. In that unlikeliest of places, I found inspiration and a journey to something better through StrongFirst.
Empowering Self Advocacy: Taking Charge of Your Back Pain
There is no such thing as “non-specific back pain” or degenerative disc disease – there are only those individuals who have not had a thorough assessment.
How to Properly Program for In-Season Football
The education I received at the Plan Strong seminar helped me design a much better in-season training program for myself that resulted in a better football season.
Your First Pull-Up: A How-To for Senior-Aged Women
If you’re an older woman, you can still get strong. And one of the best ways to both demonstrate and build your strength is by training to do your first pull-up.
The Simple Way Pavlov’s Dogs Can Improve Your Performance
You have probably heard of “Pavlov’s dogs.” But did you know the work of famous Russian scientist Ivan Pavlov might have a powerful application to your training?
The Subtle But Essential Role of the Triceps Brachii in the Deadlift
The triceps brachii are often overlooked in the deadlift, even by competitive powerlifters. But when engaged properly, they help you generate more strength and power and reduce injury.
The 3 Key Distinctions of the Kettlebell Press
When I learned the nuances of this movement, I can’t tell you how much of a difference it made, not only in my pressing strength, but in my overall shoulder health.
How Plan Strong Programming Empowers the Weightlifter
Using Plan Strong programming gave Mira new strength – and the edge she needed to win a silver medal at the USAW Masters Nationals Weightlifting Championships.