Tactical Strength Challenge: Participation, Community, Strength
The Tactical Strength Challenge is a powerful tool – not just for building your muscles, but also for building your business and community. Here’s how!
Simple & Sinister Training for Kettlebell Sport Athletes
Lower body power, upper body stability, grip, and strong heart and lungs. Things the kettlebell sport athlete needs, and Simple & Sinister delivers.
SFG Certification: An Event for All “Ages”
How did a 72-year-old guy decide to attend an SFG Level I Certification and — perhaps more importantly — prepare for the rigor of those three intense days?
Essential Tips to Prepare for Your First Powerlifting Meet
Here are a few important things you need to know if you plan on competing in your first powerlifting meet.
The Origins of StrongFirst Programming: The Soviet System
An experienced eye can easily see the logic behind an American training plan. A Russian plan, when you look at it up close, is just noise. You have to step a lot farther back to see the pattern in what appears to be chaos.
My 6-Month Plan for Pressing the Beast
I was told I would never press heavy because of “poor shoulder mechanics.” Despite this, I gave myself six months to work up to pressing the beast.
Hard Style Training Principles Across Karate and Kettlebells
I practice Shurite Kempo, which is a hard style training method in self-protection. The principles we practice are the same as strength training.
Use the Hanging Leg Raise to Build a Foundation for Strength
After training the hanging leg raise, I saw a big improvement in technique and strength, as well as a cessation of chronic low back pain.
StrongFirst Deadlift Team Pulls Strong Again
Updates from Jason Marshall and Pavel on recent meet results and the future of the team. Read for information on how to apply.
Simple & Sinister: Getting from Two- to One-Hand Swings
Adding one-hand swings to your Kettlebell Simple & Sinister training can be daunting for some people. Here’s a simple method for achieving that goal.