Athletic Body in Balance: What I Would Go Back and Change
Now that we’ve passed the ten-year anniversary of “Athletic Body in Balance,” I want to tell you what’s happened since, and what I would add or change if I were to rewrite the book today.
Things Are Going So Well, Help Me Screw It Up, Part II
We should use performance standards to dictate when new skills are introduced. Follow the path laid out by Pavel and other top instructors. Let’s take a look at how this works.
Things Are Going So Well, Help Me Screw It Up, Part I
The road to mastery is, and should be, a long one. The following is a systematic approach to mastery using programs created by Pavel.
Moving Target Kettlebell Complex, Part II
I asked the readers with program design experience to build a four- to six-week training plan around the Moving Target Kettlebell Complex. Here is Dave T.’s solution.
The Forgotten Benefits of the Get-Up
Crawling might be popular in fitness right now, but the get-up has all the same benefits plus many more to offer. Let’s compare the two, and I’ll explain.
I’m Possible: Training for the Winter Paralympics
You do not need comic book movies to find inspiration for your training. Paralympians, StrongFirst salutes you! Coach Eric Kenyon shares his experience training gold-medal winning athlete Evan Strong.
The Top Set Method: A Stress Free Strength Routine
I can make great, steady progress using the Top Set Method. If you’re burnt out, stressed, or short on sleep, this program is designed for you.
Strength for Women After 40: My Plan and Perspective
How is it that at 49-years old I’m able to maintain a weight of 132lbs and 16% bodyfat? To do a full wheel backbend and 100 40kg swings or 100 16kg snatches in five minutes? Here are my thoughts on strength for women after 40.
The Proper Thumb Position in Kettlebell Pulls
Recently, we have seen a number of students coming to SFG Certifications who clean and swing with their thumbs up. I am here to put an end to this fashion.
A Group Lesson Plan for Conquering the Deep 6
What follows is a practice/plan to take your group class on a guided tour of the Deep 6, ensuring they have and keep stellar technique, as well as stay together as a unit.