StrongFirst Roadwork
Run. Shadow box. At intervals you have set for yourself. Here and there do both pistols and push-ups. No rest at all and just a couple of reps. This is StrongFirst roadwork.
Build a Barbell Military Press on a Kettlebell Foundation
While the principles of the barbell military press remain the same as with the kettlebell, tactics change to accommodate a different implement.
Gray Cook on Simple & Sinister
When an author, a coach, a philosopher or somebody who’s immersed themselves in physical culture like Pavel has, takes the time to simplify his knowledge into clear, concise statements, you better put that on your shelf.
A Kettlebell Simple & Sinister Excerpt
Without touching this classic program’s DNA, I remastered it with research and experience of the last decade. Here is a short Kettlebell Simple & Sinister excerpt.
Peaking and Assessment for SFG Preparation
Here is the actual program I used with my students for SFG Level I preparation, as well as how we assessed and adjusted our strategy along the way.
No Country for Old Men
Our pear-shaped kids are old men and women in young people’s bodies. They bring the timidity of the old age into the age when one is supposed to drink life out of a fire hose.
The Circle of Iron: Veterans Day Thoughts
Today, we are grateful for the men and women who faced the heat of the forge and became part of the iron circle that surrounds us in its quiet, solemn presence.
How to Build Physical Strength While Hardly Trying
Recently I achieved some huge strength goals. I didn’t train for them or even try very hard. In fact, the path I took was quite boring.
The Tension Day
Enter the Tension Day, a simple model for implementing tension practice in almost any strength regimen, regardless of your goals and preferred training implement.
Extreme Specialization for the Real World
Unless you’re prepared to give up your life, then the Bulgarian system isn’t for you. But here’s a way to apply extreme specialization to your deadlift in a more realistic manner.