Better One Day as a Lion
Instead of being discouraged and feeling like the world is trying to hold us back, recognize and appreciate that tension as a force necessary to move forward. Negative comments come from weak people.
Use Kettlebell Complexes to Achieve Technical Perfection
A “complex” of kettlebell exercises strung together in an intelligent manner delivers muscle hypertrophy and fat loss. But there is another benefit—accelerated skill development
StrongFirst Deadlift Team Pulls Strong
On June 22-23, 2013, the StrongFirst Deadlift Team competed at the IPA Strength Spectacular at the mecca of strength training, York Barbell Club in York, PA.
Sample Deadlift Training Cycles of StrongFirst Athletes
The following are a couple of different approaches to deadlift training cycles used by the StrongFirst Deadlift Team’s members.
StrongFirst SFG Kettlebell Certification Prep Guide
I have been teaching with Pavel for over ten years at more workshops and certifications than I care to count. Based on those experiences, I have created this prep guide for the SFG Level I Certification.
StrongFirst and the 5×5 Method
The 5×5 method is credited to Reg Park, a bodybuilder who built a 500-pound bench press in the 1950s. It remains one of the most reliable ways to build strength in existence.
A Running Program for Strength Athletes
Here are two easy-to-follow programs—one for a 10km distance goal and one for a 10-mile distance—that will improve your aerobic ability drastically without compromising strength days.
Class Envy: Strength Envy from the Upper Class
I am convinced the upper class are simply envious of the strong. And envy breeds resentment. This is a slippery slope, ladies and gentlemen. I come from a country that was ripped apart by class envy and drowned in blood.
The Miseducation of Stretching
Is stretching fixing your problem? If not, maybe you are doing it wrong—or maybe your actual problem isn’t being addressed at all and it has nothing to do with stretching.
The Real Strength of the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is upon us again. Viewed as an “American” holiday, July 4th has marked so many important moments in the lives of people worldwide.