The Evil Wheel: Completing a Rep From Standing
Here is a tool I discovered to help one of my students defeat the evil wheel — he is now on his way to completing one roll out from a standing start.
The Best Upper Body Pull
This one is going to be simple. There is only one contender for best upper body pull—a hollow position pull-up, strict and heavy.
Announcing the StrongFirst Deadlift Team
This is a call to all those who want to be a part of the inaugural StrongFirst Deadlift Team. Information on how to qualify, and also how to improve your deadlift whether you intend to compete or not.
Kettlebells and Deadlifts Go Together Like Vodka and Pickles
If you have never deadlifted a barbell, but have been seriously swinging and snatching a kettlebell, you are already ahead in the deadlift game. The hip hinge means kettlebells and deadlifts go together.
Stuart McGill: My Journey to the Kettlebell
Kettlebell work is not for everyone during recovery from injury. However, when used appropriately it is a unique and irreplaceable training tool.
Be a Man Among Men: My Father’s Deadlift Program
We are all adults here: either you have it, or you don’t. StrongFirst is not in the babysitting business. As they used to say in the Rhodesian army: “Be a man among men.”
To Be StrongFirst: What It Does and Does Not Mean
It is not about the kettlebell, barbell, or pull-up bar. It is about the one thing they have in common: strength. I cannot be strong for you. Only you can do that. However, I can show you the means.
Merry Christmas From StrongFirst
What a joyous time to reflect back on the past twelve months and look forward to the promise of the new year to come. Merry Christmas to you all from StrongFirst.
The Best Press Exercise
Which press exercise gets you the strongest while avoiding injury? Let’s go through the possibilities and I’ll explain the reasons for my choice of best press.
Get Super Strong: A Woman’s Strength Training Program
Here is my definition of what makes a woman “strong”—along with a six-week program designed to start you on the journey to becoming a super strong woman.