The Best Squat Exercise
Which squat variation gives you the biggest bang for your buck? Let’s go through the possibilities and I’ll explain the reasons for my choice of best squat.
If You Want to Be Strong, You Must Be Tough
Strength is a choice. It is an attitude. It is a belief in your power to move things in the direction you desire. By sheer force of will and imagination. And toughness.
No Distractions: The Occam’s Razor Training Plan
In the 14th century, William of Occam of Occam’s Razor fame gave us the best training advice: “It is vain to do with more what can be done with less.”
Strength Kept Me Out of a Wheelchair
Strength kept me out of a wheelchair. In my early forties, I blew in my spine. After a year-plus-long rehabilitation, I started becoming strong—by deadlifting.
The Best Hip Hinge Exercise
The kettlebell swing is hands down the best hip hinge exercise. Here is my analysis of the possible exercises, and why the swing wins out.
What Makes StrongFirst Different?
The answer is: “I am not saying you are wrong. I just know I am right.” If you want to compare us to Brand X, help yourself, because we are not doing it for you.
Can You Answer These 4 Questions About the Psoas?
If you think you understand the importance of the psoas, ask yourself these questions. If you don’t know the answers, then it will benefit you and your clients if you keep reading.
It Doesn’t Matter How You Get Strong
I have no idea how getting stronger helps performance. I have no idea how getting strong helps women lean out. I have no idea how anything, really, in the body works. And, it doesn’t matter.
My Story of Pavel and the School of Strength
It’s been twelve years since I met Pavel in New York City. At the time, I was a karate student trying to improve my flexibility. It was immediately clear to me that Pavel was a gifted teacher.
Why StrongFirst?
I asked several of my friends and colleagues: what is a fitting name for the new company? Two gents, both from New Jersey, came back with the identical name: “Strength First.” What are the odds?