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.
Programming
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.