Bodyweight

Jul 30, 20197 min read

Plans for Building Powerful Pushups

A couple of years ago, I wrote an article, Strength in Numbers, about my journey towards a set of 100 pushups. I used ’grease the groove’...

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Pull-Up Power: From No Reps to Getting Over the Bar with 36kg

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Jun 24, 20198 min read

Pull-Up Power: From No Reps to Getting Over the Bar with 36kg

Ah, the trusty pull-up. Once a staple of every child’s PE class, it has fallen by the wayside as physical education in schools has...

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Getting to the Bottom of a Great Pistol Squat: 3 Tips to Improve Yours

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May 14, 20196 min read

Getting to the Bottom of a Great Pistol Squat: 3 Tips to Improve Yours

The pistol squat is one of the hallowed movements among fitness lovers—especially bodyweight aficionados. While they’re not for everyone,...

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What Mastering Your Bodyweight Can Teach You About Lifting Iron

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Mar 19, 20197 min read

What Mastering Your Bodyweight Can Teach You About Lifting Iron

A common path for our students pursuing the StrongFirst Elite designation is to start with the kettlebell instructor certifications...

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How to Increase your Pullups by 50 Percent (at Least)

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Dec 4, 20185 min read

How to Increase your Pullups by 50 Percent (at Least)

Want to increase your pullup reps? How about improve your pullup technique? We have a program that delivers and, provided you follow its...

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Four Mobility Drills to Fix your Performance Killing Feet

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Oct 15, 20183 min read

Four Mobility Drills to Fix your Performance Killing Feet

We often blame our feet last for performance problems or tension leaks. But as our main connection to the ground, they are the foundation...

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Mar 13, 20184 min read

Stability for Greater Strength Gains

Students often rush through their sticking points. And I get it—it’s tempting. But the wiser tactic is to slow down. Take note. Assess...

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The Single-leg Deadlift: The Most Underutilized and Powerful Skill

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Aug 22, 20173 min read

The Single-leg Deadlift: The Most Underutilized and Powerful Skill

If you have spent time on the StrongFirst blog, on our forum, or attended one of our Courses or Certifications, then you know we are a...

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A 6-Week Program to Master the OA/OAOL Push-up

StrongFirst

Apr 27, 20174 min read

A 6-Week Program to Master the OA/OAOL Push-up

Mastery of the one-arm (OA) or one-arm one-leg push-up (OAOL) push-up is a process that will teach you many things about your body while...

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Placement of the Free Hand in the One-arm Push-up

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Apr 13, 20174 min read

Placement of the Free Hand in the One-arm Push-up

Last May, Chief SFG Brett Jones wrote about the different options for the free hand in the one-arm kettlebell swing. We face a similar...

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Strength in Numbers: A Case for Pushup Endurance Training

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Mar 30, 20176 min read

Strength in Numbers: A Case for Pushup Endurance Training

If you have never heard of Herschel Walker, you should look him up. He was an outstanding football player who won the Heisman Trophy in...

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Your Journey to a Handstand Push-up: Part 3

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Jan 17, 20174 min read

Your Journey to a Handstand Push-up: Part 3

You are one step closer on your journey to a handstand push-up (HSPU). If you spent time on the bent-arm strength progression I outlined...

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Your Journey to a Handstand Push-up: Part 2

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Dec 27, 20163 min read

Your Journey to a Handstand Push-up: Part 2

With any new skill, it is important to first focus on building a solid foundation and then advance slowly through each progression. In...

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Your Journey to a Handstand Push-up: Part 1

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Nov 22, 20164 min read

Your Journey to a Handstand Push-up: Part 1

Headstands are great place to begin your journey to a handstand push-up (HSPU). They allow you to get comfortable upside down while...

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How to Train Your Way to Owning a Strict Hanging Leg Raise

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Oct 25, 20166 min read

How to Train Your Way to Owning a Strict Hanging Leg Raise

A strength skill that is often underutilized is the hanging leg raise (HLR). Properly performed HLRs build a strong grip, lats, and core,...

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How to Progress Yourself to Your First Pull-up

StrongFirst

Sep 6, 20165 min read

How to Progress Yourself to Your First Pull-up

At StrongFirst, we are breaking down the myths that ladies cannot do pull-ups and proving that pull-ups are not only for men, but a skill...

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A Simple Handbook for Pistol Assessment and Correction

StrongFirst

Aug 16, 20165 min read

A Simple Handbook for Pistol Assessment and Correction

At StrongFirst, we pride ourselves in teaching progressions that will help every trainee and every athlete advance their technique and...

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The Keys to Executing a Successful Weighted Tactical Pull-Up

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Jul 19, 20164 min read

The Keys to Executing a Successful Weighted Tactical Pull-Up

The chain rattled as he looped it through the kettlebell, securing it to his belt. He gripped the pull-up bar and lowered himself into a...

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The Anytime, Anywhere Bodyweight-Only Strength Program

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Jul 12, 20169 min read

The Anytime, Anywhere Bodyweight-Only Strength Program

Odds are you have some fond memories of college. Odds are also that you remember doing something you’re not very proud of during that...

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One Good Rep: How to Perform the Perfect Pull-up

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Jun 28, 20163 min read

One Good Rep: How to Perform the Perfect Pull-up

Pull-ups were a skill that always seemed impossible to me. I honestly felt I would never be able to achieve this “coveted” movement. Like...

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