Should Kettlebells be Used in the Clinic? (Considerations and Applications for Clinicians)
Kettlebells. Do they have a role in the clinical setting? Should they be used in a rehabilitation for patients in the outpatient physical...
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StrongFirst
Apr 3, 20183 min read
Let’s Get Lateral
What is the sound of one hand clapping? A philosophical riddle on par with: what is a one-legged kettlebell swing? And what does this...
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StrongFirst
Mar 19, 20186 min read
Beyond Sinister
“Only by contending with challenges that seem to be beyond your strength to handle at the moment you can grow more surely toward the...
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StrongFirst
Jan 16, 20184 min read
Sinister, Occam’s Razor, and 2018
Last year, I suggested this approach to planning out your training for the upcoming year. Now at the start of 2018, that idea along with...
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StrongFirst
Jan 8, 20188 min read
Easy Reg Park: A New Program to Train Your Basic Six
The StrongFirst school of strength offers several programs to structure your training and develop your athletic qualities. Simple &...
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StrongFirst
Dec 26, 20176 min read
2018 StrongFirst Updates
As 2017 moves rapidly into 2018, I want to update you on some changes and suggestions for the coming year. If any of you have picked up...
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StrongFirst
Dec 19, 20178 min read
How I Trained for and Achieved My Sinister Goal
When I first started training Simple & Sinister in 2014, I never planned on reaching the Sinister goal. The thought of one-arm swings...
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StrongFirst
Dec 5, 20173 min read
Essential Details for Proper Swing Grip and the Kettlebell Halo
“I learned no detail was too small. It was all about the details.”—Brad Gray As an Instructor, I walk the line between seeing all the...
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StrongFirst
Nov 21, 20177 min read
An Explanation of the Athletic Hip Hinge
It’s well known that the swing is the center of the kettlebell universe. All the basic ballistic kettlebell movements depend on a strong...
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StrongFirst
Nov 16, 20175 min read
Tammy’s Story: A Journey of Discovery, Growth, and Strength
Tammy Baskett is a 61-year-old dedicated student of strength and a massage therapy client of mine, but it hasn’t always been this way....
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StrongFirst
Nov 7, 20176 min read
How to Avoid Injury and Maximize Strength by Correcting Rib Flare
One of the hallmarks of the strength training concepts taught through StrongFirst is the emphasis on controlling breath. In particular,...
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StrongFirst
Oct 26, 20177 min read
Training Observations: Every Rep Is a Chance to Learn
For this article, I would like to dive into a few training observations I have made in my recent practice. Perhaps similar to Deep...
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StrongFirst
Sep 26, 20175 min read
Yes, You Can: A Knee-Friendly Alternative to the Get-up’s Windshield Wiper
“Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.”—Bruce Lee “Obey the...
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StrongFirst
Sep 19, 20175 min read
How to Get Better at Everything by Training Multiple Get-Ups
Building total body strength and conditioning is no easy task. It takes time, effort, and consistency. Developing strong shoulders, hips,...
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StrongFirst
Sep 12, 20175 min read
Build a Base of Strength with the 5RM Kettlebell Front Squat Program
We all love new personal records, especially when they are one-rep max or max-rep records—that first time deadlifting your bodyweight or...
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StrongFirst
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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StrongFirst
Aug 10, 20172 min read
A Self-Correcting Drill for a Classic Blunder of the Kettlebell Swing
“You’ve fallen victim to one of the classic blunders…”—Vizzini, Princess Bride Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. This article is about a...
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StrongFirst
Jul 25, 20175 min read
How to Get Properly Loaded in the Deadlift and Swing
Not so fast—”getting loaded” means something completely different at StrongFirst. Getting “loaded” means an active eccentric to the bar...
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StrongFirst
Jul 18, 20176 min read
StrongFirst Instructors and the Obligation of Quality
In 1998, at a much different point in my career, I wrote a paper published in the Journal of Clinical Ethics entitled Disclosure of...
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StrongFirst
Jul 11, 20175 min read
Don’t Rush to Heavy: Make “Light” Work for You
In my recent article 15 Years and 15 Observations, I offered the advice, “Don’t rush to heavy,” and, “Don’t set minimums.” So, I decided...
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