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Should Kettlebells be Used in the Clinic? (Considerations and Applications for Clinicians)

Apr 24, 201815 min read

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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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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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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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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Easy Reg Park: A New Program to Train Your Basic Six

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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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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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How I Trained for and Achieved My Sinister Goal

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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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Essential Details for Proper Swing Grip and the Kettlebell Halo

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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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An Explanation of the Athletic Hip Hinge

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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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Tammy’s Story: A Journey of Discovery, Growth, and Strength

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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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How to Avoid Injury and Maximize Strength by Correcting Rib Flare

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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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Training Observations: Every Rep Is a Chance to Learn

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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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Yes, You Can: A Knee-Friendly Alternative to the Get-up’s Windshield Wiper

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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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How to Get Better at Everything by Training Multiple Get-Ups

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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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Build a Base of Strength with the 5RM Kettlebell Front Squat Program

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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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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 Self-Correcting Drill for a Classic Blunder of the Kettlebell Swing

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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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How to Get Properly Loaded in the Deadlift and Swing

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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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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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Don’t Rush to Heavy: Make “Light” Work for You

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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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