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Jun 15, 20176 min read

The 3 Cs of Kettlebell Ownership

“When do I know when I can move up to the next bell?” is a question that pops up quite often on the StrongFirst Forum. This is one of the...

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Jun 1, 20175 min read

The StrongFirst “Tools of Titans” Video Companion

Tim Ferriss needs no introduction. I bet most of us listen to his excellent podcast and have read his articles and books. I have read all...

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Press the Kettlebell—for Healthy Shoulders and a Big Bench Press

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May 23, 20175 min read

Press the Kettlebell—for Healthy Shoulders and a Big Bench Press

Up until 45 years ago, the overhead military press was actually the third event in Olympic weightlifting, along with the snatch and the...

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The Critical Difference Breathing Can Make in the Snatch Test

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May 18, 20173 min read

The Critical Difference Breathing Can Make in the Snatch Test

When we are under stress, our breathing can become erratic or non-existent. If you’re an SFG instructor, you probably teach biomechanical...

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Why You Should Consider Adding Kettlebell Carries to Your Training

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May 9, 20178 min read

Why You Should Consider Adding Kettlebell Carries to Your Training

While grip on one hand (pun intended) and abs on the other are the easiest ways to build strength—as stated by Pavel himself—carries are...

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How to Build a Skill: Using the Get-up to Develop the Press

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May 4, 20173 min read

How to Build a Skill: Using the Get-up to Develop the Press

It’s likely you’ve read dozens of articles on the get-up, and it’s also likely that most of these articles focused on how to do the...

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Apr 25, 20176 min read

There’s Nothing Wrong With Being Strong

At StrongFirst we say, “Strength has a greater purpose.” This is a simple axiom with many layers. Regardless of age or gender, being...

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The 3 Cleans: The Relationship Between Form and Function

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Apr 11, 20173 min read

The 3 Cleans: The Relationship Between Form and Function

Not near as exciting as The Three Musketeers and not near as entertaining as The Three Amigos, but there are three kettlebell cleans....

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How to Properly Program the Get-up for 3 Different Goals

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Apr 4, 20175 min read

How to Properly Program the Get-up for 3 Different Goals

You don’t need a handlebar mustache and a singlet to reap the benefits of the get-up. This exercise, popularized by old-time strongmen,...

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Mar 28, 20178 min read

How StrongFirst Combat Melds Hard Style Kettlebells and Martial Arts

As a professional Muay Thai fighter and avid practitioner of kettlebells, I was excited and curious to see the announcement for...

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Mar 7, 20176 min read

15 Years and 15 Observations

I purchased Power to the People! by Pavel around 2000 or early 2001. It changed the way I thought about training in many ways. That was...

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Mar 2, 20174 min read

The Simply Sinister Training Plan

Lately, I’m busy—but surprise, who isn’t. Who has too much time these days? Between work, other work, teaching, family, training, keeping...

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Antifragile and Strong Knees: The Russian Lion’s Kettlebell Hack Squat Tutorial

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Feb 21, 20176 min read

Antifragile and Strong Knees: The Russian Lion’s Kettlebell Hack Squat Tutorial

Resilient ankles, antifragile knees, strong legs—and a lesson in many important principles of balance, flexibility, and strength: these...

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The 2 Most Common Military Press Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

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Feb 14, 20174 min read

The 2 Most Common Military Press Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

“It’s all easy till it’s heavy!”—Mark Reifkind Having performed, judged, and observed many heavy or max attempts in various lifts, I can...

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Feb 7, 20175 min read

An Arm Bar a Day

The kettlebell arm bar is the single best shoulder mobility and stability drill you can practice. It gives the best bang for your buck...

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The Roll to Elbow: How to Build the Foundation for a Beautiful Get-up

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Jan 24, 20176 min read

The Roll to Elbow: How to Build the Foundation for a Beautiful Get-up

If I had to choose one exercise to practice the rest of my life, it would be the get-up. Kalos sthenos or “beautiful strength” is the...

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Dec 29, 20166 min read

The Language of Strength Is Universal

It was Saturday afternoon in Budapest, Hungary. I sat down for what is one of my favorite parts of an SFG Level I Certification: “What is...

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Dec 22, 20167 min read

The Triple Progression System Explained

I’ve been asked numerous times to formally outline my triple progression system. In reality, it’s not mine—it’s as old as the hills....

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The 2 Most Common Errors in Kettlebell Swing Set-up

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Dec 13, 20163 min read

The 2 Most Common Errors in Kettlebell Swing Set-up

“It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.”—John Wooden There is an old proverb about the devil being...

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A Science-Based Plan to Prepare You for the SFG Level I and SFG Level II

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Dec 8, 20168 min read

A Science-Based Plan to Prepare You for the SFG Level I and SFG Level II

This article is meant to provide an alternative to Brett Jones’ excellent SFG I prep guide and for building strength and endurance for...

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