StrongFirst Podcast Episode #14 Summary Al Ciampa, U.S. Army Veteran and Trainer for U.S. Air Force, talks about anti-glycolytic training...

Croatia is a gorgeous country, famous mostly for its beautiful Adriatic Sea, heritage, and nature. Croatia is also a country with a long...

I wrote an article some time ago about physically preparing for combat in mountainous terrain. One of the critical aspects of this...

Part 1: The Pros and Cons of Marine Corps Training The Marine Corps is the most feared and respected fighting force on the planet. The...

I remember it very clearly. Somewhere in central Iraq, during my first “OP” in country, I stopped in my tracks. “What the hell?” I had...

I would like to quickly thank all the brave men and women who have or are currently serving in our armed forces for their service and...

Yesterday, I received a link to yet another article written by a physical training “guru,” touting what training is effective, and what...

From Pavel: Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honored to introduce you to StrongFirst’s new CEO. Eric Frohardt is a former US Navy SEAL, a...

I’ve been training with kettlebells since 2005. I’ve been training with firearms even longer. My experience with both led me to the...

Seconds after this iconic photo was taken in 1942, this young officer leading his men into assault, Alexey Yeremenko, was killed. A...

When Pavel asked me to make a contribution for an article, I was honored. His request was made in a forum post discussing the preparation...

Small reminders surround us each day of the men and women who, in the words of Winston Churchill, offered their blood, sweat, toil, and...

“It’s always funny until someone gets hurt. Then it’s just hilarious.” -Bill Hicks The problem is there are not many times when an injury...

The Fourth of July is upon us again. Viewed as an “American” holiday, July 4th has marked so many important moments in the lives of...

I was watching a television program that followed a company CEO as he went “undercover” in his own company, working with people at...

“To be a warrior is not a simple matter of wishing to be one. It is rather an endless struggle that will go on to the very last moment of...