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Podcast Episode #08: Dr. Judd Biasiotto
StrongFirst Podcast Episode #08 Summary: In this episode of the StrongFirst Podcast, your host Craig Marker talks with Dr. Judd...
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Sep 7, 20181 min read
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Busting a Squat Barrier: an Excerpt from The Search for Greatness
What follows is an excerpt from StrongFirst’s latest publication, The Search for Greatness by Dr. Judd Biasiotto. The fact that I...
StrongFirst
Feb 1, 20187 min read
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The “Secret” to Success: Visualization
Do you visualize? Is your visualization mindset positive? Can you see success? Visualization is not only something I personally practice,...
StrongFirst
Dec 12, 20176 min read
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Why Failure Is the Opportunity to Learn and the Key to Progress
“Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success....
StrongFirst
Aug 15, 20173 min read
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The Pursuit of Mastery: Setting the Right Goal Can Be the Key
As students of strength, it’s safe to say we’re all chasing some performance-related goal. Whether that’s becoming a StrongFirst...
StrongFirst
Jan 12, 20176 min read
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No Plan B: Make the Decision to Be Strong
Recently, a fellow trainer decided to seek my help. He’s a knowledgeable trainer; however, barbell work isn’t the focus of his training....
StrongFirst
Jan 10, 20176 min read
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Looking Back to Move Forward: New Planning for the New Year
“Plans are nothing; planning is everything.”—Dwight D. Eisenhower It is that time of the year, again—time to consider our New Year’s...
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Jan 3, 20174 min read
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A Lesson on Leadership, Social Media, and “Teachable Moments”
“We don’t have a choice on whether we do social media, the question is how well we do it.”—Erik Qualman As someone old enough to remember...
StrongFirst
Nov 3, 20165 min read
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The Dangers of Circumducitur Cervicalis Syndrome and How to Prevent It
Circumducitur cervicalis syndrome is also known as rotating cervical syndrome. Do neither of those names sound familiar to you? Well,...
StrongFirst
Nov 1, 20166 min read
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Zen and the Art of Barbell Training
Recently, I met up with an old friend from high school for dinner. We hadn’t seen each other in approximately eighteen years, so you...
StrongFirst
Jul 28, 20165 min read
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How to Exercise the Vital Muscle of Patience
There are too many quotations and clichés about time. Philosophers ponder the subject and we all watch the seconds, minutes, hours, and...
StrongFirst
Jul 5, 20168 min read
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The Difference a Body Positive Approach Can Make
If you are particularly fortunate, you know that being as healthy and strong as possible is extremely important and are ready to do...
StrongFirst
Jun 16, 20167 min read
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Understanding Combat Mindset and Mental Conditioning
It’s easy to be happy when you are healthy and successful, but what about when you are in trouble? How would you behave? How would you...
StrongFirst
Jun 2, 20168 min read
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If You Want to Get Better, You Must Think Better
You are worrying too much. Especially about what I think of you as a person. I can tell because you keep starting the movement we’re...
StrongFirst
Apr 21, 20164 min read
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Overcoming Mediocrity Through Strength and Purpose
Musicians, artists, and actors relentlessly, religiously hone their craft, greasing their own groove, making automatic the fundamentals...
StrongFirst
Apr 7, 20165 min read
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Standing on the Shoulders of StrongFirst Giants
“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” — Isaac Newton Standing on the shoulders of giants means...
StrongFirst
Mar 24, 20166 min read
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The Simple Way Pavlov’s Dogs Can Improve Your Performance
You have probably heard something about Pavlov’s dogs. But did you know his work might have a powerful application to your training? Ivan...
StrongFirst
Mar 10, 20164 min read
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The Will to Happiness
I learned a lesson about life and training that I would like to pass along. It comes from the book that made the greatest impression on...
StrongFirst
Jan 5, 20165 min read
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Use Goal Cycling to Stay on Target
The next step is to determine how to reach those goals. Some methods will work better than others, for any given person or task. On the...
StrongFirst
Jul 14, 20155 min read
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The Psychological Complexities of Becoming Strong
As I work and observe the broad range of personalities and athleticism at my school, Five Points Academy here in New York City, I’ve come...
StrongFirst
May 12, 20156 min read
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