A press is like an iceberg—there’s a lot going on underneath the surface. What can you learn from failure? A lot. Especially when it...

Which came first in your strength training experience—the barbell, or the kettlebell? Kettlebell, barbell, and bodyweight (the third...

“He who every morning plans the transaction of the day and follows out that plan, carries a thread that will guide him through the maze...

I am happy to announce a partnership between two complimentary systems—StrongFirst and Flexible Steel. But… What Is Flexible Steel?...

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...

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

I attended a StrongFirst Level I Certification in Chicago in April 2016. This was the first time I had actually been through a...

I open my eyes while, bathed in sweat, I slowly regain my breath control. I’m lying on the artificial grass contemplating the high dome...

The SFG is StrongFirst’s most well-known certification, and is widely considered the gold standard for kettlebell certification. But...

To be honest, I did not hear about StrongFirst until the last year or so. Kind of embarrassing as a trainer, especially one who...

Ten years ago I signed-up for my first Ironman triathlon. At that time, I had never swum more than 500 yards, never ridden a road bike,...

I failed the SFG Level II strength test. That’s how my Level II Certification weekend started, so I might as well start this article that...

You asked for it, so here it is: a guide to preparing for the StrongFirst Girya Level II Certification. The SFG Level I prep guide has...

By Brett Jones, Chief SFG “Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” James Cash Penney The force...

When one of the athletes I’m training insists on using poor form to complete a movement, I ask him or her, “What are you practicing?” The...

Greetings, my fellow students of strength. I am honored and privileged to be counted among the StrongFirst community. I recently passed...

If attending the SFG Level I Certification has entered your mind as anything from a dream to a plan, you have some work to do. Training...

Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to announce our new Chief SFG Instructor—Brett Jones! StrongFirst has lots of irons in the fire. I am...

Three days, six exercises. Simple. That is what the StrongFirst SFG Level I Certification is. Sure, there are tests, both physical and...

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...