Recap Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fall TSC results are final! Thank you to everyone who took part in this very unique day of worldwide...

“When you can’t change the direction of the wind—adjust your sails.”—H. Jackson Brown, Jr. There are things in life we cannot change....

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

“The greatest power is often simple patience.” —E. Joseph Cossman I would add that patience is the key to power. In my last article, we...

No, this isn’t a psychology lesson on stress. I am neither discussing different types of headaches, nor the strength properties of a...

Recap Ladies and Gentlemen, the Spring TSC results are final! Thank you to everyone who took part in this very unique day of worldwide...

“I never went to the gym to workout. I went to the gym to learn and the workout was a byproduct.”—Dr. Ed Thomas In my work with Dr....

Huh? Shouldn’t we be talking about posterior chain, glutes, hamstrings, lats, or erector spinae? Yes, we will in the future, but for this...

RECAP Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fall 2015 TSC saw more participants than ever. Incredible results, and INSPIRING efforts! So many PRs —...

The Tactical Strength Challenge (TSC) is a huge part of StrongFirst’s future. In Australia, we take it very seriously. It’s bridging gaps...

If you know me well, you know that I LOVE strength training. If you’ve ever even had dinner with me, you know I LOVE strength training....

It is approaching. The event you have been preparing for is drawing near. Does it approach with the sound of the Jaws theme or the Rocky...

Willard (Jim) Sloan entered to compete in the StrongFirst Tactical Strength Challenge (TSC) last October. People enter the TSC for a lot...

Strength is context specific – to remain immovable, to be resilient to blows and forces, and to lift and handle large loads with low risk...

Kettlebells are a waste of time! Or so I thought, until I became friends with Pavel. Like many powerlifters, I dismissed kettlebells...

A few years ago, a strange idea emerged from the clinical world: the insect head. White coats started telling lifters to lock their heads...

So, I want to deadlift. I want a strong deadlift. I want a really strong deadlift. Oh, you too? I don’t need to inform you of the...

Did you suddenly decide to compete in the TSC and realize your deadlift is not where it needs to be? All is not lost. If you have decent...

The Spring 2014 Tactical Strength Challenge had over 350 competitors. Most had a lot of experience with kettlebell, barbell, and...

Over the past couple of years my focus in strength has shifted from kettlebell training to the sport of powerlifting. Why? 1. I wanted a...