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StrongFirst Deadlift Team Pulls Strong Again
An Update From Jason Marshall We had two lifters for the East Coast meet in Philly, Ellen Stein and Lisa Burke. Both won their divisions....

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Jul 15, 20143 min read
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Tactical Strength Challenge: Spring 2014 Results and Tips
By Pavel Tsatsouline, CEO and Oliver Quinn, SFG II Congratulations to the winners of the Spring 2014 Tactical Strength Challenge! VIEW...

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Jun 19, 20146 min read
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He Did Not Return From the Battle
Seconds after this iconic photo was taken in 1942, this young officer leading his men into assault, Alexey Yeremenko, was killed. A...

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May 26, 20141 min read
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12-Week TNT TSC Training Program
As a child, I was taught to be careful who I listened to. Keeping in mind who we listen to is extremely important, so I feel the need to...

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May 10, 20149 min read
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Athletic Body in Balance: What I Would Go Back and Change
In 2003, I had the honor of having my book Athletic Body in Balance published by Human Kinetics, and for the first time people could read...

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Apr 25, 20148 min read
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I’m Possible: Training for the Winter Paralympics
At the 2014 Winter Paralympics closing ceremony an enormous sign hung above the stage proclaiming: “IMPOSSIBLE.” Paralympian Alexey...

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Mar 25, 20143 min read
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4 Tips for Getting Tight and Instant Strength Gains
A couple weeks back, my friend Elliot and I went to a seminar held by our good friend Mehdi of Stronglifts. After I’d given my talk, the...

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Feb 11, 20146 min read
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TSC Training Plans for Athletes of All Levels
If you decide to test your mettle in the Tactical Strength Challenge, you better have a plan. There are an infinite number of options in...

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Feb 1, 201412 min read
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Extreme Specialization for the Real World
If you got all excited by the title of this article, I hate to bring you back to reality—but I’m going to do so anyway. There is no...

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Oct 21, 20132 min read
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The Difference Between Lifts, Exercises, and Feats of Strength
Understanding the difference between lifts, feats, and exercises will simplify your life and make it easier to reach your goals. The...

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Oct 15, 20133 min read
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A Bit of TSC History and What the Future Holds
It was 2002, and the RKC kettlebell certification was barely a year old. I was training many military and law enforcement operators and...

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Sep 10, 20133 min read
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My 1st National Powerlifting Competition and How I Trained
Since I was a child, I have always wanted to be strong. I’ve always been attracted to anything that was a manifestation of strength and...

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Aug 24, 20138 min read
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StrongFirst Deadlift Team Pulls Strong
On June 22-23, 2013, the StrongFirst Deadlift Team competed at the IPA Strength Spectacular at the mecca of strength training, York...

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Aug 11, 20132 min read
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Sample Deadlift Training Cycles of StrongFirst Athletes
There are many ways to train for a deadlift only event. You can find some great preparatory cycles and training methods in many of...

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Aug 10, 20133 min read
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StrongFirst and the 5×5 Method
The “5×5” method is credited to Reg Park, a bodybuilder who built a 500-pound bench press in the 1950s. This method remains one of the...

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Jul 29, 20133 min read
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The Short Stop Squat: A Drill to Set Up Big Pulls
I am often asked for my opinion about the best way to squat or pull a loaded bar. My answer always is, “It depends on the person.” We all...

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Mar 1, 20133 min read
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How Do You Define a Strong Woman?
Women should be strong because we are capable of great physical strength. Too often, women limit themselves by thinking strength training...

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Jan 18, 20132 min read
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Announcing the StrongFirst Deadlift Team
By Jason Marshall, SFG Team Leader, StrongFirst Deadlift Team Captain “Eumastas the son of Critobulus lifted me from the...

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Jan 11, 20133 min read
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Kettlebells and Deadlifts Go Together Like Vodka and Pickles
Speaks 1,000-pound deadlifter Andy Bolton: “The [kettlebell] swing is a great developer of the posterior chain and will teach you how to...

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Jan 7, 20133 min read
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Be a Man Among Men: My Father’s Deadlift Program
Why do so many men give up on being men once they have reached a certain age? (I could ask women the same question.) Not my father. A...

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Jan 1, 20133 min read
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