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Jul 18, 20176 min read
StrongFirst Instructors and the Obligation of Quality
In 1998, at a much different point in my career, I wrote a paper published in the Journal of Clinical Ethics entitled Disclosure of...
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Jun 15, 20176 min read
The 3 Cs of Kettlebell Ownership
“When do I know when I can move up to the next bell?” is a question that pops up quite often on the StrongFirst Forum. This is one of the...
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StrongFirst
Jun 6, 20174 min read
Quality a Mile Deep: A Strength Program Based on Skillful Practice
Becoming strong doesn’t happen overnight. Strength is a skill, and with any skill, you must put in the time to become better. No matter...
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Mar 9, 20173 min read
Even Stronger: 2017 Leadership Promotions
The true leaders of the StrongFirst Community are the SFG Leadership. They lead from the front and set an example for all other...
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Mar 7, 20176 min read
15 Years and 15 Observations
I purchased Power to the People! by Pavel around 2000 or early 2001. It changed the way I thought about training in many ways. That was...
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Feb 14, 20174 min read
The 2 Most Common Military Press Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
“It’s all easy till it’s heavy!”—Mark Reifkind Having performed, judged, and observed many heavy or max attempts in various lifts, I can...
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StrongFirst
Jan 12, 20176 min read
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...
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StrongFirst
Jan 3, 20174 min read
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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StrongFirst
Dec 29, 20166 min read
The Language of Strength Is Universal
It was Saturday afternoon in Budapest, Hungary. I sat down for what is one of my favorite parts of an SFG Level I Certification: “What is...
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StrongFirst
Dec 1, 20164 min read
Lessons from the Hockey Life: Remembering Gordie Howe
Earlier this year, millions of Canadians and hockey fans worldwide were saddened when Gordie Howe, “Mr. Hockey,” passed away at the age...
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Nov 8, 20169 min read
Group Exercise Class: A Template for Successful Kettlebell Training
Classes can be a fantastic opportunity for professional coaches to help more “regular” people and earn more money in the most...
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Nov 3, 20165 min read
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...
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Oct 13, 20165 min read
How to Unlock the Potential of Individual Differences
In the 1950s, medical research was primarily done on Caucasian males. It was thought it would be simpler to study only one group. But in...
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Oct 4, 20163 min read
Under Pressure: A Small But Crucial Adjustment to Your Get-up
“The only way to handle pressure is to apply it.”—Darrelle Revis I would add that handling pressure means properly applying it. The area...
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StrongFirst
Sep 20, 20164 min read
The Most Effective Leaders Lead by Example
I attended a StrongFirst Level I Certification in Chicago in April 2016. This was the first time I had actually been through a...
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Jul 26, 20166 min read
4 Essential Mental Tools for Passing the SFG Level I Cert
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,...
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Jun 16, 20167 min read
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...
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Feb 4, 20164 min read
2016 Leadership Promotions, and How They are Chosen
By Brett Jones, Chief SFG “Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” James Cash Penney The force...
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Aug 25, 20152 min read
3 Squat Tips: Understanding Squat Cues
Memories of my first kettlebell certification with Pavel back in October, 2007 are still branded in my mind as a reminder of how green I...
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