Tammy Baskett is a 61-year-old dedicated student of strength and a massage therapy client of mine, but it hasn’t always been this way....

For this article, I would like to dive into a few training observations I have made in my recent practice. Perhaps similar to Deep...

When you are training, one of the decisions you make before you start each session is whether you will be wearing training shoes. While...

With just over a year since its debut, StrongFirst Combat is already creating a buzz. And as it returns to Five Points Academy, I can...

“Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.”—Bruce Lee “Obey the...

Building total body strength and conditioning is no easy task. It takes time, effort, and consistency. Developing strong shoulders, hips,...

We all love new personal records, especially when they are one-rep max or max-rep records—that first time deadlifting your bodyweight or...

At StrongFirst, we recognize tension and relaxation as two sides of the same performance coin. But we often find it easy to focus...

If you have spent time on the StrongFirst blog, on our forum, or attended one of our Courses or Certifications, then you know we are a...

“You’ve fallen victim to one of the classic blunders…”—Vizzini, Princess Bride Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. This article is about a...

Not so fast—”getting loaded” means something completely different at StrongFirst. Getting “loaded” means an active eccentric to the bar...

A note from Brett Jones, Chief SFG: I have been learning from Pavel since 2002 and teaching with him since 2003. His system has never...

In my recent article 15 Years and 15 Observations, I offered the advice, “Don’t rush to heavy,” and, “Don’t set minimums.” So, I decided...

I haven’t taken a break from Simple & Sinister training for the last six weeks. Over the last few months, I transitioned from the 16kg to...

“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...

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...

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...

Up until 45 years ago, the overhead military press was actually the third event in Olympic weightlifting, along with the snatch and the...

When we are under stress, our breathing can become erratic or non-existent. If you’re an SFG instructor, you probably teach biomechanical...

While grip on one hand (pun intended) and abs on the other are the easiest ways to build strength—as stated by Pavel himself—carries are...