StrongFirstNov 7, 20176 min readHow to Avoid Injury and Maximize Strength by Correcting Rib FlareOne of the hallmarks of the strength training concepts taught through StrongFirst is the emphasis on controlling breath. In particular,...
StrongFirstSep 1, 20152 min readPosture: An Easy Way to Up Your PerformancePosture What would happen to the sprinter if she were slouched over? A waste of her remarkable muscle power. The full contact karateka’s...
StrongFirstJan 22, 20155 min readOkinawan Strength: Developing the “Iron Body”Strength is context specific – to remain immovable, to be resilient to blows and forces, and to lift and handle large loads with low risk...
StrongFirstNov 30, 20144 min readHeads Up! The Neck Position in Kettlebell Swings and SnatchesA few years ago, a strange idea emerged from the clinical world: the insect head. White coats started telling lifters to lock their heads...