#Press 3/3

Feb 18, 20142 min read

The Moving Target Kettlebell Complex

Kettlebell complexes rock. A few months ago StrongFirst published the “Total Tension Kettlebell Complex” in this blog. Those of you who...

Dec 17, 20133 min read

Build a Barbell Military Press on a Kettlebell Foundation

The barbell military press is a classic test of upper body strength and a powerful strength builder. At StrongFirst, we teach it on a...

Aug 31, 20134 min read

How to Double Your Kettlebell Press in 6 Weeks Without Touching a Bell

The StrongFirst Bodyweight Instructor Certification is likely coming to a city near you soon. Now, if you are like me you may be thinking...

Jun 10, 20132 min read

John “Roper” Saxon and the Kettlebell

When I was a kid, a merchant marine friend of my parents gave me a treasured gift, a calendar with scenes from Enter the Dragon. The envy...

Apr 12, 20137 min read

A Program to Train for the Half-Bodyweight Kettlebell Press

So you have done your kettlebell clean and press ladders and have put in your volume. You can press for sets and reps with a fairly heavy...

Mar 29, 20136 min read

Get a Heavier Military Press With the One-arm One-leg Push-up

Long before the bench press was the apple of every gym rat’s eye, in the days before drugged-up muscles, pills, powders, and potions...

Feb 4, 20133 min read

Bench Press to Kettlebell Press More

Here is how to set a kettlebell military press personal record within weeks. You will be benching with a close grip. The close grip bench...

Dec 19, 20124 min read

The Best Press Exercise

The contenders for the “baddest” press title are: Kettlebell military press Barbell military press Handstand push-up (wall supported)...

Nov 21, 20125 min read

Can You Answer These 4 Questions About the Psoas?

“Psoas? So what?” If that is your mindset or you are thinking, “Oh, you mean half of the iliopsoas group?” then you are missing a...