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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...

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Feb 18, 20142 min read
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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...

StrongFirst
Dec 17, 20133 min read
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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...

StrongFirst
Aug 31, 20134 min read
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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...

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Jun 10, 20132 min read
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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...

StrongFirst
Apr 12, 20137 min read
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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...

StrongFirst
Mar 29, 20136 min read
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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...

StrongFirst
Feb 4, 20133 min read
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The Best Press Exercise
The contenders for the “baddest” press title are: Kettlebell military press Barbell military press Handstand push-up (wall supported)...

StrongFirst
Dec 19, 20124 min read
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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...

StrongFirst
Nov 21, 20125 min read
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