With each year comes new opportunities and new plans. There is much we can accomplish within the length of one year. One of my students...

When people hear “bodyweight training,” many think of jumping jacks, burpees, jump squats, and agility work. While there is nothing wrong...

If you know me well, you know that I LOVE strength training. If you’ve ever even had dinner with me, you know I LOVE strength training....

This program will build strength into your weighted pullup. At StrongFirst, we never rest. We constantly research, refine, experiment....

Training for mass without barbells is tricky business. I designed this program for just that purpose but before you write it off as just...

Co-authored by Geoff Neupert, former StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor At StrongFirst we never focused on fat loss—and got it...

As the saying goes: “To press a lot you must press a lot.” It takes a lot of reps to build up to a respectable press. The challenge is...

The one-legged squat, or pistol, demands coordination, strength, and flexibility and has many positive effects. Every one of the muscles...

Did you suddenly decide to compete in the TSC and realize your deadlift is not where it needs to be? All is not lost. If you have decent...

I always really struggled with my pressing. I’m not just talking about building pressing strength. I’m talking about the actual execution...

Adding one-hand kettlebell swings to your Simple & Sinister training can be daunting for some people. Some of the symptoms include: Grip...

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

Last week we posted an outstanding article on training for the TSC by Jason Marshall, Senior SFG. Jason referenced the “Fighter Pullup...

If you decide to test your mettle in the Tactical Strength Challenge, you better have a plan. There are an infinite number of options in...

Simple & Sinister, Pavel Tsatsouline’s new book, is eloquent in its simplicity. People try to overcomplicate a position by adding more...

Editor’s Note: Mike’s voice is in italics. Mike has been in the strength and conditioning for over a decade splitting time between...

Over the last few months, I have performed some lifts I previously didn’t think could be done by a gal my size. After exchanging some...

If strength and conditioning are equally important to you, the following weekly kettlebell training template will serve you well. Focus...

No matter what your goals are—strength, mass, conditioning, or cuts—kettlebell complexes deliver. This is why they are so frequently...

There are many ways to train for a deadlift only event. You can find some great preparatory cycles and training methods in many of...