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“Not everything that matters can be measured, and not everything that is measured matters.” Elliot Eisner We live in the age of “Big...
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StrongFirst
May 1, 20186 min read
Breaking Parallel in the Squat: Why You Shouldn’t Avoid It and How to Achieve It
There are few basic movements in our modern western world that challenge more individuals than the full-depth squat. Arguably the lost...
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StrongFirst
Apr 17, 20188 min read
Quarterly Update: Back to the Barbell
“He who every morning plans the transaction of the day and follows out that plan, carries a thread that will guide him through the maze...
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StrongFirst
Mar 19, 20186 min read
Beyond Sinister
“Only by contending with challenges that seem to be beyond your strength to handle at the moment you can grow more surely toward the...
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StrongFirst
Mar 13, 20184 min read
Stability for Greater Strength Gains
Students often rush through their sticking points. And I get it—it’s tempting. But the wiser tactic is to slow down. Take note. Assess...
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StrongFirst
Jan 30, 20185 min read
All-Out Competition, or Fat-Loss and Status Check: Two Other Reasons the Tactical Strength Challenge
The Tactical Strength Challenge is a twice-yearly event with participants all over the globe. For one day in April and October, people on...
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StrongFirst
Oct 26, 20177 min read
Training Observations: Every Rep Is a Chance to Learn
For this article, I would like to dive into a few training observations I have made in my recent practice. Perhaps similar to Deep...
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StrongFirst
Sep 26, 20175 min read
Yes, You Can: A Knee-Friendly Alternative to the Get-up’s Windshield Wiper
“Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.”—Bruce Lee “Obey the...
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StrongFirst
Aug 29, 20178 min read
How to Power-up Your StrongFirst Practice by Applying the FMS Principles
As SFGs and kettlebell practitioners, we understand and practice the principle that movement exists in a hierarchy. In fact, we have a...
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StrongFirst
Aug 15, 20173 min read
Why Failure Is the Opportunity to Learn and the Key to Progress
“Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success....
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StrongFirst
Aug 1, 20175 min read
Understanding the Value of Baselines When It Comes to Making Gains
Learning to listen to your body is a skill in and of itself. Once you begin listening and truly understanding your body—whether it is...
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StrongFirst
Jul 11, 20175 min read
Don’t Rush to Heavy: Make “Light” Work for You
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...
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StrongFirst
Jun 15, 20176 min read
The 3 Cs of Kettlebell Ownership
“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...
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StrongFirst
Apr 27, 20174 min read
A 6-Week Program to Master the OA/OAOL Push-up
Mastery of the one-arm (OA) or one-arm one-leg push-up (OAOL) push-up is a process that will teach you many things about your body while...
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StrongFirst
Jan 10, 20176 min read
No Plan B: Make the Decision to Be Strong
Recently, a fellow trainer decided to seek my help. He’s a knowledgeable trainer; however, barbell work isn’t the focus of his training....
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StrongFirst
Dec 27, 20163 min read
Your Journey to a Handstand Push-up: Part 2
With any new skill, it is important to first focus on building a solid foundation and then advance slowly through each progression. In...
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StrongFirst
Dec 22, 20167 min read
The Triple Progression System Explained
I’ve been asked numerous times to formally outline my triple progression system. In reality, it’s not mine—it’s as old as the hills....
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StrongFirst
Nov 22, 20164 min read
Your Journey to a Handstand Push-up: Part 1
Headstands are great place to begin your journey to a handstand push-up (HSPU). They allow you to get comfortable upside down while...
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StrongFirst
Oct 25, 20166 min read
How to Train Your Way to Owning a Strict Hanging Leg Raise
A strength skill that is often underutilized is the hanging leg raise (HLR). Properly performed HLRs build a strong grip, lats, and core,...
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StrongFirst
Sep 20, 20164 min read
The Most Effective Leaders Lead by Example
I attended a StrongFirst Level I Certification in Chicago in April 2016. This was the first time I had actually been through a...
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