“Not everything that matters can be measured, and not everything that is measured matters.” Elliot Eisner We live in the age of “Big...

There are few basic movements in our modern western world that challenge more individuals than the full-depth squat. Arguably the lost...

“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...

“Only by contending with challenges that seem to be beyond your strength to handle at the moment you can grow more surely toward the...

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...

The Tactical Strength Challenge is a twice-yearly event with participants all over the globe. For one day in April and October, people on...

For this article, I would like to dive into a few training observations I have made in my recent practice. Perhaps similar to Deep...

“Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.”—Bruce Lee “Obey the...

As SFGs and kettlebell practitioners, we understand and practice the principle that movement exists in a hierarchy. In fact, we have a...

“Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success....

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...

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...

“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...

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...

Recently, a fellow trainer decided to seek my help. He’s a knowledgeable trainer; however, barbell work isn’t the focus of his training....

With any new skill, it is important to first focus on building a solid foundation and then advance slowly through each progression. In...

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....

Headstands are great place to begin your journey to a handstand push-up (HSPU). They allow you to get comfortable upside down while...

A strength skill that is often underutilized is the hanging leg raise (HLR). Properly performed HLRs build a strong grip, lats, and core,...

I attended a StrongFirst Level I Certification in Chicago in April 2016. This was the first time I had actually been through a...