How I Achieved Five Reps of the Iron Maiden
The Goal The idea of the Five-Rep Iron Maiden was planted in my head back in 2018 after completing the Iron Maiden Challenge at The Dome...
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Feb 19, 20216 min read
Strong Endurance in Schools to Strengthen the Next Generation
Strengthen Our Youth I currently teach at one of the best physical education schools in America. Prescott Junior High School was featured...
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Feb 18, 20207 min read
How to Win the TSC? With this Program
Co-authored by Ryan Toshner Participant registration is now open for this spring’s Tactical Strength Challenge on May 9. Register here....
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Jan 23, 20206 min read
Avoid Common Deadlift, Pull-Up, and Snatch Mistakes to Own your TSC
Co-authored by Ryan Toshner The TSC is StrongFirst’s bi-annual strength challenge, where participants put their training pedal to the...
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Oct 8, 20198 min read
Dairy Cows and Burrito Bowls—How to Win the TSC
The StrongFirst Tactical Strength Challenge returns around the world on Saturday, October 26. The TSC is a personal challenge held twice...
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Jun 24, 20198 min read
Pull-Up Power: From No Reps to Getting Over the Bar with 36kg
Ah, the trusty pull-up. Once a staple of every child’s PE class, it has fallen by the wayside as physical education in schools has...
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Dec 4, 20185 min read
How to Increase your Pullups by 50 Percent (at Least)
Want to increase your pullup reps? How about improve your pullup technique? We have a program that delivers and, provided you follow its...
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Feb 20, 20184 min read
Two Powerful Methods for Improving Your Pull-Up
First thing’s first: You can’t let your ego keep you from reaching your true potential. When trying to improve your pull-up, it is often...
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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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Nov 9, 20173 min read
TSC Recap and Results: Fall 2017
Ladies and gentlemen, the 2017 Fall TSC results are in! First, thank you to everyone who participated in this unique worldwide event....
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Sep 19, 20175 min read
How to Get Better at Everything by Training Multiple Get-Ups
Building total body strength and conditioning is no easy task. It takes time, effort, and consistency. Developing strong shoulders, hips,...
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Apr 14, 20173 min read
Spring 2017 TSC Results
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Spring 2017 TSC results are final! Thank you to everyone who took part in this very unique day of worldwide...
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Mar 14, 20176 min read
Pushing for a Better Pull?
Early on in my education with kettlebells, I would hear occasional stories about people who followed a pressing-intensive program (Rite...
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Oct 27, 20163 min read
Fall 2016 TSC Results
Recap Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fall TSC results are final! Thank you to everyone who took part in this very unique day of worldwide...
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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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Sep 6, 20165 min read
How to Progress Yourself to Your First Pull-up
At StrongFirst, we are breaking down the myths that ladies cannot do pull-ups and proving that pull-ups are not only for men, but a skill...
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Jul 19, 20164 min read
The Keys to Executing a Successful Weighted Tactical Pull-Up
The chain rattled as he looped it through the kettlebell, securing it to his belt. He gripped the pull-up bar and lowered himself into a...
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Jul 12, 20169 min read
The Anytime, Anywhere Bodyweight-Only Strength Program
Odds are you have some fond memories of college. Odds are also that you remember doing something you’re not very proud of during that...
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Jun 28, 20163 min read
One Good Rep: How to Perform the Perfect Pull-up
Pull-ups were a skill that always seemed impossible to me. I honestly felt I would never be able to achieve this “coveted” movement. Like...
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Apr 27, 20165 min read
Spring 2016 TSC Results
Recap Ladies and Gentlemen, the Spring TSC results are final! Thank you to everyone who took part in this very unique day of worldwide...
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