A Solid Game Plan for Acing the Snatch Test
If you’ve heard of Pavel and follow his teachings, it’s likely you’ve heard of the 100-rep snatch test. The snatch test is a core element...
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StrongFirst
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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StrongFirst
Apr 19, 20164 min read
Personal Space Rules When Snatching the Kettlebell
We have all joked about our personal space. From a basic psychological perspective our personal space can be defined as: “[T]he area...
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StrongFirst
Feb 16, 20168 min read
Paving Your Personal Road to TSC Victory
I’m certain no one would be surprised to hear me say the Tactical Strength Challenge (TSC) events are very much in my wheelhouse....
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StrongFirst
Nov 5, 20155 min read
Fall 2015 TSC Recap
RECAP Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fall 2015 TSC saw more participants than ever. Incredible results, and INSPIRING efforts! So many PRs —...
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StrongFirst
Oct 13, 20155 min read
Understanding Center of Mass in Kettlebell Training
Mastering the dance of center of mass. Who wouldn’t sign up for a class about that? With a thick handle and off-set center of mass, the...
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StrongFirst
Oct 6, 20155 min read
How to Systematically Improve Your TSC Numbers
The Tactical Strength Challenge (TSC) is a huge part of StrongFirst’s future. In Australia, we take it very seriously. It’s bridging gaps...
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StrongFirst
Sep 15, 20155 min read
Strength Training Will Get You Far – Even a Half Marathon
I signed up for the Brooklyn Half Marathon this year with every intention of training for it with runs. Things don’t always work out they...
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StrongFirst
Jul 23, 20155 min read
Program Minimum [Squared]
In his original kettlebell book, Pavel Tsatsouline talks about a Program Maximum and a Program Minimum. For the younger people in the...
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StrongFirst
Jun 2, 20154 min read
Swing Versus Snatch
Are the swing and snatch interchangeable? Or do you have to do both? David Whitley, former StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor...
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StrongFirst
May 5, 20154 min read
What is “Work Capacity”? [Part I]
The words “work capacity” have joined the fashionable jargon of the industry. What exactly do they mean? Some folks envision a sweaty...
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StrongFirst
Apr 21, 20155 min read
“Long Rests”: A Revolution in Interval Training
In the beginning he was Christopher Bellew. By the time he was at college he had become Chris Bellew. Later, in the Bohemian crowd of San...
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StrongFirst
Mar 20, 20153 min read
TSC Competition Prep: The Final 2 Weeks
It is approaching. The event you have been preparing for is drawing near. Does it approach with the sound of the Jaws theme or the Rocky...
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StrongFirst
Nov 24, 20142 min read
SFG Level I Certification: 3 + 6 = Excellence
Three days, six exercises. Simple. That is what the StrongFirst SFG Level I Certification is. Sure, there are tests, both physical and...
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StrongFirst
Oct 23, 20145 min read
SFG Level II Certification Prep Story
As expected, StrongFirst blew me away with an incredible weekend, at the SFG Level II Certification. We are lucky to be able to learn...
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StrongFirst
Oct 9, 20147 min read
4 Tips to Make the SFG Snatch Test Easier
Wailing. Gnashing of teeth. Rending of clothing and sitting in sack cloth and ashes. Nothing about the SFG Certification weekend, it...
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StrongFirst
Sep 4, 20144 min read
Tempo Runs + Kettlebells = Your Next “Recovery” Day
Each summer as the weather gets hot and the training gets brutal, I find it important for myself and my athletes to get outside the four...
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StrongFirst
Aug 12, 20143 min read
Tactical Strength Challenge: Participation, Community, Strength
The Spring 2014 Tactical Strength Challenge had over 350 competitors. Most had a lot of experience with kettlebell, barbell, and...
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StrongFirst
Aug 7, 20144 min read
Simple & Sinister Training for Kettlebell Sport Athletes
If perfection is found when there is nothing more to take away, then Simple & Sinister is much closer to it than the program minimum from...
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StrongFirst
Jun 19, 20146 min read
Tactical Strength Challenge: Spring 2014 Results and Tips
By Pavel Tsatsouline, CEO and Oliver Quinn, SFG II Congratulations to the winners of the Spring 2014 Tactical Strength Challenge! VIEW...
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