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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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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May 9, 20178 min read
Why You Should Consider Adding Kettlebell Carries to Your Training
While grip on one hand (pun intended) and abs on the other are the easiest ways to build strength—as stated by Pavel himself—carries are...
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StrongFirst
Feb 7, 20175 min read
An Arm Bar a Day
The kettlebell arm bar is the single best shoulder mobility and stability drill you can practice. It gives the best bang for your buck...
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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
Mar 22, 20168 min read
Empowering Self Advocacy: Taking Charge of Your Back Pain
Key Messages: Studies on “non-specific back pain” are not helpful, just as studies on non-specific head pain would not be helpful, nor...
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Aug 18, 20158 min read
5 Simple Tips for a Stronger Pistol
99% of those who have ever seen a perfectly executed pistol (one-legged squat) think of it as of an unattainable feat of strength, if not...
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StrongFirst
Jul 7, 20159 min read
A Long Way to Press: Work Capacity, Levers, and Tall People
“The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Usually because the manure is deeper.” —Gene Dudgeon PART 1: TALL PEOPLE...
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StrongFirst
May 26, 20155 min read
The Turkish Get-Up—A Clinician’s Perspective
I am a self-described kettlebell nerd. One of the ongoing jokes, when I teach seminars, is if you come to me with an orthopedic issue, I...
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StrongFirst
Apr 25, 20148 min read
Athletic Body in Balance: What I Would Go Back and Change
In 2003, I had the honor of having my book Athletic Body in Balance published by Human Kinetics, and for the first time people could read...
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StrongFirst
Jul 9, 20135 min read
The Miseducation of Stretching
“I want to be more flexible” is a statement I get from many of the young athletes I train. My immediate follow up of “Why?” is usually...
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