Five Energy Leaks to Plug so Your Strength Gains Flow
As we continue our pursuit of strength, we are regularly threatened by a stealthy nemesis that rears its head between us and our goals....
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StrongFirst
Mar 19, 20197 min read
What Mastering Your Bodyweight Can Teach You About Lifting Iron
A common path for our students pursuing the StrongFirst Elite designation is to start with the kettlebell instructor certifications...
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StrongFirst
Nov 7, 20176 min read
How to Avoid Injury and Maximize Strength by Correcting Rib Flare
One of the hallmarks of the strength training concepts taught through StrongFirst is the emphasis on controlling breath. In particular,...
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StrongFirst
Sep 5, 20175 min read
G-Tox: A Proven Tool for Accelerated Grip Recovery
At StrongFirst, we recognize tension and relaxation as two sides of the same performance coin. But we often find it easy to focus...
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StrongFirst
Jul 25, 20175 min read
How to Get Properly Loaded in the Deadlift and Swing
Not so fast—”getting loaded” means something completely different at StrongFirst. Getting “loaded” means an active eccentric to the bar...
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StrongFirst
Feb 28, 20175 min read
Strength Training and the Benefits of Perfusion
Many years ago, while I was competing at a USA Powerlifting competition, Michael Overdeer, then the president of the organization, said a...
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StrongFirst
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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StrongFirst
May 3, 20166 min read
When Tension Is a Beautiful Thing
No, this isn’t a psychology lesson on stress. I am neither discussing different types of headaches, nor the strength properties of a...
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StrongFirst
Mar 8, 20165 min read
The Subtle But Essential Role of the Triceps Brachii in the Deadlift
Huh? Shouldn’t we be talking about posterior chain, glutes, hamstrings, lats, or erector spinae? Yes, we will in the future, but for this...
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StrongFirst
Dec 1, 20154 min read
Surprise Yourself With Strength on This Bodyweight Training Plan
When people hear “bodyweight training,” many think of jumping jacks, burpees, jump squats, and agility work. While there is nothing wrong...
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StrongFirst
Oct 20, 20154 min read
Simple & Sinister + Heart Rate Training
By Al Ciampa, SFG and Pavel Tsatsouline, CEO In the Simple & Sinister Progression Tactics blog, you learned how to accelerate your...
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StrongFirst
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
Jan 22, 20155 min read
Okinawan Strength: Developing the “Iron Body”
Strength is context specific – to remain immovable, to be resilient to blows and forces, and to lift and handle large loads with low risk...
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StrongFirst
Feb 11, 20146 min read
4 Tips for Getting Tight and Instant Strength Gains
A couple weeks back, my friend Elliot and I went to a seminar held by our good friend Mehdi of Stronglifts. After I’d given my talk, the...
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StrongFirst
Dec 17, 20133 min read
Build a Barbell Military Press on a Kettlebell Foundation
The barbell military press is a classic test of upper body strength and a powerful strength builder. At StrongFirst, we teach it on a...
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StrongFirst
Oct 29, 20134 min read
The Tension Day
There are two types of training a strength seeker must do: Perform a number of sets with moderate weights and reps, e.g. 5×5. This builds...
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StrongFirst
Sep 16, 20134 min read
Total Tension Kettlebell Complex
No matter what your goals are—strength, mass, conditioning, or cuts—kettlebell complexes deliver. This is why they are so frequently...
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