As we continue our pursuit of strength, we are regularly threatened by a stealthy nemesis that rears its head between us and our goals....

A common path for our students pursuing the StrongFirst Elite designation is to start with the kettlebell instructor certifications...

One of the hallmarks of the strength training concepts taught through StrongFirst is the emphasis on controlling breath. In particular,...

At StrongFirst, we recognize tension and relaxation as two sides of the same performance coin. But we often find it easy to focus...

Not so fast—”getting loaded” means something completely different at StrongFirst. Getting “loaded” means an active eccentric to the bar...

Many years ago, while I was competing at a USA Powerlifting competition, Michael Overdeer, then the president of the organization, said a...

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...

No, this isn’t a psychology lesson on stress. I am neither discussing different types of headaches, nor the strength properties of a...

Huh? Shouldn’t we be talking about posterior chain, glutes, hamstrings, lats, or erector spinae? Yes, we will in the future, but for this...

When people hear “bodyweight training,” many think of jumping jacks, burpees, jump squats, and agility work. While there is nothing wrong...

By Al Ciampa, SFG and Pavel Tsatsouline, CEO In the Simple & Sinister Progression Tactics blog, you learned how to accelerate your...

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...

Strength is context specific – to remain immovable, to be resilient to blows and forces, and to lift and handle large loads with low risk...

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...

The barbell military press is a classic test of upper body strength and a powerful strength builder. At StrongFirst, we teach it on a...

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...

No matter what your goals are—strength, mass, conditioning, or cuts—kettlebell complexes deliver. This is why they are so frequently...