Sinister, Occam’s Razor, and 2018
Last year, I suggested this approach to planning out your training for the upcoming year. Now at the start of 2018, that idea along with...
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Jan 8, 20188 min read
Easy Reg Park: A New Program to Train Your Basic Six
The StrongFirst school of strength offers several programs to structure your training and develop your athletic qualities. Simple &...
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Jan 3, 20188 min read
The 37-Second Knockout: Building a Boxer’s Ferocious Comeback
My name is Ilaria Scopece, and I am the “skinny boxer.” It has not always been this way. I was a gymnast before I put on boxing gloves....
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Dec 26, 20176 min read
2018 StrongFirst Updates
As 2017 moves rapidly into 2018, I want to update you on some changes and suggestions for the coming year. If any of you have picked up...
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Dec 19, 20178 min read
How I Trained for and Achieved My Sinister Goal
When I first started training Simple & Sinister in 2014, I never planned on reaching the Sinister goal. The thought of one-arm swings...
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StrongFirst
Dec 12, 20176 min read
The “Secret” to Success: Visualization
Do you visualize? Is your visualization mindset positive? Can you see success? Visualization is not only something I personally practice,...
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Dec 5, 20173 min read
Essential Details for Proper Swing Grip and the Kettlebell Halo
“I learned no detail was too small. It was all about the details.”—Brad Gray As an Instructor, I walk the line between seeing all the...
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StrongFirst
Nov 28, 20174 min read
What You Need to Know About the Lats and Your Front Squat
During the StrongFirst SFL Certification, I might mention the word “lats” one or two times. Once you understand the anatomy and the...
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StrongFirst
Nov 21, 20177 min read
An Explanation of the Athletic Hip Hinge
It’s well known that the swing is the center of the kettlebell universe. All the basic ballistic kettlebell movements depend on a strong...
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StrongFirst
Nov 16, 20175 min read
Tammy’s Story: A Journey of Discovery, Growth, and Strength
Tammy Baskett is a 61-year-old dedicated student of strength and a massage therapy client of mine, but it hasn’t always been this way....
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StrongFirst
Nov 14, 20177 min read
How to Use StrongFirst for Successful GORUCK Prep
I believe strength is the most valuable quality to develop in fitness. That said, my recreational pursuits often involve the need for...
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StrongFirst
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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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
Oct 31, 20178 min read
How StrongFirst’s Endurance Protocols Can Improve Your Ski Season
Winter is fast approaching in the Northern Hemisphere. For many, that means ski and snowboard season is about to begin. But how do we...
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StrongFirst
Oct 26, 20177 min read
Training Observations: Every Rep Is a Chance to Learn
For this article, I would like to dive into a few training observations I have made in my recent practice. Perhaps similar to Deep...
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Oct 24, 20175 min read
Training Shoes: My Recommendations and Why
When you are training, one of the decisions you make before you start each session is whether you will be wearing training shoes. While...
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StrongFirst
Oct 17, 20177 min read
Flexible Steel and StrongFirst: Announcing a Partnership
I am happy to announce a partnership between two complimentary systems—StrongFirst and Flexible Steel. But… What Is Flexible Steel?...
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StrongFirst
Oct 12, 20179 min read
Steve Milles Speaks on the Real-World Value of the StrongFirst Combat Course
With just over a year since its debut, StrongFirst Combat is already creating a buzz. And as it returns to Five Points Academy, I can...
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StrongFirst
Oct 10, 20176 min read
How I Achieved a 3 x Bodyweight Deadlift (and You Can Increase Your Deadlift, Too)
“As to methods there may be a million and then some, but principles are few. The man who grasps principles can successfully select his...
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Oct 3, 20178 min read
When StrongFirst Meets Circus: How Plan Strong Helped Us Win Silver in Moscow
“Skill consists of the ability to bring out some end result with maximum certainty and minimum outlay of energy.”—Guthrie, 1952 I am a...
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