A couple of years ago, I wrote an article, Strength in Numbers, about my journey towards a set of 100 pushups. I used ’grease the groove’...

Ah, the trusty pull-up. Once a staple of every child’s PE class, it has fallen by the wayside as physical education in schools has...

The pistol squat is one of the hallowed movements among fitness lovers—especially bodyweight aficionados. While they’re not for everyone,...

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

Want to increase your pullup reps? How about improve your pullup technique? We have a program that delivers and, provided you follow its...

We often blame our feet last for performance problems or tension leaks. But as our main connection to the ground, they are the foundation...

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...

If you have spent time on the StrongFirst blog, on our forum, or attended one of our Courses or Certifications, then you know we are a...

Mastery of the one-arm (OA) or one-arm one-leg push-up (OAOL) push-up is a process that will teach you many things about your body while...

Last May, Chief SFG Brett Jones wrote about the different options for the free hand in the one-arm kettlebell swing. We face a similar...

If you have never heard of Herschel Walker, you should look him up. He was an outstanding football player who won the Heisman Trophy in...

You are one step closer on your journey to a handstand push-up (HSPU). If you spent time on the bent-arm strength progression I outlined...

With any new skill, it is important to first focus on building a solid foundation and then advance slowly through each progression. In...

Headstands are great place to begin your journey to a handstand push-up (HSPU). They allow you to get comfortable upside down while...

A strength skill that is often underutilized is the hanging leg raise (HLR). Properly performed HLRs build a strong grip, lats, and core,...

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...

At StrongFirst, we pride ourselves in teaching progressions that will help every trainee and every athlete advance their technique and...

The chain rattled as he looped it through the kettlebell, securing it to his belt. He gripped the pull-up bar and lowered himself into a...

Odds are you have some fond memories of college. Odds are also that you remember doing something you’re not very proud of during that...

Pull-ups were a skill that always seemed impossible to me. I honestly felt I would never be able to achieve this “coveted” movement. Like...