The push press is a bit like the clean. The clean gets neglected because the swing and snatch are “so much cooler.” The push press seems...

Most obstacle course racers are obstacle course enthusiasts, not strength enthusiasts. To the obstacle course racing (OCR) athlete,...

“Learn how to separate the majors and the minors. A lot of people don’t do well simply because they major in minor things.”—Jim Rohn I’m...

I open my eyes while, bathed in sweat, I slowly regain my breath control. I’m lying on the artificial grass contemplating the high dome...

To be honest, I did not hear about StrongFirst until the last year or so. Kind of embarrassing as a trainer, especially one who...

“The greatest power is often simple patience.” —E. Joseph Cossman I would add that patience is the key to power. In my last article, we...

Ten years ago I signed-up for my first Ironman triathlon. At that time, I had never swum more than 500 yards, never ridden a road bike,...

A student of mine once described the get-up as being comprised of “frames of a comic strip”—meaning there are definitive positions to hit...

It is one of the enduring questions of inquiring minds. What do I do with my free hand during a one-arm swing? (That, and if you are...

“I never went to the gym to workout. I went to the gym to learn and the workout was a byproduct.”—Dr. Ed Thomas In my work with Dr....

You asked for it, so here it is: a guide to preparing for the StrongFirst Girya Level II Certification. The SFG Level I prep guide has...

Unlike many of my predecessors who have written articles about kettlebells, I have no acronyms after my name. I am not a trainer of any...

If attending the SFG Level I Certification has entered your mind as anything from a dream to a plan, you have some work to do. Training...

Are You Really a Scientist? “Knowing the other and knowing oneself, In one hundred battles no danger. Not knowing the other and knowing...

The Tactical Strength Challenge (TSC) is a huge part of StrongFirst’s future. In Australia, we take it very seriously. It’s bridging gaps...

Among the changes:  CUSHIONING. The History Chucks have long been favored among lifters for their no-frills, retro-cool style and flat,...

As we travel on our career paths, we will inevitably encounter events that alter our course and lead us in a direction we may never have...

I remember it very clearly. Somewhere in central Iraq, during my first “OP” in country, I stopped in my tracks. “What the hell?” I had...

From Pavel: Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honored to introduce you to StrongFirst’s new CEO. Eric Frohardt is a former US Navy SEAL, a...

Why a kettlebell? To bring out the athlete inside. Kettlebells are everywhere these days in the fitness world. From magazines to Internet...