In the first days of quarantine, when things shut down and the composition of my days changed overnight, I came to a quick realization: I...

The Goal The idea of the Five-Rep Iron Maiden was planted in my head back in 2018 after completing the Iron Maiden Challenge at The Dome...

The one-arm strict barbell press is a challenging press that will build strength and muscle stability. Pavel recommended the side press...

Smart runners know a little strength training goes a long way to helping improve performance and reduce risk of injury. Smart coaches...

From winning a jiu-jitsu world championship, to serving in the Italian Army, to running close protection security for diplomats and...

Life happens. It can be unpredictable and hard, and extremely satisfying. For many of us, training is a big part of our lives. But...

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

Specificity and transfer are two of the most important considerations for any strength and conditioning program. If you don’t consider...

We believe that strength has a greater purpose—and that purpose goes far beyond the ability to lift weight or move loads. Being...

StrongFirst Podcast Episode #21 Summary Dr. Stu McGill joins the show for a second time to talk about breathing and when to use what kind...

Training for the general sake of getting stronger is great. But having a specific goal within a realistic timeframe helps inform your...

We all want a stronger kettlebell press. Boosting your strength baseline makes everything else, everything before, relatively easier. But...

StrongFirst Podcast Episode – 02 Summary: In this 2nd episode of “StrongFirst,” the official podcast of the StrongFirst School of...

Kettlebells. Do they have a role in the clinical setting? Should they be used in a rehabilitation for patients in the outpatient physical...

During the StrongFirst SFL Certification, I might mention the word “lats” one or two times. Once you understand the anatomy and the...

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....

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

I am happy to announce a partnership between two complimentary systems—StrongFirst and Flexible Steel. But… What Is Flexible Steel?...

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...

Building total body strength and conditioning is no easy task. It takes time, effort, and consistency. Developing strong shoulders, hips,...