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Avoid Common Deadlift, Pull-Up, and Snatch Mistakes to Own your TSC
Co-authored by Ryan Toshner The TSC is StrongFirst’s bi-annual strength challenge, where participants put their training pedal to the...

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Jan 23, 20206 min read
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Dairy Cows and Burrito Bowls—How to Win the TSC
The StrongFirst Tactical Strength Challenge returns around the world on Saturday, October 26. The TSC is a personal challenge held twice...

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Oct 8, 20198 min read
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From the Battlefield to Back Injury to Beast Tamer: Ollie Quinn’s Kettlebell Journey
Have you ever seen one of the “Army Strong” commercials? Well in the UK, there’s no stronger or more capable military unit than the Royal...

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May 22, 20198 min read
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Make Every Rep Count: Preparing for the TSC
The next Tactical Strength Challenge is on October 27, 2018. Register before August 31, to get your free T-Shirt. In October of 2017, I...

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Aug 29, 20185 min read
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Podcast Episode #07: Derek Toshner
StrongFirst Podcast Episode #07 Summary: In this episode of the StrongFirst Podcast, Craig Marker talks with Senior StrongFirst...

StrongFirst
Aug 21, 20182 min read
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All-Out Competition, or Fat-Loss and Status Check: Two Other Reasons the Tactical Strength Challenge
The Tactical Strength Challenge is a twice-yearly event with participants all over the globe. For one day in April and October, people on...

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Jan 30, 20185 min read
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The Critical Difference Breathing Can Make in the Snatch Test
When we are under stress, our breathing can become erratic or non-existent. If you’re an SFG instructor, you probably teach biomechanical...

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May 18, 20173 min read
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Spring 2017 TSC Results
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Spring 2017 TSC results are final! Thank you to everyone who took part in this very unique day of worldwide...

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Apr 14, 20173 min read
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Spring 2016 TSC Results
Recap Ladies and Gentlemen, the Spring TSC results are final! Thank you to everyone who took part in this very unique day of worldwide...

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Apr 27, 20165 min read
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Paving Your Personal Road to TSC Victory
I’m certain no one would be surprised to hear me say the Tactical Strength Challenge (TSC) events are very much in my wheelhouse....

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Feb 16, 20168 min read
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Fall 2015 TSC Recap
RECAP Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fall 2015 TSC saw more participants than ever. Incredible results, and INSPIRING efforts! So many PRs —...

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Nov 5, 20155 min read
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“Long Rests”: A Revolution in Interval Training
In the beginning he was Christopher Bellew. By the time he was at college he had become Chris Bellew. Later, in the Bohemian crowd of San...

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Apr 21, 20155 min read
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The Tactical Strength Challenge as Celebration of Life
Willard (Jim) Sloan entered to compete in the StrongFirst Tactical Strength Challenge (TSC) last October. People enter the TSC for a lot...

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Mar 6, 20153 min read
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The 5-Week TSC Deadlift Plan
Did you suddenly decide to compete in the TSC and realize your deadlift is not where it needs to be? All is not lost. If you have decent...

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Sep 1, 20142 min read
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Tactical Strength Challenge: Participation, Community, Strength
The Spring 2014 Tactical Strength Challenge had over 350 competitors. Most had a lot of experience with kettlebell, barbell, and...

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Aug 12, 20143 min read
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Tactical Strength Challenge: Spring 2014 Results and Tips
By Pavel Tsatsouline, CEO and Oliver Quinn, SFG II Congratulations to the winners of the Spring 2014 Tactical Strength Challenge! VIEW...

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Jun 19, 20146 min read
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A Bit of TSC History and What the Future Holds
It was 2002, and the RKC kettlebell certification was barely a year old. I was training many military and law enforcement operators and...

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Sep 10, 20133 min read
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