After mentioning that I train myself and others using kettlebells, the first question I often hear from someone typically falls into one of two categories
Let’s finish our discussion (for now) about getting lots of practice with fundamental movement patterns by recognizing where they’re used in different exercises. So far
Last weekend I attended the biennial StrongFirst Teachers of Strength meeting and followed it up with the traditional, post-event rock climbing excursion with my brother and some
Last week I suggested adding some fast movement to your training and offered a handful of exercises that would fit the prescription. While any of them (and
One of the most fascinating moments for most people participating in a StrongFirst kettlebell certification occurs during the section covering the military press. Toward the
At my first kettlebell certification in 2008—back in the “old days” when there was a bit more of a hard-core mentality in addition to the
A few weeks ago someone asked me what exercise I thought everyone should be doing. My initial reaction to that question was: It depends. After all,
What comes to mind when I say “cardio training”? Probably words like running, biking, swimming, circuit training, light weights, high reps, heavy breathing, and burning
The need to practice seems obvious in a variety of areas of life. If you want to play a sport or instrument, learn to type, sing, spell,
On January 29th I made a simple decision. For the next 42 days I would do five get-ups per day on each arm. The weight