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STRONGFIRST SPEAKS | JULY 10, 2020 |
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EXHALE TO ENDURE
Have you watched the cartoon in which a superhero was crossing the river walking on the bottom and breathing through a super long snorkel? In real life this character would not have gotten very far. He would have ended up rebreathing the same air trapped in the tube—called the dead space—over and over.
Even without a snorkel, some air gets stuck in our lungs and does not participate in gas exchange. No big deal when you are sitting and reading this but a problem when you are running or snatching hard. This is why Russian sports scientists teach athletes to focus on the exhalation, rather than the inhalation.
A cool experiment was conducted. Two groups of beginner women runners were tested on the 800m distance. A week later they were retested. The control group who did not receive any coaching on how to breathe improved their times by 3sec. The experimental group that was instructed to focus on a deep active exhalation for the duration of the distance improved their time by 13.5sec.
Prioritizing the exhalation will allow you to clear more carbon dioxide and to bring more oxygen in. Exhale to endure.
Pavel is teaching the Second Wind Express and Fabio is teaching Built Strong.
Built Strong adapts the Soviet Olympic weightlifting team’s muscle hypertrophy training method to the needs of other athletes. The unique method flies in the face of both the gym bros and the hypertrophy researchers.
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STRENGTH CANNOT BE QUARANTINED |
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SFG I and SFG II certs, Denver, June 2020
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SFG I and SFL certs, Seoul, South Korea, May and June 2020
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Welcome back, students of strength.
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Kettlebell Training for the Fire Service by Zar Horton
Firefighting is one of the most physically demanding professions. Learn how a Master StrongFirst Certified Instructor implemented our training methods on his fire department with great success—and how his training program can help you reach your training goals. |
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A veteran of the French commandos teaches how to up your performance and resilience with special kettlebell balance drills.
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This Master StrongFirst Certified Instructor is known for his simple, yet creative programming. Like the gunslingers of America’s “Wild West,” his new training program will hit from all angles and never miss.
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A veteran of the US special operations shows how he stays in top shape anywhere, anytime.
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TOP OF THE LINE KETTLEBELL PROGRAMMING (Available for a very limited time)
Our friend Geoff Neupert, a former Master StrongFirst Certified Instructor, is well known for his highly effective kettlebell programs for various goals: strength, mass, fat loss. We strongly endorse them.
Geoff has put together a wealth of his training materials, e-books and videos, into his Legacy Collection. His special deal is available only through this weekend.
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VIDEO TIP
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| When your timing is off, no amount of power or endurance can save an athletic skill. Master StrongFirst Certified Instructor Zar Horton teaches how to perfectly time your hip hinge—and add a lot of power to your swing while sparing your back.
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