Subject: A triceps training pro tip

A triceps training pro tip

November 30th, 2021 at 10:00 am MST

You already know that the close grip barbell bench press and the diamond pushup are among the very best triceps builders—if done right. The following tip from powerlifting coach extraordinaire Louie Simmons will greatly increase the recruitment of ...

Certified Instructors Only: Join our FREE 2-hour CLEAN & SNATCH webinar with Brett Jones—December 11, 2021

November 24th, 2021 at 3:59 pm MST

Greetings, StrongFirst Certified Instructor,We are excited to offer an exclusive free webinar to you, one of our StrongFirst Certified Instructors.Join Brett Jones, StrongFirst Director of Education, as he discusses The Clean The Snatch on December 1 ...

Results from fall 2021 Tactical Strength Challenge

November 24th, 2021 at 10:00 am MST

Training for and competing in the Tactical Strength Challenge™ is a great way to keep your training focused on what matters. The results from the recent TSC are in. To read a full report by Derek Toshner, StrongFirst Certified Senior Instructor, CL ...

Metal Tuesday sale

November 23rd, 2021 at 10:00 am MST

Winter Gear METAL TUESDAY SALE Meet the winter strongly with StrongFirst beanies, mugs, and hoodies. All 25% off on Metal Tuesday Sale. StrongFirst beanies, mugs, and hoodies 25% off November 23 through December 1 To go to the gear and apparel store ...

A stronger, safer kettlebell drop

November 20th, 2021 at 11:15 am MST

[ARTICLE]Mind the Drop—Tame the Arc for Better Snatches “How you catch the kettlebell after the drop from the rack or snatch lockout, or, more precisely, where you catch the handle in your palm makes a huge difference in your core tension and sh ...

StrongFirst Certified Instructors Only

November 18th, 2021 at 3:30 pm MST

Greetings, StrongFirst Certified Instructor! Webinars For Your Eyes Only These webinars are available exclusively to you, our certified instructors, and they are free of charge. On December 11th from 1000AM until 1200 Eastern Standard Time, I will ...

State-of-the-art kettlebell swing + goblet squat program

November 18th, 2021 at 10:00 am MST

The following general strength and conditioning protocol—“The Powertrain”—takes up less than 30min a week but packs a lot of power with Plan Strong™ and Strong Endurance™ principles and tactics. To read the complete program by Pavel, CLIC ...

The Kettlebell Mile revisited

November 11th, 2021 at 10:00 am MST

[ARTICLE + PROGRAMMING]Take Your Kettlebell for a Walk Veterans, we thank you for your service. Earlier this year we posted an excellent article by Dr. Mike Prevost, former staff exercise physiologist at the US Naval Academy, The Kettlebell Mile. The ...

Certified Instructors Only: REMINDER! This Saturday join Brett Jones's FREE 2-hour SQUAT webinar

November 11th, 2021 at 8:00 am MST

Greetings, StrongFirst Certified Instructor, REMINDER! If you have yet to register—you have until Friday, Nov 12th, 11:59 PM EST to get signed up. Join your fellow certified instructors online this Saturday as Brett Jones presents THE SQUAT webinar ...

A radical programming solution for your triceps

November 9th, 2021 at 10:00 am MST

From flakes to serious lifters, everyone loves the burn of high rep triceps work. If you are doing rehab or prehab, you might have a point. But if you are training for strength and/or muscle size, you might be missing the boat. A study done six decad ...