Subject: Introducing “Kettllebell Simple & Sinister”—now on video

Introducing “Kettllebell Simple & Sinister”—now on video

October 21st, 2022 at 10:00 am MST

Ladies and gentlemen, Kettlebell Simple Sinister, the training program that has changed the lives of thousands of people around the world, is finally available as an online course. Watch a top quality instructional video featuring StrongFirst Certif ...

Sinister quest continued and accomplished

October 20th, 2022 at 10:00 am MST

[ARTICLE] Kettlebell Simple Sinister Quest: Through Adversity to the Stars, Part IIPavel Macek has reached the “Sinister” goal—100 swings in 5min, 1min rest, 10 get-ups in 10min, all with a 48kg (106lb) kettlebell—at a bodyweight of 68,7kg (1 ...

Kettlebell Simple & Sinister quest: through adversity to the stars

October 17th, 2022 at 2:00 pm MST

[ARTICLE] Kettlebell Simple Sinister Quest: Through Adversity to the Stars, Part IPavel Macek, StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor, writes: I can’t think of better foundational strength and conditioning program than Kettlebell Simple Sinister. ...

“How I took my deadlift from 350 to 639 pounds”

October 13th, 2022 at 10:00 am MST

[ARTICLE] How to Deadlift a Barbell Every Day I’m just a regular dude. A husband, father of two, and Jiu-Jitsu junkie with 21+ years of mat experience. Everything I've ever done “athletically” the last 20+ years was to gain an unfair advantage ...

Unexpected anabolic benefits of light training the day after heavy lifting

October 11th, 2022 at 10:00 am MST

One of the greatest strength minds in history, Prof. Arkady Vorobyev, concluded that, “The best conditions for anabolic processes are when small loads with low intensity follow large loads.” This is a manifestation of postconditioning hormesis. I ...

A 50,000-foot view of StrongFirst programming

October 6th, 2022 at 2:00 pm MST

Listen to master instructors Brett Jones and Fabio Zonin discuss: The principles of effective programming“Old school” strategies supported by modern scienceStrength vs. “conditioning” programmingStrongFirst Training App...and more! To listen ...

Programming wisdom from an ancient king

October 4th, 2022 at 11:00 am MST

In biology there is a term hormesis that comes from an ancient Greek verb “to set in motion.” It refers to the protective effects of small doses of a stressor. Hormesis can be preconditioning and postconditioning. In the former, a homeopathic dos ...

“Kettlebell Simple & Sinister” is right for you

September 27th, 2022 at 11:00 am MST

I’m 42, I’m an ER doctor, a husband, a father of three little boys ages 6, 4 and 2. I was reasonably fit in my 20s and 30s. I was primarily a runner, but I also regularly did bodyweight exercises including push-ups, pull-ups, hanging leg lifts, a ...

An excerpt from the long-waited e-book by Brett Jones

September 22nd, 2022 at 11:00 am MST

[ARTICLE] Avoid the Traps of Intuitive Training Ladies and gentlemen, enjoy. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | YOUTUBE

A+A kettlebell training for outdoor adventures

September 21st, 2022 at 11:00 am MST

How do you train to climb a mountain when you live somewhere flat?—You use A+A tactics from Strong Endurance and All-Terrain Conditioning during your preparation, of course! The author of today’s newsletter Ryan Toshner, StrongFirst Certified Sen ...