Subject: 5 stars—Reload updates the classic 5x5
5 stars—Reload updates the classic 5x5
April 8th, 2025 at 10:52 am MDTAttributed to bodybuilder Reg Park and then popularized by Bill Star in his 1976 book, The Strongest Shall Survive: Strength Training for Football, the deceptively simple program of 5 reps for 5 sets has stood the test of time for a reason—it del ...
The 3-5 Method revisited
April 7th, 2025 at 11:20 pm MDTThe 3-5 Method Revisited[Article]Today Pavel expands on another topic from the Huberman Lab podcast. “Could you outline a simple and effective barbell strength training template?”Enter the 3 to 5 Method. I codified it a quarter of a century ago ...
TOS call notes and a request—important
April 7th, 2025 at 11:00 am MDTTeachers of Strength, Thank you for being part of the TOS call for the first quarter of 2025. First, a request:Please go to the Apple App Store (mobile) and/or Google Play to leave a review of the StrongFirst App. 5-star are appreciated, of course. ...
TOS call notes and a request—important
April 7th, 2025 at 9:10 am MDTTeachers of Strength, Thank you for being part of the TOS call for the first quarter of 2025. First, a request:Please go to the Apple App Store (mobile) and/or Google Play to leave a review of the StrongFirst App. 5-star are appreciated, of course. ...
Alumni Pricing—BuiltStrong Updated version!
April 1st, 2025 at 4:50 pm MDTLadies and Gentlemen, To help you keep your blades sharp, StrongFirst offers special Alumni Pricing. We encourage you to re-attend any special event you have attended in the past at 50% off the full registration price. (Available only for US and ...
Stop trying to win your workout
April 1st, 2025 at 11:00 am MDTWhile it might be April Fool’s Day, there is no prank in today’s newsletter. Well, there is one in the subject line. StrongFirst does not use the term “workout.” We prefer practice or training. Gotcha!The subject should read: Stop trying to ...
Stop trying to win your workout
April 1st, 2025 at 2:36 am MDTWhile it might be April Fool’s Day, there is no prank in today’s newsletter. Well, there is one in the subject line. StrongFirst does not use the term “workout.” We prefer practice or training. Gotcha!The subject should read: Stop trying to ...
The iron marathon…without running
March 27th, 2025 at 11:00 am MDTThe Iron Marathon[Article]Do you have to have one goal at a time? Have you ever wondered whether you could run a marathon without the traditional running and training?Evan Halquist, firefighter and former StrongFirst Certified Elite Instructor, had ...
The iron marathon…without running
March 27th, 2025 at 12:21 am MDTThe Iron Marathon[Article]Do you have to have one goal at a time? Have you ever wondered whether you could run a marathon without the traditional running and training?Evan Halquist, firefighter and former StrongFirst Certified Elite Instructor, had ...
Do you understand breathing?
March 25th, 2025 at 11:00 am MDTDo you understand breathing? It may sound like an odd question, especially for an autonomic process (a function that happens without our conscious thought) like breathing. However, understanding breathing better can allow us to perform better, cre ...
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