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Inhale for a stronger press

Understanding how to use your breath is critical to training and building strength. As Pavel laid out in the StrongFirst principles, properly using breathing, intra-abdominal pressure, and high-tension techniques are keys to strength. In the Kettl ...

The Triple Gear Squat Protocol

[Article][The Triple Gear Squat Protocol] As discussed in Pavel’s recent article and the newsletter earlier this week, lifting speed can be a powerful variable in your training. As long as you control your lifting and do not allow the “tail to ...

Who’s in charge?

The idiom of the “tail wagging the dog” describes times when something powerful is being controlled by something less powerful. And unfortunately, it can describe someone’s execution of an exercise or movement. Sometimes, the kettlebell is d ...

The Triple Gear Squat Protocol

[Article][The Triple Gear Squat Protocol] As discussed in Pavel’s recent article and the newsletter earlier this week, lifting speed can be a powerful variable in your training. As long as you control your lifting and do not allow the “tail to ...

Who’s in charge?

The idiom of the “tail wagging the dog” describes times when something powerful is being controlled by something less powerful. And unfortunately, it can describe someone’s execution of an exercise or movement. Sometimes, the kettlebell is d ...

Peak or Progression?

Are you confusing progression and peaking in your training? Before you roll your eyes and say of course not, keep reading. Peaking is a temporary state—a summation of a training effort to be in an enhanced or optimal state for an event. Peaking ...

Weathering life’s winters and building resilience

[Article][Rediscovering Resilience: Unifying Literacy and Strength] Alcides Aleman, StrongFirst Certified SFG Level II Instructor, is a teacher, and renaissance man blending physical culture and literature in his practice. When the pandemic change ...

Workshop Materials: Dropbox Access

Teachers of Strength, You have been added to the updated Workshop Licensee Dropbox folder. You should have received an access link from Dropbox in the last 24 hours. Moving forward, please use this link to access all materials for your workshops. A ...

Happy July 4th—Resilience and Challenges

Can’t I just ruck or run?

Can’t I just ruck or run? Rucking, walking with a weight on your back (backpack, etc.), has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. Of course, the Military has used rucking for centuries, and hikers are familiar with carrying their packs. So ...