Subject: The one-arm barbell military press—a Soviet weightlifters’ favorite
The one-arm barbell military press—a Soviet weightlifters’ favorite
March 9th, 2021 at 10:30 am MSTNikolay Louchkin was the USSR weightlifting champion in the 1930s, later a distinguished coach and scientist. In his classic 1962 textbook he described a powerful builder of the shoulders and of overhead pressing strength: a single arm barbell milita ...
Wishing the ladies a strong holiday!
March 8th, 2021 at 2:00 pm MSTKaren Smith, StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor, Iron MaidenOther than opening doors for them, at StrongFirst we do not treat women any differently than men. We do not disrespect them with any nonsense about “long, lean muscle” or “shaping ...
Wishing the ladies a strong holiday!
March 8th, 2021 at 1:00 pm MSTKaren Smith, StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor, Iron MaidenOther than opening doors for them, at StrongFirst we do not treat women any differently than men. We do not disrespect them with any nonsense about “long, lean muscle” or “shaping ...
“In case civilization is temporary” T-shirt launched
March 4th, 2021 at 11:30 am MSTIn the early 2000s Rob Lawrence, a senior instructor at my kettlebell school, founded what had to be the nation’s first kettlebell club. "We train with kettlebells in case civilization is temporary," was its motto, "…don't rely on anything you ca ...
“In case civilization is temporary” T-shirt launched
March 4th, 2021 at 10:30 am MSTIn the early 2000s Rob Lawrence, a senior instructor at my kettlebell school, founded what had to be the nation’s first kettlebell club. "We train with kettlebells in case civilization is temporary," was its motto, "…don't rely on anything you ca ...
An extreme and effective kettlebell exercise
March 2nd, 2021 at 11:30 am MSTAn Extreme and Effective Kettlebell Exercise By Brett Jones, StrongFirst Director of Education“The extreme always makes an impression.” Jeff Hardy, the author of this quote, is a professional wrestler. This should give you an idea that moves that ...
An extreme and effective kettlebell exercise
March 2nd, 2021 at 10:30 am MSTAn Extreme and Effective Kettlebell Exercise By Brett Jones, StrongFirst Director of Education“The extreme always makes an impression.” Jeff Hardy, the author of this quote, is a professional wrestler. This should give you an idea that moves that ...
TSC registration open + training tip
February 26th, 2021 at 11:30 am MSTLadies and Gentlemen, the registration for the May 8 Tactical Strength Challenge is now open. CLICK HERE A TSC Training Tip By Ryan Toshner, StrongFirst Certified Senior InstructorThere is no shortage of quality training programs written by knowledg ...
TSC registration open + training tip
February 26th, 2021 at 10:30 am MSTLadies and Gentlemen, the registration for the May 8 Tactical Strength Challenge is now open. CLICK HERE A TSC Training Tip By Ryan Toshner, StrongFirst Certified Senior InstructorThere is no shortage of quality training programs written by knowledg ...
Carry on JFK’s “hardiness and vitality” legacy
February 23rd, 2021 at 11:30 am MSTPresident John F. Kennedy led an ambitious initiative to develop “a foundation of individual hardiness and vitality” in American citizens. …any weapon, no matter how brilliantly conceived, must depend for its effectiveness on the fighting trim ...