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The Kettlebell Snatch: A Swing That Ends Up Overhead

The Kettlebell Snatch: A Swing That Ends Up Overhead

For beginners, it is probably best to focus on building a powerful hip hinge movement before moving on to the kettlebell snatch.
The Number One Rookie Training Mistake

The Number One Rookie Training Mistake

If you don't listen to this advice, then chances are you're going to fail your RKC or SFG test.
StrongFirst Versus CrossFit: The Dilemma of Power Optimization

StrongFirst Versus CrossFit: The Dilemma of Power Optimization

Should you put an all-out effort into each rep? Or save enough strength for later reps?
Inside the Dome of Strength (Athlete Journal 7)

Inside the Dome of Strength (Athlete Journal 7)

I knew the Chicago StrongFirst Certification weekend was going to be big, but I didn't anticipate how amazing it was going to be in real life.
Inside the Dome of Strength (Athlete Journal 7)

Inside the Dome of Strength (Athlete Journal 7)

I knew the Chicago StrongFirst Certification weekend was going to be big, but I didn't anticipate how amazing it was going to be in real life.
4 Reasons to Do the StrongFirst Certification

4 Reasons to Do the StrongFirst Certification

I have never had a doubt about getting the certificate, but I began to wonder why. So to find out, I wrote an article.
Tactical Strength Challenge Results (Athlete Journal 6)

Tactical Strength Challenge Results (Athlete Journal 6)

I competed in the Elite class for the recent Tactical Strength Challenge, and now I'm ready for SFG 2 next week.
4 Reasons Why Everyone Should Participate in the Tactical Strength Challenge

4 Reasons Why Everyone Should Participate in the Tactical Strength Challenge

The StrongFirst Tactical Strength Challenge is based on functional and varied exercises that challenge an athlete's strength and endurance. Are you signed up?