Subject: Stronger for the surf: how kettlebells rebuilt my body and my stoke

Stronger for the surf: how kettlebells rebuilt my body and my stoke

July 31st, 2025 at 11:00 am MDT

Stronger for the Surf: How Kettlebells Rebuilt my Body and my Stoke[Article]Besides sleep, our work and our hobbies likely consume much of our time. If we are lucky, our work is something that we love to do, which makes it not feel like work most o ...

Stronger for the surf: how kettlebells rebuilt my body and my stoke

July 30th, 2025 at 7:09 am MDT

Stronger for the Surf: How Kettlebells Rebuilt my Body and my Stoke[Article]Besides sleep, our work and our hobbies likely consume much of our time. If we are lucky, our work is something that we love to do, which makes it not feel like work most o ...

Rest/pause pullup plan Strong Endurance™ style

July 29th, 2025 at 11:00 am MDT

If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around, does it make a sound? This is a classic Zen riddle. Or, if you are doing nothing, how do you know when you are done? But for training, a Zen riddle might be phrased as “How can you do more reps ...

Rest/pause pullup plan Strong Endurance™ style

July 29th, 2025 at 7:12 am MDT

If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around, does it make a sound? This is a classic Zen riddle. Or, if you are doing nothing, how do you know when you are done? But for training, a Zen riddle might be phrased as “How can you do more reps ...

A tip for mastering the bench press

July 23rd, 2025 at 11:00 am MDT

Cueing an exercise or movement falls into two categories: internal cueing or external cueing. Internal cueing can be thought of as instructions on what to do with a body part or a muscle we want to activate, cues like keeping the elbow bent at 90 d ...

The prying goblet squat to enhance the barbell squat

July 22nd, 2025 at 11:00 am MDT

In today’s newsletter, Pavel Macek, StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor, details how the prying goblet squat can be an exercise for all seasons and enhance even the barbell squat.Useful Drills for All SeasonsBy Pavel MacekStrongFirst Certifie ...

The prying goblet squat to enhance the barbell squat

July 22nd, 2025 at 7:16 am MDT

In today’s newsletter, Pavel Macek, StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor, details how the prying goblet squat can be an exercise for all seasons and enhance even the barbell squat.Useful Drills for All SeasonsBy Pavel MacekStrongFirst Certifie ...

A tip for mastering the bench press

July 21st, 2025 at 8:15 am MDT

Cueing an exercise or movement falls into two categories: internal cueing or external cueing. Internal cueing can be thought of as instructions on what to do with a body part or a muscle we want to activate, cues like keeping the elbow bent at 90 d ...

The use of auxiliary lifts to improve your SFL results

July 17th, 2025 at 11:00 am MDT

The Use of Auxiliary Lifts to Improve Your SFL Results[Article]The standards for technique and strength testing within the StrongFirst School of Strength set us apart. Students must be able to coach and execute the skills and show that they have sp ...

How to grip the barbell for presses—details that make all the difference

July 15th, 2025 at 11:00 am MDT

“There are no big things, only a logical accumulation of little things done at a very high standard of performance.”—John Wooden The problem with little things is that they often get treated as such. Usually ignored or only given a modicum of ...