Subject: How to hold your breath safely and effectively when lifting

How to hold your breath safely and effectively when lifting

December 2nd, 2025 at 11:00 am MST

It is impossible to lift a heavy weight or perform a challenging bodyweight exercise without a brief breath hold. Soviet strength authority Prof. Arkady Vorobyev explained that “The organism interprets the [Valsalva maneuver] as extreme and stim ...

Metal Tuesday last call

December 2nd, 2025 at 7:23 am MST

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How to hold your breath safely and effectively when lifting

December 2nd, 2025 at 7:17 am MST

It is impossible to lift a heavy weight or perform a challenging bodyweight exercise without a brief breath hold. Soviet strength authority Prof. Arkady Vorobyev explained that “The organism interprets the [Valsalva maneuver] as extreme and stim ...

Reminder! Join the StrongFirst holiday greeting for 2025-2026!

December 1st, 2025 at 11:56 am MST

StrongFirst Teachers of Strength, Country Leaders, and Licensees! With Christmas, Hanukkah, and the New Year just around the corner, we’re excited to bring the StrongFirst community together to share a heartfelt digital holiday greeting with inst ...

Science is clear: this isn’t commitment; it’s waste.

November 27th, 2025 at 7:40 am MST

A recent bachelor’s thesis in Sports Science at the University of Padua, conducted by Francesco De Anna under the supervision of his professor Fabio Zonin, StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor, examined the effects of strength training to fail ...

Science is clear: this isn’t commitment; it’s waste.

November 27th, 2025 at 7:30 am MST

A recent bachelor’s thesis in Sports Science at the University of Padua, conducted by Francesco De Anna under the supervision of his professor Fabio Zonin, StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor, examined the effects of strength training to fail ...

Plan Strong™ Q&A session with Fabio Zonin

November 26th, 2025 at 11:00 am MST

Student of Strength,  As a former attendee of the Plan StrongTM seminar, either online or in person, StrongFirst HQ would like to invite you to a Q A session with Fabio Zonin, StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor, on December 16th, 2025, at 8:0 ...

Metal Tuesday has arrived

November 25th, 2025 at 11:00 am MST

Meet the winter strongly with 25% OFF:Online coursesApparelCustom training plans This is our biggest promotion of the year. Do not miss your chance for 25% OFF through December 4th. CLICK HERE for all these special offers and power to you!Just Ad ...

Metal Tuesday has arrived

November 24th, 2025 at 11:30 pm MST

Meet the winter strongly with 25% OFF:Online coursesApparelCustom training plans This is our biggest promotion of the year. Do not miss your chance for 25% OFF through December 4th. CLICK HERE for all these special offers and power to you!Just Ad ...

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November 24th, 2025 at 11:00 am MST

Be proud to wear a shirt identifying you as a StrongFirst Elite.Please use your confidential personal link to purchase your Elite Instructor T-shirt. Thank you for representing our School of Strength! JOIN THE STRONGFIRST FORUM