Subject: A correction in the last issue’s kettlebell swing protocol

A correction in the last issue’s kettlebell swing protocol

November 8th, 2025 at 2:45 am MST

Ladies and gentlemen, pardon our mistake. Here is the corrected version of Alexey’s swing protocol: Twice a week perform six sets of three reps of one-arm swings, with a heavy kettlebell. Switch arms every set and progressively reduce rest peri ...

Your TOS credentials

November 7th, 2025 at 11:00 am MST

Teachers of Strength, You may have received an automated e-mail about your credentials expiring on December 31st, 2025. That message, intended for rank and file certified instructors, was sent to you in error. Our apologies. Here is the correct ...

Be ready for any terrain

November 5th, 2025 at 11:00 am MST

Life won’t always meet you on level ground. Figuratively and literally. The following special lunge protocol from the All-Terrain ConditioningTM arsenal will improve your balance and mobility and prepare your ankles, knees, and hips for navigati ...

Be ready for any terrain

November 5th, 2025 at 7:25 am MST

Life won’t always meet you on level ground. Figuratively and literally. The following special lunge protocol from the All-Terrain ConditioningTM arsenal will improve your balance and mobility and prepare your ankles, knees, and hips for navigati ...

Godspeed to Alexey Senart and a kettlebell swing protocol

November 3rd, 2025 at 7:34 am MST

I was sitting at a Paris bar with Alexey Senart. We were having a conversation in a typical for expats mix of languages, in our case, Russian, English, and French. A curious bartender asked us where we were from. Alexey responded: “I am from arou ...

Godspeed to Alexey Senart and a kettlebell swing protocol

November 3rd, 2025 at 7:24 am MST

I was sitting at a Paris bar with Alexey Senart. We were having a conversation in a typical for expats mix of languages, in our case, Russian, English, and French. A curious bartender asked us where we were from. Alexey responded: “I am from arou ...

Speed Metal last call!

October 30th, 2025 at 11:00 am MST

Today is your last chance to get the Speed Metal online course during the limited-time special offer.SPEED METAL Your ultimate guide for achieving extreme total fitness with the most explosive kettlebell exercise.JOIN THE STRONGFIRST FORUM

Speed Metal last call!

October 29th, 2025 at 9:19 am MST

Today is your last chance to get the Speed Metal online course during the limited-time special offer.SPEED METAL Your ultimate guide for achieving extreme total fitness with the most explosive kettlebell exercise.JOIN THE STRONGFIRST FORUM

How many reps should you really do?

October 28th, 2025 at 11:00 am MST

At StrongFirst, we never train to failure. Not because we like to take it easy, but because our goal is improvement, not exhaustion. Training to failure leads to sloppy technique, a higher injury risk, and longer recovery times—three excellent r ...

How many reps should you really do?

October 28th, 2025 at 5:47 am MST

At StrongFirst, we never train to failure. Not because we like to take it easy, but because our goal is improvement, not exhaustion. Training to failure leads to sloppy technique, a higher injury risk, and longer recovery times—three excellent r ...