Subject: Rest/pause pullup plan Strong Endurance™ style
Rest/pause pullup plan Strong Endurance™ style
July 29th, 2025 at 11:00 am MDTIf 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 MDTIf 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 MDTCueing 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 MDTIn 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 MDTIn 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 MDTCueing 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 MDTThe 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 ...
The use of auxiliary lifts to improve your SFL results
July 15th, 2025 at 9:33 am MDTThe 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 14th, 2025 at 10:56 pm 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 ...