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In the final installment of my Super Sinister series, I need to discuss how my swing technique changed. Without these changes, I am not sure I would have successfully achieved Super Sinister. For those who missed my previous articles, to achieve Super Sinister you must perform 100 unbroken one-arm swings, switching arms every ten reps, […] The post How my Swing Changed for Super Sinister appeared first on StrongFirst . ...

In StrongFirst, its been said--and I wholeheartedly agree--that pressing strength transfers to many other key lifts. But only if you are pressing correctly. When it comes to strength training, many lifters focus on pressing overhead without truly understanding how lat engagement plays a crucial role. The lats, or latissimus dorsi, are often overlooked in pressing […] The post Military Press Strength That Transfers: Only if You Use Your Lats appeared first on StrongFirst . ...

What a herniated disc, kettlebells, and a lifelong love of surfing taught me about strength. I am 51 years old, and Ive been surfing since I was a little boy. Surfing has always been a big part of my life--the connection to the ocean, the challenge, and the feeling you cant really find anywhere else. […] The post Stronger for the Surf: How Kettlebells Rebuilt My Body and My Stoke appeared first on StrongFirst . ...

Auxiliary exercises are not just for show--theyre for building the strength you cant see.--Louie Simmons The SFL StrongFirst Barbell Instructor Certification is a rigorous test of strength, technique, and resilience, demanding mastery of fundamental barbell lifts: the back squat, bench press, military press, and deadlift. To earn the SFL Certification, candidates must demonstrate impeccable form […] The post The Use of Auxiliary Lifts to Improve Your SFL Results appeared first on StrongFirst . ...

In April 2024, I achieved my StrongFirst Bodyweight Certification and became a StrongFirst Certified Elite Instructor. I had been working toward this goal for about three years, and it felt great to have finally climbed that mountain. Of course, after the initial high of completing a goal wears off, theres also the question: Whats next […] The post Prepare to Train, Dont Just Warm Up appeared first on StrongFirst . ...

Pregnancy and the postpartum period often come with misconceptions regarding strength training, particularly when using traditional tools like kettlebells. Historically, medical advice has recommended avoiding exercises performed lying on the back, dynamic movements such as kettlebell swings, and resistance training in general during these phases. Recent evidence and clinical practice, however, strongly support the thoughtful […] The post Redefining Strength Training for Pregnant and Postpartum Women appeared first on StrongFirst . ...

The Problem Youve always wanted to deadlift, but it takes too much out of you. It just doesnt seem to play nice with the rest of your training. Or maybe you want to hit a bigger deadlift number for your next Tactical Strength Challenge or powerlifting meet. Perhaps youve heard that deadlifts take more than […] The post A Hybrid Step Cycle for Your Deadlift appeared first on StrongFirst . ...