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Since Pavel introduced the hard style kettlebell snatch to the West a quarter of a century ago, it has evolved. Thirty-six editions of the StrongFirst SFG I Kettlebell Instructor Manual alone are a proof of this. Nietzsche said that, ideas emerge from the ground of our actions and this is exactly what happened. Different people […] The post Behold the Power of Heavy Kettlebell Snatches! appeared first on StrongFirst . ...

I placed my feet along either side of the kettlebell and sent my hips back, gripped the handle, took a breath, and deadlifted the brand new 150-pound mass of iron. Hmmm, I thought, not so bad. My son, Simon, entered his garage and looked at me. You gonna swing it Yep. Probably just once to […] The post Sisyphus and the Kettlebell: Building a Daily Practice of Strength appeared first on StrongFirst . ...

I’m a busy person who wants to get stronger. I know every StrongFirst student can relate. While there is a lifetime of nuance to explore in strength training, I find strength to be one of the simplest and most time-efficient qualities to develop. Many programs exist to help you build physical qualities when youre time-crunched, […] The post Kettlebell Kata--Simple & Sinister as Mindfulness Practice appeared first on StrongFirst . ...

I never planned that my pursuit of strength would take me from the Rhine valley to Aberdeenshire. But in June of 2024, I attended an SFL StrongFirst Barbell Instructor Certification in Strasbourg, France. Jason Marshall, Sven Rieger, and Fred Causse--assembled by Alexey Senart--made a brief detour from the main topic to talk about their experiences […] The post Plan the Stones: A Plan Strong™ Approach for Lifting the Dinnie Stones appeared first on StrongFirst . ...

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 . ...