Which physical quality is more important, strength or endurance? This is not meant to be a trick question, by the way. It's just a question that may require a little thinking, but I'll fully explain the answer and the rationale in this article. Another important question is what...
... GRIP When you grab the bar in your set up, grip the bar firmly to increase muscular tension in the arms and upper body. Be sure to wrap your thumbs around the bar (do not use a thumbless grip) and make sure the bar is secure in your...
One of the great benefits of kettlebell training, barbells, and appropriate bodyweight training is the constant improvement in motor control. Motor control is one of the keys to improving your performance, preventing injury, and ultimately helping you achieve the health and fitness goals you want. And, when...
Last weekend was amazing. I had the honor to assist at the StrongFirst Level One Kettlebell Certification up in Philadelphia. The experience was incredible and it was great to enhance my coaching skills, as well as learn how to refine techniques and drill progressions. I could write an...
You already know that the squat is an extremely powerful lift in effective strength training. But, would you be surprised to find out that you didn’t squat properly? The squat is a fundamental human movement and also one of the absolute best ways to build brute full body strength. Unfortunately,...
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I have a question for you. Are we being “too technical” with kettlebells? Let’s take the kettlebell swing, for example. Should we just focus on swinging the kettlebell without all the corrections and technical aspects? I mean, it is just swinging a kettlebell isn’t it? What about the Turkish get...
... I think this list speaks volumes in the benefits of being stronger. It's a choice we all have. Be strong or suffer the consequences. Of course, strength training and optimizing many of the benefits on the list will only be as effective as having your nutrition in line,...