The Power of Swings and Get-ups for Hockey Training

Learning how to properly execute and teach these two movements has had a huge impact on my programming philosophy as a coach to professional hockey players.

Golf Fitness Training With StrongFirst

Strength and conditioning training for golf doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, a routine of squats, get-ups, and swings can do wonders for injury prevention and performance.

Strength Training for High School Volleyball

I coach my teenage daughters in strength training to prepare them for high school volleyball. Here are my tips and recommendations to ensure your success.

I’m Possible: Training for the Winter Paralympics

You do not need comic book movies to find inspiration for your training. Paralympians, StrongFirst salutes you! Coach Eric Kenyon shares his experience training gold-medal winning athlete Evan Strong.

S&C Training for MMA With Simple & Sinister

Here is a summary of our basic MMA fight prep for UFC fighter Viktor Pešta - including his strength and conditioning training, how he ate, and more.

An NFL Strength Coach, the Kettlebell, and Elite Athletes

When I first met Pavel, when I was a rookie NFL strength and conditioning coach facing questions and challenges, he forced me to decide what path my future would take.

Strength and Conditioning Program for BJJ Fighters

This program is a practical approach to strength training for someone interested in supplementing their BJJ game based on a formula I have applied to prepare myself and others for the toughest of martial arts competitions.

8 Rules for Proper Strength Training for BJJ

Here are my eight rules, as a BJJ practitioner and a strength coach to black belts, for how to most effectively perform strength training for BJJ.