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My favorite ideas on this thread come to @natewhite39 (I am fascinated by Plan Strong - everyone talks about it like the ultimate programming seminar), @Swann 1 and @Pavel Macek (they both seem to share the same idea, I like "Passage To Power" better though :) ) and @offwidth. @Shahaf Levin's one is a briliant idea too.

Having said that, if Pavel is not going to change some exercises like he somewhat did for the swing in S&S compared to ETK and assuming this book is only about kettlebells, I would like the new book to have the following traits:
  • Technique:
    • a detailed overview of the 4 remaining basics: claean, snatch, press and front squat - how they are perfomerd at StrongFirst and what they ar good for;
    • "setting" (for lack of better words): how many reps and sets you should do for balistics, grinds and the TGU, based on three particular aspects - endurance development, strength development and hypertrophy;
    • rest: difference between resting in balistics, grinds and the TGU, again for the aformentioned goals.
  • Programs:
    • RoP with more emphasis on the swings than the snatch, I sincerely feel like that the only thing in the program that is bad is how the snatch part is treated, and swings are my personal preference. This program would be done after S&S. Goal for the press would still be 1/2 BW, with a solid base of conditioning provided by the swings.
    • A snatch and front squat to improve endurance and anterior chain strength, layed out with exact progressions and not dice rolls, to lead etiher to the SSST or a five minutes snatch test, but good enough to go up in weight for those who'd like to dare in these teritories. FSQ goal should follow RoP and get you able to front squat half bodyweight each side. This program would follow the revamped RoP.
Keep in mind I have almost no idea of what I'm typing right now, it's just what I'd wish. :)

I'm really bad with titles, so I'm just gonna go ahead and say "Kettlebell Total".

I doubt, thought, that the next publication will neglect barbell and bodyweight movements, as this is the biggest difference between StrongFirst and the RKC. Having three certification instead of one, and being out there a higher number of publications by Pavel on kettlebells than barbell and bodyweight, I wouldn't in fact be surprised if the next book would cover one or even both of the remaining implements to get stronger, explained using the SF methodologies.
 
Swann 1 said:
Since I'm hoping for a ROP 2.0, how about "Passage to Power."
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Passage to Power is an excellent title. It's catchy and enthusiastic. It also alliterates which is a good literary device to help people remember it. Also, the dactyl-spondee rhythm is time tested and true as far as rhythm goes.

My assumption is that he is writing a holistic textbook for kettlebell (and possibly bodyweight too?) use with several different programmes to choose from and why but with a recommended progression for those who can't decide which, and how different training moves can be coupled to yield particular results, as well as (of course) weekly plans, reps, sets, etc... His ETK book assumes the reader's desire to think and plan independently as it grants a lot of variety. S&S answers the need for a strictly planned programme for us normal humans (which is 99%) of us - those of us who need someone to design and test a programme for us. I'd expect more in the vein of tested, designed and strictly laid out programmes in subsequent publications.
 
Program: Sinister Warrior

or

Sinister Power

or

Tactical Power

All with the subtitle: Bar, 'bell and bodyweight for maximum effect

Basically it would be fantastic to see some planning from the Chairman, with his usual flair for making the complicated 'simple', on integrating the three SF modalities either into a single plan or as a series of cyclical plans (e.g S&S phase, to a PTTP phase, to ROP phase, then back to S&S, etc).
 
I'd like something which tied specificity and GPP together. So if you do "x" sport here is a good way to integrate your specific needs into a strong GPP program like S&S. Kind of like the idea behind the specialist seminars that strongfirst sometimes runs.
 
Steve Freides said:
After reading the Where Is Pavel? thread, I thought it might be interesting to ask:

If you could pick the title of Pavel's next book, what would it be?

If it makes sense, in few days I'll take your suggestions and put up a poll. One idea per person, please, two maximum but no more.

My own vote would be a press program paired with either S&S style swings ("Pressing Made Simple & Sinister") or with barbell deadlifts ("Pressing Power To The People").

So, what's on your wish list?

-S-
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"One Mind Any Weapon"
(A Hardstyle approach training for bodyweight, barbell, Kettlebell, strength, power, flexibility and endurance)
 
JSStevens said:
"One Mind Any Weapon"
(A Hardstyle approach training for bodyweight, barbell, Kettlebell, strength, power, flexibility and endurance)
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"One mind, Any weapon" has already been coined and applied to the USMC MCMAP (Marine Corps Martial Arts Program). As to whether or not said phrase is copyrighted, I am unsure.

How about something as simple as "Strong" or "Be Strong", or even tie it to the School of Strength and call it "Strong, First"?
 
Would love to see a programming focus a la Plan Strong, as many of us are unable to travel to attend.

A program on more bodyweight exercises as suggested would be awesome as well. Lever's, one arm chins/pulls, even flags - would love it.

A GPP focused book would be interesting
 
I don't know about a title, but...

+1 for a reloaded version of ROP.

I'd love a new pressing + ballistics program specifically designed to follow S&S.
 
I see it this way:

Pavel can either spend the rest of his life throwing great programs at us (which is fine: they can be reused) OR he can teach the public how to program themselves for various goals and purposes.

At the most basic level it comes down to how he answers the basic question "How am I the most effective teacher I can be?"

So yes: +1 more for PLAN STRONG.
 
2 things, a little off topic from book titles.

People have mentioned a plan strong book. How about a plan strong app. Plug in some data as to where you are now and where you want to be with a certain movement(s) and the app tells you exactly what to do to get there.

StrongFirst brand Kettlebells.
 
Lots of these are great ideas, and many of them can be combined. So my suggestion is not a refutation of any of them, but a way to integrate them.

It seems that much has changed over Pavel's writing career. Little that negates any of his work, but much that progresses it. A new thesis is needed from the antithesis if you will. Or a new synthesis of the currently disparate parts.

I propose a choose-your-own-adventure format combining all his areas of expertise, and honed with his eye for simplification. Planning, GPP, specificity, mobility, stretching, strength via bodyweight, bar, and bell. The planning can be simplified with both an explicit chapter as well as simply how the "choices" are presented throughout. It would be a hefty tome, but I think could be accomplished even if a sharp editor is needed for some of the anecdotes. A book sized version of Dan John's "help me screw it up" article expanded to include mobility/flexibility/planning as well as multiple tools. Integrate everything and give us the tools to do so rather than just revamping one program.

"Choose Your Own Strength"

ETA @MattM 's idea of an app would make this choose your own adventure format less unwieldy if executed well...
 
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Great and Exciting question!

There is a clear path in past work of simplifying to the point of no excuses. And I'm thankful for it, because I wouldn't be where I am otherwise. PTTP, S&S, NW, these program build the habit of practicing strength into your life and make it part of you. That said I'm not sure any of them need an update. All three do a brilliant job of teaching the habits, techniques and thought process behind developing strength and they are all so simple as to defy excuses. I'd love to see the next book be about what comes next.
  • Perhaps it's planstrong
  • Perhaps it's barbell/kettlebell complexes
  • Perhaps it's Rack work
  • Perhaps it's an update on fast 'n loose focused on intentional recovery inside and outside of practice.
  • Perhaps it's a Marcus Aurilius's Meditation's style compilation of "notes to self' on what it takes to keep priorities straight and keep practicing consistently year in and year out as life and injuries come and go.
I guess I'm interested in whatever Pavel and Strongfirst has been struggling with over the past few years on the for front. I'm a little less interested the eternal problem of how to get people to pick one of the big three and repeat until strong. (Though I know a 10% improvement there would probably have far wider implications).
 
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