The StrongFirst system is about principles, not tools. We are on the same page with the US Marine Corps Martial Arts Program whose motto is “One mind, any weapon.” Having learned the fundamental bodyweight strength exercises, you are ready to consolidate your knowledge. Prerequisites To attend this workshop, you need to be able to perform—or […]
There are plenty of good reasons to master pullups. To negotiate obstacles while wearing a heavy kit… To build lats ready for a confrontation on the mat… Because pullup excellence highly correlates with low bodyfat… Whatever your reason is, it must be important—which is why your pullups deserve to be done right. To put it […]
Today impressive feats of bodyweight strength are common on urban playgrounds. Twenty years ago, you could not find a decent muscle-out, not to mention front levers and more advanced skills. Gymnasts were the only ones who built strength using their bodyweight, while the unsuspecting public wasted their time on high rep calisthenics and had no […]
A common path for our students pursuing the StrongFirst Elite designation is to start with the kettlebell instructor certifications before earning the bodyweight and barbell credentials. All four—SFG, SFG II, SFB, and SFL—earn you Elite status. But the path isn’t written in stone. Our principles transcend modalities so you can get stronger whichever way you […]
A few years ago, my deadlift was at a crossroads. I decided to use StrongFirst principles to guide a simplified training approach. Here’s what I did and how you, too, can increase your deadlift.
The sad truth is most of us are lost without our kettlebells or barbells. But you will never be without your body weight—and that means your strength doesn’t ever have to get lost.
Training bodyweight exercise will help you demolish your previous strength records in your barbell and kettlebell practice and replace them with all new levels of iron domination.
What skills are tested? Skill testing is minimal. If you can pass the one strength test, you have mastered the principles of strength and can correctly apply them to your own practice. The strength test is: one-arm/one-leg pushup for men and the one-arm pushup for women. More information can be found on the requirements page. […]
Proper bodyweight training doesn’t require equipment. But it does require an expert approach. Let’s start by using holds to prepare ourselves for good movement.
More than one SFB attendee has stated that had they attended the SFB prior to SFG I or II they would have done better and been stronger for their pressing.
