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Good Evening, My name is Michael and I'm currently serving in the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG) is sponsoring a marathon on October 24th, and I feel deeply compelled to attend and participate. I have completed more 5K's than I would care to count...

What up? I'm starting my first log on here and it's going to be a good one. I do a bit of everything with my lifting as I'm basically the walking equivalent of lifting ADD. Before this whole pandemic situation my mainstay was a variation of this push/pull/legs program. I was hitting legs once a...

Hiya- I'm hopefully going to attend university in September, and I wish to take up athletics again. When I was younger, I used to sprint 200M/400M to a pretty decent standard - over time however, I stopped running and started competing in team sports. It's been a while since I've set foot on a...

Hi! I have several of Pavels books and never tried the workouts until now. I am at homeas everyone is right now and want to take my training to the next level. I want to discuss structure of my home plan. I only havebody weight available. I have looked at naked warrior and understand the...

I'm aware that the title of this post may appear arrogant, believe me, it honestly isn't meant to be so. I have ambitions to achieve both Sinister and tame the Beast within my lifetime. I have to admit that I am not close to either at the moment, so before I patiently start out on what could...

I am a 25 year old environmental engineer. My job requires me to frequently work outside carrying heavy loads and hiking through a variety of harsh terrain. I work long hours as a field lead in all variations of terrible weather and conditions (McCarteny Rose is not my bff). It is critical...

I can do a good 100 straight reps of two handed kettlebell swings with a 55lb. I'm thinking of moving up. I like the swing, and sticking to that for now. Which size is the best to move to now? The 70lb? Possibly the 80lb?

Hi Guys, For the last 3 months I've been using the 32kg for my 100 single arm swings and get ups. I've been making alot of great progress and my technique has really gotten quite good . And then all of a sudden I come in one day two weeks ago and I realise I cant swing anymore , can barley get...

On the 12/27/2018 StrongFirst podcast, Dr. McGill explains (41:45-42:06) that not everyone can do swings. He said some people need to "build [a] stiffened foundation first." Have any of you worked with students who you realized had to do other training before starting swings? If so, what...

Hey, this is my first post to this forum, so Im sorry if I make some mistakes Now, why I wrote this thread: I want to increase my training shedule so I can get in better shape. Right now im practising judo 2 times per week, and it is not enough for me to get stronger. I want to do strengh...

Hi all. I am reading a book by Brooks Kubik, lawyer by trade and a very accomplished lifter by vocation. Look after his credentials to know more about him. The book I am reffering to is called Dinosaur Training. A lot of his ideas resemble the Strong First system and principles. But in one...

Backgrounder: 51 y/o Former military IT professional Diabetes (under diet control (Keto and IF) Was 320 lbs Dec 2017 Now 255 as of this AM Bad shoulder (surgery suggested), neck (same), knees, ankles Other issues I'd rather not say Program chosen: Simple and sinister + steel Mace + later...

Training again today and thought that I'd pass this along.... I've noticed when squatting and progressing towards heavier weights (95%+), it's a real shocker to the system to stand up in the rack with near max loads. In an effort to "re-arrange the mindset" I worked on just standing up with...

I thought I'd share my experience with the last 5 weeks of @Rif explanation of the triple progression The Triple Progression System Explained | StrongFirst Reason for doing it I volunteered to be a guinea pig for a snatch protocol and still wanted to progress with 1arm kb pressing, the one day...

Hi guys, Long time lurker, first time poster so go easy on me if this has been posted elsewhere! Possibly a vague question, but I'll give it a go. In terms of investment for furthering my own career, which would you guys consider better: hiring a coach or putting the money to seminars and...

@Steve W. and I were just beginning to have a great discussion regarding whether to set goals or master the process of training. I didn't want to derail @Jak Nieuwenhuis thread regarding posture, but I do think it is an excellent subject for discussion. So, what's your thoughts? Right now...

What do you prefer to do between sets? Passive or Active Rest ? Passive : Do nothing, seat etc Active : Walking, Stretching etc During passive rest I lose my energy to training faster than in active. What is the best option in your opinion ? Can you explain why ? What is your experience ?

Hello Community :) I want to share with you my three simple ways to stay fresh for longer during Strength Training :) 1. Rolling/Massage Muscles between sets 2. Drink Water between sets 3. Ensure fresh air in the place where you practice What you think about it ? Write below :)

Hello do you know What is the time range of hold isometric position for best gains in strength ? What I mean ? For example the best range of reps for: Strength 1-5 reps Muscle Growth (hypertrophy stimulus) 8-12 reps But how it works on static position ? I read that isometric exercises are good...

Hey Y'all, I'll be doing my Coan week 10 training tomorrow (last week) and my goal when I started was a 350# deadlift. Well I've already exceeded that at the Iron Gobbler in NJ with a 352# (160kg) lift. (New Delaware State Raw Record Lifting Database ) Attached is my traing log from week 9...