A Strong Body Starts With a Strong Mind

I’ve never met a strong man or woman with a weak mind, and in fact, I believe our physical strength starts by building a strong mind. Here's how.

No Country for Old Men

Our pear-shaped kids are old men and women in young people’s bodies. They bring the timidity of the old age into the age when one is supposed to drink life out of a fire hose.

The World’s Standing Advertisement: “Wanted—A Man”

Over the door of every profession, every occupation, every calling, the world has a standing advertisement: “Wanted–A Man."

The Blank Serenity of the Invulnerable

The Old West was history long before I was born. Or maybe it was just a legend. Regardless, I am nostalgic for that lost world of legendary strength.

Merry Christmas From StrongFirst

What a joyous time to reflect back on the past twelve months and look forward to the promise of the new year to come. Merry Christmas to you all from StrongFirst.

The Mental Toughness of a Strength Athlete

My goal is to instill respect in an all-out strength effort as an act of mental toughness every bit in the league with an exhausting race. And to remind you the meaning of respect, period.

How to Build Physical Strength While Hardly Trying

Recently I achieved some huge strength goals. I didn't train for them or even try very hard. In fact, the path I took was quite boring.

The Real Strength of the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is upon us again. Viewed as an “American” holiday, July 4th has marked so many important moments in the lives of people worldwide.

A Strong Woman and Her Endless Possibilities

When a woman takes her first conscious step toward being physically capable, she immediately expands her limits of possibilities. A strong woman has endless possibilities.

If You Want to Be Strong, You Must Be Tough

Strength is a choice. It is an attitude. It is a belief in your power to move things in the direction you desire. By sheer force of will and imagination. And toughness.