I must admit I was surprised—and saddened—by the violence and contempt of some comments to my article “Back to basics, for real” published on the StrongFirst blog. All I wanted was to share my opinion on a common topic in hopes of maybe helping someone to “cut through the noise”, to provoke some thoughts and …
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Back to basics, for real – Part I
Every once in a while, usually at some social gathering, when I’m presented to my new acquaintances as a strength coach or, God forbid, « fitness expert », the same question almost inevitably pops up: from the general health point of view, what is THE best form of exercise or physical activity? The answers people around me …
Wanted, a man
From Pushing to the Front, 1911 by Orison Swett Marden Over the door of every profession, every occupation, every calling, the world has a standing advertisement: « Wanted–A Man ». Wanted, a man who will not lose his individuality in a crowd, a man who has the courage of his convictions. Who is not afraid to say « No », …
Swing : rappel technique
Voici un petit rappel des points techniques clés de l’exercice le plus fondamental du système StrongFirst, le Swing ! Focus sur le mouvement des hanches Avant tout, rappelez-vous : nos exercices ne ciblent pas les parties du corps ou les muscles, mais les mouvements. En particulier, les mouvements les plus fondamentaux du corps humain. Le …