Author: Tom Denham

The weather was cool on Monday. I took advantage of being able to lie down on the horse stall pad in my driveway and did get-ups. I think I need get-ups to keep my shoulders healthy. The weather has cooperated so far this week,...

There is a StrongFirst Tactical Strength Challenge in Marietta Square on 4 October and I have decided to compete as a Novice. The challenge includes a max dead lift, maximum number of snatches in 5 minutes, and maximum number of...

My legs did not feel fully refreshed on Mondays the past few weeks and my right knee has been a little touchy during squats and swings. I am not suffering pain, but rather than going up with the weight that I use for squats or...

My training has never been as steady as it has been this year. I am squatting, swinging, snatching, pressing, or getting up in my driveway every week day with few exceptions. The secret to my steadiness is training before lunch...

I have been in the groove training every week day for months now. My right shoulder is the best that it has been in more than a year – no pain, good range of motion. I attribute the improvement in my shoulder to giving up...