StrongFirst: SFG Level I Kettlebell Technique Testing Standards

StrongFirst Instructor candidates must meet each of these technique standards when testing during the SFG (StrongFirst Girya) Certification, in order to earn the SFG Instructor credential.

The skills tested include:
Swing
Get-Up
Clean
Press
Squat
Snatch

Demonstrations performed by Master SFG Zar Horton. Narration by Chief SFG Brett Jones.

[mikeparks]

This level of precision is why I love hard style KBs. No flopping around, just solid movements, which also helped limit injury.

[missbhav]

Zar is a beast! His gym is excellent. He and his staff are very knowledgeable and make sure you are doing correct form at all times. Best Kettlebell gym in NM.

[Rodman]

Such precise form. Very inspirational and instructive.

[ThePathOfEudaimonia]

This is one of the best Kettlebell instruction videos I have seen yet.

[AlteredState]

Thank you for setting the standard! Form is everything.

[Sunstroke]

initiate the ascent with a grunt
love it

[FitFazal]

Awesome explanation. His form is perfect. Thank you for sharing. Love from Nairobi Kenya 🇰🇪

[randalellsworth]

This video is very helpful, although the dark clothing with the dark mat can make it a little harder to clearly see the movements for the Turkish get-up

[blakestanton]

This is a great goal to set for myself!

[walterroberts]

This Is An Extraordinary Strategy; To Approach Workmanship; And Craftsmanship Of The Leg-The Shoulder; And Arms; Bones And Musculature Areas; Which; The Lunges; And The Squats; The Lateral Raises; And The Bicep Curls; And; The Deadlifts May Not Be Able To Approach; In Relative; To: The Joints; As Well; Learn Bone Structures; And Blue Prints In Order That You May: Perfect This Very Nice; And Seemingly Effective Procedure; Even Better!!!!🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

[shelleygreyrealtor]

Love these think I've watched atleast 10 back to back. Thanks for sharing good info

[thereallkmofo]

What's a snatch sized kettle bell? Is that 24kg?

[threearmedshiva]

I am concerned about kettlebell grip demonstrated by instructor. I know from other instructional videos (and from my personal experience) that kettlebell's handle should not be gripped like barbell. It should be loose. On the other hand with so little reps it doesn't mean much. The rest is impeccable, thanks a lot for clear demonstration!

[viktoriakireeva]

Does the free hand have to do these movements?
And does one have to produce those extremely annoying etc. sounds during workout?

[linesangus]

So you are saying I need another kettlebell lol

[LeandrosAmarantidis]

Hello 👋. I recently got my first kettlebell 16Kg and i am (trying )doing the simple and sinister workout. Despite me being 180cm tall and 125Kg (i am still fat) I can’t do the Turkish get up. My question is if i can substitute it with half get ups and, or Turkish presses until i am able to do it or if there is another way to “train” for the Turkish get up. The other exercises i have no problem with, 16Kg seems medium weight difficulty at this time. I am at the second day of practice, i will repeat till strong ! Thx

[AlexanderHalford]

It's interesting to notice that гиревик (girevik) became an english word :-)

[nathanjones]

I'm doing s&s on my way to simple I do my s&s practice early morning before work can I practice the sfg 1 lifts after work or should I reach simple first and then worry about sfg 1

[LasvegasrealestateOrg]

If I'm 50+ and what to do the certification i take it its 20kg
Quick Question on these 2 lifts would it be 2 X 20kg giris for totol of 40KGs
or using 2 X 10kgs
Double Clean (5 repetitions)

Double Front Squat (5 repetitions)

[tujoture]

Isn’t it wrong to move the hand on the ground while performing the TGU?