Giving and Receiving

So, I know I don’t have to explain this to you but sometimes I do weird things. Today I was contemplating “give and receive” and what that meant. As I often do, if I don’t want to forget…


The Legend of the Hero

I recently wrote a new book called The Becoming Bulletproof Project (released Spring 2019). It's about realizing the strength potential we each have and then harnessing it through self discipline and…


Original Strength and Original Strength Institute doing work with NC National Guard

Fit to Serve program helping shape up N.C. Soldiers Article and Photo By Maj. Matthew Boyle | NC National Guard | Jan. 28, 2019 Above, Mark Shropshire,…


New Year’s Fitness Goals?  Press RESET First!

And now, a guest article from OS Coach and famous author of Original Strength for the Tactical Athlete, Chad Faulkner...


The “Baby” Getup

"Success is failing nine times and getting up ten".   That seems to be the mindset of babies and toddlers - they decide they want to stand up .... so they do. It doesn't happen…


Walk it Off

When I was a sophomore in high school, during football practice, Patrick T threw a block into my knees and my right knee hyperextended. It hurt like a, well, it hurt. I yelled out in pain. It was the…


The Intent in the Design

Ok, I’ll admit this article might seem a little “out there” but I ask you to stay with me until you’ve heard me out. I was recently giving a talk to a group of people about Original Strength. Basically,…


Infinity Clearance

And now, a guest post from Michigan based, OS Instructor, Sarah Young…. "To Infinity and Beyond!” …