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Arnold Schwarzenegger's Fridge & Current Training (Men's Health)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodybuilding, diet, nutrition, Old-Time Strength, protein, Training Concepts & Strategies
Nice one.
How To Begin Training (Without Equipment) At Home (Thenx)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodyweight, calisthenics, home gym
As much as I love the home gym, it's always great to see how easy it is to get started without one.
How To Lift Atlas Stones (Rob Orlando)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : CrossFit, strongman
Great explanation.
Push-Up Technique (Thenx)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodyweight, tutorial
Great explanation.
How To Deadlift Properly (Eddie 'The Beast' Hall)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : deadlift
There are some great tips in here. Nice one.
Back in the Gym, Post Surgeries (Ronnie Coleman)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodybuilding, leg press, Training Concepts & Strategies
Must be incredibly satisfying, particularly after the 'you'll never walk again' comments.
The Importance of Core Strength (ThenX)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodyweight
Nice one.
Magnus Midtbø Destroys New Grip Strength Test (Jujimufu)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : climbing, grip strength
Very interesting grip tools.
Heavy Pressing (Brian Shaw, Robert Oberst and Eddie Hall)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Trap Bar
Check out the somewhat uncommon use of the Trap Bar - nice one.
Garage Gym Tour (Meg Squats)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, home gym
I love seeing how other people train.
How To Master The Turkish Getup (Meg Squats)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : kettlebell, tutorial
Great explanation.
The Fastest Way to Big Biceps (Athlean-X)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : chin-up
Very interesting ideas.
Brian Shaw at the Arnold (Injury, and Lifts)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : injury
As terrible as it is to see an injury, the response to it (this video and the following one) is wonderful.
4 Lat Pulldown Variations (Athlean-X)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
Nice one Jeff.
The 'This Week in Grip' Podcast ('Napalm' Jedd Johnson)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : audio, grip
Great show.
Calisthenics Strength 'Rules' (Calisthenicmovement)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : calisthenics
Great Information.
Arnold Schwarzenegger : Heavy Training at 71 (Gym Nation 2.0)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodybuilding, cycling, outdoor training, Training Concepts & Strategies
After the surgery, straight back into it.
Heavy Lifting at 6'6 (Jujimufu)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : strongman
Love it.
Calisthenics Progressions (Calisthenicmovement)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : calisthenics
Great information.
Grip Strength Exercises for Wrists & Forearms (Criticalbench)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : grip, wrist strength
A very solid start.
The Hollow Body Hold (& Variations) vs Sit-ups (Calisthenic Movement)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : calisthenics
Interesting exercise.
Performing the Barbell Row (Alan Thrall)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : deadlift, Training Concepts & Strategies
Nice one.
The Pseudo Planche Pushup & Variations (Austin Dunham)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodyweight, push-ups
Nice one.
Pivot Blocks, and Fixing The Good Morning Squat (Alan Thrall)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : powerlifting, Training Concepts & Strategies
Great information Alan.
AlphaDestiny Q&A (Alex Leonidas)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
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Gymchat 277 - Barefoot Running - Believe the Hype! (Steven Sashen)
Fantastic discussion.
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Highly recommended. If you're looking to get serious about 'getting in shape', book some time with Josh. Fantastic guy.
setting up a home gym?
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images of strength
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reading : Ferocious Fitness (Phil Ross, Marty Gallagher)
Remember this? Great book. Ferocious Fitness : A Fighter's Proven Action Plan to Develop Blazing Power, Animalistic Strength and Killer Conditioning is a distillation of Phil Ross' training wisdom, in the form of a superbly comprehensive book. We took a look at the digital version recently, and you'll be pleased to know that the paperback version is now available. Definitely worthy of a place on the fitness shelf. Phil Ross' Ferocious Fitness.
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talking about If you tweet a lot about fitness and would love to be on this list, let me know.love your grip work?
Check out The Grip Authority. Fantastic site.
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the future of fitness
Over the years we’ve looked at the fitness industry from a number of angles - discussing the history, present approaches and potential future trends involved. Fascinating areas.
When it comes to the last part - discussing potential future trends - things get a little, well, unusual. If it’s an interest you share, or you just want to find out the types of things we think are likely, check out the posts tagged ‘Futurism’. And of course, Gymchat 224 (Roundtable) - The Future of Fitness. Superb discussion.
leave it in the ground
On Straight to the Bar we talk a lot about air pollution, primarily from a gym-owner's perspective. In the 'Leave it in the Ground' newsletter we look at the topic far more broadly - the gradual move away from the use of fossil fuels. Daily, and free.
NB : We also discuss Electric Cars for a very similar reason - they're a great way to help tackle air-pollution. To find out more - looking at the Australian market in particular - swing by the daily 'EVs in Australia' 'paper'.
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'The Dinosaur Files' for Oct 2019I love these.
The latest issue of Brooks Kubik's 'The Dinosaur Files' (Oct 2019) is now available. An instant .PDF download. Perfect.
If you've never read one, these are monthly newsletters which comprise a mix of pieces by Brooks, well-known old-time strongmen and the Dinosaur Training community. As an example, here's a brief look at last months' issue :
It's a great mix.
You can grab the latest incarnation here :
brookskubik.com/dinosaurfiles-october2019.html .
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See you there.