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How Fast is a Two Hour Marathon Pace? (Mike Boyd)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : running
Brutal pace.
Robert Oberst's Biggest Lifts (The Strongest Man in History, Season 1)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Feats of Strength, Old-Time Strength, strongman
Love this show.
Carousel Lift Challenge (From the Show 'The Strongest Man in History')
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Feats of Strength, injury, Old-Time Strength, strongman
This is a tribute to Paul Anderson's lift on the Ed Sullivan Show. Fantastic.
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.
Brian Shaw Rolling a Frying Pan (Jujimufu)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Feats of Strength, grip, strongman, wrist strength
I never get tired of seeing this feat. Love it.
The 'This Week in Grip' Podcast ('Napalm' Jedd Johnson)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : audio, grip
Great show.
Fit Expo Grip Testing (Jujimufu)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : grip strength, wrist strength
Love it.
2017 Arnold Strongman Classic - The Timber Carry
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : strongman
Love it.
Steve Cotter Kettlebell Juggling
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : kettlebell
Much, much harder than he makes it look.
Squatting 25 People (Randy Richey)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Old-Time Strength
A wonderful way to showcase strength.
Hairculese vs Hot Water Bottle
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Feats of Strength, Old-Time Strength, water, water consumption
Good stuff Chris (@hairculese).
Juggling With A Punch
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Old-Time Strength
Double Nail Drive
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : nail driving, Old-Time Strength
Driving two nails at the same time. Incredible.
Tearing 2,902 Pages
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Old-Time Strength, tearing
The incredible Strongman Chris Rider.
Crushing Potatoes with Your Hands
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Old-Time Strength
The incredible Strongman Chris Rider.
Double Bottom-Up Pressing
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : kettlebell, Old-Time Strength
Good stuff.
Bikes, Mitts and Plenty of Duct Tape
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Old-Time Strength, rings
Yep, Adam's a freak. Good stuff.
Deep Dish Hubbing
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Feats of Strength, grip, Old-Time Strength, plate
Nice one.
Zercher Carry
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Old-Time Strength, squat, zercher squat
Good stuff.
Weighted Rope Jumping
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning, jump, Old-Time Strength, water, water consumption, world record
James Brewster Thomson in action.
One-Armed Push-ups on Inverted Kettlebell
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : kettlebell, Old-Time Strength, push-ups
Haven't got your Warrior Ts yet? Grab a kettlebell.
Hittin' the Barz (Wingate Pk)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodyweight, hit, Old-Time Strength
Love it.
Muscle-up + 53lbs
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : kettlebell, Old-Time Strength
Grab a kettlebell.
Hub Lifting, OAC and a Fitball Press
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Old-Time Strength, plate
Animal Strength's Darren Flagg at it again. Love the OAC from a 2" PVC pipe....
Sonny Barry : Railroad Pry Bar Bend
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bending, Old-Time Strength
More bending goodness from Sonny Barry.
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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.
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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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