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Photographs of Strongmen, Circus Performers and various strength athletes.
Simon Carter (Onsight Photography)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : photography, rock climbing
Mike Jenkins
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : strongman
Greg Kovacs
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : bodybuilding
Rock Climbing with Kiliii Fish
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : climbing, photography
Jim Kelly
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : martial arts
Top Form Fitness on Flickr
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : bodyweight, diet, fat loss
Wild About You Photography
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : martial arts
Escape Fitness
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : photography
Joe Weider
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : bodybuilding
Joe Weider, 1919 - 2013.
The incredible Joe Weider.
Dr Charles Eugster
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : bodybuilding, photography, still got it
Dr Charles Eugster.
Abs @ 50
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : abdominal, photography
The Strongman of Engine Company 13 - Harry F. Griffin
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : Old-Time Strength
Harry F. Griffin.
Harry F. Griffin - The Strongman of Engine Company 13 - performing in 1913.
Maurice Deriaz
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : Old-Time Strength
Maurice Deriaz.
Bent
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : grip
Bent.
Via Goal Oriented Training : Ben shares several photos and contest results from the Mo Town Grip Down. Nice one.
Hangers On
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Hangers On.
A spot of people pressing. Nice one.
Derek Poundstone
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : strongman
Derek Poundstone. Photo by Randall J. Strossen.
Double Triple
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : grip
Camera Shy
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : sandbag
Anton Matysek
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : Old-Time Strength
Levi Vaoga
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Stanley 'Stanless Steel' Pleskun
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : levering, Old-Time Strength
Stanley 'Stanless Steel' Pleskun.
Via Hammer to Nail : from the upcoming film Strongman, the incredible Stanley 'Stanless Steel' Pleskun.
Khosrow Ali Vaziri (The Iron Sheik)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : clubs & maces, grip, leverage, wrestling
Fortissimus Louis Cyr Trophy
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Richard T. Gland (Dick 'The Bulldog' Brower)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Trish Muldrock
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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This week :
Gymchat 245 - Feats of Strength (Grip Strength) (Jedd Johnson)
We hold these every Wednesday, starting at 8pm Eastern. See you there.
NB : if you'd like to be interviewed in an upcoming discussion, we'd love to hear from you. It's great to find out how other people train.
And if you'd like to add your comments and suggestions on the Gymchats in general, you can do that here. Cheers.
setting up a home gym?
If you're getting ready to put together a solid Home Gym (fantastic thing), here's how.
And for more, swing by the full guide. Absolutely free.
also on this site
New Straight to the Bar T-Shirt : 'Circus Strongman'
Got the shirt?
Gymchat 245 - Feats of Strength (Grip Strength) (Jedd Johnson)
Yep, we're talking about grip strength. Perfect.
Looking At : Week Ending Apr 20, 2014
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Looking At : Week Ending Apr 13, 2014
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Video for Gymchat 243 - How to Improve Your Pull Ups (Frank DiMeo)
Thanks again to everyone who watched and sent in questions for the discussion Gymchat 243 - How to Improve Your Pull Ups [with Strength Coach Frank DiMeo, joined by Personal Trainer (and Strength Athlete) Josh Hewett] - much appreciated. If you haven't seen it yet (or simply want to go over a particular point again), here's the entire video.
Gymchat 243 - How to Improve Your Pull Ups (Frank DiMeo)
There are certainly many, many varieties of chin-ups and pull-ups. Fantastic exercises.
Looking At : Week Ending Apr 6, 2014
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
images of strength
Want to see (and learn) more Feats of Strength like this? Dive in.
recommended
It'll come as no surprise that we've reviewed many, many products over the years. Everything from books, magazines and DVDs to racks, benches and complete home gyms.
To give you an idea :
- Recover Better and Faster with Elite Recoup
- Carlson Labs Fish Oil
- Get Extreme With Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite
- Review : Fixing Elbow Pain
- Gettin' Swole, Part 2
- Gettin' Swole
- You Need More Drugs
Looking for a full list of the various equipment and services we use and recommend? No problem - it's all here.
the team
There are some superb writers here, looking at the world of strength training from a number of angles. The regulars :
Scott Bird (@scottbird, +Scott Bird)
Writer and Fitness enthusiast
Josh Hewett (@TopFormFitness, +Josh Hewett)
Strongman, Personal Trainer and Host of the Gymchats
Conor Doherty (@sfactoryfitness, +Conor Doherty)
Educator and Personal Trainer
Derek 'D-Rock' Peruo (@DerekPeruoCSCS, +Derek Peruo)
Personal Trainer and Creator of the Renaissance Fitness Supplement Kits
Dean Coulson (@DeanCoulson, +Dean Coulson)
Strength & Conditioning Coach and Martial Artist
Kat
'The Mighty Kat' Ricker (+Kat Ricker)
Bodybuilder and Writer
Jedd
'Napalm' Johnson (@jeddjohnson, +Jedd Johnson)
Grip champion and Strongman
NB : It's a big team - full list here.
In addition, articles are submitted from across the globe. Got a piece you'd like to share? Let us know.
Want to Help Out?
As you've doubtless noticed, in addition to the main site is a Community on Google+, Facebook and Twitter. Wherever you are, a daily dose of strength isn't all that far away.
To help run all of these sites, we're on the lookout for several additional Moderators. To welcome new community members, bring up new items to discuss and generally keep the conversations on track.
If you're already spending a bit of time at any of the above sites, and would like to offer your services as a Moderator, just drop us a line. And thanks for that, it really is appreciated.
in the wild
It’s always great to see how other people train.
If you’d like to send in a photo of yourself in action (wearing one of the Straight to the Bar Shirts of course - the latest design is here), just upload it somewhere and send us a link. Cheers.
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.
reading
Improving Your Pull-ups (Frank DiMeo)
Improving Your Pull-ups.Good stuff. I'm a huge fan the various forms of pull-ups, and the Gymchat last week was certainly an excellent exploration of the area. Nice one guys. Improving Your Pull-ups is one of the many superb resources mentioned in the discussion. This is the Kindle edition of Frank's own book on the subject, outlining a 12 week program that does exactly what the title suggests. And in no small way. Highly recommended. »»
If you're new to the world of nail bending, this is the perfect book to get. It'll show you the exact techniques you'll need to get started right away. Written by world-class bender Jedd Johnson.
The Diesel Crew's Card Tearing eBook
This is a fantastic book. If you've ever considered learning this incredible strength feat, the Card Tearing eBook is the perfect place to start. Love it.
If you ever wake up with that 'just run over by a truck' feeling, you need a copy of Tim Hull's Functional Correction Manual. Not only will it help you to locate and repair the problem, it'll help prevent it happening in the future.
When it comes to body transformation - whether that's an increase in strength, packing on a bit of muscle or losing a bit of excess fat - this is the perfect place to start. Dr Berardi's Precision Nutrition.
This is a fantastic book. As Josh explains, it superbly shows what's going on while you train. Love it.
101 Fitness Myths [Kindle Edition]
A superb combination of fitness mythbusting and no-nonsense advice. If you're not quite sure where to start, grab this.
The Art of Expressing the Human Body
If you've ever watched a Bruce Lee film and marveled at his strength, speed, agility, endurance, flexibility or muscularity, this book should take pride of place in your collection. Unlike many other writings covering everything from Lee's training methods to nutrition, this book is based not on the recollections of people around him; but on Lee's own notes. Brilliant.
For a full list of what we're reading and watching at the moment, just head over to the Recommended Books & DVDs page. See you there.