Recently in photos
Photographs of Strongmen, Circus Performers and various strength athletes.
Car Deadlifting at the Capalaba Strongman
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : strongman
Love the Car Deadlift.
The Kennedy Lift
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : Old-Time Strength, partial
The Kennedy Lift.One of the lifts that Warren Lincoln Travis included in his 'Challenge to the World' - the Kennedy Lift. A partial Jefferson Lift, performed here with the aid of a Hand and Thigh Bar attached to a regular bar.
Love it.
BUR Barbell Advertisement
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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BUR Barbell Advertisement.This morning I stumbled across a 1949 advertisement for the incredible BUR Barbell Company. Enjoy.
Simon Carter (Onsight Photography)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : photography, rock climbing
Simon Carter, Onsight Photography.Say hello to Simon Carter, a professional outdoors photographer with some incredible images of rock climbing. If you've ever given climbing a go, you'll understand just how powerful these are.
Fantastic.
Mike Jenkins
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : strongman
Mike Jenkins.
The freakishly strong Mike Jenkins (1982 - 2013).
Greg Kovacs
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : bodybuilding
Greg Kovacs.
Canadian professional bodybuilder, the incredible Greg Kovacs (1968 - 2013).
Rock Climbing with Kiliii Fish
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : climbing, photography
Rock Climbing with Kiliii Fish.
Another dose of photographic goodness, this time courtesy Kiliii Fish over on Flickr. Fantastic.
NB : I'm always on the lookout for other training-related images on Flickr. If you've come across any in your travels (or love taking a few of your own), add them to the SttB group or leave a note in the comments. Cheers.
Jim Kelly
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : martial arts
Jim Kelly.
The inimitable Jim Kelly (1946 - 2013), perhaps best known as Williams in Enter the Dragon. Fantastic film.
Top Form Fitness on Flickr
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : bodyweight, diet, fat loss
Top Form Fitness on Flickr.
Another dose of photographic goodness, this time courtesy Josh Hewett over at Top Form Fitness. Swing by and say hello.
NB : I'm always on the lookout for other training-related images on Flickr. If you've come across any in your travels (or love taking a few of your own), add them to the SttB group or leave a note in the comments. Cheers.
Wild About You Photography
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : martial arts
Martial Arts Photoshoot on Flickr.
Another dose of photographic goodness, this time courtesy Chris Anderson and Lily Chou at Wild About You Photography. Nice one guys.
Escape Fitness
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : photography
Escape Fitness on Flickr.
Always love seeing great training-related photos, and I just stumbled across the Escape Fitness page on Flickr. Nice one guys.
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.
The world's oldest competitive oarsman and bodybuilder, Dr Charles Eugster. Still competing at 93.
Abs @ 50
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : abdominal, photography
Mighty Joe Musselwhite.
Congrats Joe.
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.Swiss Strongman 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
http://www.straighttothebar.com/images/posts/090518_doubletriple.jpg
Camera Shy
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : sandbag
Use your head. Via Fireground Fitness : yes, there's a head in there somewhere....
Anton Matysek
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : Old-Time Strength
Anton Matysek. 1920s/30s Strongman Anton Matysek....
Levi Vaoga
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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http://www.straighttothebar.com/images/posts/090513_levi.jpg
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
Khosrow Ali Vaziri ('The Iron Sheik'). Professional wrestler and unabashed club fan Khosrow Ali Vaziri ('The Iron Sheik') demonstrating a 'Camel Clutch'....
We do these every Monday, starting 8pm Eastern. This week :
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.
ready to get fit? not quite sure where to start?
A dose of Online Personal Training is ideal. Your place, their experience.
As you'd expect, I work with a number of Fitness Professionals myself (both personally, and to research various parts of this site) - including the wonderful Josh Hewett. If you're about to begin your own strength-training journey, swing by his site at :
top-form-fitness.com/online-coaching
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?
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
Gymchat 277 - Craig Bongelli
(Strongman and Strength Coach)
Looking At : Mar 1, 2015
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, the Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
How to Wrap Your Knees (Matt Vincent and Mark Bell)
Good stuff guys.
Looking At : Feb 22, 2015
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, the Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Globe and Blob Lifting
A quick dose of grip work. Good stuff.
NB : We first looked at this one in the weekly Strength & Fitness Newsletter (part of the Strength Kit). If you'd like to have it sent to you automatically (free!) each week, just add your email here.
Gymchat 276 - NLP Skills for Fitness Professionals (Jen Mulhall)
There are some valuable skills in there.
Looking At : Feb 15, 2015
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, the Daily 'Paper' 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.
gift buying guide
When your spouse/sibling/friend is ready to 'get in shape' (or they already are), what do you get them?
No matter what sort of training they're in to, we've got a few suggestions. And if you're looking for something specific, we'll help you find out where to get it. Just leave a comment on any of the posts listed below.
There are a number of articles that may help you in your quest. Specifically :
- Grrl's Valentine's Day Wishlist (Kat 'The Mighty Kat' Ricker)
- The Bodyweight Aficionado's Guide to Gear (Jason Kirby)
- Recommended Books and DVDs on Strength-Training & Nutrition (The Straight to the Bar Authors)
- Clothing (Glenn Bird)
's still my favourite.
Now it's your turn. Let us know how you get on, and feel free to share any photographs of what you bought or how it's being used.
Look forward to hearing from you.
strength calendar
Looking for an upcoming competition, or know of one in your area? Why not add it to the spreadsheet.
the writers
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.
community
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.
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.
checking out
The Stubborn Fat Solution 1.1
Stubborn Fat Solution 1.1.Looks good. As you can no doubt tell from the title, this is the updated version of Lyle McDonald's Stubborn Fat Solution. Full review shortly (I'm about to dive in to it myself), but first a few words from Lyle on the reason for the update : In the original Stubborn Fat Solution, I briefly discussed a hormone called Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP). As I talked about, ANP represents an entirely new fat burning (lipolytic) pathway that works outside of the normal insulin/catecholamine mechanisms. But at the time, I saw and knew of no meaningful way of manipulating or impacting the pathway and left it at that. A little while later I would find a solution and this booklet was actually started years ago; then I put it away. Recently, in researching something else, I found that ANP appeared to be even more powerful than I had previously thought. Because in addition to stimulating fat mobilization, ANP (and the other natriuretic peptides) can also increase levels and activity of beige fat (a brown-fat like type of fat that humans actually have) along with helping to control appetite. Lyle McDonald's Stubborn Fat Solution 1.1. Good stuff. NB : We first looked at this one in the weekly Strength & Fitness Newsletter (part of the Strength Kit). If you'd like to have it sent to you automatically (free!) each week, just add your email here. »»
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 at the moment (training-related and otherwise), join us on Goodreads. And for a cut-down list showing only the ones we recommend, swing by the Recommended Books & DVDs page. See you there.