The Complete Archives : photos

Photographs of Strongmen, Circus Performers and various strength athletes.

Joe Weider

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : bodybuilding

The incredible Joe Weider.

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Dr Charles Eugster

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : bodybuilding, photography, still got it

The world's oldest competitive oarsman and bodybuilder, Dr Charles Eugster. Still competing at 93.

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Abs @ 50

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : abdominal, photography

Congrats Joe.

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The Strongman of Engine Company 13 - Harry F. Griffin

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : Old-Time Strength

Harry F. Griffin - The Strongman of Engine Company 13 - performing in 1913.

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Maurice Deriaz

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : Old-Time Strength

Swiss Strongman Maurice Deriaz.

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Bent

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : grip

Via Goal Oriented Training : Ben shares several photos and contest results from the Mo Town Grip Down. Nice one.

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Hangers On

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

A spot of people pressing. Nice one.

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Derek Poundstone

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : strongman

Via IronMind : Derek and the Axle.

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Double Triple

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : grip

Two hands, six plates.

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Camera Shy

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : sandbag

Via Fireground Fitness : yes, there's a head in there somewhere.

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Anton Matysek

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : Old-Time Strength

1920s/30s Strongman Anton Matysek.

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Levi Vaoga

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

New Zealand Strongman Levi 'Mr Mega' Vaoga.

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Stanley 'Stanless Steel' Pleskun

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : levering, Old-Time Strength

Via Hammer to Nail : from the upcoming film Strongman, the incredible Stanley 'Stanless Steel' Pleskun.

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Khosrow Ali Vaziri (The Iron Sheik)

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : clubs & maces, grip, leverage, wrestling

Professional wrestler and unabashed club fan Khosrow Ali Vaziri ('The Iron Sheik') demonstrating a 'Camel Clutch'.

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Fortissimus Louis Cyr Trophy

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via IronMind : awaiting future Fortissimus winners, the Louis Cyr Trophy.

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Richard T. Gland (Dick 'The Bulldog' Brower)

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Wrestler Richard T. Gland, better known as Dick 'The Bulldog' Brower.

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Trish Muldrock

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Powerlifting champion Trish Muldrock.

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Tyre Squat

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Use what you've got. Nice one.

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Blob50 and York Legacy

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : grip

A Blob50 and a York Legacy head (from a 45kg bell) side-by-side. Photo courtesy grip aficionado Alfie Page.

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Khalil Oghab ('The Iron Man from Iran')

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : Old-Time Strength

Kettlebell Fitness shares a 1978 poster of Iranian Strongman Khalil Oghab, featuring an unusual form of kettlebell teeth lifting. Good stuff.

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Paul Perschmann ('Playboy' Buddy Rose)

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

A young Paul Perschmann ('Playboy' Buddy Rose).

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Dave Sheppard

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : Olympic Weightlifting

Weightlifter Dave Sheppard.

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Greg Page

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Bad Left Hook : champion boxer Greg Page (1958 - 2009).

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John Christy

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Real Strength Muscle's John Christy. A tragic loss.

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The 'Hula Hoop'

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

An early home-made version of the squatting circle (referred to as the 'Hula Hoop' by Joseph Hise) later marketed by Peary Rader as the 'Magic Circle'.

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Precious McKenzie

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The distinctive figure of Powerlifter and Olympic Weightlifter Precious McKenzie.

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Wobblebikes

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Equipment

Via Wend : looking for a cycling challenge? How about a Wobblebike.

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100yd Bear Crawl

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : conditioning

Via Fireground Fitness : keeping the blood pumping - a 100 yard Bear Crawl. Good fun.

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Jordan Ramos

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : bodyweight

Leaping into the record books with an incredible 7m slam dunk (via a trampoline), gymnast Jordan Ramos.

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Mervyn Sharp

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : swimming

Via Open Water Swimming : the first swimmer to complete 7 crossings of the English Channel, Mervyn Sharp.

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Beach Sprints

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : endurance, running

A bit of beach action at CrossFit Endurance. Nice one.

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Gorgeous George

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : wrestling

George Raymond Wagner, better known as the wrestler 'Gorgeous George'.

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Donald Dinnie

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : stone lifting, strongman

All-round athlete Donald Dinnie.

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Tor Johansson

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : wrestling

Wrestler Tor 'The Super Swedish Angel' Johansson (aka Tor Johnson).

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LeatherBell

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Via @erdkinder : soft, leather-coated kettlebells.

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Running in the Rain

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : running

Via CrossFit Endurance : who needs umbrellas when there are bumper plates?

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Renzo Martinez

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : Old-Time Strength

Renzo Martinez racing a hand-crank wheelchair on his way to victory in the South Beach Triathlon. Nice one.

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Dry Wall Hammer

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

A dose of 'Hammer Time' from The Mighty Mac. Nice work.

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Atomised Horseshoe

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : horseshoe bending

Chris shares an image of this horseshoe, which The Mighty Atom reshaped with his teeth. Ouch.

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Wide Pommel

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : bodyweight

Via Gymnastics Coaching : an interesting piece of DIY gym equipment, a wide pommel.

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Mac and Cards

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : grip, Old-Time Strength, tearing, wrist strength

Although better known as a wrist-wrestler, Ian 'Mac' Batchelor was certainly no slouch with a deck of cards.

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Louie Simmons

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The inimitable Louie Simmons.

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Galen Gough

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Galen 'The Miracle Strong Man' Gough, performing in Washington DC, 1923.

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Water Polo Skirmish

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via SCAQ : a great shot of the German water polo team in mid skirmish. Nice one.

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Any Weight Will Do

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Mixing it up a little. Love the plates.

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Karl Norberg

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The Mighty Norseman Karl Norberg enjoying a little band work.

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Kyle Maynard

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : MMA

Remember the incredible story of Kyle Maynard? Kyle is about to dive into the world of MMA - fantastic.

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Gholamreza Takhti

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Iranian wrestler Gholamreza Takhti (aka Jahan Pahlavan Takhti).

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Glenn Marlin Sundby

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Glenn M 'Have a Happy Handstand' Sundby.

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Plate-Loadable Shovel

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : grip

Thick-handled, plate-loadable shovel from StrongerGrip. Brilliant.

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Jim Williams

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Powerlifting pioneer Jim Williams.

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Charles Rigoulot

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Weightlifter, wrestler, racing driver and actor Charles Rigoulot.

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Coolidge and Gillett Exercising

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : clubs & maces, grip, leverage

Former US President Calvin Coolidge (Vice President at the time) and Speaker of the House Fredrick H. Gillett in the Congressional Gym. Great to see the club training.

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Mighty Mac : Double Twist Horseshoe Scroll

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : horseshoe bending, Old-Time Strength

A sample of Aaron's handiwork - a Double Twist Horseshoe Scroll. Nice one.

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Alexander Zass Carrying Horse

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : Old-Time Strength

Polish Strongman Alexander Zass (better known as The Amazing Samson) performing one of his signature feats, carrying a small horse.

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Thomas Topham

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

London Strongman Thomas Topham performing a harness lift in 1741. Nice one.

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Thomas Jefferson 'Stout' Jackson Performing Backlift

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Texan Strongman Thomas Jefferson 'Stout' Jackson preparing to backlift 10 men in 1916.

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Pegboard

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Jersey Shore CrossFit : a superb piece of equipment - the pegboard (note : if you're not sure what this is, here's Jim Bathurst in action).

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Mighty Joe's Grip Lair

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : grip

Following last year's carnage, Mighty Joe has assembled a superb grip corner in his workout shed. Note the home-made 2" V-Bar and 2" axle. Excellent.

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The Human Bicycle

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Via Rainier CrossFit : just when you thought the 'kettlebells on kettlebells' was a little unusual, along comes the Human Bicycle.

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AirDesk

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : treadmill

As much as I love my laptop, I can resist the urge to bring it into the home gym. For those that can't, the AirDesk.

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Lose the McGut

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via PSFK : a clear message from the Energy Kitchen restaurant chain. The question remains though, what do you eat when you're on the move?

(personally I look for burgers which contain meat, bread and very little else).

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Thick Bar

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : thick bar

Warming up with some thick bar work. 'Unbreakable' Adam Glass.

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Pete Cortese

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Peter B. Cortese with an incredible triple-bodyweight one-handed deadlift.

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Professor Louis Attila

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Strongman Louis Durlacher, better known as Louis Attila.

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White House Gym, Truman Administration

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via The Mighty Mix : the White House gym in March, 1948. Everything you need.

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The Pizza Cone

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Blog of Hilarity : the Pizza Cone. Because sometimes it's just too cold for ice-cream.

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Big Brass Bells

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Via Dustin Rippetoe : now that's impressive.

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Donovan Ford

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Getting some air the fun way. Donovan Ford.

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Controlled

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

One of several great stone-lifting photos over at Rainier CrossFit. Good stuff.

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Surf Simulator

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via 5ones : for those that don't happen to live near a beach, the Surf Simulator.

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Early CrossFit Model

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Ken's Kettlebell Blog : use what you've got.

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Kettlebell Goblet Squat

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Rayne demonstrates one of my favourite front squat varieties, the Kettlebell Goblet Squat. Just pick it up and go.

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Dot Drills

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Recreate Fitness : Dot Drills. Good fun.

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Taikei Matsushita

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

RKC Taikei Matsushita enjoying an outdoor snatch session.

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DIY Viking Press

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : DIY

Bill Long's home-made Viking Press. Looks great.

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New Tricks

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Over at Fireground Fitness : Winston and the bell.

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Return of The Machine

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

He's back.

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Svein Tuft

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Get Outdoors : professional cyclist Svein Tuft. At 31, he's just getting started.

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Painted Kettlebells

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Via Coach Rutherford : now that's what I call a paint job. Nice one.

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Strongergrip Revolving Globe

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : clubs & maces, grip, leverage

Is it too early for a Christmas wishlist? Man, I want one of these. The Strongergrip Revolving Globe.

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Gyrotonic

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via fitness.com : one of the strangest exercise machines I've seen this year, the Gyrotonic.

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Vertical Card Tears

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : tearing

Chris Rider's been here.

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Ingemar Johansson

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Former Heavyweight Champion of the World, Ingemar Johansson.

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680 lbs of Stare

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via House of Pain : Scot Mendelson and Ryan Kennelly prepare to do battle.

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Jim Murray Teeth Lift

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Strength and Health Magazine's Jim Murray demonstrates teeth lifting with a 200lb dumbbell.

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Iced Silo Climbing

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via That's Fit : Don Briggs tackles a partially iced silo in Iowa. Looks like fun.

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Jyze Walking

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Seriously.

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On the Way Up

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Paul Anderson enjoying a hefty high pull.

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Dru Troon

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : still got it

Via The Gymblog : training for her first Masters Games next month, 62-year-old gymnast Dru Troon.

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One More

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via CrossFit Jax : I know that feeling.

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Bottoms Up

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

A little bottom-up fun over at the Ice Chamber.

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Log Rolling

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via CrossFit Eastside : Log roll - hollow on the back, arch on the belly, keep it rolling.

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Take Your Bike Lane With You

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Good : the Light Lane.

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3 Steps

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

3 stages of the One Armed Chin-up progression.

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Solar-Powered Wetsuit

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via 5ones : here's a great way to keep warm when surfing in the cooler part of the year - a solar-powered wetsuit. The Billabong SG5.

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DS5

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Adam's been posting some great stuff to the Flickr group, including the post-battle image above. Nice one.

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Drop the Hammer

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

A little hammer work at CrossFit Eastside. Nice one.

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Double Corner Tear

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Double Corner Tear by Chris Rider. Nice one.

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Home Ski Simulator

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Uncooped : this looks great (in a particularly geeky way) - a Home Ski Simulator. Nice one.

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Zoe Smith

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Lori Braun : 'Britain's Strongest Girl', weightlifter Zoe Smith.

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The Real Thing

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Adam gets his hand on the real thing. Nice one.

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Pressing People

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Paul Anderson.

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Breather

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Jen's Gym : taking a breather.

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Out of Balance

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : bodyweight

Rayne having fun with a balance board.

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Unpainted Monsters

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : clubs & maces, grip, leverage

A couple of Ryan's loadable Maces ready for painting. Great things.

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Impressive

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : jaw lifting, Old-Time Strength

Not quite sure who this is, but it's certainly an impressive feat.

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Block Weights

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : grip

Via Body By Long : Block Weights (Blobs).

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Justin Eilers

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Combat athlete Justin Eilers.

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Texas Stoneman

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : stone lifting

On IronMind : Travis “Texas Stoneman” Ortmayer at Fortissimus 2008.

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Bags from Recycled Gym Gear

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Gymnastics Coaching : how'd you like a gymbag made from recycled 1950s gym gear? Unusual.

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Laine Snook Lifting 2 Millenium Dumbbells

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Beyond Strong : Laine Snook Lifting 2 Millenium Dumbbells at once. Nice one.

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Three Bells

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Wrestlers Mike, Chris and Mark Bell (featured in Bigger, Stronger, Faster).

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Mighty Joe's New Grip Toy

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : grip

Bruce Lee fans may recognise this - a fantastic grip machine. This one was hand-built by StrongerGrip for armwrestler Mighty Joe Musselwhite. Beautiful thing.

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Bill Grant

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via JCD Fitness : bodybuilder Bill Grant.

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Gym in a Car

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Robert Ennis pointed me to the GYM concept car, which enables the driver to charge up the car with a quick resistance workout inside the car. Very strange idea.

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Putting the Balance Board to Work

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Balance Board Blog : residents at the Beverwyck Independent Retirement Living Community are putting the Wii Balance Board to good use - hopefully before moving on to heavier things. Good stuff.

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Pressing Engagement

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

At CrossFit Jax : a great way to wake up.

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Oleg Perepechenov

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

On IronMind : Russian weightlifter Oleg Perepechenov.

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Success

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Over on Recreate Fitness : a fantastic feeling. Success.

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Manual Reverse Hyper

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

From the Ice Chamber : waiting for your reverse hyper to arrive? Try the manual version.

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Kerryn McCann

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Champion athlete Kerryn McCann.

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Dan Rice

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : strongman

Dan Rice - former strongman, and The Most Famous Man You've Never Heard Of.

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Kipping Allowed.

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Pull-up time.

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Paperclip

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Chris Rider's been here. Nice one.

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Raymond Routledge Jr

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Former Mr America, Ray Routledge.

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Peel Over Me

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via 5ones : one of the magnificent images from Morgan Maassen's Australia Part 1. Peel Over Me.

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Shoulder Work

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Serious shoulder work. Good fun.

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Andreas Gudmundsson

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

On IronMind : Iceland’s Andreas Gudmundsson competing in Callander, Scotland in 1994.

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Heelys

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Gymnastics Coaching : they're still here, and I'd still love a pair. Heelys.

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Colourful New Toys

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Bob Garon's colourful new toys.

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Rickey Dale Crain

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Powerlifter Rickey Dale Crain.

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Torn Bicycle Pro

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : Old-Time Strength, tearing

Chris discovers and demolishes a set of Bicycle Pro 'PokerPeek' cards. Good stuff.

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Determination

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Determination.

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Daredevil Kayaking

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Digg : the Daily Mail notes the exploits of daredevil kayakers who decided to take on the fast-flowing spillway of Wales' Llyn Brianne Dam - the tallest in the UK. Insane.

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First Bend

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : bending, Old-Time Strength

It's started - Britt's joined the bending ranks. Good stuff.

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World Log Lift Championship

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via IronMind : easily one of my favourite Strongman events, the log lift.

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Hose

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

No rope? Grab a hose.

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Franco on the Bench

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : bodybuilding

Franco on the Bench.

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Sig Klein and a Cyr Challenge Dumbbell

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Sig Klein with one of Louis Cyr's challenge dumbbells.

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Ready to Press

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Ready.

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Kerby Brown and the 41' Wave

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Incredible.

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G. Larry 'The Mighty Burner' James

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : running

Part of the winning 4x400m team at the 1968 Olympics, runner G. Larry 'The Mighty Burner' James.

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Paul and the Inch

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : grip

Paul testing out a replica Inch dumbbell.

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Don Reinhoudt

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : powerlifting, strongman

Powerlifter and Strongman Don Reinhoudt finding an usual way to squat a ton.

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The Quick Way to Add Weight

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

One of the many great benefits of training partners.

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Warren Lincoln Travis : Training the Back Lift

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : Old-Time Strength

The insanely strong Warren Lincoln Travis training the back lift.

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Aaron 'Mighty Mac' McKenzie

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The incredible 'Mighty Mac'.

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Visions of the Himalaya

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via The Adventure Blog : planetFear has a superb collection of climbing photos up, showing Ian Parnell negotiating the Himalaya. Nice one.

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Steve Stanko

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Winner of the first Strength and Health Mr Universe competition (1947), Steve Stanko.

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Pulling an Aeroplane With His Ears

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Leicester Strongman Manjit 'Iron Lion' Singh pulling a 7.4 tonne plane with his ears. Incredible.

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Competitors from Washington State Strongman 2001

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Shaf notes the tragic passing of Strongman Mawr Wallace. Here he is with the other competitors from the second Washington State Strongman (2001). Some very familiar faces there.

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Mike 'The Machine' Bruce

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Walk the Road Less Travelled : Mike 'The Machine' Bruce demonstrating astonishing levels of neck strength - having a 4' 5/8 bar bent across it. Incredible.

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Heavy Pistols

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Weighted Pistol Squats. Excellent.

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Umbuster

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

What do you get when you cross an umbrella with a knuckle duster? The Umbuster.

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Mid Twist

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Gymnastics Coaching : from inspir8tion's Flickr photostream, Mid Twist.

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Kettlebell Swimming

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells, swimming

The fun continues over at Jen's Gym.

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One Arm Upright Row

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

One-armed Upright Row. Great exercise.

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The Incredible Surfing Rats

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via the Daily Mail : Boomer Hodel's incredible surfing rats.

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Chalked and Ready

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Via Dave Whitley : one of the many great shots from Mandy Whitley Photography showing what it was like at the Frisco workshop.

NB : the photos are in the 'client proofing' area, and the password is 'fullthrottle'.

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Down Low Glow

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Tuba Duba : want to be visible the next time you're cycling at night? Make sure you've got the Down Low Glow.

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UFC Action Figure Prototypes

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Cage Potato : one of the JAKKS Pacific UFC Action Figure Prototypes due for release next year, Wanderlei Silva.

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DIY Gada (Mace)

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : clubs & maces, DIY, grip, leverage, still got it

Steve Maxwell and a freshly-made gada (mace). Nice one.

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Mindy Pockoski

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Mindy Pockoski at the Pleasanton Highland Games.

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Squat Circle

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via CrossFit Eastside : a squat circle. Great way to start the day.

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Zercher Fun

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : Old-Time Strength

Love the Zercher.

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Incoming

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Recreate Fitness : incoming.

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If The Shoe Breaks...

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : horseshoe bending

...you know that Adam's been around. Nice one.

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The Pick-Up

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Steve Reeves enjoying himself.

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Box Jumps

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : bodyweight

At Jacksonville Beach Elite Fitness : nice and simple. Box Jumps.

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Ma Song at the Phuket Vegetarian Festival

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Fox : a devotee of 'Ma Song' - the self-infliction of pain - at the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.

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Slice of Life

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Cage Potato : anyone for a one-of-a-kind Kimbo Slice figure?

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Raymond 'Pee Wee James' Sabourin

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Diminutive wrestler Raymond Sabourin, better known as Pee Wee James.

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HGNC Competitors

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via IronMind : Ryan Vierra, Larry Brock, Harrison Bailey and Sean Betz at last week's Celtic Classic.

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42lb Cheeseburger

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Ananova : a 42lb cheeseburger. I'll take two please.

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Octogenarian Bodybuilder Ray Moon

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : bodybuilding, still got it

Fight Geek pointed me to octogenarian bodybuilder Ray Moon, shown here at the Victorian Bodybuilding Championships in Melbourne earlier this month.

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Feeling Hungry?

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Digg : want to fill a hole in a hurry? How about an $8 block of cheese fries at the LA County Fair. Strangely appealing.

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Getting Some Air

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The Pound's Brendan Dart getting some air. Part of the slightly unorthodox (but elegantly simple) Fight Geek approach to training. Good stuff.

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Bourne to Fly

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : wrestling

Via WWE Daily : Matthew Joseph Korklan, aka Evan Bourne.

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World's Most Expensive Fixie

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Get Outdoors : what can you buy with 80,000 euros these days? How about the Gold Bike Crystal Edition from Aurumania. And yes, the price includes delivery.

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TrekDesk

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : treadmill

A while ago we mentioned the TreadDesk. Taking a slightly different approach to things, here's the TrekDesk. Unusual.

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Drag It

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Over at Recreate Fitness : one of the many, many ways to train with a tyre. Good fun.

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Teamwork

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The perfect display of lifting teamwork.

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Clap Happy

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Enjoying the fun over at Jacksonville Beach Elite Fitness.

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Clark Hickenbottom

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

You're never too young to begin sprint training.

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Post Fran

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The guys at CrossFit Santa Cruz after Fran.

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Betty Constable

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Squash pioneer Betty Constable.

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Pierre Gasnier

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : Old-Time Strength

19thC French Strongman well known for chain breaking - Pierre Gasnier.

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Barbora Špotáková

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Czech javelin thrower Barbora Špotáková, who set a new world record in Stuttgart over the weekend. Nice one.

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Tap'dNY

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Bottled purified tap water. Seriously.

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Ben Hanson

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Chasing Kaz' Ben Hanson.

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The Trainer

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Got an email this morning from All Around Strength's Jason Kirby on The Trainer, an interesting idea. Anyone here used one?

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Evan Tanner

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Fighter Evan Tanner. A huge loss.

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Pat Casey

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The first man ever to bench more than 600lb, Pat Casey.

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Rack-Based Dip Variation

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

No dip bars handy? Try this rack-based variation. Great idea.

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Darren Taylor, Shallow Diver

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The Daily Mail notes the latest record-breaking leap by Darren Taylor - a dive of 35'4" into only 12" of water. Insane.

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Jimmy Marku Wrestles Mark Felix

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : wrestling

From the SttB photo pool on Flickr - Jimmy Marku and Mark Felix. Great shot.

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2009 GoKid Quadcoaster

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : cycling

Via Allen Humphrey : remember the GoKid Quadcoaster? Here's a glimpse of next year's model. Looks great.

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Pay Here

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : diet, kettlebells

Love it.

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Ready for some Stair Training?

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Digg : now that's one steep flight of stairs. Excellent.

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Walter 'Killer' Kowalski

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : wrestling

Legendary wrestler Edward Walter Spulnik, better known simply as Killer Kowalski.

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Getting Some Air

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Recreate Fitness : air time.

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Doubling the Purples

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Robert O. Smith's band setup for speed day.

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Hanging Around

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Recreate Fitness : hanging around. Not to mention a sizeable collection of dumbbells.

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Joggling 2008

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : juggling

Via Just Your Average Joggler : photos from the 2008 IJA Juggling Fest. It's a very strange sport.

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Vulcana (Kate Williams/Roberts)

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Welsh Strongwoman Kate 'Vulcana' Williams.

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Bruce Randall

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Bodybuilder Bruce Randall.

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Might As Well Jump

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Recreate Fitness : rope training is definitely fun.

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The Incredible Brenden Adams

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Brenden Adams is 7' tall, and still growing. Oh, and he's only 12 years old. Incredible.

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Pamela MacElree

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Tags : clubs & maces, conditioning, grip, leverage

Check out Pamela MacElree's blog - a great blend of strength and conditioning work. Nice one.

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iPosture

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : quantified self

Via Gizmag : the electronic equivalent of your teacher telling you to 'sit up straight'. The iPosture.

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Going Down

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

From Brian Greathouse' Shin Do Kumate set - Going Down. Great shot.

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Harsh Puri

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : DIY, grip

Harsh enjoying a little DIY levering.

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Round-up

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via CrossFit Eastside : a whole lotta planking going on.

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Insurmountable?

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Hywel Teague : a bit of a challenge. Good stuff.

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Sword Levering

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : grip

Ryan enjoying a little Sword Levering at the Dennis Rogers OSU seminar. Love it.

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Bottom-up Kettlebell Press

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Via the Ice Chamber : Valery Fedorenko having fun with a couple of kettlebells. Good stuff.

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Protection

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

From Fight Geek's recent Thailand trip. More pics in the Straight to the Bar pool.

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Ronald Walker

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Olympic Weightlifter Ronald Walker.

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Steve Reeves with Kettlebells

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Via Ken's Kettlebell Blog : Steve Reeves enjoying some raises with kettlebells.

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The World's Scariest Roads

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via The Adventure Blog : over at Travel and Leisure, Stephen Regenold (aka The Gear Junkie) takes a look at some of The World's Scariest Roads. On your bike.

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88

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

A battle-hardened Pete Irving.

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John Bradford

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Making it look easy - John Bradford.

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L-Sits for Time

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Recreate Fitness : looks easy, isn't.

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On a Stick

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via the Dallas Morning News : man, I'm hungry.

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Chainless

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Campergirl : look ma, no chains. Interesting idea.

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Silver Dollar Pinch

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : grip

Ryan makes some incredibly creative grip tools, and this one's certainly no exception. Mighty Joe demonstrates the Silver Dollar Pinch.

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Katrina joins The Pound

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : conditioning

Katrina and Brendan enjoying a little conditioning work. Good fun.

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A Virtual Kat

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Kat 'The Mighty Kat' Ricker gets ready for the weekend's virtual powerlifting meet. Nice one.

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Coffee Break

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : coffee, still got it

Steve Maxwell taking it a little too easy in the article 12 Reasons to Fire Your Personal Trainer.

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Tug o' War

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Tug-o'-War in progress at the Taynuilt Highland Games.

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Hoses

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via New Jersey CrossFit : a great alternative to ropes.

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Just a Speck

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via The Adventure Blog : enjoy a spot of abseiling? The Guardian has a series of images from the Portraits of Adventure exhibition at the Royal Geographic Society. Above is the 192m drop at Lesotho’s Maletsunyane Falls. Incredible.

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The Strange Tale of Buster Martin

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

At a spritely 101, marathon runner Buster Martin is a truly amazing guy.

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Team Sandbag Carry

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via CrossFit Eastside : a 170lb, 1 mile, team sandbag carry. Good fun.

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Randy 'The Natural' Couture

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Randy 'The Natural' Couture.

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iShoe

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Engadget : the iShoe promises early detection of balance problems. Interesting idea.

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Skate Study House

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Furniture made from skateboards? Check out the Skate Study House.

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Stone Nudes

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Taking a slightly different approach to climbing - the Stone Nudes.

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Squat

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

CrossFit Santa Cruz' Dolly Peck enjoying a squat or two.

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Scroll

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : tearing

Yes, Mighty Joe's been here.

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Vintage Fitness

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Digg : a strange collection of vintage fitness equipment. Very, very odd.

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History in Progress

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Adam, Dennis and decades of strength history.

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Fred Hatfield

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

A young Fred 'Dr Squat' Hatfield.

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Joe Nordquest

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

In the latest MBG newsletter, Jon notes the incredible strength of Joe Nordquest, here demonstrating a 388lb shoulder bridge (precursor to the bench press).

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5,000m Wheelchair Race

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

5,000m wheelchair race at Canada's Olympic Trials.

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Dirtopia

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Dirtopia. One of several great HDR photos by Eric Palmer.

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Pehlwani #4

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

From the series 'The wrestlers of Benares', Pehlwani #4.

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Monkey Business

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : still got it

Steve Maxwell enjoying the simple delights of Jon Hinds' Monkey Bar Gym. A great setup.

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Anchor

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

There's always a use for a spare kettlebell.

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The Ottoman Bench Concept

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Mich : for workouts in a small apartment - the Ottoman-Bench.

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Got stones?

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : stone lifting

A spot of stone training. Great photo.

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Lawrence Heffernan

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Australian Strongman Lawrence Heffernan whirling a 100lb ball around his head using a neck harness.

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LA Baseball Photos

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Baseball fan? Check out Events Listed's photos over on Flickr. Good stuff.

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Booty Sweat

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Energy Fiend : a can of delicious Booty Sweat. Let the jokes begin.

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Nicholas Symmonds

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via The Final Sprint : Nick Symmonds on day 4 of the US Track & Field Olympic Trials.

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Mick Holding

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Powershots Mag : Mick Holding pulling his way to victory in the Britain's Most Powerful qualifier. Nice shot.

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Adam Nelson

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Adam Nelson on day two of the 2008 US Olympic trials. Nice one.

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2008 Open EDF Photos

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : swimming

Tony Austin notes a great collection of swimming photos by Guillaume - particularly those from the 2008 Open EDF. Enjoy.

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Hedgehog

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Digg : how does a Chinese acupuncturist celebrate the upcoming Olympics? By sticking 2008 needles into himself, of course.

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Casey Burgener

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Olympic weightlifter Casey Burgener.

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Photos from the Southdown Strongman Challenge 2008

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Powershotsmag has some great photos up from this year's Southdown Strongman Challenge. Enjoy.

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Garry ‘Stretch’ Turner

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The incredible Garry ‘Stretch’ Turner.

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Kim Couture

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Cage Potato has an interesting piece on Kim Couture's fight the other night, which seems to be stirring up a bit of 'women in MMA' discussion. Personally I agree with Ben Fowlkes on this one; what's your take?

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Ryan Vierra

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Via IronMind : after a bit of practice with the kettlebells, have a go at the stones. Good fun.

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ESPN Sweat Spot : Julia Mancuso

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Lift Magazine : how does skiier Julia Mancuso stay in shape? Surfing, of course.

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Still Winning : Abe Weintraub

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : still got it

Via Running Down a Dream : at 98, Abe Weintraub is still leading the pack. Here he is winning his division in the WABC Father's Day Fight Against Prostate Cancer 5-Mile. Not bad at all.

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The Bend, The Pain

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

More photo goodness from Roy Scott. Nice one.

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Heavy Hip Lift

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The Hip Lift - nice and heavy.

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Now That's a Chain

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : chain, strongman

Via Chasing Kaz : Mike Gill dragging a serious length of chain.

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Relax in a Themed Spa

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : coffee

Via Serious Eats : just four of the many unusual themed spas at Japan's Hakone Kowakien Yunessun. Very strange.

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Jeanne Stawiecki

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : Old-Time Strength

Jeanne Stawiecki, who has now completed two incredible feats - by climbing the '7 Summits' and running marathons in each of those 7 continents. Nice one.

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Weighted Chin-up

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

I love weighted chins.

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Greg Hadley

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via IronMind : Highland Games competitor Greg Hadley.

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Sakura vs Gracie

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Cage Potato : that image, that fight. Superb.

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Getting Ready

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Getting ready for the lift (lifter unknown).

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In Bloom

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Digg : the winner of Design 21's "Power to the Pedal" competition - the 'Bloom' bicycle; delivering seed-filled-bubbles to pavements near you. Very unusual idea.

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Georges Christen

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : Old-Time Strength

Incredible old-time strongman Georges Christen.

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The Quick Path to DIY Clubs

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : clubs & maces, DIY, grip, leverage, still got it

Steve Maxwell with a great solution for building your own clubs - a plastic Wiffle Bat with a screw-top lid. Perfect.

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Upside Down

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Recreate Fitness : another great way to use rings - inverted work. Good fun.

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Maxick (Max Sick)

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Gymnast, strongman and performer Max Sick (better known as 'Maxick'). For a rare video treat, check this out.

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Champion Egyptian Weightlifters

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Some of Egypt's greatest weightlifters : Khadr El Touni, Ibrahim Shams, El Fayad and El Mahgoub.

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Photos from Washington's Strongest Apple

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Rainier CrossFit : photos from the recent Washington's Strongest Apple contest. Good stuff.

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PsiHoops

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Just when you thought the hula-hoop fitness craze had passed, along comes the PsiHoop. Actually, some of the videos are pretty cool.

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Larry Scott performing Ring Flyes

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Ring training's great for stuff like this. Here's Larry Scott performing Ring Flyes.

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Millimeter Wave Scanning

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

This is a sample image from the TSA's Millimeter Wave Scanning system. Currently it's only being trialled for security functions; but it's a very interesting idea for bodyfat testing.

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Mark Vales

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Mark Vales in about 1982, snatching 120kg. Photo via LBH.

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Riding the Rails

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Disease Proof : a four-seater, pedal-powered vehicle for use on abandned rail tracks. The Rail Runner.

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Louis Abele

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Bodybuilder Louis Abele.

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Zydrunas Savickas

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via IronMind : Zydrunas Savickas hoisting an incredible 207.5kg log. Nice one.

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Outdoor Rowing

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Will Heffernan : a spot of Outdoor Rowing.

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TrailCart

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Disease Proof : if you saw the Rhoades Car and thought 'that'd make a great offroad vehicle', check out the TrailCart. Perfect.

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Rolands Gulbis

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via IronMind : Rolands Gulbis, who won yesterday's World Strongman Federation Baltic Cup.

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Anthony Terlazzo

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Olympic Weightlifter Anthony Terlazzo.

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Photo Gallery: EliteXC “Primetime”

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

More MMA photo goodness from Cage Potato. Enjoy.

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An Unusual Talent

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Oldster : Shandong's Zhang Yinming has several unusual talents, including this one - drinking milk through his nose and then squirting it from his eyes. Very, very odd.

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Bacon and Fries on a Stick

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Fast Food Fever : feeling hungry? How about fry-coated bacon on a stick. Love it.

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Thru the Lens at the 1970 Mr. Universe - London

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Wayne Gallasch recounts his experience at this famous contest. Nice one.

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Frank Ciavattone Jr

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Frank Ciavattone Jr pulling an incredible 562lb with one hand.

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VE2 Energy Gum

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : caffeine

Via Candy Press Releases : finally, a competitor to the Caffeine Strips emerges. Very interesting idea.

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UroClub

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : clubs & maces, grip, leverage

Via FanHouse : If you're going to spend that much time on the golf course, grab a UroClub.

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Inside the Angry Toolbox

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : Old-Time Strength, slosh pipe

As The Angry Runner has discovered, the Slosh Pipe is great for stuff like this : the Zercher Slosh Walk. Good fun.

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Evel Begets Evel

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Robbie 'Kaptain' Knievel outjumps his father's record; clearing 24 delivery trucks, or 200'. Good stuff.

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Enough Said

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Roy Scott's been posting some good stuff to the Flickr pool. Here he is enjoying a 310kg pull. Nice one.

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Le Grand Saut (The Great Leap)

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

20 Years in the making.

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Fencing Never Gets Old

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

From the series 'Fencing never gets old' over at Oddity Central. Love it.

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Hard-Living Comrade

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Gabi tests out a great use for a kettlebell.

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The Amazing Punch Machine

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Digg : the Amazing Punch Machine. Very, very strange.

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Sigmund Klein

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Sigmund Klein.

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IFL Photos

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

MMA HQ links to several great photos from last Friday's IFL Mohegan Sun event. Good stuff.

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Cyclepong

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Engadget : it's Cyclepong. Genius.

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Reflections

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Complete Running : Reflections.

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Mike and Bryan

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Mike Selearis (right) and Bryan Johnson at the USAA National Pro Am Armwrestling Championships.

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Climbing Wall Construction

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

More photos here.

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DIY P.Boards (Flat Parallel Bars)

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : DIY

Via Gymnastics Coaching : home-made P.Boards, or Flat Parallel Bars.

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Tara Nott

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Champion weightlifter Tara Nott.

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Joggling

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : juggling

Via LIFT : it isn't jogging. It isn't juggling. It's Joggling.

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Cleve Dean

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Dave Hartnet : armwrestling great Cleve Dean.

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Hamburger Harley

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Fast Food Fever : feel the need for a feed? Check out the Hamburger Harley.

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Pinching

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Britt Buckingham enjoying a slightly unusual pinching combination.

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One Arm Barbell Power Snatch

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via the Ice Chamber : the One Arm Barbell Power Snatch.

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Val's Hot Pink Spotted Kettlebell

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Via MarkFu : kettlebell painting is fun, no matter what colour scheme you choose. To get one done, either ask someone like Val to do the heavy lifting; or have a go at it yourself. It really isn't that hard.

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Hillbilly Jim

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Wrestler Jim 'Hillbilly Jim' Morris. As WWE Daily points out, the character isn't all that far away from his reality.

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Hot 'n' Cold Prowler

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

What's the weather like there? Time to get out The Prowler. Great thing.

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Olympic Torch Reaches the Top of Everest

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via The Adventure Blog : after earlier attempts were delayed, the Olympic Torch finally reaches the summit. Nice one.

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Hold It There

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Photos from the May 2008 RKC Certification Workshop are up.

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Janne Virtanen

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Winner of the 2000 WSM Janne Virtanen.

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Happy Birthday Magnus

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

At 45 years of age, Magnús Ver Magnússon is in top form. Congrats.

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New toy

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

It's amazing how much fun this is.

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Beijing Medals

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via SCAQ : we'll be seeing a lot of these shortly. Medals from the Beijing Olympics.

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Walking or Cycling?

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Digg : perhaps a little of each. The Walking Bike.

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Ueli Steck on Tengkangpoche

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The Adventure Blog points to some great photos by Simon Anthamatten showing his climb with Ueli Steck of Nepal's Tengkangpoche (aka Thyangmoche). Superb.

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Cage Gladiator VII

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Cage Gladiator VII. One of the superb images in brob10807's Flickr Photostream.

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The Cheatham Press

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Dave Whitley 'pressing' Sara Cheatham.

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Where the Rubber Meets the Gym Floor

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Kat's been upgrading her gym once again - this time with rubber horse stall mats (the mats are made of rubber, not the horses). Good stuff.

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Weight for Distance

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Just noticed John Haslam's photos on Flickr. This one's from last year's Dornoch Highland Games. Love the hammer.

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Hoang Anh Tuan

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Vietnam's Hoang Anh Tuan pulling himself under 150kg at the Asian Weightlifting Championships. Good stuff.

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Photos from the UPA Nationals

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Powerlifting Watch : some great photos from last weekend's UPA Nationals. Enjoy.

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French Fry Holder

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Fast Food Fever : Stopping at the Drive-Thru on your way home? Make sure you use the French Fry Holder.

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Anzac Day

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

For our overseas visitors - today is perhaps the most solemn and important holiday of the year here in Australia, Anzac Day. See you tomorrow.

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RoboCup

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

RoboCup. The challenge? Human vs Humanoid football (soccer) by 2050; with the robotic side winning. Love it.

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Inchworm Shoes

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

For active kids - shoes that grow. The Inchworm Stretch.

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Roll it Up

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : DIY

Wrist-rolling at CrossFit Eastside.

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An Atlas of the Human Body

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Digg : the New York Times has a great series of images showing various aspects of the human body. Without the skin, that is.

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Photos from Olympic Marathon Trials, Boston

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Run to Win : Blaine posts several photos from the recent Women's Olympic Marathon Trials in Boston.

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Moffle

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

It isn't Mochi. It isn't a waffle. It's a Moffle.

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Cara and the 70

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Cara enjoying a few swings with a 70lb kettlebell. Good fun.

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Viktors Ščerbatihs

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via IronMind : Latvia's Viktors Ščerbatihs.

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Kneeling Jumps

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via the Ice Chamber : these are great - kneeling jumps. Of course, if you're looking for something a little heavier, there's always the barbell version.

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Ian Mac Bachelor

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Undefeated armwrestling champion Ian 'Mac' Bachelor (left).

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Lincolnshire Parkour

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : parkour

Via FlipCatch : Parkour photography by Joe Marshall. More Parkour goodness on the Lincs Parkour blog.

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Loadable Kettlebell

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Via Marks : a very interesting idea for a loadable kettlebell.

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Hypergravity Running Track

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

A centrifugal running track. Very interesting idea.

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#5 Draft Horse Shoe

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : horseshoe bending

Yes, Adam's been there. Love it.

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Loz and Dean

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Beyond Strong : Laurence Shahlaei (deadlifting) and Dean Slater.

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Symie Sermay

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : conditioning, still got it

Via Conditioning Research : 95-year-old Symie Sermay prepares for her first Powerlifting meet. Superb.

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Double Vertical

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Yes, Adam's been there. Love it.

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Slackline Yoga

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : yoga

Slackline Yoga. Very, very strange.

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Nappak

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Digg : time for a quick nap? Take a look at the Nappak.

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Canoe made from used chopsticks

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : DIY

Via Paddling Instructor : what do you do with 7,382 used chopsticks? Build a canoe, of course.

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Ivan Linow

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Bodybuilding Memorabilia : Strongman/actor Ivan Linow.

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Splat

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via CrossFit Eastside.

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Pete Gray

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Inspirational baseballer Pete Gray.

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H.E. Mann Lifting Bull

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : Old-Time Strength

Via Bodybuilding Memorabilia : a thread aptly titled 'Try Lifting This' over on the IronOnline Forums looks at one of the well-known feats of strongman Herbert 'HE' Mann - lifting a bull. Love it.

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Powdered Peanut Butter

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The first time I tried making my own protein bars they turned out something like this (actually quite tasty) - powdered peanut butter. Anyone tried it?

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Paul Wight Jr ('The Big Show')

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Wrestler Paul Wight Jr, billed as 'The Big Show' (formerly 'The Giant').

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Philippe Rizzo

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Gymnastics Coaching : Australia's Philippe Rizzo.

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Low Wire Crawl

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Another great idea from the Ice Chamber - Low Wire Crawling. Love it.

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Derek Poundstone

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : strongman

Via IronMind : Professional strength athlete Derek Poundstone.

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Armwrestling

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via IronMind : Arm Wrestling instruction in New York.

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Where the rubber meets the road

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Where the rubber hits the road. Love it.

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Game, Set and Splash

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via LIFT Magazine : Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal walk on water ahead of the Sony Ericsson Open. Very strange.

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Brock Larson

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Combat athlete Brock Larson.

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Can you ever have too many grip toys?

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : grip

No, of course not. These are a couple of Adam's latest acquisitions from Ryan Pitts.

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Gregor Edmunds

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via IronMind : strength athlete Gregor Edmunds on the cover of MILO.

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Turn Signal Cycling Jacket

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via FitSugar : Leah Buechley's Turn Signal Cycling Jacket. It's only a prototype at the moment, but it's a very interesting idea.

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Greg Kolodziejzyk and the WiTHiN

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

World Record Holder Greg Kolodziejzyk prepares to cross the Atlantic in pedal-powered craft, WiTHiN. The trip is scheduled to start in December this year, and is expected to take around 40 days.

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Varya Akulova

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Former Fat Guy : insanely strong Ukrainian girl Varya Akulova.

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Apollon and Paul Pons

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via French Culture Physique : an early image of La Culture Physique, featuring French Strongman Apollon (Louis Uni) and champion wrestler Paul Pons.

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Laine Snook

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : grip

Via IronMind : Laine Snook hoisting both the Millenium and Inch Replica bells.

Update : Jedd's posted video of this phenomenal lift. Good stuff.

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Specificity

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : grappling

Via the Ice Chamber : working on your pulling strength for grappling? Try this.

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Exercise your mouth muscles

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Engadget : Ever wanted to exercise the muscles around your mouth? Try the new smile trainer from Patakara. Interesting - if slightly odd - idea.

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New photos on Flickr

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : stone lifting

If you haven't yet had a chance to check it out, head over to the Straight to the Bar Flickr Group - there are some great photos there. Here are just a few examples :

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Scott Rider

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via IronMind : British shotput champion Scott Rider competing in - and winning - last year's Highland Gathering at Braemar.

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Sloshing

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via CrossFit Eastside : a little slosh-pipe and sled work. Great combo.

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Long bar scrolling

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Adam Glass at work. Nice one.

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SaladSac

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The SaladSac. An absorbent bag for your greens.

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Teardrop Barbell

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Vintage Barbell : One of Muscle Museum's latest acquisitions is this French barbell, probably late 19thC, with a distinctive teardrop shape. Very unusual.

Anyone know who may have used it?

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Lifting The Blob With 2 Fingers

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via IronMind : Remember Wade Gillingham going for a stroll with a Blob a while ago? Here he is picking it up with only 2 fingers (and a thumb). Not bad at all.

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Eva T. Muscle-up

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Eva T. getting a little muscle-up action over at CrossFit Eastside.

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One-handed Wii Controller

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Digg : Ryan Culy's One-handed Wii controller (a mix of the Wiimote and Nunchuck). Originally designed for a friend of his who lost most of his left arm, it also bodes well for a number of sports and training activities. Great idea.

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Stand Up Kayak

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Uncooped : like to stand up while you're fishing? Try the Stand Up Kayak. Interesting idea.

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150kg stone

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : stone lifting

Via Darren's Diatribe : 16yo Casey making a 150kg stone look easy.

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Vertical Card Tear (with Duct Tape)

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Adam Glass, of course. Nice one.

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The Inverted Straddle

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

More pictorial goodness from the Ice Chamber : the Inverted Straddle.

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Porta-Slack

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via the Ice Chamber : The Porta-Slack. Brilliant idea.

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Szymon Kolecki

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via IronMind : Poland's Szymon Kolecki jerking 218kg. Photo by Randall Strossen.

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Ben Anderson's Parkour Photography

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : parkour

Via FlipCatch : Ben Anderson's work is superb. Check out his Parkour collection.

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Single Ring Rollouts

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Ice Chamber : Rollouts on the ab wheel getting a little too easy? Try the ring version. Love it.

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Wade Walking the Blob

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Wade Gillingham taking a blob for a walk. Why? Because he can.

Photo by Randall J. Strossen.

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Vitaliy Ponomarenko

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Powerlifting Watch : Ukrainian bench competitor Vitaliy Ponomarenko (1974-2008).

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Col-Pop

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Gizmodo : Hot food, cool drink - at the same time. Beautiful.

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Cholesterol : Good vs Bad

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : cholesterol

Check out Mark's Definitive Guide to Cholesterol - a good read. Photo via sugarfreak.

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Ida Wasserman

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : still got it

Via FitSugar : I love seeing stuff like this. Ida Wasserman, still strength-training at 100.

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Horse-shoe Intensity

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : bending, horseshoe bending, Old-Time Strength

7 shoes in 20 minutes? Adam Glass is clearly insane. Nice work.

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Canned Cheeseburger

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Fast Food Fever : Now in the wild, the canned cheeseburger. Seriously.

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Dancing or the Arnold?

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : stone lifting

It seems that Mariusz Pudzianowski (pictured carrying a replica Kviahellan) has opted for Dancing With The Stars over this year's Arnold. Unusual.

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Arms with the Punch

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

From William Moore's collection of Bodybuilding and Strongman Memorabilia - Earle E. Liederman's Arms with the Punch brochure.

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Mike 'Quick' Swick

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Mike 'Quick' Swick.

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Donnie Thompson

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Powerlifting Watch : ... and the highest total goes to - Donnie Thompson. 2855. Nice one.

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301 on the Rolling Thunder

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via IronMind : Mark Felix sets a new world record, pulling 301lb with the Rolling Thunder. Nice one.

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Farzad Mousakhani

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via IronMind : Iranian Strongman Farzad Mousakhani. Definitely a name to remember.

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Fruit Bats in Training

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via The Ice Chamber : Hanging around.

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Cory Everson

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Stumptuous : Legendary bodybuilder Cory Everson. 50? Really?

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Catherine Imes' Painted Kettlebells

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Catherine Imes' collection of painted kettlebells. And yes, there's a pink one in there.

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Paul Anderson

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Paul Anderson's idea of a partial squat. Beautiful.

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Sir Edmund Hillary

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Sir Edmund Hillary (1919 - 2008).

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George T.D. Moore

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Legendary Australian jockey George Thomas Donald Moore (1923 - 2008).

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Dr Douglas Edmunds

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The 'godfather of Strongman', Dr Douglas Edmunds. Photo by Dr Randall J. Strossen.

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Kettlebells

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Kettlebells.

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Fauja Singh

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : running, still got it

The world's oldest marathoner - still running at 96. Fauja Singh.

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Kyrylo Chuprynin

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Strongman and Highland Games competitor Kyrylo Chuprynin. Photo by Randall J Strossen.

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Stefania Bianchini

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : boxing

Via the RMAX blog : boxing champion Stefania Bianchini.

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Horseshoe

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : bending, horseshoe bending, Old-Time Strength

Horseshoe after being given the Adam Glass treatment. Nice work.

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Merry Christmas

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas. It's a great time of year.

Pictured is the Training for Christmas automaton featuring Santa on the parallel bars.

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Flying Nun

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Fight Geek : I don't know what to say. Sister Mary (of the Fraternite Notre Dame) in training. Seriously.

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I can't feel my face

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Clothespin World Record Attempt (May 28, 2005) - just one of the many weird and wonderful items over on the Guinness World Records Community site. Good stuff.

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Laurence Shahlaei

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Another great photo from Beyond Strong's Nick McKinless - Laurence Shahlaei pulling 748. Love it.

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Ralph Gracie vs Ryan Gracie

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Ralph Gracie training with Ryan Gracie (1974 - 2007), sometime in 2005. Photo via Whoa.

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Indian Clubs

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : clubs & maces, grip, leverage

These look great. Thanks Tom.

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Ted Corbitt

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Distance runner Ted Corbitt (1919 - 2007).

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You're never too young to learn pull-ups

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Shari Keener teaching Chloe pull-ups on the dip bars. And yes, there's a little jumping going on.

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Photos and video from Webber Challenge

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Missed this year's Mark Webber Pure Tasmania Challenge? Here's a great collection of photos and video from the event. Good stuff.

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Anatoly Pisarenko

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Olympic weightlifter Anatoly Grigor'evich Pisarenko.

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1000 Words

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Physical Strategies : 5lb of fat vs 5lb of muscle. I know which I'd rather be carrying around.

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John Winter

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Australian Olympic high-jumper John Winter.

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There's always a way to squat

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Beyond Strong's Nick McKinless demonstrates the Hip Belt Squat. Nice one.

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Gina Carano

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via American Gladiators Blog : MMA athlete Gina Carano is set to compete as the gladiator 'Crush' in the new series. Should be interesting.

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Competition : Christmas strength-training photos

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Last year I noticed a number of great photos featuring people hoisting iron whilst wearing santa suits, hats or simply red outfits. This year it's time to formalise things a little with a competition. The rules are simple :

1. Put on a christmas hat, red outfit or a full-blown santa suit; and photograph yourself (or get a friend to do it) whilst lifting weights, running a marathon or anything else that falls under the umbrella of 'working out'.
2. Upload your photo(s) to Flickr. If you haven't already got an account, don't worry - they're free.
3. Join the Straight to the Bar Flickr Group and add the photo(s).

That's all there is to it. The writers here will choose 10 of their favourites, which will appear on the site during December 2007. The #1 choice will also receive a number of mystery prizes - all available via direct download, so you'll get them straight away.

As for time, we'll be making the final choice on December 20th. Of course, you're more than welcome to continue adding photos to the group after this time.

Have fun, and good luck.

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Robert 'Evel' Knievel

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Perhaps this dates me, but Evel Knievel (1938 - 2007) is one of the first performers I remember watching. Excellent.

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Dave Ostlund

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Champion Strongman Dave Ostlund. Photo by Randall J. Strossen.

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Pain

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Pain. Photo by Petranek Fitness - part of the Straight to the Bar Flickr Group.

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Diet Water

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : diet

Via Former Fat Guy : Diet Water (Japanese site). I really don't know what to say.

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Karl Gillingham performing Timber Walk

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Karl Gillingham performing the Timber Walk at the 2005 Arnold. Just one of the many strongman events not in next year's Louis Cyr World Strength Challenge.

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Straight to the Bar Flickr Group

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

There's an amazing variety of photos online, covering the many forms of strength training and combat. Time to pull them all to one place - the Straight to the Bar Flickr Group. You'll find us at :

http://www.flickr.com/groups/sttb/

If you've got photos to share - covering any aspect of strength training or combat - simply join the group (free) and post them up. The best photo each week (as voted for by the writers here, so there's a great mix of interests) will be featured on the site.

There are already some great images on there. Which is your favourite?

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Daniel Ilabaca

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Gymnastics Coaching : Daniel Ilabaca performing toe hang in London. One of the great photos by BombDog on Flickr.

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Julius 'Judy' Patching

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : running, still got it

He fired a starter's gun at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Now - aged 91 - he's running with the torch in the leadup to Beijing. Not bad at all.

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Nick McKinless

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Strongman Nick McKinless returning to the deadlift with a 250kg axle pull. Using 90kg plates, of course. Nice one.

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Kenneth Jay

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

A double bottom-up press from Kenneth Jay, better known as the 'Dane of Pain'.

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Clubbells at the beach

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : clubs & maces, grip, leverage

Via Rif's Blog : Clubbell training at the beach. Good fun.

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Teamwork

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Eastside CrossFit's Sean and Brock demonstrate the Two-Man Deadlift. Love it.

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Apollon

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

French strongman Louis Uni, better known as Apollon.

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One Hand Deadlift

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Eastside CrossFit : The front version of a One Handed Deadlift. Superb.

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Ottley R. Coulter

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Strongman and bodybuilding historian Ottley R. Coulter.

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Bernarr Macfadden

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Bernarr Macfadden - often called The Father of Physical Culture.

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George 'The Animal' Steele

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The first wrestler I can clearly remember watching - the truly unique George 'The Animal' Steele.

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Ed Zercher

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : leg press, Old-Time Strength

Strongman Ed Zercher performing an unsupported leg press.

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Milo Steinborn

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

From the Hamilton's Fitness History of Powerlifting, here's Milo Steinborn working out atop Hermann's Gym in Philadelphia.

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Thomas Inch

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : grip

The incredible Thomas Inch. Photo via Big Steel.

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Dr John J. Bonica

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Renowned anesthesiologist and amateur wrestler (as Johnny 'Bull' Walker) Dr John J. Bonica.

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Yukio Tani (the 'Pocket Hercules')

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The man who brought Judo to the UK - Yukio Tani (the 'Pocket Hercules').

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William Bankier (Apollo, the Scottish Hercules)

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Music hall performer William Bankier (Apollo, the Scottish Hercules).

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Al Oerter

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Discus champion Al Oerter (1936 - 2007).

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The Great Belzoni

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Italian strongman, engineer and egyptologist Giovanni Battista Belzoni.

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Deep-fried potato on a stick

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Mark's Daily Apple : Deep Fried Potato on a Stick. Mmmm.

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Gold running shoes

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Born Rich : Gold running shoes - only $24,000.

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Corned beef

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

A great outdoor pursuit - navigating corn mazes. This one's from Escobar's Highland Farm, Portsmouth.

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Beach Parkour

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : parkour

Via Gymnastics Coaching : Beach Parkour. Photo © shugd3.

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Mongolian wrestling

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Wrestlers sizing up in Ulaanbaatar's Naadam Festival.

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Kettlebells in Target

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

As several people have noted (although Mike was first), kettlebells have gone mainstream. Great to see.

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Fuifui MoiMoi

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The Parramatta Eels' Fuifui Moimoi powers on.

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Supermum

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Thanks Rick.

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Nat Pendleton

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Olympic wrestler and actor Nat Pendleton, here pictured as Eugen Sandow in the 1936 film The Great Ziegfeld.

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Bob Bates

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Climbing legend Bob Bates.

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Football's $1,000 helmet

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Time : X-ray of football's $1,000 helmet. Personally, I suspect the wearing of any helmet during football games (of any type) actually leads to an increased risk of injury. Players have an increased sense of invincibility, and slightly less motivation to focus on the impacts themselves.

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Ronald on the Bench

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Leigh Peele : Ronald on the bench.

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Pierre Gasnier

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : Old-Time Strength

19th century circus strongman Pierre Gasnier.

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Charmion

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Vaudevillian strongwoman Laverie ('Charmion') Vallee.

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Hugo Girard

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Canadian strongman Hugo Girard.

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Lome Fa'Atau

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Samoa's Lome Fa'Atau going over the top last night.

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Foam pressing

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Bench pressing in a commercial gym where they frown on board work? Try the foam press. Love it.

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Riddick Lamont 'Big Daddy' Bowe

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : boxing

Heavyweight boxer Riddick Lamont 'Big Daddy' Bowe. A great athlete.

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18th century fistfight

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : clubs & maces, grip, leverage

A couple of 18th century pugilists (possibly Elizabeth Stokes on the left) at work. Image via Female Single Combat Club.

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Rudolf Plukfelder

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Rudolf Plukfelder demonstrating a split clean.

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Grant Golding

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Canadian gymnast Grant Golding.

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Elizabeth Ferris

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

British athlete Elizabeth Ferris diving her way to the podium at the 1960 Olympics.

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Basque Pelota

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Pelota (Spanish for 'ball') only enjoyed a single Olympic outing : the 1900 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

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The Incredible Hulk

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The incredible Lou Ferrigno. Photo via Bryan's Hulk Page.

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Arthur De Vany

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Happy Birthday Art.

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Arthur Jones

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Inventor extraordinaire Arthur Jones (1926 - 2007).

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Rafael Nadal

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Digg : Rafael Nadal - part of Sports Illustrated's 'Best bodyparts in sports' series.

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Adrian Smith

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

3 time winner of UK's Strongest Man, the mighty Adrian Smith.

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Dick Fosbury

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Dick Fosbury bringing the 'Fosbury Flop' to the world at the 1968 Olympic Games (Mexico).

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Kettlebell Training in the Pool

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Via Kettlebell Rob : A great summer workout - Kettlebell training in the pool.

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40 years of the Big Mac

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Modern Forager : 40 years already? Man, I feel old. And hungry.

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On the way

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Belarusian lifter Andrei Rybakou at work. Photo © Rob Macklem.

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Steve Prefontaine

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

American running legend Steve Prefontaine. Photo © Jeff Johnson.

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John Henry Davis

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

US Olympic Weightlifter John Henry Davis.

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Downhill

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Racing downhill at Montmarte. Photo © Hughes Leglise-Bataille.

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When you take the red pill...

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

A touch of humour from the Ice Chamber. Very nice.

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'Fanny' Durack

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Australia's first female Olympic Gold Medallist, Sarah Frances 'Fanny' Durack.

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Val Vasilef

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Bodybuilder and weightlifter Val Vasilef performing a straight-arm flag with a reverse flip; at a bodyweight of 225lb.

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Serge Nubret

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

'70s bodybuilding champion Serge Nubret working heavy.

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The Scooter

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Legendary Yankees shortstop and announcer Phil 'The Scooter' Rizzuto (1917 - 2007).

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Hanging around

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Beyond Strong's Nick and Laurence performing one of my favourite lower arm exercises - weighted hangs.

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Heidi Nilima Monsen

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Norwegian Strongwoman Heidi Nilima Monsen.

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Ed Coan

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The legendary Ed Coan, competing this weekend (reportedly for the last time). Not a bad run at all.

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Alex Rodriguez

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

New York's Alex 'A-Rod' Rodriguez getting a little wrist work; on his way to surpassing Barry Bonds?

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Man vs Machine

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Danny 'The Machine' Green (left) vs Anthony 'The Man' Mundine.

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Louis Cyr

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Legendary Canadian strongman Louis Cyr.

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David Campese in flight

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Australian Rugby Winger and Fullback David Campese. Just one of thousands of superb photos by George Herringshaw over at Sporting Heroes. A great site.

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Bigger burger

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via FitSugar : Just how big will the Big Mac get?

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Blanka Vlašić

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Croatian High Jumper Blanka Vlašić.

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Strongman competition, 1930

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Lining up for a Strongman competition in 1930. All that's changed is the clothing. Photo © John Bearcat.

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Sergey Litvinov

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

1980s Soviet Hammer thrower Sergey Litvinov.

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Kennelly moves to 1036

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via the UPA Iowa forums : Ryan Kennelly has again secured his place in the record books, pressing a mammoth 1,036 lb at the Ukraine Bench for Cash meet. Nice one.

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Karl Gotch

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The inimitable Karl Gotch (1924 - 2007).

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Doug Hepburn

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Weightlifter Doug Hepburn balancing a 145lb man atop a 205lb bar. Looks like fun.

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Pull!

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

A little rope work at the Royal New Zealand Show.

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Jesse Marunde

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : strongman

Jesse Marunde (1979 - 2007). Terrible news.

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A stone's throw

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : stone lifting

Stone putting at the Portland Highland Games. Photo © 2007 Paul Gordon.

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Guns

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : diet

Via Rif's Blog : Kettlebell training, diet and plenty of dedication.

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Liddell vs Ortiz

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Chuck Liddell (top) vs Tito Ortiz.

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Caber Toss

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Unknown athlete (let me know if you know who it is). Image via PD Photo.

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Viking Power

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : strongman

Don't mess with an angry Norwegian. Strongman Svend Karlsen.

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Joe Bonomo

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Stuntman and bodybuilder Joe Bonomo. Image via Sandow Plus.

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Jackie Berube

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Champion Olympic weightlifter Jackie Berube. Image via Sport People.

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Alberto Salazar

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Cuban marathon runner Alberto Salazar.

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English bay acrobatics

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Photo © Rod Graves.

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Michael Reardon

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Michael Reardon soloing California's 'Sea of Tranquility'. Photo © Damon Corso.

UPDATE 17/07/07 : Reardon is currently missing, feared drowned.

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Sergio Oliva

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Physical Strategies : The great Sergio Oliva.

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Dunk

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Dunk. Photo © 2007 Ken Hill Photography.

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The beauty of Yoga

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Gymnastics Coaching : the beauty of Yoga (just one of a great series). Photo © 2007 Josef Vital.

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Whoppet

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via the Daily Mail : Wendy the whopper of a Whippet. Wow.

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Harrison Bailey III

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Ironmind : Highland Games competitor Harrison Bailey III. Photo © Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D.

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Ali vs Norton

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton at Yankee Stadium, September 1976. Photo © Jerry Cooke.

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Uusorgs Carry On

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Madis Uusorg continues Estonia's domination of Finland's Wife Carrying Championships; won last year by his brother Margo (pictured).

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Just before...

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Rick Walker with 725 lb at the IPA Worlds.

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Dilip Sardesai

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via the Commentary Box : Dilip Sardesai. Image by Marty D. of Cricket=Action=Art.

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15 Minutes a day

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Charles Atlas ad from the Jan 1947 issue of Popular Mechanics.

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George Jowett Ad

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

George Jowett ad in Science and Mechanics, Dec 1945.

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Josef Steinbach

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

German Olympic Weightlifter Josef Steinbach.

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Eddie Koon

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Kansas City Strength's Eddie Koon.

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Arthur Jones

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The one and only Arthur Jones.

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Deadlifting kids

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Theo Burggraaff (closest to camera) joining in the fun of the NEMO Science Centre's 10th anniversary celebrations (article in Dutch). Using custom built apparatus, 10 men managed to deadlift a total of 120 children. An excellent way to demonstrate strength.

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Ernst Zuzya

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Russian wrestler Ernst Zuzya. About 1900.

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Pedal to the metal

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Interesting idea - the iH85B. Motörhead at 20 paces?

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Taylor Shanahan

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Great Falls Electrics' Taylor Shanahan sends one through. Photo © 2007 Adam.

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Rudi Küster

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

German powerlifter Rudi Küster in action.

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Chris Benoit

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Chris Benoit : 1967 - 2007.

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Reach for that pizza, Tom

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

One of the many tactics employed by the 'Health Colonel', Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein.

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Bode Miller

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via SCAQ : Bode Miller at work. One of photographer Simon Bruty's favourite shots - a great collection.

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Kettlebell collection

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Via Physical Strategies : a great kettlebell collection.

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Bodyfat tester for dogs

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Haven't had your fill yet of strange gadgets from Japan? Try this - it's a bodyfat measuring device for dogs. From Kao (site in Japanese).

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Hermann Goerner

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The mighty Hermann Goerner (6'1, 245lb in this photo) being introduced by South African Strongman Tromp Van Diggelen (circa 1950).

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Carl Moerke

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

German strongman Carl Moerke demonstrating his strength in a very unusual way.

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Bill Kazmaier

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The one and only Bill Kazmaier.

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Ingrid Marcum

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Viking Heavy Athletics : Bobsledder and Weightlifter Ingrid Marcum.

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Champions

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Russian champions George Hackenshmidt and [Stanislav?] Eliseev.

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Over and under

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Finn Casey sails above Ashby Ollie - photo © 2007 Jason Lunn. One of many superb shots at Chilled Heat.

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Brochure from the Bur Bar Bell Company

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Vintage Barbell is getting quite a collection.

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Lawanda

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Lawanda - the Iron-Jawed Man. Sometime around 1900.

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Go Deep

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Photo © 2007 Malcolm Mathie.

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Over the top

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Just another day at the office when you're 7'6. Photo © 2007 Flock.

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Heavy curl negatives

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Mike Mentzer enjoying some heavy negatives.

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Canyon Dam Fitness Center

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Photo © 2007 jeffchrisope.

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Ethel Catherwood

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Canada's Ethel Catherwood who won the high jump at the 1928 Olympics (Amsterdam) with a 1.59m scissors jump.

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Full stretch

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Parlayer : Detroit Tigers' Jeremy Bonderman at full stretch.

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Just an inch

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : basketball

If you're a basketball fan and missed this weekend's incredible Pistons vs Cavs game, there are some great photos up on Cleveland's site. Definitely worth a look.

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Taxi?

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The legendary Reg Park picking up a taxi.

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Strength

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

My deepest condolences Ken.

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24 hours a day

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Just one of over 500 fitness and health cartoons by the superb Randy Glasbergen. Displayed with permission.

For many more cartoons (covering a range of subjects), head over to www.glasbergen.com.

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Mine!

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Photo © ipodzrock.

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Why stroll when you can roll?

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via wtf_inc.

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Sandbag snatching

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Sandbag snatching at the Ice Chamber.

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Yoga keeps you on your toes

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : yoga

Quite literally, it appears. Tracy Reifkind demonstrates some great foot strength (not to mention balance). Oh, and check out that kettlebell collection in the background. Very nice.

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Extreme Stunts photo gallery

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The UK's Team Extreme. Just one of the many amazing photographs at Extreme Stunts.

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Anybody Seen That Chicken?

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : parkour, strongman

Strongman John in the '20s. Video over at Sandow Plus.

Of course, there's always The Angry Chicken.

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Watch out, coming through

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Photo © 2007 nofeel000.

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L pull-ups

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Running on's Shari Keener clearly demonstrating that Ls are not just for men.

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Happy Runner

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : treadmill

Putting an unloved treadmill to work. Happy Runner.

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Up, up and away

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Photo © 2007 Jayce Giddens.

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Desert handstand

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Gymnastics Coaching : the beauty of outdoor training. Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia.

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Use what you've got

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Royce's Rants : Outdoor training in Ghana. The heat certainly isn't an excuse.

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Ready for take-off

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

If you live in the US, it's National Bike Month (and 'Bike to Work Week' for many states).

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Marciano and LaStarza

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : conditioning

Via Physical Strategies : 'Rocky' Marciano goes to work on Roland LaStarza.

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Cycling Baggs

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Cycling baggs (yes, I know how to spell it). One of the many 1970s Japanese cycling ads here. Via Get Outdoors.

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Eco-Gym

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Blaine points to a great setup on MAKE Magazine : the Eco-Gym.

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Rowing

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Dragonboat racing, Ontario. Photo © 2007 SashiShan.

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Diego 'Chico' Corrales

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : boxing

Boxer Diego 'Chico' Corrales - was tragically killed last night in a motorcycle accident.

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Joe Southard crucifix

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Joe Southard - Strength and Health's 'Man of the Month', May 1958

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Dirt

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Taken at this year's Stebbing Scramble. Photo by David Ian Roberts.

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Excuse me, while I kiss the sky

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Bob Burnquist at the Kia X Games 2007. Photo by Snow Kisses Sky.

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My workout has balls

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

From the April 2007 RKC Certification Workshop.

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Ice Climbing

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in :

Via North East Ice : This looks like a lot of fun. Ice Climbing in New Hampshire.

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Gordon Scott (1926 - 2007)

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Aka Tarzan.

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TGU with a barbell

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Max performing the Turkish Get-Up with a barbell at Mike's Gym.

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2 Hand pinch

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The Diesel Crew at it again. 2-handed plate pinching. For more info on this great exercise, head over to EliteFTS. Thanks Jedd.

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Viking Choke

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Coach Scott Sonnon demonstrating the 'Viking Choke'. From Sonnon :

I came up with the "Viking" Choke when we were training at the "Ironman Gym" in Gothenburg, Sweden which is why we called it the Viking (and the fact that it looks like a Viking helmet.)

The opportunity to apply it doesn't happen too often because the opponent has to fail to pass his hips around faster than you can bridge and bend your knee over his neck. But when you do get it, it's a slick little technique to have available.

As he passes from your failed triangle, arch your hips and bend your knee around his neck.

Grab your own ankle with your near arm for the basic lock. With your far arm, you must keep control of the inside arm which you were trying to triangle before he passed his head.

Then, release your far arm from controlling his trapped arm and weave it underneath your near thigh and over top of your near arm.

Finalize the choke by driving your far elbow up your shin towards your opposite hand, while kicking your knee towards his neck and pulling your near arm elbow towards your near thigh.

It's easy to finish once you have it on, but you have to be smooth and non-telegraphed on the set-up. And again, we need to focus on the basics. An opportunity for the Viking doesn't appear often, but when it does, it's good to have the trick in your pocket.

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Karl Gotch

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Happy Birthday Karl.

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Good bye

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Goodbye, Bill Good - 1910-2007. Thanks to Muscle and Strength.

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Anzac Day

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Anzac Day.

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Getting some air

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Photo © 2007 The Flying Pie.

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Please...

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via the Sport People blog.

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Naim Abdul-Malik

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

I want to destroy you. Photo © 2007 Jonathon Freedin.

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Raymond Britt

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : running

Raymond Britt is, amongst other things, an athlete and a superb photographer. Head over to his site, and make sure to check out his photos from the 2007 Boston Marathon (Freedom Run only at the moment, Race Day photos shortly). Excellent.

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Henry 'Milo' Steinborn

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Iron Barbell : Henry 'Milo' Steinborn - the man often credited with bringing the squat to the US.

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Casey

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Pat Casey, 1967.

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Bomber photos

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

The Diesel Crew points to a great collection of Dave Draper photos - the IronOnline Flickr collection. Not bad at all.

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Start young

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Rif's Blog.

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Kettlebells for height

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : kettlebells

Via The Knuckledraggers.

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I know what's next

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos

Via Digg : some great sports photography. Enjoy.

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Drive-by dog walk

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : diet

Something's seriously wrong with this. Via Diet Blog.

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Pics from IPF World Championships

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : powerlifting

Via Powerlifting Watch : photos from the 2006 IPF Powerlifting World Championships in Stavanger, Norway.

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Tough Guy

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : photos
Tags : charity

If you're looking for an unusual way to injure yourself next month, consider the Tough Guy event held twice each year in Staffordshire, UK. This is a charity event known for attracting those who are unhinged to varying degrees, and the course will give you an idea of why.

Having warmed up with a leisurely 8 'country' mile run (think rugged terrain), you'll be battling 20 obstacles, including:

• Wading through hip-deep dirty water
• Scaling a 30-foot wall of straw
• Slithering through used sewer pipes
• Scrambling under barbed-wire fences
• Leaping fiery ditches

If you're intrigued, entries for this July's event (on the 30th) are open until July 26. Oh, and there's only been one death in the event's 20 year history.

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16kg of Fun

by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Equipment
Tags : kettlebells

The home gym just got a lot more interesting.

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