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Arnold Schwarzenegger's approach to training. Nice one.
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Nice one.
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Great information.
Hierarchy for the Olympic Lifts (Catalyst Athletics)
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Great information.
Building Strength, Muscle or a Bit of Both (Omar Isuf)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Very interesting approach.
Garage Gym Tour (Meg Squats)
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I love seeing how other people train.
How To Master The Turkish Getup (Meg Squats)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Great explanation.
The Fastest Way to Big Biceps (Athlean-X)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Very interesting ideas.
Heavy Weights vs Light Weights for Big Biceps (Athlean-X)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Time to grow.
Lean vs Strong (Omar Isuf)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Can you ever be too lean? If you care primarily about strength, yes.
Complete Guide To Intermittent Fasting (Thomas DeLauer)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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I get a lot of questions on Intermittent Fasting - here's a full guide on how to go about things.
Staying Lean Year-Round (Athlean-X)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : fat loss
Great advice (apart from the initial list, of course).
The Ideal Workout Split - For You (Athlean-X)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : hypertrophy training, Training Concepts & Strategies
Not growing as quickly as you could?
How to Fix Wrist Pain (FitnessFAQs)
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Great information.
The Psychological Approach to Rapid Fat Loss (Gravity Transformation)
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Great information.
How Long Should You Be Resting Between Sets? (Gravity Transformation)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Great information.
The 'This Week in Grip' Podcast ('Napalm' Jedd Johnson)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Great show.
Calisthenics Strength 'Rules' (Calisthenicmovement)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Great Information.
How to Make an Indoor Climbing Wall (I Like to Make Stuff)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Love it.
Calisthenics Progressions (Calisthenicmovement)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Great information.
Total Fitness Bodybuilding Video Chat (Lee Hayward)
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Another great Q&A series - this time with the incredible Lee Hayward.
Learning How To Program, 5/3/1, Managing A Gym (Alan Thrall)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
Great information Alan.
Pivot Blocks, and Fixing The Good Morning Squat (Alan Thrall)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Great information Alan.
AlphaDestiny Q&A (Alex Leonidas)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
There's some great information in these videos.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Fasting (Jimmy Moore on Health Theory)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : cancer, diet, intermittent fasting, low-carb, nutrition
Very interesting discussion.
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Of course, if you're not quite sure what to get (maybe it's for a spouse/sibling/friend who's ready to 'get in shape') we can help you there too.
No matter what sort of training they're in to, we've got a few suggestions. And if you're looking for something specific, we'll help you find out where to get it. Just leave a comment on any of the posts listed below.
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- Recommended Books & DVDs on Strength-Training (SttB Authors)
And there's also the full list of the fitness-focused books, DVDs & equipment we've looked at over the years : Reading
NB : if you're still not sure what to get, there's always the option of buying them a gift card. There are certainly plenty of options; Amazon
's still my favourite.
And for a complete list of everything we use and recommend, swing by the reviews and reading areas. As well as the Straight to the Bar Store, of course. It's all in there.
To learn how to put it to work, swing by the Guides area.
If you love talking about training, make sure you check out the Gymchats. There's a full list of previous shows here.
To give you an idea of what they're like, here's an example :
Gymchat 277 - Barefoot Running - Believe the Hype! (Steven Sashen)
Fantastic discussion.
NB : if you'd like to be interviewed on an upcoming show (or know someone who should be), drop us a line. It's great to find out how other people train. And if you'd like to add your comments and suggestions on the Gymchats in general, we'd love to hear them. Cheers.
what we're saying
NB : As well as leaving a comment or two beneath the articles themselves, you might like to swing by the Daily 'Paper' for a somewhat more frequent dose of training goodness.
ready to get in shape?
A dose of Online Personal Training is ideal. Your place, their experience.
As you'd expect, I work with a number of Fitness Professionals myself - including the wonderful Josh Hewett. If you're about to begin your own strength-training journey, swing by his site at :
top-form-fitness.com/online-coaching
Highly recommended. If you're looking to get serious about 'getting in shape', book some time with Josh. Fantastic guy.
setting up a home gym?
If you're getting ready to put together a solid Home Gym (fantastic thing), here's how.
And for more, swing by the full guide. Absolutely free.
images of strength
Want to see (and learn) more Feats of Strength like this? Dive in.
reading : Ferocious Fitness (Phil Ross, Marty Gallagher)
Remember this? Great book. Ferocious Fitness : A Fighter's Proven Action Plan to Develop Blazing Power, Animalistic Strength and Killer Conditioning is a distillation of Phil Ross' training wisdom, in the form of a superbly comprehensive book. We took a look at the digital version recently, and you'll be pleased to know that the paperback version is now available. Definitely worthy of a place on the fitness shelf. Phil Ross' Ferocious Fitness.
community
talking about If you tweet a lot about fitness and would love to be on this list, let me know.love your grip work?
Check out The Grip Authority. Fantastic site.
in the wild
It’s always great to see how other people train.
If you’d like to send in a photo of yourself in action (wearing one of the Straight to the Bar Shirts of course - the latest design is here), just upload it somewhere and send us a link. Cheers.
the future of fitness
Over the years we’ve looked at the fitness industry from a number of angles - discussing the history, present approaches and potential future trends involved. Fascinating areas.
When it comes to the last part - discussing potential future trends - things get a little, well, unusual. If it’s an interest you share, or you just want to find out the types of things we think are likely, check out the posts tagged ‘Futurism’. And of course, Gymchat 224 (Roundtable) - The Future of Fitness. Superb discussion.
leave it in the ground
On Straight to the Bar we talk a lot about air pollution, primarily from a gym-owner's perspective. In the 'Leave it in the Ground' newsletter we look at the topic far more broadly - the gradual move away from the use of fossil fuels. Daily, and free.
NB : We also discuss Electric Cars for a very similar reason - they're a great way to help tackle air-pollution. To find out more - looking at the Australian market in particular - swing by the daily 'EVs in Australia' 'paper'.
checking out
Spryng (Post-Workout Muscle Compression Device)Looks great.
The Spryng is a post-workout muscle compression device, designed primarily for use with the legs. The idea is pretty simple : send constant waves through the legs, to help get the blood flowing (and to help to flush out the lactic acid that's built up).
A little video :
And for the full list of the Books & DVDs we recommend, swing by the Recommended Books & DVDs page. To check out what we're reading at the moment (and to make suggestions), join us on Goodreads.
See you there.