All Things Strength
HELPING YOU GET STRONGER SINCE 2004
This is a great exercise for the lats. I generally do this in a power rack (the home gym isn’t big enough to do it anywhere else), with the barbell sitting across the pins at their lowest setting.
Straddling the bar – and standing close to the weights at one end – lift the bar using both hands. Keep the elbows tucked in and bring the plates toward your chest.
I like to partner these with chin-ups, which also keep the lats warmed up.
It’ll come as no surprise that we discuss a lot of fitness-related books; on this site as well as the various networks noted in the sidebar.
Scientific American’s The Science Of Health is a collection of columns written by science journalist Claudia Wallis. Wonderful.
Incidentally, I’ve got an evergrowing list of ‘books to read‘, and I’m always looking to add to it. Suggestions welcome.
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Straight to the Bar is the online home of fitness enthusiast Scott Bird, and looks at the many training approaches, essential techniques, uncommon exercises and superb equipment to help you become as strong as humanly possible. In short, this site is the home of all things strength.
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If you’re getting ready to put together a solid Home Gym (fantastic thing), here’s how.
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If you’ve seen people using them but never taken the plunge yourself, here are the ones I use personally. You can also pick up a book/DVD/course if you want to learn how to put them to work.
Before you start your fitness journey, it’s important to measure a few things.
Here’s how.
I love learning new skills, and the many seminars & workshops available are a great way to do that. If you’re looking for a specific type of workshop nearby, check out the ones on Dragon Door. Great mix of kettlebell and calisthenics-based offerings.
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The Precision Nutrition Certification Program.
If you’re a fitness professional and love the Precision Nutrition approach, check out their certification offering. To say it’s comprehensive is an understatement.
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