During the past week we’ve discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Nuzzel The Daily ‘Paper’ and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Looking At : May 22, 2016
Written By : Scott Bird
Filed In : Weekly summary
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Cheers.
NB : if you love talking about strength-training as much as I do, you might also like to check out the weekly newsletter. A regular dose of fitness-focussed discussions, absolutely free.
And if you'd like to check out any of the stuff mentioned above (or in the comments), swing by Amazon. Huge assortment of fitness gear.
What's This?
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.
images of strength
Want to see (and learn) more Feats of Strength like this? Dive in.
Just Joined Us? Try These.
There are some incredible writers on the team here. To give you an idea, check these out :
- DIY: How to Build an Olympic Weightlifting Platform
Kat ‘The Mighty Kat‘ Ricker - Building A Neck Of Steel
Mike ‘The Machine‘ Bruce - Straight to the Grip Contest
Jedd ‘Napalm‘ Johnson - A Little Yoke Work : 10 Exercises for a Bigger Neck
Scott Andrew Bird - 29 Things to do with a Barbell in the Corner
Jason Kirby - Get Mental! The Psychology of Strength
Josh Hewett - Small Victories
Josh Hanagarne
If you enjoyed these, check out the complete ‘Best Of Straight to the Bar‘ list. Fantastic.
setting up a home gym?
If you’re getting ready to put together a solid Home Gym (fantastic thing), here’s how.
For more, swing by the full guide. Absolutely free.
And of course, you’ll find everything you need over in the SttB Strength Store. Massive range.
Ever Tried Kettlebells?
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.
Converters and Calculators.
Before you start your fitness journey, it’s important to measure a few things.
Here’s how.
Ready To Learn Even More?
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.
The Precision Nutrition Certification Program
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.
Wherever You Are, We Are.
In addition to the main site, you can share your strength-training passion with a like-minded community on :
Wherever you like to hang out, get your regular dose of strength. Straight to the Bar.
Written By Scott Bird
Scott is a long-time fitness enthusiast (Jan 2004!), writer and photographer living in Sydney, Australia. If you share the passion for spending a bit of time under a bar, welcome.
Love hearing how everyone else trains.
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