by Davie Easton (What Davie Did) | Jul 11, 2011 | 10 of the Best, 30 Days to a Stronger, Fitter, Healthier You, Articles, Favourites
Yep, that’s me. “Its only 110kg per hand….” That’s all I could hear in my head “Its only 110kg per hand. Christ, that’s more than I weigh!”. The voice had started, but I knew I could shut him up. I just took a breath,...
by Scott Bird | Jun 5, 2011 | Articles, 10 of the Best, 30 Days to a Stronger, Fitter, Healthier You, Favourites, History of Strength (HoS)
Thomas Topham performing a Harness Lift. Long-term readers of Straight to the Bar may recall this image of 18thC Strongman Thomas Topham, conducting a harness lift with 3 barrels of water weighing a superb 1,836lb 1. Just one of the many strength feats he was...
by Derek Peruo | Sep 20, 2010 | 10 of the Best, 30 Days to a Stronger, Fitter, Healthier You, Articles, Favourites
TRX Adjustment tab.If you’re not using suspension straps in your workout program, you should be. Their portability and functionality make them ideal for home gyms and training while on the road. And while there are numerous variations of the suspension trainer,...
by Al Kavadlo | Apr 18, 2010 | 10 of the Best, 30 Days to a Stronger, Fitter, Healthier You, Articles, Favourites
One-Armed Push-up. The one arm push-up is a classic bad-ass feat of strength. Master this one and you’ll not only impress your friends at parties, but more importantly, build monstrous strength in the process.Big muscles are not necessarily the key to performing...
by Scott Bird | Feb 11, 2008 | 10 of the Best, 30 Days to a Stronger, Fitter, Healthier You, Articles, DIY : Make Your Own Strength-Training Equipment, Favourites, Strength Training Equipment
Wide Plate Pinch.This month, Run To Win and Straight to the Bar will be looking at the many possibilities when it comes to home-made training equipment. To kick things off, I’ll be investigating several ways to keep your hands and forearms in great condition...
by Scott Bird | Jan 1, 2007 | Strength Training Equipment, 10 of the Best, 30 Days to a Stronger, Fitter, Healthier You, Articles, Diet and Nutrition, Favourites
Plates. This month’s article collaborations with Run to Win’s Blaine Moore will centre around training equipment. Before we get into the articles themselves, a few definitions are in order. If you’d like to suggest an addition or change to this list,...
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