by Scott Bird | Oct 9, 2018 | This site
Google+ This week we saw the impending closure of the wonderful Google+ – one of the online homes to the Straight to the Bar Community for several years now. Although the various sections aren’t set to be for a while yet, it may be a good time to revisit...
by Scott Bird | Apr 23, 2014 | Aging & Longevity, Strength Training Equipment, This site
‘Circus Strongman’. As long-term readers will attest, we’ve commissioned a number of T-shirt designs over the years, and we’ve just added a new one – you can grab it here. Feels great. We’re really keen to hear your thoughts (on the...
by Scott Bird | Jul 11, 2011 | Articles, This site
Google+ UPDATE 12/12/12 : We’ve started up a Community page on Google+, specifically for Straight to the Bar. Here you’ll find detailed discussions on techniques, equipment, nutrition, competitions and a whole lot more.Come and say hello at : The Straight...
by Scott Bird | Mar 5, 2009 | This site
Feats of Strength. Thanks for all the positive feedback to the Feats of Strength compilation I mentioned in this week’s newsletter, it’s greatly appreciated. (Incidentally, if you’re not already getting the newsletter, you can sign up here). For...
by Scott Bird | Aug 23, 2008 | This site
Like most of the good folks around Straight to the Bar, when it comes to fitness, Kat tends to be conspicuous on the gym floor or in the backyard, doing odd-looking exercises and making strange guttural noises that leave her throat sore. Kat began training in 1990....
by Scott Bird | Aug 23, 2008 | This site
Nice and close. Ryan Pitts has been involved in physical culture for 21 years; having been bitten by the bodybuilding bug after seeing Pumping Iron. At 16 he built his own equipment. At 18 he discovered kettlebells and Pavel and was blown away. Ryan started to train...
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