Welcome to Straight to the Bar
If you’ve just joined us, welcome. Here you’ll find everything that grunts, groans and ticks in the world of strength training. In short, this site is the home of all things strength.
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To help get you started, here are a few of our most recent posts. And if you want to dive in to a particular area. check out the ‘Start Here‘ page above. Enjoy.
AEKE K1 (Smart Home Gym)
Interesting.
The AEKE K1 is a fairly comprehensive smart home gym setup, an ever-growing category. Looks ideal for those favouring the ‘hands off’ approach.
Exercise Scientist Critiques A Former GIANT of Bodybuilding (Renaissance Periodization)
Dr Mike vs Marcus Ruhl. Nice one.
Looking At : Feb 9 2025
This Week On Straight To The Bar…
Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘How Bad Do You Want It? (Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle)’ (by Matt Fitzgerald)
Matt Fitzgerald’s ‘How Bad Do You Want It? (Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle)’ dives in to the fascinating world of sports psychology. Enjoy.
Pulsetto (Vagus Nerve Stimulator)
The Pulsetto is a fairly powerful tVNS (external Vagus Nerve Stimulator) device. A ring worn around the neck.
How Diet & Exercise Changes Your Bones (Institute of Human Anatomy)
Wonderfully thorough explanation. Love it.
Looking At : Feb 2 2025
This Week On Straight To The Bar…
Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Hack your Body, Heal your Mind’ (by Kimberley Wilson)
Kimberley Wilson’s ‘Hack your Body, Heal your Mind’ takes a wonderful look at the two-way relationship between physical and mental health, and a number of ways to improve the pair.
Enjoy.
AcheFly (Neck Traction Device)
Nice and relaxing. Hopefully.
The AcheFly is a neck traction device with a spot of heat therapy thrown in. Sort of a mechanical massage, whenever it’s required (or desired).
Does Strength Help You Fight? (Sensei Seth)
A very interesting look at the role of strength-training in martial arts.