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.
Kabata (AI-Powered Dumbbells)
So many questions.
Still, the basic idea behind the Kabata Dumbbells is intriguing. Look forward to trying them.
How the Body Builds Incredible Strength Without Getting Bigger (Institute of Human Anatomy)
Nice and thorough.
Looking At : Sep 1 2024
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Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Better Faster Farther : How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women’ (by Maggie Mertens)
Both fascinating & frustrating in equal measure, Maggie Mertens’ ‘Better Faster Farther : How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women’ is a thorough exploration of womens’ running events. What has changed over the years, how and why.
Neumafit PACER (Wearable Breath Analyzer)
The Neumafit PACER is a running-focused, wearable breath analyzer with some very interesting metrics. And, of course, a dedicated smartphone app.
The OLDEST Strongman in History (Alexander Bromley)
Very interesting look at a great example (Mark Felix) of longevity in the sport of Strongman (and strength athletics in general).
Looking At : Aug 25 2024
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Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Lost & Found: How to Wander Your Way to a Better Life’ (by Dr Tim Sharp)
Dr Tim Sharp’s ‘Lost & Found: How to Wander Your Way to a Better Life’ is a great look at the role of resilience in dealing with depression (in addition to exercise, medications, CBT and so on).
Dive in.
ExerRing (Smart Ring)
Yet another entrant to the Smart Ring space – the ExerRing. Once again, a clear focus on the health-tracking side of things, together with an AI-powered Wellness Coach.
The No BS Guide To Going From 30% To 10% Body Fat (Mind Pump)
Interesting discussion.