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.
I Tried to Improve my Vertical Jump in 60 Days (Goal Guys)
A very interesting look at the Vertical Jump information currently available, and the possibilities that affords. And if you’re fortunate enough to have the relevant equipment available to you, now you know precisely how to put it to work.
And how much improvement to expect.
Looking At : Nov 7 2021
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Are HIIT Workouts Effective for Weight Loss?
Are HIIT Bike Workouts Effective for Weight Loss? HIIT workout is considered a very high-intensity cardio workout that is followed by rest for a longer period. One of the main reasons why HIIT workout is highly practiced is because of weight loss. When you want to...
Fitness Reading For The Week : Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle Audiobook (Tom Venuto)
Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle AudiobookIt'll come as no surprise that we discuss a lot of fitness-related books; on this site as well as the various networks noted in the sidebar. Having read Tom Venuto's wonderful 'Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle' in its original...
Puttr (Smart Putting Green)
The Puttr is an indoor putting setup that connects to a smartphone or tablet. And as cool as that pairing is, it’s the potential alternate uses that have me intrigued.
Other sports, and types of training.
5 Morning Workouts that you should do for All-Day Energy
Studies show that if you work out in the morning, you are more likely to have an improved mood throughout the day. You will be filled with more energy & you will be able to perform better. Whether you are struggling to counter the negative effects of...
6 Key Ways to Improve Your Sleep (Joe Delaney)
An interesting look at the incredible power of optimizing your sleep, and how to go about doing that.
Looking At : Oct 31 2021
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Knee Plus (Light Therapy Device For Pain Relief)
Knee Plus is a light therapy device for the rapid relief of pain; so you can get moving again. And yes, it’s designed with a regular gym-goer or athlete firmly in mind.
Higher DOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket Review – And Comparison To An Actual Sauna (Katie Type A)
This is a very interesting comparison of a relatively low-cost, portable device with a full-size sauna. Over to Katie.