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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Looking At : Jul 11, 2021
This week on Straight to the Bar…
Best Gym Exercises for Beginners: Navigate Your First Gym Visit
Here’s how to begin your gym-going experience. And yes, it’s as life-changing as it seems.
Tough (Greg Everett)
Although I tend to read a fair bit, my books-to-read pile seems to have been growing exponentially. Next up – Greg Everett’s Tough. Really looking forward to it.
As the name suggests, this is a book about mental toughness. Developing the skills necessary to withstand adversity, to gain confidence and the resilience it engenders.
Here’s What A World Without Aging Might Look Like (LifeXtenShow)
We’ve discussed the wonder of radical life extension many, many times over the years. Here’s a look at some of the potential impacts of that – globally.
Looking At : Jul 4, 2021
This week on Straight to the Bar…
HYPERBELL (Dumbbell -> Barbell Conversion)
The HYPERBELL is a combination of handles and collars to convert your dumbbells into barbells. Looks a little unusual, though I suspect it works perfectly well.
Brain-Computer Interfaces (Isaac Arthur)
This is a wonderful look at the current state and near-term potential of BCIs. For repairs, replacements or enhancements.
Looking At : Jun 27, 2021
This week on Straight to the Bar…
Alpha Neck (Massage Device)
The Alpha Neck is a heated massage device, designed for use with both the upper back & neck.
Dr Peter Attia on Longevity Drugs, Alzheimer’s Disease, and The 3 Most Important Levers to Pull (Dr Peter Attia & Tim Ferriss)
Strap yourself in – it’s a lengthy [2.5 hours], but fascinating conversation. Loved it.