A great week here on Straight to the Bar; more action than you can poke a DIY log at :
- Articles : Jedd Johnson details the 'No Set' technique for grip contests, I discuss Starting your Fitness Journey and the incredible Rick Walker brings out the first five nuggets from the article 10 tips to a better deadlift.
- Tips and Techniques : Mark Webber shares a couple of kayaking tips ahead of this year's Challenge, Dr Jack Lesyk shares the Nine Mental Skills of a Successful Athlete and the 'Crazy Monkey' himself hands over a bit of boxing technique.
- Videos : Parlayer takes a look at 20 Nike Commercials, Tommy Caldwell takes on a serious free climbing challenge and the Chin-up Master struts his stuff.
- Sites : Ready to add to your daily reading list - the home of Acupuncturist Ed Sanderson, Boxing for the Street (note the superb video tutorials) and Doug Nepodal's kettlebell training blog Enjoy the Pain!.
- Bonus : I was about 10 when I first saw one of the Physical Education teachers do a kip-up (moving from lying to standing in one jump). If you've ever wondered just how it's done, head over to BloodyDove's Tutorial site. It's highly addictive.