I'm constantly amazed at just how much my training is influenced by the people on this site. Whether you're looking for a new piece of equipment, an unusual exercise variation or just an idea of how others approach things, you'll enjoy these :
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What's been going on this week? Quite a lot actually.
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Video : Bench Press Bar Path
Nice one Alan.
Gymchat 277 - TBA
We're still finalising the details for this week's discussion. I'll post them on the blog (and Twitter, Google+ etc) shortly.
In the meantime, take a look at some of the previous episodes of the show - (there's an example below, and a full list here). And if you've got any questions or comments on the various topics discussed, we'd love to hear them. Just leave a note below the video.
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Tip of the Week : Lateral Sled Work
Each week we publish a number of tips and techniques via Twitter, Google+, the blog; and now the newsletter. Wherever you are, there's always a way to improve what you're doing.
This tip comes from the Gymchat Bite on Sled Training, with Strength Coach Frank DiMeo and Personal Trainer and Strength Athlete Josh Hewett. How Frank performs Lateral Work with a Sled :
Good stuff.
Checking Out : GetStrength Front Squat Harness All-Sport
This looks great.
The various front squat exercises (including the lunge variation below) got me thinking about the Front Squat Harness; particularly the All-Sport version.
This is a more compact piece of equipment, as you can see here :
Will certainly be giving it a run. Review shortly.
Quick update on the Hip Thruster we mentioned recently - fantastic thing.
Rather than trying to explain how it works, here it is in action :
Good stuff Bret, looks great.