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 :
- Gem From The Vault : Outdoor Log Workout
Scott Andrew Bird
Fantastic. - Looking At : Aug 17, 2014
Scott Andrew Bird
What's been going on this week? Quite a lot actually.
Over to you. I'd love to hear what you think : leave your comments on the above articles, and share them with your friends/colleagues/clients and so on.
NB : If you're keen to do more writing in 2014 and would like to submit your own piece for Straight to the Bar, here's how.
Video : How To Squat
Over to the incredible Alan Thrall.
Gymchats 254 - TBA
Previously : In Gymchat 253 we discussed Improving Recovery & Performance (with New Warrior Training Systems' Sincere Hogan and Personal Trainer and Strength Athlete Josh Hewett). Great conversation. If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you can watch the entire video here.
Tip of the Week: Nails - Converting Imperial to Metric
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.
Love it.
The first time I did that however (well, the first time after Jedd suggested I try a little nail-bending), I was in for a bit of a shock. The days of Imperial -> Metric conversion charts were gone, and the nail sizes were all noted in millimetres.
If - like me - you're looking to go the other way (I learnt a number of core concepts from friends in the US, and Imperial measurements were everywhere), the following might help. From the article Nails : Converting Imperial to Metric, a couple of tables that may come in handy :
Gauge sizes | Decimal inches | Decimal Millimeters |
18 | .049 | 1.24 |
16 | .065 | 1.65 |
15 | .072 | 1.83 |
14 | .083 | 2.10 |
13 | .095 | 2.41 |
12 | .109 | 2.76 |
11 | .120 | 3.04 |
10 | .134 | 3.40 |
9 | .148 | 3.76 |
8 | .165 | 4.19 |
7 | .175 | 4.44 |
6 | .203 | 5.15 |
4 | .238 | 6.04 |
Nail Penny sizes | In fractions of inches | In millimetres |
2d | 1 | 25.4 |
3d | 1 ¼ | 31.8 |
4d | 1 ½ | 38.1 |
5d | 1 ¾ | 44.5 |
6d | 2 | 50.8 |
7d | 2 ¼ | 57.2 |
8d | 2 3/8 or 2 ½ | 60.3 or 63.5 |
9d | 2 ¾ | 69.9 |
10d | 3 | 76.2 |
12d | 3 ¼ | 82.5 |
16d | 3 ½ | 88.9 |
20d | 4 | 101.6 |
30d | 4 ½ | 114.3 |
40d | 5 | 127.0 |
60d | 6 | 152.4 |
70d | 7 | 177.8 |
80d | 8 | 203.2 |
90d | 9 | 228.6 |
100d | 10 | 254.0 |
Re-Reading : UnThinkable
Fantastic book.UnThinkable is Scott Rigsby's autobiography; and perhaps the most inspirational story you'll ever hear.
If you don't know Scott, part of the book's description on Amazon will give you a good idea :After losing both of his legs in a car accident at age 18, Scott Rigsby battled his way back from depression and addiction to achieve the unthinkable--become the first double-leg amputee ever to cross the finish line in the sporting world's most gruelling and prestigious competition, the Ironman Triathlon. Scott has since become an inspiration to hundreds of thousands of physically challenged and able-bodied athletes the world over. Unthinkable documents Scott's remarkable journey.
It's an incredibly inspirational book. Definitely one to check out.
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.