This Week on Straight to the Bar
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 :- Spider/Blob & Variety
Dan Hardisky
A modern twist on an unusual 1960s training method. - Training Logs : Database, Spreadsheet, Paper etc?
Various authors
This is a great discussion on how training logs are stored and updated - whether that involves a pencil & paper, a spreadsheet, a database or an application on your phone or tablet. Whatever you use, we'd love to hear about it.
Ready to add your own opinion, workout log or training article? Just head over to the Forums, Training Logs, or swing by the Article Submissions page. They're fantastic ways to share your ideas.
NB : I'd love to hear your thoughts. Leave a comment beneath the article itself, and share your views with the fantastic strength-training community. Cheers.
Video : DIY Pinch Grip Apparatus
More DIY goodness, this time in the form of a 115lb pinch grip apparatus. Love it.
Twitterchat 112 - Outdoor Training
I love training outdoors. Hot or cold, wet weather or not. Always fun.This week we're discussing the many ways to get at least part of your training outside, and the benefits of doing just that. Helping us explore this fascinating topic is none other than USA Jungle Gym's Daniel Lapic (@mantis77). Fantastic.
Details -
Who : Strength-training fans
Topic : Outdoor Training
When : Wed Apr 6, 9pm EDT (1am UTC)
How : Include #sbgym in your tweets.
If you've never been to one of these twitterchats before, here's how to join in the fun. Simple, quick to set up and free.
And to see when it's on in your timezone, head over to the twitterchat calendar.
Quick update on last week's twitterchat : Thanks once again to everyone who took part in the discussion on Making the Most of Your Gym Time II. Some superb ideas in there.For those who missed out on the conversation, here's a brief summary. Was a great one.
Checking Out : Foam Roller Workbook
Whether you're recovering, stretching or managing pain, the foam roller is your friend. Great thing.The Foam Roller Workbook is a detailed look at using this deceptively simple piece of equipment. No matter how the roller fits in to your own training regime, this book will show you exactly what to use; and how. Very comprehensive.
The book comes out in hardcover form on June 1st, and a little before that for the digital version. Looking forward to it.
If you haven't ordered yours yet, swing by the The Beast Sled site and check them out. I'd love to hear what you think.