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Monday, 16 Feb 2009

By Scott Andrew Bird on February 16, 2009 9:56 PM

Video - Overhead Squat Progression

This is a great video on the overhead squat progression from this week's Minute of Strength. Nice one.

NB : if you're looking for more info on the Jefferson Squat (part of the progression), head over here.

Aaron 'The Mighty Mac' Mckenzie

'The Mighty Mac' is certainly no slouch when it comes to old-time strongman feats. For a solid dose of bending, tearing and other fun things, swing by Mighty Mac's blog. Good stuff.

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Continue reading Monday, 16 Feb 2009.

Monday, 26 Jan 2009

By Scott Andrew Bird on January 27, 2009 10:07 AM

Video - Decline GHRs

This is a superb piece of equipment, used here to demonstrate the particularly challenging Decline GHR. Love it.

52 Blocks Knuckle Game

52 Blocks Knuckle Game.

As the fitness arm of the not-for-profit Constellation group, the Bartendaz have been doing some great stuff over the years (here's a sample). One of their training approaches involves the 52 Blocks combat system; loosely part of Jailhouse Rock.

If you've never seen 52 Blocks in action before, head over to 52 Blocks TV and swing by 52 Blocks Knuckle Game Good stuff.

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Continue reading Monday, 26 Jan 2009.

Monday, 19 Jan 2009

By Scott Andrew Bird on January 20, 2009 8:29 AM

Video - Difference Between Side Press and Bent Press

Dave Whitley explains the difference between the oft-confused Side Press and Bent Press. Nice one.

The Macebell Maniac Network

The Macebell Maniac Network.

Long-term readers may remember the Macebell Maniac Network. If you're obsessed by the mace (and I really can't blame you for that), take a wander over to the site and also check out the mace competition on StrongerGrip. Good stuff.

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Continue reading Monday, 19 Jan 2009.

Monday, 12 Jan 2009

By Scott Andrew Bird on January 12, 2009 6:48 PM

Video - Difference Between Side Press and Bent Press

Dave Whitley explains the difference between the oft-confused Side Press and Bent Press. Nice one.

The Macebell Maniac Network

The Macebell Maniac Network.

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Monday, 29 Dec 2008

By Scott Andrew Bird on December 30, 2008 9:03 AM

Video - Two Guys, One Bar

CrossFit's 'Grace' with a twist. Good stuff.

Primal Nature Play

Primal Nature Play.

Remember Rocannon MacGregor? He's learnt a thing or two about outdoor training over the past few decades, and he shares that over at Primal Nature Play. Think of the great outdoors with kettlebells, ropes, clubs and other fun things. Nice one.

NB : this is only one of many of Rocannon's blogs - there's a complete list over on rocannon.com. At least there will be shortly.

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Continue reading Monday, 29 Dec 2008.

Monday, 15 Dec 2008

By Scott Andrew Bird on December 15, 2008 11:15 PM

Video - The Grappler Press

Another great exercise from the Diesel Crew - the Grappler Press. Good stuff.

Kettlebell Advantage

Mark Erickson.

Check out the blog of Kettlebell Advantage's Mark Erickson, which follows his own approach to group training. Nice one.

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Continue reading Monday, 15 Dec 2008.

Monday, 8 Dec 2008

By Scott Andrew Bird on December 7, 2008 3:06 PM

Video - EFS Underground Strength Sessions

A look at the EliteFTS guys in action. Warning : you may just feel like training immediately afterward. Good stuff.

The Unorthodox Method

The Unorthodox Method.

The Unorthodox Method is Zach Coulter's look at Strongman, grip training, gymnastics and other fun things. A great read.

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Continue reading Monday, 8 Dec 2008.

Monday, 1 Dec 2008

By Scott Andrew Bird on December 1, 2008 10:37 PM

Video - Four Dimes Pinch

Bill Long launches into the video thing with a great grip exercise - the Four Dimes Pinch. Nice one.

Hickok Sports

Hickok Sports.

Think sports history, think Ralph Hickok. A great place to start : his brief history of Powerlifting. Good stuff.

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21 Oct 2008

By Scott Andrew Bird on October 20, 2008 2:53 PM

Video - Stephon Marbury Workout

Via the Diesel Crew : how many exercise ideas can you get in a minute? Here's a very brief look at Stephon Marbury's workouts.

Dennis Rogers' Blog

Dennis Rogers.

How do you bend a wrench? Alleviate wrist pain? Dennis has an idea or two. Love it.

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16 Sep 2008

By Scott Andrew Bird on September 11, 2008 12:24 AM

Video

General Alexander Retuinskih certainly knows how to move. Excellent.

Site

Scientific Wrestling.

Scientific Wrestling is a superb online resource for combat athletics. Whether you're most comfortable with one of the many martial arts disciplines or the equally lengthy list of wrestling styles; you'll be at home here.

To get a feel for things, perhaps the best place to start is with the blog. Love it.

If you'd like to recommend a site or event to us, send us an email.

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The Gymchats with Josh Hewett. Talking about strength, every week.

The Gymchats - our weekly show about strength training - is on every Wednesday, starting at 8pm Eastern. Scroll down for full details of the next discussion.

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Want to see (and learn) more Feats of Strength like this? Dive in.

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ready to get fit? not quite sure where to start?

Josh Hewett.

A dose of Online Personal Training is ideal. Your place, their experience.

As you'd expect, I work with a number of Fitness Professionals myself - including the wonderful Josh Hewett. If you're about to begin your own strength-training journey, swing by his site at :

top-form-fitness.com/online-coaching

Highly recommended.

setting up a home gym?

If you're getting ready to put together a solid Home Gym (fantastic thing), here's how.

And for more, swing by the full guide. Absolutely free.

time for some new gear?

Neck Training.

Ready to get started?

The Straight to the Bar Guides will help you decide what to get (and where), and how to train with it.

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And if you're looking for the full list of everything we use in our own gyms, it's all here.

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It’s always great to see how other people train.

If you’d like to send in a photo of yourself in action (wearing one of the Straight to the Bar Shirts of course - the latest design is here), just upload it somewhere and send us a link. Cheers.

strength community

Love talking about fitness? Same here. Swing by Twitter for some wonderful discussion about all kinds of training & nutrition. And the occasional medical discovery.

NB : You may also like to have a peek at the 'Twitterchats' list (embedded below). And if you'd love to be on it yourself (or know of someone who should be), get in touch.

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Straight to the Bar Strength Calendar

Straight to the Bar Strength Calendar.

Taking part in, helping out with or going to watch an upcoming strength competition? Tell us about it.

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Straight to the Bar Team on Kiva.

If you've been training for a while, gradually cleaning up your diet, no doubt you've experienced the amazing power of transformation. It's a tremendous feeling. If you're ready to give someone else a hand to transform their own lives - through education, sharing equipment, financial help - take a look at the full list of organisations on the Giving page. Cheers.

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Welcome. Here you’ll find everything that grunts, groans and ticks in the world of strength training.

And as you'd expect, there are some incredible writers on the team here. To give you an idea, check out these posts :

DIY: How to Build an Olympic Weightlifting Platform [Kat 'The Mighty Kat' Ricker]
Beautiful.
Building A Neck Of Steel [Mike 'The Machine' Bruce]
So you want a strong neck? It's actually quite simple.
Straight to the Grip Contest (part II, III, IV, V and VI) [Jedd 'Napalm' Johnson] Getting ready for your first grip contest? Here's what to expect.
A Little Yoke Work : 10 Exercises for a Bigger Neck [Scott Bird]
Traps maketh the man.
29 Things to do with a Barbell in the Corner [Jason Kirby]
This is absolutely superb.
Get Mental! The Psychology of Strength [Josh Hewett]
The thinking side is half the challenge.
Small Victories [Josh Hanagarne]
Improve what you can improve, every day.

If you enjoyed these, check out the complete 'Best Of Straight to the Bar' list. Fantastic.

Checking Out : TACFIT Commando

Scott Sonnon.

Looks great.

TACFIT Commando is Scott Sonnon's deceptively simple bodyweight program, used with great success by a wide range of military and law enforcement personnel. Everyone from the Israeli Secret Intelligence Service to Firefighters.

Incorporating a wide range of instructional ebooks, daily journals, mission calendars and demonstration videos; this is the ideal way to learn a new set of physical skills. Regardless of your starting point.

To find out more, swing by :

TACFIT Commando

Fantastic.