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During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, the Forums and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
This week we'll be discussing the ins and outs of this change with serious fan of the iron Chadwick Haines (aka Horse From Hell), who's recently made the transition himself. Joining Chad (and keeping us all on track) is Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine. Should be a great one - see you there.
NB : If this is the first time you're joining us for one of the Video Gymchats, welcome. There are three basic ways to watch this (depending on whether you want to join us on the Hangout and ask a question or two, or just sit back and take it all in) - full details here. However you like to do it, we've got you covered.
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 :
Conor's Corner : Hockey Training with Bands - The Band Push-Up
Conor Doherty
Another great way to put bands to work - no matter where you are.
Looking At : Mar 17, 2013
Scott Andrew Bird
We've been discussing some very interesting techniques, products and services recently. Here are the highlights.
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'd like to submit your own piece for Straight to the Bar, here's how.
Video : 40 Incredible Kettlebell Exercises
Here's a great way to see what's possible with a kettlebell. Nice one Srdjan.
Gymchat 200 - Beginning Powerlifting
How do you enter the world of Powerlifting - move from 'training hard' to competing? How do you find the meets, and what can you expect when you get there?
This week we'll be discussing the ins and outs of this change with serious fan of the iron Chadwick Haines (aka Horse From Hell), who's recently made the transition himself. Joining Chad (and keeping us all on track) is Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine. Should be a great one - see you there.
NB : If this is the first time you're joining us for one of the Video Gymchats, welcome. There are three basic ways to watch this (depending on whether you want to join us on the Hangout and ask a question or two, or just sit back and take it all in) - full details here. However you like to do it, we've got you covered.
Details -
Who : Beginning Powerlifting
Topic : Beginning Powerlifting
When : Wednesday Mar 20, 9pm EST
How : Google+ Hangout. If you've never been to one, here's how to take part.
URL : We'll be announcing this shortly - both on the blog and on Google+ itself.
See you there.
Previously : In Gymchat 199 we talked about 'Stretching & Warming Up', with Certified Athletic Trainer Conor Doherty and Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine. Great discussion.
If you missed the broadcast, the video is available over on Kirk's Youtube Channel. That's also the best place to subscribe to the videos directly, and to see previous discussions.
If you'd like to suggest a future topic, or schedule an interview for one of the upcoming discussions, you can send us a message privately here, or swing by our Community site on Google+. Look forward to hearing from you.
Tip of the Week: Holding the Bar in the Front Squat
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 is not so much 'How to Hold the Bar in the Front Squat' (though the article shows no fewer than 10 ways to do just that), as much as a simple demonstration that there are often many ways to achieve the same result in strength training. If what you're doing isn't working (or you simply don't enjoy it), try something else.
From the article Holding the Bar in the Front Squat :
If the Mike Boyle article on T-Nation has you considering the Front Squat, you may be mindful of just how awkward it can be to hold the bar. Like Zercher Squats, they're often overlooked simply due to the difficulty.
There are several ways to hold the bar for the Front Squat. If one method doesn't feel right, or your current flexibility or injury precludes it, try one of the others. It really is a great exercise.
Good stuff.
Checking Out : The Anatomy of Stretching, Second Edition
This looks great.
Although the paperback version first appeared a couple of years ago, the one I'm currently waiting for is the Kindle version of the Second Edition. Comes out March 26th.
There's a 'Look Inside' offering on the Amazon page so you can check it out, but suffice to say that it's one of the best books on stretching you'll ever see. Here's a piece from one of the reviews to help explain why :
Walker's book provides wonderful schematic drawings on how the muscles are involved at the very moment of each specific stretch. Unlike other stretching anatomy books, Walker's provides a specific itemization of how to do the exercise, what body part is affected, what injury it treats, what sport it's good for, and when to avoid the stretch if you have a particular injury. It's the best diagrammed text around.
Quick update on the Renaissance Fitness Supplement Kits we mentioned recently - superb idea.
As we noted, we'll be reviewing these shortly. And if you missed the announcement, here's a brief video to explain the basic idea :
For more information, head on over to the official site - renaissancefitnessinc.com.
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 :- Conor's Corner : Hockey Training with Bands - The Band Push-Up
Conor Doherty
Another great way to put bands to work - no matter where you are. - Looking At : Mar 17, 2013
Scott Andrew Bird
We've been discussing some very interesting techniques, products and services recently. Here are the highlights.
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'd like to submit your own piece for Straight to the Bar, here's how.
Video : 40 Incredible Kettlebell Exercises
Here's a great way to see what's possible with a kettlebell. Nice one Srdjan.
Gymchat 200 - Beginning Powerlifting
How do you enter the world of Powerlifting - move from 'training hard' to competing? How do you find the meets, and what can you expect when you get there?This week we'll be discussing the ins and outs of this change with serious fan of the iron Chadwick Haines (aka Horse From Hell), who's recently made the transition himself. Joining Chad (and keeping us all on track) is Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine. Should be a great one - see you there.
NB : If this is the first time you're joining us for one of the Video Gymchats, welcome. There are three basic ways to watch this (depending on whether you want to join us on the Hangout and ask a question or two, or just sit back and take it all in) - full details here. However you like to do it, we've got you covered.
Details -
Who : Beginning Powerlifting
Topic : Beginning Powerlifting
When : Wednesday Mar 20, 9pm EST
How : Google+ Hangout. If you've never been to one, here's how to take part.
URL : We'll be announcing this shortly - both on the blog and on Google+ itself.
See you there.
Previously : In Gymchat 199 we talked about 'Stretching & Warming Up', with Certified Athletic Trainer Conor Doherty and Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine. Great discussion.
If you missed the broadcast, the video is available over on Kirk's Youtube Channel. That's also the best place to subscribe to the videos directly, and to see previous discussions.
If you'd like to suggest a future topic, or schedule an interview for one of the upcoming discussions, you can send us a message privately here, or swing by our Community site on Google+. Look forward to hearing from you.
Tip of the Week: Holding the Bar in the Front Squat
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 is not so much 'How to Hold the Bar in the Front Squat' (though the article shows no fewer than 10 ways to do just that), as much as a simple demonstration that there are often many ways to achieve the same result in strength training. If what you're doing isn't working (or you simply don't enjoy it), try something else.
From the article Holding the Bar in the Front Squat :
If the Mike Boyle article on T-Nation has you considering the Front Squat, you may be mindful of just how awkward it can be to hold the bar. Like Zercher Squats, they're often overlooked simply due to the difficulty.
There are several ways to hold the bar for the Front Squat. If one method doesn't feel right, or your current flexibility or injury precludes it, try one of the others. It really is a great exercise.
Good stuff.
Checking Out : The Anatomy of Stretching, Second Edition
This looks great.Although the paperback version first appeared a couple of years ago, the one I'm currently waiting for is the Kindle version of the Second Edition. Comes out March 26th.
There's a 'Look Inside' offering on the Amazon page so you can check it out, but suffice to say that it's one of the best books on stretching you'll ever see. Here's a piece from one of the reviews to help explain why :
Walker's book provides wonderful schematic drawings on how the muscles are involved at the very moment of each specific stretch. Unlike other stretching anatomy books, Walker's provides a specific itemization of how to do the exercise, what body part is affected, what injury it treats, what sport it's good for, and when to avoid the stretch if you have a particular injury. It's the best diagrammed text around.
Quick update on the Renaissance Fitness Supplement Kits we mentioned recently - superb idea.
As we noted, we'll be reviewing these shortly. And if you missed the announcement, here's a brief video to explain the basic idea :
For more information, head on over to the official site - renaissancefitnessinc.com.
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, the Forums and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
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 :- Conor's Corner : Hockey Training with Bands - Overhead Band Squat
Conor Doherty
A great way to get started with bands. - Looking At : Mar 10, 2013
Scott Andrew Bird
We've been discussing some very interesting techniques, products and services recently. Here are the highlights.
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'd like to submit your own piece for Straight to the Bar, here's how.
Video : How do you reduce the swelling - and should you?
Quite a long video (about 25min), but a fascinating look at the subject of inflammation. To ice, or not to ice?
Cheers Kelly.
Gymchat 200 - TBA
However you take part, enjoy.
Details -
Who : TBA
Topic : TBA
When : Wednesday Mar 13, 9pm EST
How : Google+ Hangout. If you've never been to one, here's how to take part.
URL : We'll be announcing this shortly - both on the blog and on Google+ itself.
NB : If you're keen to fire in a question or three, be sure to get there early. In addition to Kirk and the Interviewee, only the first 8 people to join us on the Hangout (and here's how) will be able to join in the conversation. Everyone else will be able to watch, but not ask questions.
See you there.
Previously : In Gymchat 199 we talked about 'Stretching & Warming Up', with Certified Athletic Trainer Conor Doherty and Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine. Great discussion.
If you missed the broadcast, the video is available over on Kirk's Youtube Channel. That's also the best place to subscribe to the videos directly, and to see previous discussions.
If you'd like to suggest a future topic, or schedule an interview for one of the upcoming discussions, you can send us a message privately here, or swing by our Community site on Google+. Look forward to hearing from you.
Tip of the Week: Buying a Power Rack - Determining the width you'll need.
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 to us following a discussion I had over the weekend (I was helping a friend choose a power rack), and is a snippet from the article 'Buyers' Guide : the Power Rack'. Determining the width you'll need.
Although the width of a barbell never changes (within one type, that is - standard bars are about a foot shorter than their Olympic counterparts), the width of racks vary from brand to brand. The rack's minimum width will depend largely on what you're going to do with it.
Sumo squats and rack pulls will take the most room; somewhere around 40" would be an absolute minimum, but your best bet is to measure your own squat (outside one foot to outside the other).
If you intend to bench press in the rack, or use the bench as a seat for other exercises (such as the overhead work I mentioned earlier), make sure the bench fits. If you're buying them both at the same time, great. Test them out.
One more thing to note with the bench inside the rack - if you plan to use dumbbells from the bench, make sure there's plenty of room to drop the dumbbells once they get heavy. Oh, and something to protect the floor (in the drop zone) is always a good idea - a couple of rubber mats will do nicely.
Good stuff.
Checking Out : Carlson Labs Fish Oil
Looks great.
Over on the Renaissance Fitness site, Derek took a look at the Carlson Labs brand of fish oil. Here's are a couple of brief pieces to give you an idea :
Omega-3s reduce inflammation and pain from physical training, boost brain power and metabolism, reduce stress, lubricate joints, and lower body fat using doses as high as 6,000 mg.
Fish oil should contain plenty of Omega-3s. Carlson's Super Omega-3 Gems contain a combined 500 mg of EPA and DHA per serving from 100% Norwegian-quality deep, cold water fish like salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring, lake-trout and sardines. That's double the recommended minimum dose of 250 mg!
And for the full review, head over here. Good stuff.
Quick update on the Renaissance Fitness Supplement Kits we mentioned recently - superb idea.
As we noted, we'll be reviewing these shortly. And if you missed the announcement, here's a brief video to explain the basic idea :
For more information, head on over to the official site - renaissancefitnessinc.com.
To help run these sites, we're on the lookout for several new Moderators. To welcome new community members, bring up new items to discuss and generally keep the conversations on track.
If you're already spending a bit of time at the above sites, and would like to offer your services as a Moderator, just drop us a line. And thanks for that, it really is appreciated.
The video will automatically be posted to Josh's Youtube Channel ( youtube.com/user/RealJoshHewett ), and Josh will also send you the URL (if he hasn't already - he's pretty quick with things like that). It's just a normal, public video, so you can point people to it, blog about it, send it to your list and so on. Anything you like.
And as we're always looking for ways to improve the show (I love it as it is, but I'm constantly seeking ways to fine-tune things), a couple of quick questions. Hope that's OK.
- How was the whole process - nice and smooth? Or is there anything you'd wished you'd known before we started?
- These shows are a great way to help spread the word on people who are exploring interesting ideas and techniques. Is there anyone who you feel should definitely be on the show - a friend, colleague or just someone you admire?
Thanks again for doing that, really appreciated. If you'd like to line up another one in a month or three (any topic you like - if it's related to strength-training or nutrition, it's fair game), just get in touch with Josh. He'll help arrange a time that suits you both.
cheers,
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, the Forums and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
