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Via Fitness Banter : the New York Times takes a look at Muscle Fatigue - causes and possible treatment. A good read.

Words of wisdom from Dan John. A great read.

More pictorial goodness from the Ice Chamber : the Inverted Straddle.

Over the past couple of weeks there have been a number of strength feats involving replicas of the Inch Dumbbell. What was the original, and why is it held in such high regard?

Let's take a look at the history of this incredible piece of equipment.

Origins of the Inch Dumbbell

Thomas Inch (1881 - 1963) was a Strongman, Bodybuilder and Circus Performer in the early 20th century. In addition to his time with the iron, he wrote a number of superb books and articles; and is often credited with the introduction of plate-loading barbells and dumbbells to the general public.

For one of his circus shows (around 1897), he had a local ironworks produce four dumbbells for him - weighing 75, 140, 153 and 172 lb. These bells were all manufactured - at Inch's request - with handles somewhat thicker than normal; making them extremely difficult to lift. The lighter bells were given a 2" handle, whilst the 172 (the one that's usually replicated) had a handle almost 2.5" (2.38", to be precise) in diameter.

This exceptionally thick handle is a large part of the bells' enduring appeal.

Ready to build a pair of indestructable ankles? Jimmy Smith offers a few thoughts. A good read.

Getting ready for your first triathlon? Swing by Triathlon Training Notes - documenting the experiences and discoveries of a newly-minted triathlete. Good stuff.

Print this out, grab a drink and pull up a chair. This is a good one.

Via the Ice Chamber : The Porta-Slack. Brilliant idea.

Via IronMind : Poland's Szymon Kolecki jerking 218kg. Photo by Randall Strossen.