StrongLifts.com's Mehdi takes a look at 34 Ways to increase your deadlift. If you're like me, and this superb exercise tops your list of 'fun things to do in the gym', this is a great read.
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Another great week here on Straight to the Bar, with more entries to the DIY Equipment competition, some new ways to enjoy the great outdoors (the ice climbing looks superb), and lots more :
- Articles : Dynamic Fitness asks the question 'What makes a good gym?', Matt Gary discusses 10 mistakes that novice powerlifters make and the other 23 hours of Computer Guy's life (mine, in many ways) come into focus.
- Exercises : Kelly Mills points to the great bodyweight combination that is the Pull-A-Burp, Jim Bathurst delves into the world of the Muscle-Up and Chuck Halbakken presents the superbly named King Cobra Squat.
- Videos : Some Finnish Parkour training, good times at the beach with kettlebells and Joe DeFranco demonstrating that he still has it with a 500lb lockout.
- Sites : Several sites made an appearance this week, including : the guys from Coop Diesel Powerlifting, a Man who wouldn't take it anymore and Beyond Strong - a great project from none other than British strongman Nick McKinless.
- Bonus : Looking for some weekend reading material? Try these - some superb Russian strength articles (translated into English, just to make things easier) found by the inimitable Tom Furman.
Blaine points to a great setup on MAKE Magazine : the Eco-Gym.
Lots of great planche and lever action in this video [streaming, 1.6mb .flv download]. To learn how to perform these incredible feats, turn to none other than Christopher Sommer and Jim Bathurst.
CJJ - Capital Jiu Jitsu. If you're a fan of BJJ, Muay Thai and MMA; this site's for you.
Meet Melbourne-based powerlifter Vicky O'Brien, currently in training for the CAPO National Powerlifting Titles to be held in August this year. Pop over and say hello.
Via Grip Training Obsession : a new project from stuntman, director and strongman Nick McKinless - Beyond Strong. Head over there and take a look; you won't be disappointed.
Dragonboat racing, Ontario. Photo © 2007 SashiShan.
Tim Henriques (Director of the National Personal Training Institute) takes a look at 'strength standards'; giving you an idea of how your lifts stack up against the norm. If you're hovering near a boundary (as a couple of my lifts still are), it may be just the motivation you need.
North American Strongman (NAS) is celebrating its 10th anniversary in style; holding this year's NAS Nationals in Las Vegas. Mark your calendars for :
November 16th and 17th, 2007
Circus Circus Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
Should be a good one.