Autumn is finally getting underway here. As things cool down outdoors, Straight to the Bar just gets warmed up :
- Articles : Jason Kirby takes a look at Muscle-up progressions, Jedd Johnson sets up a superb series on grip contests and Blaine Moore discusses the thoughts that go through your head whilst running - and how they affect your performance.
- Video : This week saw a compilation video from the Iowa Strongest Man contest, William McCaslin holding his first strongman show and Jedd Johnson takes us back to the WWF 1991 style with a look at Kaz in the ring.
- Conditioning : Crossfit has a great video on Parkour QM training drills, Tom Giblin does a little tyre-flipping and I take a look at 10 of the best television commercials featuring Parkour.
- Sites : Map My Run keeps track of training for runners, Low-carb medical research stays on top of just that and Industrial Strength London demonstrates just how much fun outdoor training can be.
- Bonus : Charles Staley takes a look into why periodization doesn't work. A great article, not to mention a superb exercise in marketing. Read on.