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The images used on this site come from a number of sources. These are :

1,500lb rack pull
Yes, that's a 1,500lb rack pull. Incredible.

Header

There are two images currently used in the header for this site :

Greatly appreciated guys, cheers.


Sieg Klein
Siegmund Klein demonstrating Exercise #4 in his Super Physique course.

Articles

These come from a number of sources; notably Flickr (those which have been licensed for this purpose). The remainder are either sent in from readers, my own, or purchased for use with a particular story.

Sidebar

There are several images used in the sidebar for this site, notably :

  • The 'Images of Strength'
  • The 'In The Wild' pictures from readers, wearing their Straight to the Bar Gear

We talk about The 'In The Wild' photos in the 'T-Shirt' section below. As for The 'Images of Strength' :

These are from the 'photos' category, shown randomly throughout the site. You can see all of them here.

If you'd like to point us to one you've seen elsewhere (no watermarks please), drop us a line and send us the URL. We'll add as many as we can.

NB : wherever possible, we ask the original photographer if it's OK to re-publish their work. If you know who that is (or it's one of your own images), just let us know. Cheers.

T-Shirts

As long-term readers will attest, we've commissioned a number of T-Shirt designs over the years looking at the world of training from a number of angles. One-off designs for specific events, as well as those designed for more general wear.

You'll find the current collection here.

Note that :

  • The main designer we use - Glenn Bird - is my brother (for more of his work, check out glennbirdart.com). If you're thinking 'that name sounds familiar', that's why.
  • We also love seeing these clothes 'in the wild'. If you'd like to share your photo, just upload it somewhere and send us a link. We'll post these in the sidebar. Cheers.

Wallpapers & 'Phone Backgrounds

Now it's over to you - time to show us your design skills.

We love seeing (and using!) your strength-related images as backgrounds for various computers and mobile devices. If you've got a design you'd love to share with the superb audience here, just save it in the various sizes used by different devices (we've got a couple of examples to show you what they are), upload them somewhere and send us a link. We'll share them on the main site, on Google+ and so on.

Other Merchandise

During my own workouts, I like to keep track of what I'm doing - notably the exercises, weights and reps - using a simple spreadsheet on an iPhone. It's not necessarily any better or worse than the typical pencil & paper notebook combination; it's just what I like using.

If you're the same, check out some of the iPhone Cases & Skins my brother Glenn has designed. Beautiful.

The 'Looking At' Articles

These articles summarise the various things we've been discussing during the week - on Google+, Twitter and the blog itself. It's a great way to keep up-to-date with the world of strength training.

The image is a photo I took at the Echo Point lookout in Katoomba, next to the Three Sisters. If you're planning a visit to Sydney, Australia, Echo Point is well worth a look. Great place.

(btw, if you're looking for 'Things to see in Sydney, Australia', here are a few other places to check out. )

The images used on this site come from a number of sources. These are :

1,500lb rack pull
Yes, that's a 1,500lb rack pull. Incredible.

Header

There are two images currently used in the header for this site :

Greatly appreciated guys, cheers.


Sieg Klein
Siegmund Klein demonstrating Exercise #4 in his Super Physique course.

Articles

These come from a number of sources; notably Flickr (those which have been licensed for this purpose). The remainder are either sent in from readers, my own, or purchased for use with a particular story.

Sidebar

There are several images used in the sidebar for this site, notably :

  • The 'Images of Strength'
  • The 'In The Wild' pictures from readers, wearing their Straight to the Bar Gear

We talk about The 'In The Wild' photos in the 'T-Shirt' section below. As for The 'Images of Strength' :

These are from the 'photos' category, shown randomly throughout the site. You can see all of them here.

If you'd like to point us to one you've seen elsewhere (no watermarks please), drop us a line and send us the URL. We'll add as many as we can.

NB : wherever possible, we ask the original photographer if it's OK to re-publish their work. If you know who that is (or it's one of your own images), just let us know. Cheers.

T-Shirts

As long-term readers will attest, we've commissioned a number of T-Shirt designs over the years looking at the world of training from a number of angles. One-off designs for specific events, as well as those designed for more general wear.

You'll find the current collection here.

Note that :

  • The main designer we use - Glenn Bird - is my brother (for more of his work, check out glennbirdart.com). If you're thinking 'that name sounds familiar', that's why.
  • We also love seeing these clothes 'in the wild'. If you'd like to share your photo, just upload it somewhere and send us a link. We'll post these in the sidebar. Cheers.

Wallpapers & 'Phone Backgrounds

Now it's over to you - time to show us your design skills.

We love seeing (and using!) your strength-related images as backgrounds for various computers and mobile devices. If you've got a design you'd love to share with the superb audience here, just save it in the various sizes used by different devices (we've got a couple of examples to show you what they are), upload them somewhere and send us a link. We'll share them on the main site, on Google+ and so on.

Other Merchandise

During my own workouts, I like to keep track of what I'm doing - notably the exercises, weights and reps - using a simple spreadsheet on an iPhone. It's not necessarily any better or worse than the typical pencil & paper notebook combination; it's just what I like using.

If you're the same, check out some of the iPhone Cases & Skins my brother Glenn has designed. Beautiful.

The 'Looking At' Articles

These articles summarise the various things we've been discussing during the week - on Google+, Twitter and the blog itself. It's a great way to keep up-to-date with the world of strength training.

The image is a photo I took at the Echo Point lookout in Katoomba, next to the Three Sisters. If you're planning a visit to Sydney, Australia, Echo Point is well worth a look. Great place.

(btw, if you're looking for 'Things to see in Sydney, Australia', here are a few other places to check out. )


During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, the Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.

Thanks again to everyone who watched and sent in questions for the discussion Gymchat 242 - The Role of Genetics in Aesthetics & Performance [with Powerlifter Bill Piche, joined by Personal Trainer (and Strength Athlete) Josh Hewett] - much appreciated. If you haven't seen it yet (or simply want to go over a particular point again), here's the entire video.

UPDATE 2 Apr 2014 : The video for this Gymchat (great discussion!) is now available :

http://straighttothebar.com/articles/2014/04/video_for_gymchat_242_-_the_role_of_genetics_in_aesthetics_performance_bill_piche/

Feel free to leave a comment below, or directly on the Youtube page. And to check out some of the other Gymchats we've done, swing by the 'Complete List of Gymchats' page. Cheers.



When it comes to physical aesthetics and performance, how much is down to 'having good genes' and how much is simply a matter of working hard?


This week we're looking closely at the role of each, and to what extent each can change or be changed. Helping us tackle this one is Powerlifter Bill Piche, joined by Personal Trainer (and Strength Athlete) Josh Hewett. Fantastic.

NB : We'd love to hear your questions and comments. If there's a particular subject you'd like Bill and Josh to address, just swing by the event page for this Gymchat and leave a comment or jump in the Q&A (during the discussion itself).

And if you'd like to point your friends/colleagues to the discussion, just use the 'share' button at the top of that page. The more the merrier.


Details -

Who : Powerlifter Bill Piche, joined by Personal Trainer (and Strength Athlete) Josh Hewett
Topic : The Role of Genetics in Aesthetics & Performance
When : Wednesday Apr 2, 8:00pm EDT (the Event page shows what time that is in your local timezone).
How : Watch the live stream, and ask questions, directly on the Event page. We'll also post the full video shortly after the Gymchat.

See you there.

Monday, 31 Mar 2014 - Issues

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 :

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're keen to do more writing in 2014 and would like to submit your own piece for Straight to the Bar, here's how.


Video : Serious Grip Strength


Good stuff.


Gymchat 242 - The Role of Genetics in Aesthetics & Performance (Bill Piche)

When it comes to physical aesthetics and performance, how much is down to 'having good genes' and how much is simply a matter of working hard?
This week we're looking closely at the role of each, and to what extent each can change or be changed. Helping us tackle this one is Powerlifter Bill Piche, joined by Personal Trainer (and Strength Athlete) Josh Hewett. Fantastic.

NB : We'd love to hear your questions and comments. If there's a particular subject you'd like Bill and Josh to address, just swing by the event page for this Gymchat and leave a comment or jump in the Q&A (during the discussion itself).

And if you'd like to point your friends/colleagues to the discussion, just use the 'share' button at the top of that page. The more the merrier.


Details -

Who : Powerlifter Bill Piche, joined by Personal Trainer (and Strength Athlete) Josh Hewett
Topic : The Role of Genetics in Aesthetics & Performance
When : Wednesday Apr 2, 8:00pm EDT (the Event page shows what time that is in your local timezone).
How : Watch the live stream, and ask questions, directly on the Event page. We'll also post the full video shortly after the Gymchat.

See you there.


Previously : In Gymchat 241 we discussed Advanced Fat Loss - Losing the Last 10lb (with Online Fitness Coach Vic Magary and Personal Trainer (and Strength Athlete) Josh Hewett). Great conversation.

If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you can watch the entire video here.


Tip of the Week: Neck Bridge Progressions

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 in the form of a video which we first saw back in 2008; I was reminded of this technique after a brief discussion of neck training over on Google+. It's a very interesting series of neck bridge variations.


Over to Martin Rooney :



Good stuff.


Checking Out : Basic Anabolic Hypertrophy Training

Perfect.

We mentioned this one a couple of months ago, and you'll be pleased to know that Josh is currently using it for his own hypertrophy goals - full details shortly.

In the meantime, a quick look at what BAHT is and how to get it :


Josh Hewett's shared some fantastic information over the years - in the form of videos, articles and, well, just doing it. Good stuff.

Basic Anabolic Hypertrophy Trainingis a detailed guide to putting a little more muscle on your frame; regardless of your starting point. A summary of what works, why, and how to use it. If you're serious about getting bigger, this is an excellent place to start.

Best of all, it's absolutely free. Basic Anabolic Hypertrophy Training.




Quick update on the Hip Thruster we mentioned recently - fantastic thing.

Rather than trying to explain how it works, here it is in action :

Good stuff Bret, looks great.


During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, the Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.

Thanks again to everyone who watched and sent in questions for the discussion Gymchat 241 - Advanced Fat Loss : Losing the Last 10lb [with Online Fitness Coach Vic Magary, joined by Personal Trainer (and Strength Athlete) Josh Hewett] - much appreciated. If you haven't seen it yet (or simply want to go over a particular point again), here's the entire video.

Monday, 24 Mar 2014 - Issues

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 :

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're keen to do more writing in 2014 and would like to submit your own piece for Straight to the Bar, here's how.


Video : Axle Zerchers from the Floor


Nice one Mike.


Gymchat 241 - Advanced Fat Loss : Losing the Last 10lbs (Vic Magary)

Fat loss. We outlined the basic idea in a recent Gymchat ( #231 ); what happens when progress slows down a little or stops altogether? How do you lose the last few pounds?
This week we'll be tackling this very question, detailing some of the advanced strategies that can really pay dividends in the quest for fat loss perfection. Taking things from 'very good' to 'exceptional'.

Joining us is Online Fitness Coach Vic Magary, together with Personal Trainer (and Strength Athlete) Josh Hewett. Fantastic.

NB : We'd love to hear your questions and comments. If there's a particular subject you'd like Vic and Josh to address, just swing by the event page for this Gymchat and leave a comment or jump in the Q&A (during the discussion itself).

And if you'd like to point your friends/colleagues to the discussion, just use the 'share' button at the top of that page. The more the merrier.


Details -

Who : Online Fitness Coach Vic Magary, joined by Personal Trainer (and Strength Athlete) Josh Hewett
Topic : Advanced Fat Loss - Losing the Last 10lbs
When : Wednesday Mar 26, 8:00pm EDT (the Event page shows what time that is in your local timezone).
How : Watch the live stream, and ask questions, directly on the Event page. We'll also post the full video shortly after the Gymchat.

See you there.


Previously : In Gymchat 240 we discussed Periodization (with Strength Coach Karsten Jensen and Personal Trainer (and Strength Athlete) Josh Hewett). Great conversation.

If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you can watch the entire video here.


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.

Re-Reading : The Anatomy of Stretching, Second Edition

Great book.

Although the paperback version first appeared a couple of years ago, the one I'm talking about here is the Kindle version of the Second Edition. Fantastic.


If you haven't read it before, check out the 'Look Inside' offering on the Amazon page. 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.

Perfect.




Quick update on the Hip Thruster we mentioned recently - fantastic thing.

Rather than trying to explain how it works, here it is in action :

Good stuff Bret, looks great.


During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, the Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
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