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Gymchats : The Complete List - Straight to the Bar

By Scott Andrew Bird on August 27, 2012 11:20 AM

Here's a listing of all of the Gymchats we've held since we moved to Google+. Click on a link to read the transcript, add a comment or two, and get in touch with everyone involved. Keep the discussion going.

And if you'd like to suggest a topic for an upcoming discussion, or volunteer to be the interviewed on a particular subject, just drop us a line.

NB : to find out the details of upcoming Gymchats, just grab the Strength & Fitness Newsletter (part of the Straight to the Bar Strength Kit). Absolutely free.

All of the video versions (Gymchats 185 onward) have been moderated by the superb Kirk Fontaine and Josh Hewett. If you'd like to join them on a future Gymchat, or suggest a topic for discussion, contact Josh directly. You'll find all his contact details here.

cheers,

Scott

Continue reading Gymchats : The Complete List.

Looking At : Aug 26, 2012 - SttB Articles

By Scott Andrew Bird on August 26, 2012 8:46 PM

Echo Point, Blue Mountains.

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.

Continue reading Looking At : Aug 26, 2012.

Listing of All Gymchats - Test articles

By Scott Andrew Bird on August 23, 2012 6:38 PM

And if you'd like to suggest a topic for an upcoming discussion, or volunteer to be the interviewed on a particular subject, just drop us a line.

NB : to find out the details of upcoming Gymchats, just grab the Strength & Fitness Newsletter (part of the Straight to the Bar Strength Kit). Absolutely free.

And if you'd like to be interviewed in an upcoming discussion, we'd love to hear from you. It's great to find out how other people train.

Apr 26, 2015 | Gymchat 276 - How to GRIND for Your Gains (Josh Hewett and Nassim Jebran)
Mar 16, 2015 | Gymchat 274 - Are Saturated Fats Really That Bad for You? (Josh Hewett and Kirsten Gallagher)
Feb 9, 2015 | Gymchat 272- How Food Choices Affect Your Body (Josh Hewett and Kamal Patel)
Jan 26, 2015 | Gymchat 271 - Forskolin For Fat Loss & Building Muscle (Josh Hewett and Kurtis Frank)

Jan 19, 2015 | Gymchat 270 - 10 Tips for Achieving Balance in Your Life & Your Diet (Josh Hewett and Aeryon Ashlie)

Dec 15, 2014 | Gymchat 268 - Bulking on a Budget (Josh Hewett and Adam Klymkiw)
Dec 8, 2014 | Gymchat 267 - Carving out a Niche in the Strength Equipment Business (Josh Hewett and Eric Chessen)
Dec 1, 2014 | Gymchat 266 - Art of Reciprocity: Give More to Get More from Clients, Colleagues, & Yourself (Josh Hewett and Sincere Hogan)
Nov 24, 2014 | Gymchat 265 - WTF is Functional Training? (Josh Hewett and Bud Jeffries)
Nov 21, 2014 | Gymchat Bites - How Mainstream Gyms Shun Powerlifters (Josh Hewett and Niatoos Dadbeh)
Nov 10, 2014 | Gymchat 263 - Building an Indestructible Body (Josh Hewett and Logan Christopher)
Nov 3, 2014 | Gymchat 262 - Learning from Experts Outside of Your Discipline (Josh Hewett and Frank DiMeo)
Oct 28, 2014 | Gymchat 261 - Drop Sets for Faster Gains (Josh Hewett and Bill Piche)
Oct 27, 2014 | Gymchat 260 - What is INTENSITY? (Fadel) (Josh Hewett and Fadel D)
Oct 24, 2014 | Gymchat Bites- Sled Training (Josh Hewett and Frank DiMeo)
Oct 13, 2014 | Gymchat 259 - Chronic Pain Research (Josh Hewett and Kamal Patel)

Sep 15, 2014 | Gymchat 257 - Muscle Activation Techniques (Josh Hewett and Eric Seifert)
Sep 10, 2014 | Gymchat 256 - Injury Prevention & Management (Josh Hewett and John Paul Catanzaro)
Sep 5, 2014 | Gymchat 255 - Pillars of Paleo (Josh Hewett and Adam Farrah)
Aug 13, 2014 | Gymchat 253 - Improving Recovery & Performance (Josh Hewett and Sincere Hogan)
Aug 13, 2014 | Gymchat 253 - Improving Recovery & Performance (Josh Hewett and Sincere Hogan)
Jul 22, 2014 | Gymchat 252 - Alpha Aesthetics (Personal Development In The 21st Century) (Josh Hewett and Omar 'Bromar' Atlas)
Jul 2, 2014 | Gymchat 251 - Gaining Maximum Functional Muscle Mass (Josh Hewett and Bud Jeffries)
Jun 25, 2014 | Gymchat 250 - Serious Training for Ignored Populations (Josh Hewett and Bill Kociaba)
Jun 5, 2014 | Gymchat 248 - Establishing Standards for Strength & Progressions (Josh Hewett and Brian Tabor)
May 21, 2014 | Gymchat 247 - The Power of Visualization (Josh Hewett and Jen Mulhall)
May 7, 2014 | Gymchat 246 - The Pursuit of a HUGE Deadlift (Josh Hewett and Craig Bongelli)
May 1, 2014 | Gymchat 245 - Grip Strength (Josh Hewett and 'Napalm' Jedd Johnson)
Apr 23, 2014 | Gymchat 244 - Rescheduled. New details shortly.
Apr 9, 2014 | Gymchat 243 - How to Improve Your Pull Ups (Josh Hewett and Frank DiMeo)
Apr 2, 2014 | Gymchat 242 - The Role of Genetics in Aesthetics & Performance (Josh Hewett and Bill Piche)
Mar 26, 2014 | Gymchat 241 - Advanced Fat Loss : Losing the Last 10lb (Josh Hewett and Vic Magary)
Mar 19, 2014 | Gymchat 240 - Periodization (Josh Hewett and Karsten Jensen)
Mar 13, 2014 | Gymchat 239 - How to Get HUGE! (Josh Hewett and Craig Bongelli)
Mar 6, 2014 | Gymchat 238 - Fitness Business Strategies (connectivity issue - discussion to be rescheduled)
Feb 25, 2014 | Gymchat 237 - Old-Time Strongman Training (Josh Hewett and Logan Christopher)
Feb 19, 2014 | Gymchat 236 - Programming for Strength vs Hypertrophy (Josh Hewett and Jason Paris)
Feb 12, 2014 | Gymchat 235 - Supplementation for Focus & Stress Relief (Josh Hewett and Kurtis Frank)
Feb 5, 2014 | Gymchat 234 - Fitness Industry Posers (Josh Hewett and Bill Piche)
Jan 28, 2014 | Gymchat 233 - The Basics of Getting STRONG (Josh Hewett and Tyler Thor Jefferis (Tyler Wareham))
Jan 22, 2014 | Gymchat 232 - Self-Hypnosis For Strength Gains (Josh Hewett and Jen Mulhall)
Jan 17, 2014 | Gymchat 231 - Fat Loss 101 (Josh Hewett and Vic Magary)
Jan 10, 2014 | Gymchat 230 - World's Strongest Disabled Man (Josh Hewett and Jeff King)
Dec 18, 2013 | Gymchat 229 - How to Prepare for a Powerlifting Competition (Josh Hewett and Ben McLaughlin)
Dec 11, 2013 | Gymchat 228 - In-Season Training for Hockey (Josh Hewett and Conor Doherty)
Dec 4, 2013 | Gymchat 227 - The Tempo Matrix (Josh Hewett and Karsten Jensen)
Nov 27, 2013 | Gymchat 226 - Advances in Strength & Power Development (Josh Hewett and Craig Bongelli)
Nov 20, 2013 | Gymchat 225 - How to Master the Inner Game (Josh Hewett and Jen Mulhall)
Nov 13, 2013 | Gymchat 224 - The Future of Fitness (Roundtable) (Josh Hewett, Chas Melichar, Chris Lutz, Karsten Jensen and Nassim Jebran)

Nov 11, 2013 | Gymchat 223 - Progressive Calisthenics (Josh Hewett and Al Kavadlo)
Nov 6, 2013 | Gymchat 222 - The Difference Between Exercise & Training (Why You Should TRAIN!) (Josh Hewett and Ryan Burgess)
Oct 30, 2013 | Gymchat 221 - The Paleo Approach to Health & Physique Transformation (Josh Hewett and Adam Farrah)

Oct 23, 2013 | Gymchat 220 : High Intensity Training - HIT (Josh Hewett and Chris Lutz)
Oct 17, 2013 | Gymchat 219 - Assessing Current Fitness Trends (Josh Hewett and Adam Klymkiw)
Oct 10, 2013 | Gymchat 218 - Alternative Approaches to Exercise Prescription (Josh Hewett and Matthew Palfrey)
Oct 9, 2013 | Gymchat 217 - Underground Strength Training (Josh Hewett and Zach Even-Esh)

Oct 8, 2013 | Gymchat 216 - Fat Loss Nutrition (Josh Hewett, Ryan Phillips and Rob Spencer)
Oct 2, 2013 | Gymchat 215 - The Health, Fitness, & Fat Loss Benefits of GARLIC (Josh Hewett and Kurtis Frank)
Sep 25, 2013 | Gymchat 214 - How to Create an Effective Supplement Stack (Josh Hewett and Paul Teixeira)
Sep 22, 2013 | Gymchat 213 (Roundtable) - How to get BIGGER and STRONGER (Josh Hewett, Suneet Sebastian, Louis Farone, Paul Marsland and Jason Paris)

Sep 19, 2013 | Gymchat 212 - How to Gain Muscle (Josh Hewett and Conor Kelly)
Sep 11, 2013 | Gymchat 211 - Training Approaches (Roundtable) (Josh Hewett, Adam Klymkiw, Jason Paris, Chris Lutz and Kurtis Frank)

Aug 14, 2013 | Gymchat 209 - Setting up a Home Gym ('Captain' Kirk Fontaine and Josh Hewett)
Aug 7, 2013 | Gymchat 208 - How Do You... (power outage - this one has been rescheduled)
Jul 31, 2013 | Gymchat 207 - Body Transformation ('Captain' Kirk Fontaine and Jason Paris)
Jul 24, 2013 | Gymchat 206 - Sandbag Training ('Captain' Kirk Fontaine and Matt Palfrey)
Jul 17, 2013 | Gymchat 205 - Paleo Dieting ('Captain' Kirk Fontaine and Adam Farrah)
Jul 10, 2013 | Gymchat 204 - Training & Competing with Google Glass ('Captain' Kirk Fontaine and Chas Melichar)

Jul 4, 2013 | Gymchat 203 - Explaining Crossfit Principles ('Captain' Kirk Fontaine and Dai 'The Moose' Manuel)
Jun 29, 2013 | Gymchat 202 - Intermittent Fasting ('Captain' Kirk Fontaine and Josh Hewett)
Jun 22, 2013 | Gymchat 201 - Hormonal Optimisation ('Captain' Kirk Fontaine and Josh Hewett)

Aug 15, 2012 | Gymchat 182 - Exercise and Aging (Kirk Fontaine)
Aug 8, 2012 | Gymchat 181 - Training with Grippers II (Matt Hunt)
Aug 1, 2012 | Gymchat 180 - Arm Training (Maik Wiedenbach)
Jul 24, 2012 | Gymchat 179 - Interval Training (Troy Pesola)
Jul 17, 2012 | Gymchat 178 - Exercise and the Brain (Kirk Fontaine)
Jul 10, 2012 | Gymchat 177 - Recovery Work for the Hands (Matt Hunt)
Jul 3, 2012 | Gymchat 176 - Fitness & Health Devices (Chas Melichar)
Jun 19, 2012 | Gymchat 174 - Training Around Injuries (Barry Gibson)
Jun 13, 2012 | Gymchat 173 - Fitness in 2030 (Everyone)
Jun 6, 2012 | Gymchat 172 - Combat Athletics : Getting Ready for the Fight (Barry Gibson)
May 29, 2012 | Gymchat 171 - Online Training III (Derek 'D-Rock' Peruo)
May 22, 2012 | Gymchat 170 - Intermittent Fasting (Chris Melton)
May 15, 2012 | Gymchat 169 - Recovery Foods (Chas Melichar)
May 8, 2012 | Gymchat 168 - Workout Nutrition II (Maik Wiedenbach)
May 1, 2012 | Gymchat 167 - Setting Up the Home Gym (Andrew Nalepa)
Apr 25, 2012 | Gymchat 166 - How Do You...IV (Everyone)
Apr 17, 2012 | Gymchat 165 - Use What's Around You (Andrew Nalepa)
Apr 10, 2012 | Gymchat 164 - Online Training II (Derek 'D-Rock' Peruo)
Apr 3, 2012 | Gymchat 163 - Belts, Wraps & Straps II (Maik Wiedenbach)
Mar 27, 2012 | Gymchat 162 - Neck Training II (Andrew Nalepa)
Mar 21, 2012 | Gymchat 161 - Belts, Wraps & Straps (Everyone)
Mar 13, 2012 | Gymchat 160 - Supplementation (Everyone)
Mar 7, 2012 | Gymchat 159 - Recovery Methods : Sleep II (Scott Bird)
Feb 29, 2012 | Gymchat 158 : Heavy Duty - The Mentzer Legacy (Maik Wiedenbach)
Feb 22, 2012 | Gymchat 156 - Solving Nutrition Problems (Maik Wiedenbach)
Feb 15, 2012 | Gymchat 155 - Triathlon Training (Chas Melichar)
Feb 8, 2012 | Gymchat 154 - Make It Yourself (DIY Equipment II) (Everyone)
Feb 1, 2012 | Gymchat 153 - Cycled Bulking (Maik Wiedenbach)
Jan 18, 2012 | Gymchat 152 - Leg Training (Maik Wiedenbach)
Jan 11, 2012 | Gymchat 151 - Motivation II (Roger Lawson)
Jan 4, 2012 | Gymchat 150 - Goals & Goal Setting (Everyone)
Dec 21, 2011 | Gymchat 149 - Getting Started (Chris Smith)
Dec 14, 2011 | Gymchat 148 - Training for Football II (Justin Andrushko)
Dec 7, 2011 | Gymchat 147 - Long-Term Paleo (Jeremy Loo)
Nov 30, 2011 | Gymchat 146 - Nutritional Basics (Roger Lawson)
Nov 23, 2011 | Gymchat 145 - Running (Bill Long)
Nov 16, 2011 | Gymchat 144 - Training at Home (Jackie Burgmann (aka 'Girlwithnoname'))
Nov 9, 2011 | Gymchat 143 - Strength Training Over 40 : II (Raymond Ho)
Nov 2, 2011 | Gymchat 142 - Fitness & Autism (Eric Chessen, interviewed by Kirk Fontaine)
Oct 26, 2011 | Gymchat 141 - Stretching & Warming Up (Kirk Fontaine, interviewed by Derek 'D-Rock' Peruo)
Oct 19, 2011 | Gymchat 140 - How Do You...III (Everyone)
Oct 12, 2011 | Gymchat 139 - Hand Strength II : Grip Work (Lane Hagen)
Oct 5, 2011 | Gymchat 138 - Hand Strength (Lane Hagen)
Sep 28, 2011 | Gymchat 137 - Grip, Clubs & Health (Ryan Pitts)
Sep 21, 2011 | Gymchat 136 - Heavy Training After a Break (Vic Magary)
Sep 14, 2011 | Gymchat 135 - Conditioning II (Nathan Teodoro)
Sep 7, 2011 | Gymchat 134 - From Diabetic to Fit (Steve Cooksey)
Aug 31, 2011 | Gymchat 133 - Workout Nutrition (Kurtis Frank)
Aug 24, 2011 | Gymchat 132 - How to Find a Personal Trainer (Kirk Fontaine)

Gymchat 183 - Goals & Goal Setting (with Barry Gibson) - SttB Articles

By Scott Andrew Bird on August 21, 2012 6:24 PM

Barry Gibson.

A Quick Invitation : this week we'll be talking about an area that impacts everyone who trains in any way at all - Goals & Goal Setting. See you there.

Training goals. Do you need to set them? How do you go about it?

This week we'll be exploring this fascinating area of training; Goals & Goal Setting. The various ways to create them; how to track your progress, and what to do when you get there.

Helping us explore this fascinating topic is none other than Grapplefit's Barry Gibson. Fantastic.

Continue reading Gymchat 183 - Goals & Goal Setting (with Barry Gibson).

Monday, 20 Aug 2012 - Issues

By Scott Andrew Bird on August 20, 2012 9:40 PM

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 :

Hyponatremia: What is it?
Kirk Fontaine
What's it all about, and how does it impact your workouts?
Looking At : Aug 19, 2012
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 : Power Row (Upper Body Sled Pull)

Ready for a little upper-body speed work?

Nice one Brent.

Gymchat 183 - Goals & Goal Setting

Barry Gibson.

Training goals. Do you need to set them? How do you go about it?

This week we'll be exploring this fascinating area of training; Goals & Goal Setting. The various ways to create them; how to track your progress, and what to do when you get there.

Helping us explore this fascinating topic is none other than Grapplefit's Barry Gibson. Fantastic.

Details -

Who : Grapplefit's Barry Gibson
Topic : Goals & Goal Setting
When : Wed Aug 22, 9pm EDT (here's how to find out when that is in your timezone)
How : Post a comment, question or reply
Link : https://plus.google.com/u/0/113406428532094481598/posts/S7LKhR4cnN3

For everyone who's joining us for their first Gymchat, welcome. Just dive right in, and ask Barry any training-related questions you like.

See you there.

Kirk Fontaine.

Quick update on last week's gymchat : Thanks once again to everyone who took part in the discussion : Exercise and Aging. Some superb ideas in there.

For those who missed out on the conversation, here's the transcript. Was a great one.

Tip of the Week: The Power of Naming Your Workouts

Each week we publish a number of tips and techniques via twitter, Google+, the forums, the blog; and now the newsletter. Wherever you are, there's always a way to improve what you're doing.

Kira Robert Clarke (Fight Geek).

Here's a simple technique which greatly increases the potential of your workouts. Kira describes the full process in the article Give Your Workout a Name!, but here's a quick story to give you the basic idea :

A few years ago, a couple of young dudes I trained with (Muay Thai), wanted to do some extra conditioning work. I offered to take them on a run up Puke Hill on the weekends.
After a few nervous side-glances, both of them asked, "Why is it called Puke Hill?" After striking a suitably melodramatic pose, I just smiled and then walked away.

When they finally got to do the run, I noticed three distinct changes to the way they normally trained:

Intensity - It was the hardest I'd seen either of them train.

Team-work - When one of them almost gave up, the other one slowed down and ran beside his friend--helping him to complete the last set of sprints.

Accomplishment - After the run, neither whined or complained. In fact, despite their exhaustion, both had shit-eating grins plastered across their ugly faces.

Of course Puke Hill is just a hill. Sure it was steep, and using it for interval-sprints was quite challenging, but what hill sprints aren't challenging? So here's the point of my story: I believe that by simply giving the run a name, my two padawans trained harder, worked together better, and gained a greater sense of individual and shared achievement.

Good stuff.

Checking Out : Primal Move Certification Program

Primal Move.

This looks great.

If you're interested not only in learning how to move better but also in teaching others those skills, check out Dragon Door's Primal Move Certification Program. Very interesting indeed.

The video below will help explain what it's all about :

Good stuff.

Fixing Elbow Pain.

Quick update on the superb Fixing Elbow Pain we mentioned recently. There's a full review here, but suffice to say that if you've ever experienced conditions like Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow, it's essential reading.

Love it.

Continue reading Monday, 20 Aug 2012.

Hyponatremia: What is it? - SttB Articles

By 'Captain' Kirk Fontaine on August 20, 2012 8:43 PM

Finished.

Since we are at the end of a hot summer, the issue of water intake during intense outside activity still needs to be addressed. So here is my research on a condition called hyponatremia, which afflicts many of our athletes, but it can affect the general population as well.
In terms of sodium intake and exercise, I learned that you need the sodium and other minerals to generate electrical activity in order for the neuromuscular system to function properly. During any intense activity, the body excretes certain amounts of sodium through sweat, urine and a percentage through fecal matter and it eventually has to be replaced through food, water, and certain energy drinks that contain sodium such as Gatorade.

During my research, I was also astonished by learning about how too much water can cause the kidneys to become overloaded and shut down and if not treated then eventually could lead to death.

In terms of the amount of sodium intake one should ingest on a daily basis, the basic understanding is that too much sodium will cause the body to withhold water that may have implications on one's overall health when referring to conditions such as high blood pressure.

Therefore, the rationale is to cut back on salt in any form to daily levels below 2400mg. However, the research is different for athletes based on their activity level and the environment that these athletic events take place.

Athletes are encouraged to begin exercise well hydrated and to consume sufficient amounts of appropriate fluids during exercise to limit water and salt deficits (Maughan, & Shirreffs, 2008).

Available evidence suggests that many athletes begin exercise already dehydrated to some degree, and although most fail to drink enough to match sweat losses, some drink too much and a few develop hyponatremia - a condition that affects the way the kidneys excrete water (2008).

There is a tendency to replenish the water due to the initial sensation of thirst and by then the body is severely dehydrated. The athlete then tries to make up the perceived deficit by ingesting fluids over a shorter period of time, which leads to the stated condition.

A water loss equivalent to 2% or more of body mass appears to reduce endurance exercise performance in both temperate and hot environments especially when the duration of the exercises is around 90 min or more. It has been reported that oral replacement of even 50% of a 4% body mass loss during a 20min break was effective in restoring exercise capacity (2008).

Continue reading Hyponatremia: What is it?.

Looking At : Aug 19, 2012 - SttB Articles

By Scott Andrew Bird on August 19, 2012 11:57 AM

Echo Point, Blue Mountains.

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.

Continue reading Looking At : Aug 19, 2012.

Monday, 13 Aug 2012 - Issues

By Scott Andrew Bird on August 13, 2012 10:23 PM

This Week on Straight to the Bar

Gem From The Vault : Shot Tossing for Dynamic Grip Strength
Jedd 'Napalm' Johnson
Ready for some very creative ways to train?
Looking At : Aug 12, 2012
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 : Assisted Band Training Workout

Ready for a solid outdoor workout, but your strength's not quite where you'd like it to be yet? Consider something like this.

Nice one Dave.

btw, if you want to try something like this yourself, all you need is a light band or two. These are ideal.

Gymchat 182 - Exercise and Aging

Kirk Fontaine.

As we live longer and longer, the active part of that - the healthspan, if you like - also grows.

One of the outcomes from this is that people are now beginning their own strength-training journeys at a variety of ages - it's entirely reasonable to begin at age 8 or 80; or anything inbetween.

This week we're taking a close look this 'training at any age' philosophy. If you're already in your 50s/70s/90s or beyond, how do you start? What sorts of things should you - and could you - be doing?

And for those of us that haven't quite reached those points yet, how do we make sure we're still ready for the heavy stuff when we get there?

Helping us explore this fascinating topic is none other than Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine. Fantastic.

Details -

Who : Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine
Topic : Exercise and Aging
When : Wed Aug 15, 9pm EDT (here's how to find out when that is in your timezone)
How : Post a comment, question or reply
Link : https://plus.google.com/u/0/113406428532094481598/posts/7483jTr37Eu

For everyone who's joining us for their first Gymchat, welcome. Just dive right in, and ask Kirk any training-related questions you like.

See you there.

Matt Hunt.

Quick update on last week's gymchat : Once again, sincerest apologies for this - we've unfortunately had to reschedule this one. The new date will be announced shortly.

Tip of the Week: Nails - Converting Imperial to Metric

Each week we publish a number of tips and techniques via twitter, Google+, the forums, the blog; and now the newsletter. Wherever you are, there's always a way to improve what you're doing.

150mm (6") Nails.

When it comes to incredibly enjoyable ways to train, bending things is certainly high on the list. I love wandering around hardware stores in any case, and always seem to end up in the 'nails and fasteners' area.

Love it.

The first time I did that however (well, the first time after Jedd suggested I try a little nail-bending), I was in for a bit of a shock. The days of Imperial -> Metric conversion charts were gone, and the nail sizes were all noted in millimetres.

If - like me - you're looking to go the other way (I learnt a number of core concepts from friends in the US, and Imperial measurements were everywhere), the following might help. From the article Nails : Converting Imperial to Metric, a couple of tables that may come in handy :

Nail Shank Gauges
Gauge sizes	Decimal inches	Decimal Millimeters
18	.049	1.24
16	.065	1.65
15	.072	1.83
14	.083	2.10
13	.095	2.41
12	.109	2.76
11	.120	3.04
10	.134	3.40
9	.148	3.76
8	.165	4.19
7	.175	4.44
6	.203	5.15
4	.238	6.04

Nail Lengths
Nail Penny sizes	In fractions of inches	In millimetres
2d	1	25.4
3d	1 ¼	31.8
4d	1 ½	38.1
5d	1 ¾	44.5
6d	2	50.8
7d	2 ¼	57.2
8d	2 3/8 or 2 ½	60.3 or 63.5
9d	2 ¾	69.9
10d	3	76.2
12d	3 ¼	82.5
16d	3 ½	88.9
20d	4	101.6
30d	4 ½	114.3
40d	5	127.0
60d	6	152.4
70d	7	177.8
80d	8	203.2
90d	9	228.6
100d	10	254.0

Enjoy.

Checking Out : Primal Stress

Primal Stress.

This looks superb.

If you checked out the Resilience Breathing offering we noted recently, you've already got an idea of what's in store with the complete Primal Stress package. Suffice to say that it's comprehensive.

What's it all about? Over on the main site, Tanya explains it beautifully :

Scott Sonnon's revolutionary new work Primal Stress clearly and comprehensively explains the impact of stress on the body, and how not only to offset but to optimize it in order to build the best possible life that you can. If you suffer any symptoms due to excessive stress from your job or your lifestyle (and who doesn't?) you need this book. Even if you don't think that you suffer due to inordinate stress, you need this book. Basically, if you have a body, you need this book. What you learn from it can change everything.

Perfect.

Fixing Elbow Pain.

Love it.

Continue reading Monday, 13 Aug 2012.

Welcome - Straight to the Bar

By Scott Andrew Bird on August 13, 2012 4:18 PM

Welcome to Straight to the Bar

Yes, I love the deadlift.

If you've just joined us, welcome. Here you'll find everything that grunts, groans and ticks in the world of strength training. In short, this site is the home of all things strength.

There have been some superb articles posted here over the years (my favourites are listed below), as well as training logs, product reviews, forum discussions and of course the Gymchats. It's really been (and continues to be) an incredible ride.

Before we dive in to the list itself, a quick word on the content : while it's quality stuff, there's a lot of it. Feel free to pick out your favourites, bookmark them, add them to Instapaper/Evernote/Pinboard; Stumble them and share them with your friends. Dive in.

And now for the articles themselves. Enjoy.

DIY Equipment

Ready to build your own? It's a great way to try new forms of training.

DIY Gym Gear : How to Make Your Own Clubs - Scott Bird
Build your own. Good fun.

Making your own gym equipment : DIY grip tools - Scott Bird
You want a grip tool that does what? Make one.

How to Build Your Own Sandbag - Derek 'Body By D-Rock' Peruo
It's easier than you may think.

DIY: Home-made Gym Equipment (part II) - Scott Bird
Build it yourself.

DIY: How to Build an Olympic Weightlifting Platform - Kat Ricker
Beautiful.

DIY Hanging Handles, psuedo "rings" - Kat Ricker
Brilliantly simple.

The Sled - Fight Geek
Extremely creative.

How to make your own bumper plates on a budget - Mehdi
Quick, simple and inexpensive.

How to Make a Rack-Mounted Wrist Roller - Rory Hickman
Love your wrist work? Same here.

How To Make an Adjustable Slosh Pipe - Joe Hashey
Light weights, nice and challenging.

Fattening Up the Chin-up Bar - Scott Bird
A great way to thicken up any bar at all.

The Fat Bar - Max Shank
Incredibly simple, incredibly brutal.

Let the voting begin - Scott Bird
There were some brilliant entries in the DIY Equipment Competition.

Old-Time Strongman Techniques

Fantastic to watch, learn and do.

Bare-Handed Nail Driving Basics - Ryan Pitts
Want to learn how to drive a nail through a board with your bare hand? Here's how.

Blast from the Past : The Forgotten Lifts (part II, III)
Although these lifts aren't often seen in commercial gyms, they're absolutely superb. Give them a run.

Tearing A License Plate - Chris Rider
Yep, that's as hard as it sounds. Superb.

Unusual Goals Require Unusual Measures - Jeff Wilson
How do you train for something like this?

The Human Rack Lift - Mike 'The Machine' Bruce
You've got to see this.

Jaw Lifting : What, Why and How - Ryan Pitts
Training, technique and just a dash of determination.

Pleasure Spiked with Pain : Training for the One Finger Lift - Jeff Wilson
A superb feat - if a little painful.

Building A Neck Of Steel - Mike 'The Machine' Bruce
So you want a strong neck? It's actually quite simple.

Hands, Wrists & Forearms

This is where the fun (and real strength) begins. Love it.

Nails : Converting imperial to metric - Scott Bird
Next time you pop down to the hardware store, take this.

Why Bend Steel? - Adam T Glass
Simple question, great answer. Point your non-bending friends here.

Straight to the Grip Contest (part II, III, IV, V and VI) - Jedd Johnson Getting ready for your first grip contest? Here's what to expect.

The Many Types of Blobs - Jedd Johnson
What's a Blob, and where did it all begin?

Lifting the Inch Replica Dumbbell (part II, III, IV and V) - Jedd Johnson Want to train with a replica Inch? Here's how.

Shot Tossing for Dynamic Grip Strength - Jedd Johnson
Shot tossing? Great fun.

Hammering Strength into the Wrists (part II)

Leverage lifts: Reverse engineering turned to a breakthrough in power - Adam T Glass
These lifts are downright fun.

Free Weights

The 'normal' things you'll see in the gym.

The Step-up : a Real Squat Alternative? - Scott Bird
Squats are undoubtedly key, but have you tried heavy step-ups lately?

Holding the bar in the Front Squat - Scott Bird
There are many ways to hold the bar.

Bars, Plates, Hooks and Collars - Scott Bird
Ready to hit the garage sales? Here's what to look for.

A Little Yoke Work : 10 Exercises for a Bigger Neck - Scott Bird
Traps maketh the man.

Buyers' guide : the Power Rack - Scott Bird
Ready to buy a rack? Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Addressing Weaknesses in The Squat - Rick Walker
Work on weaknesses = massive PRs. Here's how to find them.

Innovative Training : Band Suspended Weight - Not Just for Bench - Justin Andrushko
And the bands begin to play.

29 Things to do with a Barbell in the Corner - Jason Kirby
This is absolutely superb.

Specific Training for the Transverse Abdominis: Belt It In - Kat Ricker
Time to tighten your built-in belt.

Workout music : soothing or aggressive? - Scott Bird
How do you like your tunes?

10 of the best : Parkour television commercials - Scott Bird
Love watching Parkour? So do I.

Taking advantage of your location : At last - some real outdoor space - Scott Bird
Ready for some serious outdoor training?

The Investments (part II, III, IV, V and VI) - Adam T Glass Several tools which form the basis of a great training plan.

From Running to Kettlebell Swings - Jordan Vezina
Why run when you can swing?

Back To The Future : The Power Of Bodyweight Exercise - Adam Steer
The training tool you always have with you.

Outdoor Fitness: Log Flippin' - Daniel Lapic
This is seriously fun.

Blast from the Past : Squat Variations - Scott Bird
There are many ways to get your squat on.

Conditioning

Time to get the sweat flowing.

Why Conditioning is King - Dean Coulson
What conditioning is really all about.

Evolution of Sandbag Training (Part II)

Conditioning without trying : Walking 10,000 steps per day - Scott Bird
Time to go for a walk.

Suspension Training 101 - Derek 'Body By D-Rock' Peruo
What can you do with a TRX? Over to Derek.

The Heavy Bag (Gimp) - Fight Geek
Thinking about getting a heavy bag? Make sure you read this first.

Recovery

Ever get that 'just run over by a truck' feeling?

Biphasic Sleep : 30 Day Summary - Scott Bird
I switched to Biphasic Sleeping in September 2006, and have never looked back. Love it.

Recovery and Regeneration for the Strength Athlete - Patrick Ward
Tips for better recovery.

Using Pulse Rate to Determine Rest Break Length - Scott Bird
Use the pulse, Luke.

Fix Your Body with a Foam Roller: The Basics - Derek 'Body By D-Rock' Peruo
What exactly do you do with a foam roller? This.

Strains and Sprains - Scott Bird
What's the difference between a strain and a sprain?

Diet & Nutrition

Eating well makes a massive difference to your overall training.

Fuel and Rest - Scott Bird
There's a good reason I eat so much.

8 Glasses of Water Per Day? - Scott Bird
Where did the current guideline of '8 cups per day' come from?

The Truth about Honey - Sam Cox
Honey has a lot more going for it than you might think.

Transitioning to a Paleo Diet - Methuselah
Ready to try Paleo? Great. Here's how to begin.

Other

There's always a new way of looking at it.

Visualization : The Vision Wall - Girlwithnoname
This is a very creative idea.

Give it Away : Donating Disused Training Equipment to Charity (part II - Scott Bird
What happens to it when you update your home gym?

Checklists and Complex Problems - Adam Stoffa
How do you tackle complex problems like athletic performance? Like this.

Starting your fitness journey : 10 things to consider - Scott Bird
Where do you start? Right here.

Ready for a Virtual Meet? - Kat Ricker
This is a brilliant idea. Cheers, Kris.

Training Partners - Fight Geek
Sometime it's great to train with someone like-minded.

Get Mental! The Psychology of Strength - Josh Hewett
The thinking side is half the challenge.

Small Victories - Josh Hanagarne
Improve what you can improve, every day.

Give Your Workout a Name! - Fight Geek
This helps more than you'd believe.

Working out in the heat - Scott Bird
It's getting hot in here.

Like to contribute something? I love hearing about how other people are training; if you'd like to write an article, record a video or tell us about a site you've discovered, get in touch.

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Echo Point, Blue Mountains.

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.

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