It might seem incredibly simple, but if your training includes stones/logs/odd objects; watch this video.
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If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you can watch the entire video here.
Noticed this nugget on the Bodyweight Culture Forums, in a discussion on the Planche :
Quick update on the Hip Thruster we mentioned recently - fantastic thing.
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Nuzzel and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you can watch the entire video here.
When it comes to the various feats of performing strongmen & women, one that frequently comes to mind is the tearing of a deck of cards. In the article Overhand Card Tearing, Bikes Cut the Correct Way, Adam explains the basic technique for doing exactly that :
Quick update on the Hip Thruster we mentioned recently - fantastic thing.
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Nuzzel and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you can watch the entire video here.
I love a dose of grip work; it's a great way to challenge yourself. It's also a particularly fun way to train.
Quick update on the Hip Thruster we mentioned recently - fantastic thing.
Previously : In Gymchat 235 we discussed Supplementation for Focus & Stress Relief (with Examine.com's own Kurtis Frank and Personal Trainer 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.
We'll be discussing this in a lot more detail in an upcoming Gymchat (and if you'd like to be involved, let me know); the idea of starting your strength-training well into your senior years.
We've looked at a number of older athletes over the years (for an idea of how many there are, just take a glance at the 'still got it' tag on the blog), and this quote sums up my thinking perfectly.
From the post 'Exercise in Healthy Older Adults' :
In short, it's never too late to start.
Quick update on the Hip Thruster we mentioned recently - fantastic thing.
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Nuzzel and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you can watch the entire video here.
I initially wrote this back in 2006 during a brief period without coffee (I tried giving it up, but ultimately switched to the current 'one cup per day' routine), and it's still a very intriguing idea. Although I take the occasional nap and get a regular caffeine fix, I rarely combine the two.
Quick update on the Hip Thruster we mentioned recently - fantastic thing.
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Nuzzel and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Results matching “log”
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 :
Gem From the Vault : Pleasure Spiked with Pain - Training for the One Finger Lift
Jeff Wilson
With certain feats comes the assurance of pain. And a challenge.
Looking At : Jul 23, 2017
Scott Andrew Bird | Follow @scottbird
What's been going on this week? Quite a lot actually.
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 a little fitness writing and would like to submit your own piece for Straight to the Bar, get in touch.
Video : How to Pick Stuff Up (Mark Rippetoe)
It might seem incredibly simple, but if your training includes stones/logs/odd objects; watch this video.
Gymchat 278 - TBA
We're still finalising the details for this week's discussion. I'll post them on the blog (and Twitter, Google+ etc) shortly.
In the meantime, take a look at some of the previous episodes of the show - (there's an example below, and a full list here). And if you've got any questions or comments on the various topics discussed, we'd love to hear them. Just leave a note below the video.
If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you can watch the entire video here.
NB : if you'd like to take part in a future episode - either as an interviewee, or as a guest host - just drop us a line. Love hearing how everyone else trains.
Tip of the Week : Planche Nugget
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.
Noticed this nugget on the Bodyweight Culture Forums, in a discussion on the Planche :
The skill is very simple to describe but hard to do. Here we go:
- Take the ab-wheel.
- Get into a pushup position while holding an ab wheel.
- Now instead of rolling it toward your head, roll it toward your feet and back.
If you can roll the wheel with straight arms down to the point where the wheel will touch your pubis (lower front of hipbone) and bring it back up to the pushup position, you should hurry and take Paul Hamm's spot in the Olympics.
Nice one.
Checking Out : The Upsens Air Pollution Monitor
Very interesting area - the constant monitoring of air quality. I suspect we'll start seeing a number of devices shortly which tackle the problem in similar ways.
As for the Upsens itself, here's a spot of video which outlines its capabilities :
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.
Continue reading Monday, 24 Jul 2017.
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Nuzzel and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Continue reading Looking At : Jul 23, 2017.
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 :
Gem From the Vault : DIY - How to Build an Olympic Weightlifting Platform
Kat 'The Mighty Kat' Ricker
Setting up a home gym?- Looking At : Jul 16, 2017
Scott Andrew Bird | Follow @scottbird
What's been going on this week? Quite a lot actually.
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 a little fitness writing and would like to submit your own piece for Straight to the Bar, get in touch.
Video : Learning the Clean & Jerk
(with Meg Gallagher, Kristin Pope & Max Aita)
Nice one.
Gymchat 278 - TBA
We're still finalising the details for this week's discussion. I'll post them on the blog (and Twitter, Google+ etc) shortly.
In the meantime, take a look at some of the previous episodes of the show - (there's an example below, and a full list here). And if you've got any questions or comments on the various topics discussed, we'd love to hear them. Just leave a note below the video.
If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you can watch the entire video here.
NB : if you'd like to take part in a future episode - either as an interviewee, or as a guest host - just drop us a line. Love hearing how everyone else trains.
Tip of the Week : Overhand Card Tearing
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.
Completed tear.
It takes pain tolerance and hand strength with this method. Keep practicing. THERE IS NO TRICK. Rub some lip balm on your hands after you tear if the skin is raw.Tearing cards.
I can now rip decks of bicycles in less than 3 seconds, and quarter them in a second with this grip. It makes you strong.
NB : it's certainly possible, but by no means easy. If you enjoyed doing that and would like to take it a step further, check out Jedd Johnson's superb Card Tearing eBook. Invaluable resource.
Checking Out : The Tim Ferriss Show #252 - The 'Meathead Millionaire' - SuperTraining's Mark Bell
This is a fascinating discussion with the wonderful Mark Bell, founder of 'The strongest gym in the West', Super Training Gym in Sacramento. Love it.
Dive in :
http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-tim-ferriss-show
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.
Continue reading Monday, 17 Jul 2017.
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Nuzzel and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Continue reading Looking At : Jul 16, 2017.
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 :
Gem From the Vault : The Bodyweight Aficionado's Guide to Gear
Jason Kirby
A few extras that can add a whole lot of possibilities.- Looking At : Jul 9, 2017
Scott Andrew Bird | Follow @scottbird
What's been going on this week? Quite a lot actually.
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 a little fitness writing and would like to submit your own piece for Straight to the Bar, get in touch.
Video : How to Fix a Hip Shift in Your Squat
Nice one.
Gymchat 278 - TBA
We're still finalising the details for this week's discussion. I'll post them on the blog (and Twitter, Google+ etc) shortly.
In the meantime, take a look at some of the previous episodes of the show - (there's an example below, and a full list here). And if you've got any questions or comments on the various topics discussed, we'd love to hear them. Just leave a note below the video.
If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you can watch the entire video here.
NB : if you'd like to take part in a future episode - either as an interviewee, or as a guest host - just drop us a line. Love hearing how everyone else trains.
Tip of the Week : Dynamic Thumb Training with the Titan's Telegraph Key
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.
TTK.
Still, there's always a different way of looking at things. Here's an excellent example of that - Jedd shows just how a piece of equipment like the TTK can be put to a slightly uncommon use. I'll let him explain.
From the article Getting the Most out of Your TTK :
Thumb training can be broken up into at least four different types: Dynamic, Static, and Extensor, and Multi-Planar.The focus of this article will be Dynamic thumb training with the Titan's Telegraph Key, or TTK.
One way to mix things up a bit is to make the Range of Motion longer by adding something underneath the finger-side handle. A catalog is a perfect choice for this. This makes the hand work through a longer range of motion the muscles are not used to. The first time I did this, I was sore for several days from the new stimulus. This technique has worked great for me in my quest for lifting heavier and wider block weights.
A brief demonstration :
Love it.
Checking Out : The Tim Ferriss Show #250 - Myers-Briggs, Diet Mistakes, and Immortality
I love this show, especially the Q&A episodes - they provide a great insight into a wide range of topics and approaches. This show - #250: Myers-Briggs, Diet Mistakes, and Immortality - is one of those.
The title highlights 3 of the topics discussed (there are many others), including a concept which I always find intriguing - immortality [starts about 20min in]. Certainly a lot to think about.
(Personal view : I suspect it'll be here relatively soon - perhaps 12 or 13 years from now - in the form of several advanced rejuvenation surgeries. The ability to have an operation which cleans up/repairs/resets everything in the body; effectively winding back the clock a couple of decades or so. Repeat every 10-15 years, and you'll live indefinitely.)
Would love to hear your thoughts on the subject (and on the Tim Ferriss Show itself). Is immortality possible (how?) or desirable?
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.
Continue reading Monday, 10 Jul 2017.
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 :
Gem From the Vault : The Power to Give And Take Away In a Fight
Rob Pilger | Follow @robpilger
Footwork is key.- Looking At : Jul 2, 2017
Scott Andrew Bird | Follow @scottbird
What's been going on this week? Quite a lot actually.
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 a little fitness writing and would like to submit your own piece for Straight to the Bar, get in touch.
Video : Finger Strengthening Technique for Closing Grippers
Fantastic explanation Joe.
Gymchat 278 - TBA
We're still finalising the details for this week's discussion. I'll post them on the blog (and Twitter, Google+ etc) shortly.
In the meantime, take a look at some of the previous episodes of the show - (there's an example below, and a full list here). And if you've got any questions or comments on the various topics discussed, we'd love to hear them. Just leave a note below the video.
Kurtis Frank. Photo by Kira Beriault.
If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you can watch the entire video here.
NB : if you'd like to take part in a future episode - either as an interviewee, or as a guest host - just drop us a line. Love hearing how everyone else trains.
Tip of the Week : It's Never Too Late to Start
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.
We'll be discussing this in a lot more detail in an upcoming Gymchat (and if you'd like to be involved, let me know); the idea of starting your strength-training well into your senior years.
We've looked at a number of older athletes over the years (for an idea of how many there are, just take a glance at the 'still got it' tag on the blog), and this quote sums up my thinking perfectly.
From the post 'Exercise in Healthy Older Adults' :
Age is not a contraindication to exercise, which can usually be initiated safely in older persons.
In short, it's never too late to start.
Checking Out : The UrbaNext Wheel
This looks great.
If you're already sold on the idea of electric bikes but don't fancy shelling out for a new one, this may be just the solution. The UrbaNext Wheel is a battery-powered replacement for your existing bike's front wheel.
Rechargeable, and entirely self-contained. For a bit of a look at the UrbaNext, here's a bit of video :
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.
Continue reading Monday, 3 Jul 2017.
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Nuzzel and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Continue reading Looking At : Jul 2, 2017.
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 :
Gem From the Vault : Bare-Handed Nail Driving Basics
| Follow @strongergrip
Ready for a serious challenge?- Looking At : Jun 25, 2017
Scott Andrew Bird | Follow @scottbird
What's been going on this week? Quite a lot actually.
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 a little fitness writing and would like to submit your own piece for Straight to the Bar, get in touch.
Video : Various Recovery Methods (Including a Brief Review of the NormaTec System)
Certainly plenty of options available (some more effective than others) when it comes to muscular recovery. Curious : what's your own approach like?
Gymchat 278 - TBA
We're still finalising the details for this week's discussion. I'll post them on the blog (and Twitter, Google+ etc) shortly.
In the meantime, take a look at some of the previous episodes of the show - (there's an example below, and a full list here). And if you've got any questions or comments on the various topics discussed, we'd love to hear them. Just leave a note below the video.
If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you can watch the entire video here.
NB : if you'd like to take part in a future episode - either as an interviewee, or as a guest host - just drop us a line. Love hearing how everyone else trains.
Tip of the Week: Try a Caffeine Nap
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.
Caffeine Napping.
For a start, they take place at different times of the day.
I'm curious though - has anyone here sampled a Caffeine Nap? I'd love to hear your thoughts; particularly if it's a regular thing.
Checking Out : The MeCam NeoMe (Wearable Video Camera)
This looks like a great way to record your workouts - in the gym, or in the great outdoors. Particularly with the various mounts available.
To give you a general idea of what's on offer, here's a spot of video :
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.
Continue reading Monday, 26 Jun 2017.
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Nuzzel and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Continue reading Looking At : Jun 25, 2017.
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