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the team

There are several great writers here, looking at the world of strength training from a number of angles. The regulars :

• Scott Bird (@scottbird)
  Writer and Fitness enthusiast
  
• Jedd 'Napalm' Johnson (@jeddjohnson)
  Grip champion and Strongman
  
• 'Unbreakable' Adam T Glass (@adamtglass)
  Bending freak and Strongman
  
• Kat 'The Mighty Kat' Ricker
  Bodybuilder and Writer
  
• Joe Hashey (@jhashey)
  Athlete, Teacher and Trainer
  
• Josh Hanagarne (@joshhanagarne)
  Kettlebell and grip afficionado
  
• Bill Long (@bill_long1)
  SPC and grip fanatic

In addition, articles are submitted from across the globe. Got a piece you'd like to share? Let us know.

training at work

There's always a way to train while you're at work. (Josh Hanagarne)

elsewhere

This is a fantastic book. If you've ever considered learning this incredible strength feat, the Card Tearing eBook (review) is the perfect place to start. Love it.

In addition to the articles on this site are a number I've written elsewhere. Including :

• Paleo Diet : Increased Mental Clarity
• Interviewed by Joe Hashey
• Strength, Nutrition and Conditioning on Twitter
• Modifying Exercise Routines to Suit the Equipment You Already Have
• Rock the Kitchen: Plan for Diet Success
• 10 Challenging Bodyweight Exercises
• The Art of Working Out Alone
• A Journey from Alcoholic to Weightlifter
• Buying Your First Kettlebell
• Get Motivated: Inspiring Transformations

Training Bull Strength style. Good stuff.

thanks to

The Gymboss is a superb interval timer. As Jim noted:

'20 seconds never felt so long, 10 seconds never so short, and four minutes never so painful.'

Love it.

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• Web hosting : pair Networks
• Stats : pMetrics
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Pair is easily the fastest and most reliable host I've come across - perfect for a site like this. If you're setting up your own blog, forum or ezine; check them out. Brilliant.

Want more? Here are links to several other products I use to keep Straight to the Bar running smoothly. All highly recommended.

what to get?

Thanks for dropping by. If you’d like to help support this site (and get in great shape at the same time), here’s a list of strength-training books, DVDs and tools I recommend. Love them.

• Dragon Door Kettlebells

  These are easily the best kettlebells I've used; and I'd strongly recommend them above all others. Well-made, comfortable to use and ready to take any abuse you send their way. Love them.

• RMAX Clubbells

  I'm a big fan of leverage training in any form, especially things like the RMAX Clubbells. Beautiful things.

• MBG Powerwheel

  Although I generally avoid single-purpose tools, I'll happily make an exception for the Powerwheel. Ab training has never been so much fun.

• Battling Rope Kit

  This is easily my favourite form of conditioning work. Incredibly fun, exhausting and - most importantly - effective.

• Precision Nutrition

  When it comes to body transformation - whether that's a increase in strength, packing on a bit of muscle or losing a bit of excess fat - this is the perfect place to start. Dr Berardi's Precision Nutrition.

• The Ultimate Sandbag

  I love sandbag training, and this is definitely the way to do it right. Beautiful thing.

• Gymboss Interval Timer

  If you've ever tried to do interval work with a stopwatch, or by counting out the time, grab a Gymboss. The perfect way to time your fat-shedding sessions.

Want more? Swing by the Equipment section on the forums. Some great stuff on there.

What's this? Scott Bird's a writer, photographer and all-round fitness freak. If it involves people pushing themselves to the limit, it'll be on here. As the tagline says, this is the home of all things strength. Looking for more ways to connect? Try Digg, Twitter, StumbleUpon and Facebook.

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