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 : Training for the Planche
Al Kavadlo | Follow @AlKavadlo
Up for a challenge? - Looking At : Nov 5, 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 : The Squat Set-Up
The first part of JTSstrength.com's wonderful 'Squat Pillars' series. 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 : Lateral Sled Work
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 comes from the Gymchat Bite on Sled Training, with Strength Coach Frank DiMeo and Personal Trainer and Strength Athlete Josh Hewett. How Frank performs Lateral Work with a Sled :
Good stuff.
Checking Out : Discounted Sonnon Classics
A 60% discount on 5 of Scott Sonnon's greatest works? Absolutely.You can check out the offering here, but you'll be happy to know that it includes :
- Russian Zaryadka Recharge
- Chinese Bagua Circle Walking
- Tibetan Five Rites
- Persian Zurkhaneh House of Power
- Indian Suryanamascar Sun Salutations
To grab your own, swing by 5classics.com.
NB : We've recommended a number of books, DVDs & pieces of equipment over the years. Here's the complete list :
straighttothebar.com/articles/reading.
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.