If you're looking to dive into the strength-training world a little deeper, here are a number of resources to check out. Both on this site, and elsewhere.

• Weekly Newsletter: This is a weekly (each Monday) look at the world of strength-training from the viewpoint of this site's authors.
• Daily Newsletter : This is a daily look at the world of strength-training from the viewpoint of everyone on the 'Twitterchats' list (if you tweet a lot about fitness, and would like to join them, let me know).
• SttB Guides : If you've just got yourself a piece of equipment and would love to see how other people put it to work, swing by the various guide pages. Here's the index.
• Recommended Equipment : Alternately, if you're looking for a specific piece of gear, here are the various items we use and recommend.
• Twitter Lists : Here you'll find the 'Twitterchats' list, and many others. If you tweet a lot about a specific topic and would like to join one, let me know.

And of course :

• Setting up a Home Gym : Your equipment, your rules.

If you're looking to dive into the strength-training world a little deeper, here are a number of resources to check out. Both on this site, and elsewhere.

• Weekly Newsletter: This is a weekly (each Monday) look at the world of strength-training from the viewpoint of this site's authors.
• Daily Newsletter : This is a daily look at the world of strength-training from the viewpoint of everyone on the 'Twitterchats' list (if you tweet a lot about fitness, and would like to join them, let me know).
• SttB Guides : If you've just got yourself a piece of equipment and would love to see how other people put it to work, swing by the various guide pages. Here's the index.
• Recommended Equipment : Alternately, if you're looking for a specific piece of gear, here are the various items we use and recommend.
• Twitter Lists : Here you'll find the 'Twitterchats' list, and many others. If you tweet a lot about a specific topic and would like to join one, let me know.

And of course :

• Setting up a Home Gym : Your equipment, your rules.

Fantastic explanation Joe.

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 :

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  Footwork is key.

  
  

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  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.

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.

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.

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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 :

The UrbaNext Wheel.

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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.

Strong hands are a huge part of effective strength training - how do you expect to pull a monster weight off of the floor if you can't hang onto the bar? Having strong hands goes beyond just performance in the gym though - a powerful grip is essential for sports performance (baseball, golf, grappling, etc) and can improve performance in a wide variety of jobs. In fact, the ability to grab hold of someone or something and maintain control can mean the difference between safety and serious injury or even life and death for those who work in law enforcement.
I am a huge fan of all types of grip training equipment - I have and regularly use Ironmind hand grippers, David Horne's Vulcan gripper, the FBBC vertical bar and Bomb as well as a variety of block weights, thick handles, bending gear, etc. And while it would be tough to get me to part with any of those implements, one of my very favorite pieces of grip training "equipment" has been in my gym bag since long before I ever invested any time in training my hands directly. I've long been a fan of taking my favorite exercises, movements that I know really work, and adding a new element to them to see if I can push the envelope when it comes to achieving results - sometimes this tactic hits, other times I realize that the original movement has become a mainstay in my routines because it doesn't need much (if any) altering.

One of the most successful "add ons" I've made to my workouts to improve grip strength has been the simple addition of a gym towel (this should probably go without saying, but make sure it is a strong towel capable of holding your body weight without shredding) to certain lifts. This might sound a bit unusual, even ridiculous to some of you, but bear with me here...

The first movement I tried it with was pull ups (this certainly wasn't my innovation, I've seen many others throw a towel over a pull up bar before). I knew it would be more difficult than a conventional pull up, just didn't expect it to be that difficult. I had been training grip for a few years, primarily with grippers, but the instability/inconsistency made the pull ups far more taxing for me than traditional pull ups or what I considered to be more traditional grip training (grippers, thick bar, etc).

While adding towel pull ups as a finisher on back/arm day probably would have been enough to give a nice boost to my grip, I instinctively wanted more. What else could I throw a towel over to create a killer grip circuit?

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 : How to Become a Better Armwrestler
  Scott Latella
  Win more often.

  
  

• Looking At : May 4, 2014
  Scott Andrew Bird
  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 more writing in 2014 and would like to submit your own piece for Straight to the Bar, here's how.

Video : Tricep Exercise Tweaks

Interesting ideas.

Gymchat 246 - The Pursuit of a HUGE Deadlift (Craig Bongelli)

Love the deadlift. Incredible exercise.
There's plenty of information around which explains the basics, and how you can increase your PR by a plate or two. Question is, what happens then? How do you go from 'better than average' to freakishly strong?

Discussing this area in obsessive detail is Strongman and Strength Coach Craig Bongelli, 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 Craig and Josh to address, just swing by the event page for this Gymchat and leave a comment or jump in the Hangout and ask them directly.

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 : Strongman and Strength Coach Craig Bongelli, Personal Trainer (and Strength Athlete) Josh Hewett and You
Topic : The Pursuit of a HUGE Deadlift
When : Wednesday May 7, 8:00pm EDT (the Event page shows what time that is in your local timezone).
How : Watch the live stream, or join the hangout (get your questions ready), directly on the Event page. We'll also post the full video shortly after the Gymchat.

See you there.

Previously : In Gymchat 245 we discussed Grip Strength (with the insanely strong Jedd Johnson 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: Constantly Fine-Tune Things

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.

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I've received more emails over the years on the transition to biphasic sleeping than almost anything else I've ever written. I can't thank everyone enough for those, they really are appreciated. Thank you.

Most of them take the form of 'do you think this would work...' and the answer is usually to try it and see. I really haven't made any large structural changes to the original routine; however there has been a little fine-tuning. A snippet from the article Biphasic Sleep : 30 Day Summary explains the overall idea :

When I started doing this, my idea was to have a 1.5 hour nap and a 3 hour main sleep period. This proved to be a little under what my body required, and I switched to a 3/4.5 hour split (3 hours by default, 4.5 on workout days). Once again this didn't feel like quite enough, and I changed to a regular 1.5 hour nap followed by a 4.5 hour sleep (every day). This feels right.

I say this to demonstrate that making small changes can be of benefit, and I'll continue to make them as required. As the volume of weight training increases (as it almost certainly will), as I age and as my life situation in general changes; the length of the main sleep period will change.

Good stuff.

Re-Reading : Grip Strength

Great read.

The book is based on a series of interviews that Performing Strongman Robert Spindler conducted with the incredible Tommy Heslep. I suspect there are more than a couple of gems in there.

Looking at Heslep's own training and insights, Grip Strength shares the methods for building some insane grip strength. If you're ready to take your grip seriously and build some brutally strong hands, this book is an ideal starting place.

To give you an idea, here's a snippet from the book which explains what it's all about :

This book is about grip strength. First and foremost, it focuses on the crushing grip, the kind of strength you need to close heavy duty hand grippers. It also has sections on the pinch grip, on thick bar training, on endurance grip strength and one on several grip strength feats you might want to try. (This book does not cover wrist strength or wrist strength feats.) As you will see, it covers training for any kind of strength that is classified as grip strength by the most universally accepted definition.

Additionally, it provides a fascinating insight into the life, training and career of Tommy Heslep himself. Overall it's a great mix.

Grip Strength: How to Close Heavy Duty Hand Grippers, Lift Thick Bar Weights, and Pinch Grip Just About Anything.

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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.

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 :

• Gem From the Vault : Soothing Music and a Handful of New PRs
  Scott Andrew Bird
  What sort of music do you listen to whilst training?

  Incidentally, I wrote this one more than 7 years ago. My numbers have gone up slightly since then :)

  
  



• Looking At : May 19, 2013
  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 : Iso Hold Bench Training

From Mike :

Holds as close to chest as possible without touching. Last set of 250 5X3 and last set of close grip with 185 (legs up). These things suck, but man they work.

Good stuff.

Gymchat 203 - TBA

We're still finalising the details for this week's discussion. I'll post them on the blog (and Twitter, Google+ etc) shortly; here are the various ways to watch/join in.

However you take part, enjoy.

btw, Kirk's offline for a couple of weeks - I'll let him fill everyone in on the details when he gets back. In the meantime, we'll be presenting a couple of guest-hosted Gymchats. And if you'd like to help moderate one of them, just let me know.

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Details -

Who : TBA
Topic : TBA
When : Wednesday May 22, 9pm EST
How : Google+ Hangout. If you've never been to one, here's how to take part.
URL : We'll be announcing this shortly - both on the blog and on Google+ itself.

NB : If this is the first time you're joining us for one of the Video Gymchats, welcome. There are three basic ways to watch this (depending on whether you want to join us on the Hangout and ask a question or two, or just sit back and take it all in) - full details here. However you like to do it, we've got you covered.

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Coming Up : In upcoming Gymchats we'll be discussing CrossFit, Rope Training and the Fitness Future of technologies such as Google Glass. Get your questions ready.


And if you'd like to suggest a topic for a future discussion - or volunteer to be interviewed on the show - just drop us a line. Cheers.

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.

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I love a dose of grip work; it's a great way to challenge yourself. It's also a particularly fun way to train.

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 : Push and Crush

This looks great.

'Napalm' Jedd Johnson's Push and Crush shares a somewhat unorthodox (but extremely effective) way to train with grippers. It involves a mix of both gripper training and specific multi-joint lifts. Sounds great.

Full details of the course are over on The Grip Authority site; suffice to say though, it's comprehensive. And if you've been lucky enough to check out any of Jedd's other work, you know you're in for a treat.

Push and Crush.

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Quick update on the Renaissance Fitness Supplement Kits we mentioned recently - superb idea.

As we noted, we'll be reviewing these shortly. And if you missed the announcement, here's a brief video to explain the basic idea :

For more information, head on over to the official site - renaissancefitnessinc.com.

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 :

• Gem From the Vault : Row, Row, Row
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• Looking At : May 5, 2013
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  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 : The Undergrip Pinch Pull-up

Adam and the GripMo. Good stuff.

Gymchat 203 - Fat Loss (with Vic Magary)

Fat loss. It's certainly a goal for an awful lot of people, but where exactly do you start? What do you eat, what do you do?

This week we'll be discussing this fascinating area. Whether you're looking to do a little fine-tuning or shed a load of 'extra material', we'll detail precisely how to do that. Joining us is Online Fitness Coach Vic Magary, Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine and You. Should be a great one - see you there.

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Details -

Who : Online Fitness Coach Vic Magary, Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine and You
Topic : Fat Loss
When : Wednesday May 8, 9pm EST

See you there.

NB : If this is the first time you're joining us for one of the Video Gymchats, welcome. There are three basic ways to watch this (depending on whether you want to join us on the Hangout and ask a question or two, or just sit back and take it all in) - full details here. However you like to do it, we've got you covered.

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Coming Up : In upcoming Gymchats we'll be discussing CrossFit, Rope Training and the Fitness Future of technologies such as Google Glass. Get your questions ready.


And if you'd like to suggest a topic for a future discussion - or volunteer to be interviewed on the show - just drop us a line. Cheers.

Tip of the Week: How a Paleo Diet Can Benefit Strength Training

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.

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My diet has been gradually improving for years (since I began lifting weights), becoming cleaner and more streamlined over time. This was all with the purpose of having a greater intensity in the gym, and recovering faster. Of course there are many other benefits; these are just the two that were on my radar.
In May 2009 I decided to make a transition to a new eating approach altogether, the Paleo Diet. Not only did I experience a number of incredible health benefits, the intensity and recovery aspects increased markedly. Here's a brief look at the main benefits of the Paleo Diet, as far as strength-training is concerned.

From The Straight to the Bar Guide to the Paleo Diet :

As strength-training is a major part of my life, I was careful to ensure that the Paleo Diet integrated well with it. I'm pleased to report that it's a great mix, and even comes with a number of benefits. These include :

Energy levels maintained : as your body isn't being subjected to constant insulin spikes under the Paleo Diet, you'll have a much more stable level of energy going in to the gym. This is particularly noticeable after you've been on the diet for a few weeks or so.

Better recovery : although it's most notable in the form of improved sleep, you'll find that your body's ability to recover from your workouts is improved overall. And this is definitely a good thing.

Improved focus : one of the most surprising benefits from a switch to Paleo (in my case at least) has been an improvement in mental clarity. This change can have a very subtle effect on training; remembering exactly what happened in a prior session and just how much impact it had. Additionally, you'll find an array of subtle benefits from it when you're outside the gym. Love it.

Fantastic.

Checking Out : Grip Strength

I stumbled across this one over the weekend, and I have to say, it looks great.

The book is based on a series of interviews that Performing Strongman Robert Spindler conducted with the incredible Tommy Heslep. I suspect there are more than a couple of gems in there.

Looking at Heslep's own training and insights, Grip Strength shares the methods for building some insane grip strength. If you're ready to take your grip seriously and build some brutally strong hands, this book is an ideal starting place.

To give you an idea, here's a snippet from the book which explains what it's all about :

This book is about grip strength. First and foremost, it focuses on the crushing grip, the kind of strength you need to close heavy duty hand grippers. It also has sections on the pinch grip, on thick bar training, on endurance grip strength and one on several grip strength feats you might want to try. (This book does not cover wrist strength or wrist strength feats.) As you will see, it covers training for any kind of strength that is classified as grip strength by the most universally accepted definition.

Additionally, it provides a fascinating insight into the life, training and career of Tommy Heslep himself. Overall it looks like a great mix.

Grip Strength: How to Close Heavy Duty Hand Grippers, Lift Thick Bar Weights, and Pinch Grip Just About Anything.

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Quick update on the Renaissance Fitness Supplement Kits we mentioned recently - superb idea.

As we noted, we'll be reviewing these shortly. And if you missed the announcement, here's a brief video to explain the basic idea :

For more information, head on over to the official site - renaissancefitnessinc.com.

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.

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.

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Feb 1, 2016 | Gymchat 277 - Barefoot Running - (Believe the Hype!) (Josh Hewett and Steven Sashen)
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)
Jan 12, 2015 | Gymchat 269 - Rescheduled. New details shortly.
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)
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)
Apr 30, 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 16, 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)
Mar 20, 2013 | Gymchat 200 - Beginning Powerlifting (Chadwick Haines)
Mar 8, 2013 | Gymchat 199 - Stretching & Warming Up (Conor Doherty)
Feb 27, 2013 | Gymchat 198 - The Science of Muscle Growth (Kevin Stock)
Feb 15, 2013 | Gymchat 197 - Stretching & Warming Up (rescheduled)
Jan 24, 2013 | Gymchat 196 - Explaining Crossfit Principles (rescheduled)
Jan 9, 2013 | Gymchat 195 - Fitness Over 40 (Kevin Redman)
Nov 30, 2012 | Gymchat 194 - Performance Training for Hockey (Conor Doherty)
Nov 28, 2012 | Gymchat 193 - Training Athletes II (Kyle Bohannon)
Nov 20, 2012 | Gymchat 192 - Supplementation & Olympic Lifting (Derek Peruo)
Nov 18, 2012 | Gymchat 191 - Supplementation & Olympic Lifting (rescheduled)
Nov 14, 2012 | Gymchat 190 - Olympic Lifting (Karsten Jensen)
Oct 24, 2012 | Gymchat 189 - Training Athletes II (rescheduled)
Oct 17, 2012 | Gymchat 188 - Training Athletes (rescheduled)
Oct 10, 2012 | Gymchat 187 - Bodyweight and Suspension Training (Pierre Johnson)
Sep 26, 2012 | Gymchat 186 - Metabolic Typing (Stephen Duncan)
19 Sep, 2012 | Gymchat 185 - Training for Marathons & Triathlons (Chas Melichar)
Sep 12, 2012 | Gymchat 184 - Mental Preparation for Bodybuilding Contests (live only)
Sep 5, 2012 | Gymchat 183 - Goals & Goal Setting (live only)
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 26, 2012 | Gymchat 175 - Stretching (John Cammidge)
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)

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Scott