Welcome to Straight to the Bar

Scott Bird. Artwork by Vince Palko.
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.



Looking At : May 19, 2013

What we were talking about this week : on Google+, Twitter, and the 'Paper'


Binoculars at Echo Point
Echo Point, Blue Mountains.

During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.

Looking At : May 12, 2013

What we were talking about this week : on Google+, Twitter, and the 'Paper'


Binoculars at Echo Point
Echo Point, Blue Mountains.

During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.

Gymchat 203 - Fat Loss (with Vic Magary)

Time to get to work.


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.

Looking At : May 5, 2013

What we were talking about this week : on Google+, Twitter, and the 'Paper'


Binoculars at Echo Point
Echo Point, Blue Mountains.

During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.

Video For Gymchat 202 - Intermittent Fasting (with Josh Hewett)

When - and how often - do you eat?


Thanks again to everyone who watched and took part in the discussion Gymchat 202 - Intermittent Fasting (with Josh Hewett) - much appreciated. If you haven't seen it yet (or simply want to go over a particular point again), here's the entire video. Look forward to hearing your comments.

Gymchat 202 - Intermittent Fasting (with Josh Hewett)

When - and how often - do you eat?


What's your current diet like? When do you eat, and why? This week we'll be talking about the fascinating world of Intermittent Fasting. What it is, why it's worth considering and how it all works. Helping us tackle this fascinating area is Personal Trainer and Strongman Josh Hewett and Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine. Should be a great one - see you there.

Full Spectrum Cinnamon Extract from Planetary Formulas

My Mini Review


Planetary Formulas Full Spectrum Cinnamon ExtractResearch shows that cinnamon is an excellent way to lower blood glucose levels after consuming sugary or carb-dense foods. If you're serious about fat loss, cinnamon extract should be an integral part of your program!

Looking At : Apr 28, 2013

What we were talking about this week : on Google+, Twitter, and the 'Paper'


Binoculars at Echo Point
Echo Point, Blue Mountains.

During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.

Looking At : Apr 21, 2013

What we were talking about this week : on Google+, Twitter, and the 'Paper'


Binoculars at Echo Point
Echo Point, Blue Mountains.

During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.

Video For Gymchat 201 - Hormonal Optimisation (with Josh Hewett)

Time to do a little fine-tuning.


Thanks again to everyone who watched and took part in the discussion Gymchat 201 - Hormonal Optimisation (with Josh Hewett) - much appreciated. If you haven't seen it yet (or simply want to go over a particular point again), here's the entire video. Look forward to hearing your comments.



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