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

• Scott Bird
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• Jedd 'Napalm' Johnson
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• Adam T Glass
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• Ryan Pitts
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• Kat 'The Mighty Kat' Ricker
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Elsewhere

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

• 10 Challenging Bodyweight Exercises
• The Art of Working Out Alone
• A journey from alcoholic to weightlifter
• Where to Buy Kettlebells
• Buying Your First Kettlebell
• Get Motivated: Inspiring Transformations

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