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Got the shirt?

Whether you're enjoying a session in the home gym, local park or somewhere a little more commercial; make sure you're wearing one of these.

Hands, wrists and forearms

I love training the hands, wrists and forearms (and I'm not alone in this). If you share this somewhat unusual obsession, take a look at these :

Grip training

Pinch work, hub lifting, Rolling Thunder, grippers and so on. The good stuff.

Bending

Reshaping steel - nails, horseshoes, scrollwork and other fun things.

Bending articles and videos

Tearing

Ripping through cards, phonebooks and anything else that represents a challenge.

Tearing articles and videos

Ready to bend some steel? Grab a copy of the Diesel Crew's Bending eBook. Superb.

First time here? A few articles you may enjoy :

Why Bend Steel? - Adam Glass
Simple question, great answer. Point your non-bending friends here.
The Investments (part II and III) - Adam Glass
Several tools which form the basis of a great training plan.
Straight to the Grip Contest (part II, III, IV, V and VI) - by Jedd Johnson
Getting ready for your first grip contest? Here's what to expect.
Horizontal Pinch Device (for Pinch Grip training) - Chris Rice
There were some great entries in the DIY Equipment competition, and this is my personal favourite. A superb way to train your pinch grip (at various widths).
Lifting the Inch Replica Dumbbell (part II, III, IV and V)- by Jedd Johnson
Want to train with a replica Inch? Here's how.

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have your say

Straight to the Bar is very much an interactive website. In addition to the articles here, there are a number of ways to share your passion with other lovers of the iron :

the team

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

Scott Bird
Writer and Fitness enthusiast
Jedd 'Napalm' Johnson
Grip champion and Strongman
Adam T Glass
Bending freak and Strongman
Ryan Pitts
Strongman and grip freak.
Kat 'The Mighty Kat' Ricker
Bodybuilder and Writer

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

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Backpressure Device

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elsewhere

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

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.'

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