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 :
An incredibly thorough look at the final day, and the competition itself.
Previously : In Gymchat 199 we discussed Stretching & Warming Up with Certified Athletic Trainer Conor Doherty, as well as Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine. Great conversation. NB : If you missed it the first time (or just want to go over a particular point again), check out the full video over on Kirk’s Youtube channel : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6N6–KSEcs .
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.
The IR-CAP.
Gem From The Vault : A Little Yoke Work – 10 Exercises for a Bigger Neck
Scott Andrew Bird
Traps maketh the man.- Looking At : May 11, 2025
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What’s been going on this week? Quite a lot actually.
Video : How I Became A Pro Bodybuilder (Will Tennyson – @willtenny1994)
An incredibly thorough look at the final day, and the competition itself.
Gymchat 278 – TBA
We’re still finalising the details for this week’s discussion. I’ll post them on the blog (and X, Facebook 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 199 we discussed Stretching & Warming Up with Certified Athletic Trainer Conor Doherty, as well as Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine. Great conversation. NB : If you missed it the first time (or just want to go over a particular point again), check out the full video over on Kirk’s Youtube channel : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6N6–KSEcs .
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.
Checking Out : Therapeutic LED Bulb With Deep Red & Infrared (IR LED)
Interesting idea. As infrared light is currently missing from the billions of LED bulbs in use today, the IR-CAP adds the functionality. Primarily for the health benefits – both short- and long-term. A little video will show how existing bulbs are transformed :The IR-CAP.
Ever Tried Kettlebells?
If you've seen people using them but never taken the plunge yourself, here are the ones I use personally. You can also pick up a book/DVD/course if you want to learn how to put them to work.
Tip of the Week : Holding the Bar in the Front Squat
Each week we publish a number of tips and techniques via X (Formerly `Twitter`), the blog; and the newsletter. Wherever you are, there’s always a way to improve what you’re doing. This tip is not so much ‘How to Hold the Bar in the Front Squat‘ (though the article shows no fewer than 10 ways to do just that), as much as a simple demonstration that there are often many ways to achieve the same result in strength training. If what you’re doing isn’t working (or you simply don’t enjoy it), try something else.From the article Holding the Bar in the Front Squat :
If the Mike Boyle article on T-Nation has you considering the Front Squat, you may be mindful of just how awkward it can be to hold the bar. Like Zercher Squats, they’re often overlooked simply due to the difficulty.
There are several ways to hold the bar for the Front Squat. If one method doesn’t feel right, or your current flexibility or injury precludes it, try one of the others. It really is a great exercise.
Good stuff.
