Ross Enamait on Jump Rope Training

Ross' new article on Jump rope training - Jump Rope Training - Part II

Straight to the Grip Contest Part V - The No-sets

Jedd Johnson continues his series at Straight to the Bar, with my favorite method of gripper training: no-sets. Straight to the Grip Contest Part V - The No-sets

Homemade Equipment Ideas

DaveDraper.com has a nice little page with some DIY homemade equipment ideas. There are plans for everything from weighted vests, wrist rollers, and PVC gymnastic rings to sleds, calf raise machines, and power racks and benches. The weight vest looks like it has some potential. I may rig up my own vest and modify it to where it would have a much snugger fit for Yoga or inverted and jumping movements. Homemade Equipment Ideas

Straight To The Bar Grip Article - The Ironmind Set

Jedd Johnson of the Diesel Crew continues his "Straight to the Grip" article series over at Straight to the Bar. This article is specific to the Ironmind set for certifying on the Captain of Crush grippers. Jedd goes over the pros and the cons for this type of gripper set and advices the grip athlete to work a variety of sets in training to develop a true dominance over the grippers Straight to the Grip Contest Part IV - Current IronMind Set

New from Beast Skills - The Muscle-Up Tutorial

Jim has done it again. His site Beast Skills continues to impress with a new tutorial to master the elusive muscle-up. Be sure to check out the videos in the article. The muscle-up is, in my opinion, a valuable skill to work towards with many real world applications. It could save your life. Well that may be an extreme case, but regardless this seemingly simple bodyweight move is an impressive asset. Beast Skills - The Muscle-up Tutorial

Strongman's Home Page

Terry Duty's site with some good bending and gripper info. There are also some conceptual ideas for the DIY type readers to help get that brain firing. Strongman's Home Page

Good Dealing

I'm sure there are many who use lack of equipment, or lack of money to buy new gear, as an excuse to not workout. Take kettlebells as an example. To be honest, they are overpriced. Even the "cheaper" brands cost more than what they are worth, and with today's outlandish marketing people seem to believe that they can't get similar results without them. I've seen one to many posts saying, "But I can't afford a kettlebell, what am I suppose to do?" Get some used dumbbells for .30 cents a pound and go to work. The tool isn't going to get you in shape - You are. Hell, go to Ross Enamait's site and pick yourself up a copy of Never Gymless and you'll have a wealth of knowledge on bodyweight training. If you think you can't get fit from bodyweight workouts alone... I challenge you to get Never Gymless and give Enamait's style of bodyweight training a try. But, if you still insist on having equipment and do not want to pay retail, there is hope. Craigslist is an excellent site to find deals. Look for your state and city and start browsing the ads. The site is free to post, and there are always people looking to get rid of their old (and even new) items cheaply. This is my favorite. Another good place is GovDeals. I've had a lot more luck with Craigslist for my area, but this is another one to keep an eye on for some nice deals in your area. Ebay is pretty much a given. There are always deals to be found if you get the winning bid. Also, you may want to ask around or search Google for a local State surplus and drug seizure auction house. We have a state run site in my area where you can look around, but I have yet to see any fitness equipment that I had any interest in. Offline, browse your yellow pages and find a local Play it Again Sports, Sports Authority, or other retail store that buys and sells used equipment. You can even call around and ask local gyms, schools, and universities if they are selling any old equipment. I've heard of guys getting some nice pieces this way. Well, there you go. Lack of equipment is no longer an excuse. Keep your eyes out on those sites if you are in the market. If anyone knows of any other internet sites like those mentioned, please let me know. I'm always looking for a good deal.

Gary "Gazza" Hunt Demands "NO LIMITS!"

Gazza continues to set the bar, or rather bend the bar. Digging deep down, Gazza has managed to pass through the fiery threshold unscathed into pain intolerances unimaginable by ordinary men. Most have yet to meet this challenge with pads, yet here Gazza gives a clinic in bare handed bending **Loud music - be mindful of your speakers** Link More bare handed bending by Gazza: Part I Part II