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The 'brains' behind StraightTalkingFitness, a site all about discovery that leads to strength in all formats; fitness, mental, emotional and spiritual. Everything starts from within and projects outwards. Master the body, master anything and everything.

Posted 3 weeks ago Adventures

2022: THANK YOU.

It’s the 17th of December 2022 as I start to write this, which means there’s only 2 weeks of 2022 left. Each year I end up penning a lengthy post … Continue Reading 2022: THANK YOU.

Posted 2 months ago Calisthenics

SLOW Bar & Ring Muscle Ups, Post Injury?

How I reclaimed (and bettered) the slow bar & ring muscle up after wrecking my left shoulder & bicep. This post is a sequel to my recent post: Relearning The … Continue Reading SLOW Bar & Ring Muscle Ups, Post Injury?

Posted November 4, 20222 Comments Experiments

A Look At CaliMove’s NEW Mobility Program – Mobility 2.0!

It’s been over 4 years now since Calisthenic Movement’s original mobility program came out. Back then I took the program for a spin in all its 3 parts, finishing up … Continue Reading A Look At CaliMove’s NEW Mobility Program – Mobility 2.0!

Posted September 8, 2022 Experiments

Maintaining & Improving Your Squat AFTER The 30/30 Challenge?

(My take on staying limber after finishing the 30/30 squat challenge from Ido Portal & ideas to improve your resting squat without doing the challenge itself) It’s been 6 months … Continue Reading Maintaining & Improving Your Squat AFTER The 30/30 Challenge?

Posted July 31, 2022 Calisthenics

The Perfect Blueprint To Pull HIGHER (Muscle Up Pulling Tutorial)

This is a project that’s been a long time in the making. I’ve been asked countless times what the secret is to muscle ups, or how to pull chest to … Continue Reading The Perfect Blueprint To Pull HIGHER (Muscle Up Pulling Tutorial)

Posted June 16, 20222 Comments Calisthenics

Relearning The Ring Muscle Up (My Humbling Story)

In 2019 I did a 28kg ring muscle up with relative ease. I basically just rolled over the transition with speed and only went up to 28kg to outdo an … Continue Reading Relearning The Ring Muscle Up (My Humbling Story)

Posted May 21, 20223 Comments Calisthenics

The One Arm Chin Up: SUB-jective Vs OB-jective Training Methods? (MY EXPERIMENT)

This will be quite a niche post…although you don’t have to have a gymnastics fetish or calisthenics obsession to know about, and be wowed by, the rare feat that is … Continue Reading The One Arm Chin Up: SUB-jective Vs OB-jective Training Methods? (MY EXPERIMENT)

Posted April 28, 2022 Adventures

2022 Mountain Climbing: CRIB GOCH!

If you’ve been a reader of mine in any capacity over the last 3 years or so, you’ll know I’m not just someone who likes playing on gymnastics rings, doing … Continue Reading 2022 Mountain Climbing: CRIB GOCH!

Posted April 3, 2022 Calisthenics

Paused Reps? (My Experiment)

Paused reps are a gemstone in a strength coach’s toolbox. They target & fix weak points, make your regular reps stronger and just make things that much harder, without having … Continue Reading Paused Reps? (My Experiment)

Posted March 15, 2022 Flexibility

ONE Move For Better Ankle & Hamstring Mobility!

Stretching the hamstrings for the general population is a doomed, never-ending cycle of stepping forwards and being forced right back to the same spot again. Whereas stretching the calves is … Continue Reading ONE Move For Better Ankle & Hamstring Mobility!