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Recent content by luke

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    Rest between Sets

    Fadi, thanks for your post, was helpful. In terms of resting CNS between 'powerlifting' sets, is CNS loading/recovery specific to particular muscles/exercises? I.e. I do a set of squats, rest 4 min, do a set of pull ups, rest 4 min, do a set of squats. Now, my squatting muscles have had an 8...
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    Luke's 2012 Body Transformation

    Figured I would give an update after 4 weeks. Diet: One of the first things I needed to get sorted was diet, and it took a little getting used to, and patience weighing everything and recording all the values for everything I ate (wife got pretty pissed off too! Lol). But I’ve been...
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    Big Mick's 2012 Body Transformation

    just bought one of these a week ago - they are so good!:cool: starting lifting again has been hard on the old week jelly back - its was always getting stiff and seizing up - foam roller has really helped get it on track
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    PTC LIfting workshops

    so when does PTC Melbourne have one of these days:p would be well worth the drive!
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    Luke's 2012 Body Transformation

    Lets hope so. I haven't touched weights for so long, I just dont know what to expect. So True! I've always had plenty of motivation and dedication in the gym, that's easy, its the rest of the time that's the problem. Getting a good diet sorted out is my number one priority atm
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    Luke's 2012 Body Transformation

    Age 26 Height: 178cm Weight 78.5kg BF: ??? (but guessing around 18-20%) Goal: Havent done any power lifting for 6 years, but hope to be able to beat old pb's when I was 20 ((Squat: 115; Bench: 112.5; DL: 142.5kg). Strength Goals for 2012>> Squat: 120kg; DL: 150kg; Push Press 90kg Body goals...
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    Official 2012 Body Transformation Contest - Rule and information

    Can any members enter this? Do we have to have been a member for so long or have a certain number of posts? Thinking of entering as it will be good motivation to get back into things.
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    Who takes glucosamine/chondroitin joints upplements? And do they work?

    My joints seem to be getting more and more creaky/clicky, especially the knees and shoulders. Considering that I'm looking to put even more load on them this year with weights, I'm thinking about taking a joint supplement. So looking for info / opinions... Do they work? Is it worth it...
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    What is the best way to stretch hams so that I can squat with good back form?

    Ok, thanks for that, how does one go about working on the hip flexors... any recommended exercises? I've only just started (or trying to start) getting back into lifting after over 6 years off, and and just doing it from my garage, have a barbell and weights, thats all atm.
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    What is the best way to stretch hams so that I can squat with good back form?

    Problem is I cant yet do a full squat to start with. And, from memory, the day after doing RDL or SLDL the hamstrings are twice as tight!
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    What is the best way to stretch hams so that I can squat with good back form?

    I'm getting back into weights and want to start squatting again, but I have limited flexibility. I cant do a full squat, whilst keeping my back locked in place, it always rounds as the bottom of the squat. I figure that it is my hamstrings that are limiting me, because if I get on my toes and...
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    Hi [you] and welcome to ausbb

    Hi Hi all, My name is Luke (as the username makes obvious) 26 y.o. male Living in Geelong, Australia Started gyming when I was 16, went hard for 4 years, got kinda buff and strong, then got interested in rock climbing, got skinny, add a couple of years and now i'm skinny (read no muscles) and...
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