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  1. chopsuey

    Whats the difference - average and above?

    So whats the go with (as an example) benching - is it normal to bench your body weight? Or is it a pretty impressive thing to bench your body weight - or does it depend what your body weight is? And what about other moves like squats, deadlifts etc? I've been strength training now for only 6...
  2. chopsuey

    Spotters Ettiquette

    So I now go to a fairly blokey gym and today was asked by a fairly regular lifter to spot him. Sure, no worries. Smith machine shoulder press behind the neck was the move. So I stand to the side and he tells me he wants 4 reps. He really struggled on rep 3 so I super gently helped him...
  3. chopsuey

    Flexible Dieting

    Hi guys and gals, So I've been hearing lots about flexible dieting and wanted to know your thoughts about it? - Have you tried it? If so, pros / cons you found? Also, if you have tried (or are doing flexible dieting now) have you also done the 'traditional' nutrition approach (meat + veggies...
  4. chopsuey

    40 days out from comp

    Just some random questions: 1) I had a dexa scan just prior to starting my 16 week comp prep. I'd like to get another one (or two?) in the lead up to comp. When should I get one? 2) Cheat meals - inspire me :-) I'm normally a burger and sweet potato fries lady, but just for fun - what do...
  5. chopsuey

    4 or 5 day training split recommendations

    Hey there, As the title suggests I'm just after a decent 4 or (preferably) 5 day training split. Does it really matter which day of the week I train a certain body part on? Cheers,
  6. chopsuey

    Boulder Shoulders

    Hit me (not literally lol) with your favourite shoulder routine for mass please! Thank you :-)
  7. chopsuey

    Why would / won't you compete?

    Just really keen to hear: Why you chose to compete? or Not.. Cheers,
  8. chopsuey

    Binge eating - men

    My husband loves his food. Problem is, regardless if I make every single meal for him I find he binges when I'm not around.... The kids have gotten older and are quite quick to tell mummy they had Macca's last night...corroborated by the wrappings I find in the bin or the odd chip found around...
  9. chopsuey

    I'm not affectionate

    So hubby says I'm not affectionate enough. He likes to cuddle etc, I don't mind - but rarely do I initiate a cuddle. I have been trying lately though. He went out earlier and as he left I said that I loved him, he looked at me and walked out. No response or anything. Three hours later he...
  10. chopsuey

    Women bulk?

    So I'm keen to gain muscle. Is it better to go through a bulking stage then cut - or just aim for consistency and take it gradually? At the moment I'm 57.7kgs, 163cms and am consuming around the 1400 - 1500 calories daily. Sorry for all my probably stupid questions, but I've gotta start...
  11. chopsuey

    How do you pick a PT

    I'm considering competing - maybe next year, and even though I am a PT myself I know little about bodybuilding so I thought it'd be wise to look to getting a PT - mainly to set up the program, adjust when needed etc. I've been looking at those who've competed before etc. Some are expensive...
  12. chopsuey

    Alkaline Protein

    Hi there, I've read a bit of conflicting info about Alkaline protein. They quote: Alkaline-based protein is much easier to break down and assimilate by your body. That's because Alkaline-based protein is easier to digest. Also, it's rich in the alkaline minerals (like Calcium, Magnesium...
  13. chopsuey

    Not feeling DOM's

    I love to feel DOM's....but I rarely experience them. I'm trying to follow a program which is a 2 day split (lower / upper) which I do twice each week with cardio in between. I've increased weights to the point I can barely get 4 reps, worked to fatigue with including warm up sets and I'm...
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