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    Bodyfat and performance

    Hi all This sort of came up in another thread but to avoid an off topic hijack I'm setting this up to collect people's views. The question is what level of bodyfat is ideal for peak performance in various strength sports eg. Powerlifting, strongman weightlifting, field athletics etc. And...
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    How To Build More Muscle Using Nearly Any Workout

    Thought this was worth a read. Stop worrying about finding the perfect workout and start maximizing your current program. Learn the 5 pillars that create gym success regardless of your program choice. Here are the pillars that create gym success. I will explore them in detail shortly...
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    When does training for performance become detrimental to health

    Just wanted to put this question out there. There are always a lot of people who say that athletes must be much healthier than the general population. Let's just take a look at four examples, Olympia level bodybuilder, international power lifter, Olympic gymnast and top level rugby player. With...
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    Help with overhead press

    Just wanting to get some opinions on an issue I'm having on ohp. Currently I'm doing 3x11 ohp at 35kg. Rest is 2-2.5 minutes between sets. The first 2 sets are always fine, no real issues with the last rep on the 2nd set requiring a little effort, yet on the third set I'm struggling by rep 4-6...
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    Opinions on giant sets

    Hi all, Anyone here using giant sets in there training? I've been working them into my training over the past 3 weeks and find them great for cutting down on workout time. Mainly as a way to get through accessory work after the compound lifts. Any other opinions or experience with them? Would...
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    Micro loading dumbells

    Hi all, I've got a standard adjustable dumbell set where the smallest increase is 2.5kg per dumbell (1.25 plate a side). What I wanted to ask is do any of you do anything to allow for smaller increases in weight such as unevenly loading the dumbell or micro loading with smaller weights? Or...
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    Training plan review

    Hi All, New to the forum and wanted to get a bit of input on my current training plan to see what you think. Current stats: Age 30 Height 196cm Weight 158Kg Goals: Bring weight down to the 110-120kg range Regain my old strength and more (lifts from 11 years ago don't count) Develop an above...
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