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    Novice strength program

    Thanks for all the replies people, I appreciate the advice. Yep dave, that is just my log not a plan for future lifts. Will report back how I go after the next few weeks. Gotta get me a squat rack! Cheers, Rhys Posted via Mobile Device
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    Novice strength program

    Ah OK I understand now. I was thinking only in terms of maximum weight lifted at one time when I should be thinking total weight over all sets for a particular exercise. Thanks for clearing that up Markos. Posted via Mobile Device
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    Novice strength program

    No, theyre not. The weight progression either went down when I was feeling shit due to the cold or the maximum stayed the same or increased. If you look at the progression that I WAS doing: it was increasing with each set to a maximum that either went down AFTER day 1 because I couldn't get...
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    Novice strength program

    Okay, thanks mate. I was a little confused about what the weight progression was supposed to be like on this program but you've cleared that up. Should you do the same weight per set or increase it as I have been doing until you get to the maximum weight you can do for that exercise at X reps...
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    Novice strength program

    Hi all, I wanted to share my stats for week 1 and 2 of the program and get some advice if you can help out that would be greatly appreciated. Currently I'm in pretty good health but had a shit experience last week with a nasty cold. As you can see I'm not gonna win any awards for heavy lifts but...
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    Novice strength program

    Well I just did my first day of the PTC Beginner Program and I must say that it was freakin' great :). Sweating all over by the end of it my legs! lol they don't know what him them. That was a good workout. I used a training weight of 30KG+Bar for all the big lifts, bench and squat; and 15KG...
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    Muscle Motion Power rack

    Thanks for the tips. Sorry for the bad picture, the bar is just outside the rack for the sake of measurement. That is the rear of the rack so imagine the bar is actually inside and toward the back of the rack with the front facing my bed. If I make the rack parallel to my bed then I am left with...
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    Muscle Motion Power rack

    This is a layout of my room, so you can see the dilemna... Can't move the bench in or out but that's the only way it would fit. Anyone think of better design that would work?... other than going back to a single bed lol. The black area is an old fireplace/mantle and the dotted lines are alcoves...
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    Muscle Motion Power rack

    Hey mate, how much space do you recommend either side of the MMPR? Looks like that when using a 7 foot bar it would require about 2500mm width (allowing for around 40cm of sway in case of emergency). Does that sound right? So annoying, won't be able to fit it in my room unless I have it...
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    Novice strength program

    What's the likelihood of a PT at a normal gym (not centred on strength training) coaching my power clean to perfection ('cos that's the only way I would want to do it - too hard to replicate from videos). Maybe a good strength training gym in the Northern Suburbs? I'm certain I read of one in...
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    Hi [you] and welcome to ausbb

    - Name - Rhys - Age - 21 - Gender - Male - Location - Melbourne (Northern Suburbs) - Training experience - on and off over the last 5 or 6 years, nothing as serious as I want to be now, mostly just isometric stuff that never really helped much at the beginner level (I was poorly informed) - Any...
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    Muscle Motion Power rack

    Yeah, I have the same problem. I will have to put it outside with a tarp over it on my rest days (eek what if its raining lol). No room inside and I've already got that freeweights machine out there lol my backyard is gonna get cluttered... Maybe I'll reorganise my room this weekend.
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    Novice strength program

    Hey Fadi, my name is actually Rhys so no surprise there (prefer using my real name). I'm currently studying but have lots of free time which is why I want to get in shape. Also I don't play any competitive sports so I'm mostly trying to get fit just for my own health. Mostly I've just been...
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    Novice strength program

    The beginner program posted by PTC also looks really good: Squat 3 x 10 Bench press 3 x 8 Bent row 3 x 8 Military press 3 x 8 SLDL 3 x 8 BB curl 3 x 8 Is bent row the same as pendlay? Why straight leg deadlift?
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    Mixing supplements

    Hi Shrek, I'm interested to know what sort of stack you would recommend to a beginner looking at strength training? Currently I just use WPI. Would be using Kethnaabs Program on the SS Wiki or the PTC beginner program.
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    What's your favourite place to buy supplements?

    I have used suppdirect.com.au who were pretty good but they seem to constantly be out of stock so probably not worth the wait.
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    Creatine

    Is it worthwhile using Creatine Mono as a beginner or more for an intermediate? At the moment I just use WPI.
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    Novice strength program

    To give you an idea of eating habits this is what I've eaten today so far: Breakfast: 2 Whole eggs (scrambled) Salad (mixed lettuce, tomato, 2tsp homemade dressing) 1 Small apple Snack: Large handful strawberries (fresh) ~150g Greek yoghurt Splash of Skinny Milk (Blended) Small handful...
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    Why did you start lifting?

    Personal improvement, proving to yourself that you can do it I think? As in I want to be able to say to myself that I got the most out of my body.
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    Beginners program

    This looks like a really good program, I was thinking of doing Kethnaabs Program on the SS Wiki but will give this a try too.
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