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  1. 0ni

    Thread for religious people

    No atheists allowed
  2. Goosey

    Stiff legged deadlift and Ukrainian deadlift

    Due to popular belief these to exercises are not the same and one is a bastardised form of the other due to people being impatient and trying to add weight before perfecting form. the SLDL is an example of an exercise where you must start light as opposed the the Ukrainian version. due to the...
  3. D

    How fast to load up after recovering from injury? Deadlifts

    I did deadlift for first time last night after 2 months without. Actually, technically it was a rack pull from knee height. I did 3 sets of 5 reps... only went light at 40kg. How fast do you recommend i load up? I was at 1x5 @110kg when i injured my lower back.... I am also trying to...
  4. M

    aussie strength equipment

    hey everyone, just wondering if anyone has used or owned the aussie strength light commercial power cage? am on a budget and my options are limited. its either that or the force usa myrack. any feedback would be appreciated.
  5. 0ni

    The reverse hyper

    I don't want to hurt myself getting back into lifting so I am keeping things very light for a while. Of great interest to me are exercises that I can absolutely kill it on and give 100% without fear of injury My favourite for the lower body is the reverse hyper. I've been doing 200 reps a week...
  6. spartacus

    Masters championships or rankings: Gerry's conundrum

    as we know, Gerry is a competitive warrior. but are his rumblings misplaced about winning medals in masters championships. I feel that where you are ranked at end of year is more important, and look to Australian masters weightlifting to show Gerry and the sport of powerlifting the light...
  7. WoodyAllen

    Basics of getting stronger and/or bigger

    https://www.thenakedscientists.com/articles/questions/why-do-muscles-get-bigger-after-exercise
  8. C

    Buying SARMs, peptides in Hong Kong

    Long-time reader, first time poster because it seems we're on the cusp of something cool with SARMs! I'm going to roll SARMs and/or peptides into my 2018 workout regime (haven't decided which as yet, still in 'research' mode) and as I regularly travel to Hong Kong for business, I've got the...
  9. A

    The back of Serge Nubret

  10. A

    The Clean Muscle of Serge "The Black Panther" Nubret.

  11. spartacus

    The Role of Unilateral Exercises

    I find this subject interesting, especially in light of the reality that so many of us may have limb strength imbalances due to a variety of reasons. I also believe that they have great relevance for many sports, perhaps not so much weightlifting or Olympic lifting. Like to see goosey get...
  12. Shrek

    New Olympic Sports

    It's been announced the Cheerleading and Surfing will be added to the Olympics. Boring... Also Muay Thai..not bad. What sport would you like to see added? For me I'd like to see the Midget Toss or Tug o War. http://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/other-sports/2016/12/07/cheerleading-olympics/
  13. zayd687

    what is considered as light week training?

    Hi Guys What would you consider as a light workout week?. Slowing the reps down?, 12 rep exercises just lifting enough not to failure and reducing your volume?. just asking as my light weeks are still creating me doms due to always contracting and using TOT technique but not as much strain as a...
  14. Fadi

    Ronnie's First Power Lifting Comp...

  15. A

    Student got vibrator stuck up her backside during sex with boyfriend

    Emma Phillips in hospital where she had the vibrator removed (Picture: Mercury)A student teacher has spoken about how she got a vibrator stuck up her backside during sex. Emma Phillips, a mother of one from Wallasey, Merseyside, first thought boyfriend Lee had hidden the vibrator under a pillow...
  16. Repacked

    The future of macros..

    Needs bigger plate, but pretty cool - SmartPlate™ is equipped with advanced object recognition and weight sensors which enable it to automatically identify, weigh and analyze your food intake while capturing a complete picture of all your eating habits. https://getsmartplate.com/
  17. Shrek

    Upright Rows??

    Yes or no? Why? Why not?
  18. J

    Many lifters in Redcliffe Peninsula area?

    Husband and I are seriously considering opening a small lifters gym in a light industrial shed in conjunction with a well known brand. I was wondering if there are many lifters in the Redcliffe Peninsula area and surrounding areas? Also how far would you guys travel to frequent a friendly Power...
  19. B

    Stiff-legged/romanian deads

    Hey guys new here, will post up my full routine in another thread. Big fan of stiff-legged deads for hitting the hams, but I seem to be struggling with the technique. I seem to feel it more in my lower back. Watched a few videos but not really helping. Also, I've gone right down in weight and...
  20. E

    I hurt my bloody shoulder....

    So finally started making progress with bench, getting a bit heavier (for me), and starting to see a difference Then, bloody incline bench, too much too soon and got a twinge in my right shoulder. Stopped, felt ok, took all the weight off and lifted the bar, to try and "feel" what was going on...
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