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  1. S

    The Kok

    World number one Roger Federer suffered a shock 3-6 6-3 7-6(4) defeat by Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis in the Miami Open second round on Saturday https://amp.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/kokkinakis-stuns-federer-in-miami-20180325-p4z647.html They say he's better than Tomic or the other kunce.
  2. C

    Recommended mats for a DIY lifting platform?

    I've been wanting to build a lifting platform for a while and have decided to clear out the garage and go ahead with it. It's going to be a 2.4x2.4m platform with plywood base, another 15mm plywood board in the middle and 2x 2400x600 rubber mats either side - the only issue I have with going...
  3. Fadi

    Dallas McCarver Dead!

    Unfortunate and very sad news of a young up and coming Champion. Earlier on this year: May you rest in peace Dallas...
  4. A

    Bodybuilder dies after botched backflip attempt

    A BODYBUILDER who was initially ridiculed after botching an attempted backflip at a competition has reportedly died because of injuries suffered in the stunt. Sifiso Lungelo Thabete’s attempt to entertain the crowd as he entered the arena went horribly wrong when he didn’t rotate far enough and...
  5. S

    Cold Water Therapy

    Anyone do cold showers, baths or swimming? From what I could find, using Dr Weil's website, the limited studies show limited benefits including possible improved Immune function and enhancing Male fertility lol...
  6. Fadi

    Stop your thinking and start your lifting...

    No one here is saying don't think, but there's a time for thinking and a time for lifting. Before you approach the bar, go ahead and think all you like (if that makes you feel better), however once your hands make a connection with that bar, it's business time. In fact, if you really want to...
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    Attention! ? Introducing JUGGERNAUT Powerlifting Shoe! ? Check them out now!

    Attention! ? Introducing JUGGERNAUT Powerlifting Shoe! ? Check them out now! Hey Ausbb! The Juggernaut Powerlifting shoe combines a sleek aesthetic with functional ergonomic design to supercharge your workouts. An ultra high density and uniformly flat EV outersole ensures maximum surface...
  8. A

    What do you wish you'd known about [insert lift here] when you started?

    What were some things that you learned about common lifts over time as you progressed? What do you see other people doing incorrectly most often?
  9. L

    Overhead Press, forearm clicking

    Hi All, Just switched from seated overhead press (slight incline), to standing again. I realised my grip was way too wide (on the gnurling), and have bought my grip into should width as per the various form guidelines on "proper form". Generally I feel stronger like this too with less shoulder...
  10. spartacus

    any tips for New York visit

    This is my current plan for New York Trip of places to see New York Jets Metlife Stadium 1pm, 11 Sept. From Penn station New York Yankees 4.05pm 14 Sept. 161st street, B, D, 4 Columbia University campus 116th street station, Line 1 Columbia University sports 215th station, Line 1 left...
  11. J

    Building a lifting platform to include rack.

    Sadly the other excellent thread on this, is missing all of its pictures. Including the link here for reference. http://ausbb.com/showthread.php?t=15419 I need to build a platform to avoid damaging the floor in our house (no other place to put it) and to hold in place the following rack which...
  12. Fadi

    Mitchell Pearce...have I missed something?

    Everyone of you here knows my feelings exactly regarding alcohol and our drinking Aussie culture. So what I'm about to share with you might come as bit of a shock. 1. Having a party in Australia is not against the law. 2. Drinking and getting drunk whilst in that party is not against the law...
  13. Big Mick

    Casio G-Shock Watches

    Young guy came into work today showing off his brand new Casio G Shock Watch that he had just bought for himself for for $500, me being a bit older was amazed at what he paid. I never realised that these watches are now a 'prestige' watch that command that sort of money, a quick check on the...
  14. A

    Has bodybuilding helped or harmed your dating life?

    Has bodybuilding helped or harmed your dating life?
  15. A

    Ronnie Coleman's favorite triceps shock routine

    SHOCK YOUR TRICEPSRonnie Coleman's favorite triceps shock routine. bit.ly/1Cb3ZcW
  16. kindred

    I started a garden but nothing is growing!

    I can't get my seeds to sprout. What should I do?
  17. F

    Andro -Shock Supplement

    hi iam after a testosterone supplement called Ando-Shock,unfortunately this supplment is not avaiable in austarlia as indicated on the company website due to restrictions levels and laws in austrlia. could anyone please supply information to a alternative to this supplement for increasing...
  18. Fadi

    21s for a shock!

    If you've read my previous threads, you'd know by now that I like the inclusion of some high rep work to stimulate the type I muscle fibre. There's an old bicep curl exercise called 21s (that would fit the bill to a T here). Grab yourself a "light" d/bell say 20 or 25lbs and begin to curl it...
  19. J

    [Cycling] rain , what a shock

    so there i was over the weekend , out riding the bike around , doing the normal trail riding , when all of a sudden i started getting saturated , couldn't believe i thought my camelback had burst lol , rain what a shock that was which got me thinking, maybe it's time to drag out the wet...
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