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injuries

  1. J

    Prevention of Injuries While on PEDs

    I'm currently 21 years old and have been training for 10 years. I want to start a first cycle, but am terrified of a tear. How do I train to prevent a tear from occurring while on PEDs?
  2. P

    Testosterone, Training with Diabetes - Docs are clueless. TRT.

    Hey guys, I am new to the channel, so high to all of you that live, breathe and love training. Its a lifestyle that we all love. So here's my story, I have been training like a tank in the gym since age 17 - I am now 47 and still train (natty) had a few breaks here and there due to injuries...
  3. R

    Older lifters training thoughts

    G'day, It's been a while since I was on AUSBB. A bit of history: I'm 53, 84kg and been lifting for about 10 years or so consistently, but in the last few years (particularly afer my bike accident the frequency is now daily). I have only got back to doing squats in the last 9 months (re...
  4. H

    Man ODs on Liquid ED Meds, Vision Permanently Tinted Red

    A 31-year-old man in New York developed a permanent red tint to his vision after taking too much sildenafil citrate, a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. (It's commonly sold under the brand name Viagra.) His story was published this month in Retinal Cases & Brief Reports. According to...
  5. Sticky

    What do you do if you hurt your back?

    I busted my back on my deadlift session last week, its not bad, but I wont be deadlifting for 2-3 weeks. I won't be squatting for a week or so either. Back injuries shouldn't be, but generally are, apart of powerlifting. What you do next, with your body and mind, will determine your return...
  6. M

    Bench press and basal Thumb Arthritis

    Bench press questions grip width Hi what a great forum, this is my first post on here but I have come here a lot to read the great info and threads etc. Edited, original was too long winded Which grip width best for wrists and hands health Thanks in advance :)
  7. J

    Injuries and recovery - peptides

    Is there anything that can benefit recovery / soreness or is it all just advertising bullshit? I'm on the wrong side of 40 now and really struggling with joint soreness - knees, elbows, shoulders constantly fkn hurt, insides of elbows between elbow and wrist get bullshit sore. Starting to really...
  8. Shrek

    Callum Von Moger almost dies.

    https://youtu.be/qncfJ16xKzg
  9. Goosey

    Aspect ratio and strength limits

    Written some time ago, I cannot help but admire this fellows knowledge, this following diatribe explains a few things as to why many injuries happen over time. The man for whom the so-called “Scott Curl” was named had unusually large arms, and he also had unusually long biceps muscles; and he...
  10. L

    Metalifeliving

    How you motivate yourself and organize your time? And how you would estimate your personal effectiveness in percentage and why?
  11. A

    A fitness exhibition has created a new category for physically challenged athletes

    A fitness exhibition has created a new category for physically challenged athletes to compete in. The ICN Australian Championships are being held in Melbourne this weekend and invite a host of gym-sculpted individuals to take part in a series of bodybuilding competitions. But this year was...
  12. 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...
  13. A

    Nike-Funded Study Shows Compression Tights Are Basically Useless Read more at http://

    Compression tights are touted as enabling athletes to run faster and farther, while reducing injuries, but a new Nike-funded study — one that appears to have backfired on the clothing manufacturer — suggests these trendy items don't work as advertised. Read more at...
  14. A

    90 year old man in sandals does 24 pull-ups on his birthday

    When was the last time you did pull-ups for fun, let alone on your birthday? Well, 90-year-old Vern from Florida recently put us all to shame when his son recorded him doing pull-ups on his birthday. According to his son, the two regularly go to the gym together to work out despite Vern's old...
  15. Headley

    Damaged back/ass

    Unfortunately for me i had to go and break my ass. Fortunately for me it was on the bottom of a lift shaft and not the cock. Had the accident on the 19th of Feb, basically i stepped into the open well of an elevated loading dock, a lateral beam with a 4" raised lip along it broke my fall, and...
  16. S

    Burpees - yay or nay

    I remember back in the mid 80s, my Sister who is a School Teacher and was a Fitness Fanatic explained how Schools had banned P.E. Teachers from getting Students to do Burpees. I think the reason was Lower Back Injuries - the throwing the Feet out behind the Body on going down. The obvious...
  17. S

    Spud Man - you phaggots!!!

    "Andrew Taylor eats nothing but potatoes for a year to cure his food addiction THIS year, Andrew Taylor ate nothing but potatoes. It was an extreme diet that at first was criticised. Some said it was an unhealthy approach to weight loss, others believed there was no way he’d last 12 months, but...
  18. A

    What tolls did injuries take on you (physical and psychological) and how did you reco

    What tolls did injuries take on you (physical and psychological) and how did you recover?
  19. A

    What To Look For In An Online Personal Trainer

    Recent years have seen a surge of personal trainers who train people over the internet. This isn’t (always) a scam. Many online trainers are qualified, experienced virtual versions of the real deal who can help, and often more affordably than in-person trainers. Here’s how to find the right one...
  20. spartacus

    Crossfit 2016

    anyone watching
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