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    I dont understand Deadlift Fatigue

    So i trained heavy deadlifts yesterday doing 190kg 3x3s. the first two sets felt so good. felt like i could maybe rep out 1-2 more reps but didnt push it. I rested 6 minutes between sets and then on the third set the first rep felt good, second felt super heavy and the third i could only get the...
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    Stronglifts 5x5: how to track progression?

    I've been doing it for 6 months... I can pump out: Squat: 100kg 5 x 5 Bench press: 100kg 5 x 5 Barbell row: 75kg 5 x 5 Overhead press: 50kg 5 x 5 Deadlift: 90kg 5 x 5 My stats are: - 195 cm tall - 140 kg - 29% body fat I have found that deadlift and barbell row are the hardest because my back...
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    Ausbb Complaints Department

    Lodge your complaints here. This is going to be the most prolific thread Ausbb has ever had :D Kunts oughta pay me! I'll start. I wanted to go offer Restuffage some sage advise in a thread posted a week or so back but I can't find the thread coz Shrek has been bumping threads and...
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    Pre-prepared meals

    Does anyone use pre-prepared meals? Things like: http://www.fivepointfour.com.au/ I used to spend sometime on the weekend doing my meal prep but I am finding it harder to get do everything (work, training, family, hobbies etc...) so am looking at the prepared meals option. Just dont know what...
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    Weekly Discussion Thread # 11

    This weeks topic: Arm training · How do you train arms? · How big are your arms? · What do you think most people do incorrectly when training arms? · Do you train forearms? Any other questions/comments regarding the topic
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    Training in morning/day or night?

    I'd like to get a rough idea when the ideal time is to train, I've always trained early in the morning around 6am but I've noticed that if I'm a few meals deep I can train harder and for longer without fatigue. When do you train and why? n9rve
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    What is harder for you? Going to the gym regulary or eating enough?

    What is harder for you? Going to the gym regulary or eating enough?
  8. Darkoz

    For those who "train".......

    What are you "training" for? discuss, now.
  9. E

    So am I just a pussy?

    As the weights start to get heavier, j find myself tearing my hands up more and more Am I just a soft cock? Will gloves reduce my gainz? Do I need big calluses to pull cross fit chicks? ez
  10. C

    Discussion on giving up alcohol and thoughts

    Interested in those who drink and dont and their thoughts? Personally i go through phases or fairly moderate drinking, to minimal, to nothing (not always that order). It is a good release but im finding i really enjoy my time better when not drinking (as time is the most valuable thing!) and...
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    Do you find it harder to restrict your diet in cold or hot weather

    winter or summer ... When do you find yourself most challenged to control what you eat?
  12. SWH

    My deadlifts feel harder and slower with my inzer lever belt...

    I've had my inzer forever lever belt for about a month now, it was a struggle for the first 2 weeks getting used to it, i can wear it relatively comfortablyt now without any bruising around the hips or anything, although i've noticed that my deadlifts have recently felt almost worse when i wear...
  13. NightFallTech

    Why are box squats harder

    Out of interest, why are peoples box squat numbers lower than their squats?... i ask because this might give me a key as to whats wrong with my squat, as i feel like what i'm doing is about the same as i'd do to sit on a box and get back up again when i do my squats....
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    Methamphetamine for cutting and longer harder workouts?

    So i know there is a lot of Mike Mentzer fans on these boards but do any of u prescribe to his method of using "methamphetamine" to increase your power and ability in the gym and to be able to cut fat faster threw appetite suppression and increased cardio ability???I hear he used cocain as well...
  15. macca

    Lifting quotes

    Hey all, I read alot of articles, studies, forums, books and blogs devoted to training. Aswell as spending a decent slice of my time talking shop with other lifter's. As such iv'e read and heard some quality things written and said. My favourite's being comical line's from bro's at teh gym...
  16. TrentZor

    dealing with compliments

    Im sure alot of u guys here get compliments from different people (male/females).. Whats your standard reply? At the gym today some dude looks like his new to the gym/training.. new dude - Hey mate your in good shape been training long? ceffo - nah not long under 3 months new dude - bulls**t...
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    I wish I could push harder but I can't

    Ok I consider myself weak compared to trained powerlifters. I have been a gym member for nearly two months now and have seen some improvements in my strength which I am happy about. Take for instance bench press; I know when I'm at my limit as I lose form and my arms get really shaky. When I...
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