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  1. R

    Reandron at 19

    My total test came back consistently in the low 200s and was just prescribed reandron (testosterone undecanoate) to be taken every 12 weeks or the choice of a gel (testavan) by my endocrinologist. I weigh 95kg been training for about 3 years with still decent numbers for a natty with really low...
  2. Headley

    Best way to eat chicken for weight loss?

    Hey guys, I got 6 weeks to lose 6 kilos, it should be easy and i want to lose them asap. What's your best way of preparing chicken and broccoli? - Roast it as is - Roast it with a rub/coating - Marinated - Crumbed etc?
  3. C

    phenylalanine (coke zero sweetner)

    Hello all, Im curious about these artificial sweetners in my fav drink coke zero. At work everyone telling me it will stop me from losing weight because the sweetness spikes insulin or something. I dont have an education all i know is code and like to lift weights. This chemistry food stuff is...
  4. C

    Sets and Reps for Leg Extensions

    Trying to grow quads with squats and leg extensions. Squat routine is going great but leg extensions suck. I’m currently doing 8 working sets of 9 reps at 40 Kg for leg extensions but seem to have plateaued. Should I go heavier for less sets and reps or back off weight and up reps and sets?
  5. C

    Overload and Isolation Exercises

    I know the principle of overload when applied to compound exercises involving the large muscle groups but does it still apply to the same extent for isolation exercises? I would have thought that there must be a limit to how much small muscles can grow so overload becomes ineffective after...
  6. C

    Home Gym Flooring

    Does anyone have recommendations for home gym flooring? I want something that’s hard wearing and can install myself. I don’t drop weights on it (at least not intentionally). It’s to go on a concrete slab of a domestic house.
  7. C

    Progressive Overload

    Should progressive overload be done at every training session or should I do a few sessions at a certain weight/reps before upping things? Also how much should the weight go up in percentage terms?
  8. L

    need a plan

    I have had a hip replacment three years ago, i have started to go to the gym but am unsure of what I should be doing to build up the muscle around my hip. All I have been doing is upper body on machines and have not done any free weights. Just after some info on what I could do to start this...
  9. C

    Old Guy Strength Training

    I’m a 71 year old male who still works out to maintain strength. My questions are ‘How many squat reps and sets and at what % of body weight are appropriate for someone my age’ and ‘At what squat weight (%BW) should I start using a belt’. Answers from someone of similar age welcome but all...
  10. S

    [Article] What are some basic health tips?

    Thе kеу tо a healthy dіеt is tо eat the rіght аmоunt оf саlоrіеѕ for hоw асtіvе you аrе ѕо you bаlаnсе the energy уоu соnѕumе with the еnеrgу уоu uѕе. If you еаt оr drink mоrе than уоur body nееdѕ, уоu'll рut on weight bесаuѕе thе еnеrgу уоu dо nоt use іѕ stored as fat. If уоu еаt аnd drink...
  11. stanly stud

    Home gym

    I know it´s not new making weights out of concrete but still cool.
  12. S

    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...
  13. S

    Kit Bradley

    What’s good 25yo pretty staunch. Hello.
  14. JackBody

    Please help with bioadditive

    Hello! Who can help with bioadditive? Im wonna increase weight by 10 kg per year:):)
  15. F

    Weight lifting belts

    Hey all, I’m after some advice/tips on weight lifting belts as I have never owned or used one before and am not an experienced bodybuilder. At what sort of weight do you start using a belt for your heavy compound lifts and does it stop you building a stronger core? Any advice/tips would be...
  16. J

    ASAP Soon to be Wife wants help to lose weight

    please delete please delete
  17. K

    Exercise Plan

    Hi I’ve been doing a routine for quite a while now every few days and was looking for exercise to try on the days I have off. I only had only been using dumbbells but have recently bought a curl bar and up the weight for a few exercises, I’m also looking to by a bench and straight bar soon...
  18. S

    Nutritionist reccomendations

    Hi all, I'm looking for reccomendations for a qualified nutritionist preferably in western sydney. Penrith/hawkesbury area. As opposed to an online coach. I'm looking to lose a bit of weight and improve my gut health for the long term. I understand calories in vs out and protein/fat/carb ect...
  19. L

    [NSW] For Sale - Power Rack, weights and bar

    Hi, I have for sale a power rack, weights and bar. The rack is a pin and pipe style and is 2210 tall.Could do with a paint Weights: 6x25kg, 3x20, 3x15kg, 2x5kg, 2x10kg, 2x2.5, 2x1.25kg ABC power bar Flat bench Located Beecroft NSW 2119 Price: $900 Any questions just send me a pm or reply...
  20. Big Mick

    Calories in vs Calories Out for Weight Loss

    I often hear Calories In vs Calories Out when referring to weight loss. Is this actually true? Is it really that simple or do other factors play a role? Is it a sustainable realistic long term method to control weight? Please qualify your answers with some evidence of why it works or why it...
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