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  1. D

    Forming a 6 pack/rate my training

    Hi everybody. Just wanted to get some feedback on my training regime. Essentially I'm early thirties had a beer belly but I've done about 6 months of cardio and weights so have stripped it mostly off. I have started working harder on my abs but they only seem to be forming on the upper chest...
  2. spartacus

    211kg raw bench ipf 66kg bw

    https://www.facebook.com/jasonmanenkoff/videos/1915910931760758/
  3. ride29er

    2017 Crossfit opens

    Crossfits yearly 1st stage of qualifications for the crossfit games is upon us, its one workout per week for five weeks, workout is released every friday morning and you have until tuesday morning to submit your score, always a big 5 weeks for the crossfit community, you get to test your...
  4. S

    dumbells

    What would be a good option for adding dumbells to my home gym? My wife wants to start working out and with her bad knees I think we could construct a pretty good workout for her using mostly dumbells.
  5. A

    What do you regret buying for your home gym?

    What do you think wasn't worth the money it cost? Or you bought something and barely use it?
  6. Shrek

    Adjustable Dumbells

    Anyone got them? Thinking of getting a pair like this. Worth it?
  7. R

    Routine Critique Please!

    M 181cm 83kg Hey, I have been doing a basic PPL for a couple of months inconsistently but now as my schedule is tighter the time is too much. My new routine is based on Stronglifts 5x5 with added accessories. Goal is a balance of strength and aesthetics. Also on a slow bulk. Current 1RMs...
  8. S

    Purchasing a power rack / half rack - anyone got Rogue?

    Hey guys I've got a home gym ready minus a power rack that I am still shopping for... my total area is 4x4m I have full dumbell rack full barbell racks (will probably sell most of these barbells) and a bench. I'm almost inclined to go a half rack like Rogue HR-2 because I think it has no...
  9. Jungnaut

    Clicking Shoulders

    So my shoulders click, snap and pop when I move them around in wide circles such as in a shoulder dislocation movement with the broomstick (or in a windmill) They certainly click, snap, and pop when I do warm up exercises such as anterior and lateral rotation with a small weight or dumbell...
  10. morgan000

    For Sale: Dumbell set with the rack.

    Dumbbell set plus rack for sale, all dumbbell in pairs. 10, 20, 25, 30, 40, 55, 60, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95. All in pounds. Have some doubles. I have a pair of 100 pound dumbells as well but 1 of the 100 pound one is broken, probably needs some welding. I'm after $1100 ono. I may through in a FID...
  11. A

    Bent Over Rows - How Do You Do Them?

    When you are doing bent over rows, how wide do you prefer to grip the bar and why, do you go around the same width as you bench or do you go narrower?
  12. A

    Ausbb roundtable - Obscure or uncommon exercises

    Obscure or uncommon exercises What obscure or uncommon movements have you found that have helped you reach your goals? How did you incorporate them into your training as a main or assistance movement? Feel free to ask other training and programming related questions as well, as the...
  13. A

    To Twist or Not to Twist- Dumbell Press

    Do you think there is any proven advantage to db twisting at the top of the rep
  14. walt

    Dumbell pullovers

    anyone rate these? I swear, no joke, it feels like my rib cage has expanded since i have been doing these? Silverback; Darkoz; Shrek; Would this mainly be a chest exercise?
  15. A

    dumbell press vs smith machine - shoulders

    which do you guys prefer? do you get better results on one inparticular? obvisouly we can lift heavier on the smith machine, but is free-weights better? i normally do dumbell press one week, then swap to smith machine the next and so on...
  16. T

    Rubber Hex Dumbell Set

    Hi Everyone, I am looking to purchase the Hubber Hex Dumbell set from gymdirect which is 10 pairs , 2.5KG to 25KG including Rack for $1100. It seems abit pricey, does anyone know where to find it cheaper? Also what are your thoughts on this set if you have purchased one before?
  17. P

    Dumbell rows

    I think these are best if your trying to build up raw core power next to dead lifts of course. these can really boost most of all your upper body lifts. I think these would be great for getting past strength platu's if your've not seriously tried em before. Wot do you reckon (not that i...
  18. B

    Barbell and dumbell grip.

    Hi all, Ive noticed that when I grip BB and DB for the various presses and lifts i do i only seem to be using part of my hand for the majority of the lift. So from my pinky finger to my rude finger i get calluses but get none on my pointer finger or thumb. So when I push or pull it seems those...
  19. littlebloke

    Dumbell handles: $24 pair

    We're running another special at the moment on standard sized screwlock dumbbells - a pair for $24. These handles are chrome plated solid dumbbell handles with spinlock (screw) collars. Dumbbell handles -spinlock collars | little bloke fitness - new and used home gym and fitness equipment at...
  20. S

    Bent over rows Vs One Arm Dumbell Rows??

    Hey can someone please tell me which is a better back exercise, the bent over barbell row or the one arm dumbell row?? I want to strengthen lower back and lats mainly.
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