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  1. Shrek

    Election 2019

    Who are you voting for?
  2. spartacus

    sound strength training principles from a russian weighlifter on t-nation

    https://forums.t-nation.com/t/sergey-bondarenko-russia-450-510-lbs-235-useful-articles-q-a-form-check-etc/214212/7 I like this quote And never forget one of the most important rule that many trainees underestimate – it is better to “undertrain” than to overtrain. If you face overreaching, then...
  3. WoodyAllen

    Kimberley Walford expelled from the IPF

    In case some have not heard, Kimberley Walford, 6 time women's IPF Open Raw World Champion, has been "released" by the IPF. As in, kicked out. Hey, mebbe she can go join PA. Wun minnit Gaston kicks out an entire nation of lifters (plus his nemesis, Robert Wilks who fought hard to clean up the...
  4. spartacus

    [Article] Are deadlifts necessary beyond powerlifting?

    My humble view is that deadlifts are overrated as an exercise, beyond their importance to powerlifting. I tend to agree with this article https://www.t-nation.com/training/the-deadlift-who-needs-it I also say this despite that lift being probably my best lift of the three powerlifts. as a...
  5. S

    Sumo Deadlifts on Leg day???

    Anyone tried Sumo Deadlifts on Leg day as part of a BB routine? When you think about it, a Sumo Deadlift (or a "Powerlifting cheats Deadlift") takes out a lot of the Back and works the Legs and Glutes more. Bit like a Jefferson Squat but not as awkward.
  6. T

    Guy doing 6 plate front squat with no spotter holy cow

  7. S

    One Nation wins four Senate seats

    Four Senate seats lol. I think they also got $4 million in funding due to winning so many votes. Interesting. EDIT: and David Oldfield had sex with her :o There is a Poll peeps!
  8. Reide

    Probably a dumb question but I'm going to ask anyway

    Can exercise make you taller or shorter? I could imagine posture comes into play but I seem to have shrunk 3cm and I'm already happy meal sized.
  9. S

    The Real Science of Squat Depth - t nation article

    "The ideal squat ends around parallel. This puts sarcomeres in a position to produce the most tension and force. Admittedly, a majority of research studies suggest deep squats are more effective and healthier on the joints than partial squats or parallel squats. These results are to be expected...
  10. A

    what is your weak spot in the gym?

    Is there a certain exercise that doesn't seem to progress, or a muscle group you don't feel is getting stronger? And do you have a plan to address it?
  11. Repacked

    Delt EMG/MVC measurements (2010)

    Food for thought, regardless of your opinion of the author. https://www.t-nation.com/training/inside-the-muscles-best-shoulders-and-trap-exercises
  12. Repacked

    Jason Huh

  13. S

    Rippetoe on Squats (article)

    T-Nation Mark Rippetoe article Squat Mechanics: A Deep Analysis When you squat, use your hips. This will require a more horizontal back angle than you think. You may have heard that you must stay upright when you squat, with as vertical a back angle as possible. You've heard wrong. Think...
  14. L

    nation of overweight pill poppers

    So we're supposedly just off the podium in the competition for being the most obese nation , supposedly just behind NZ and behind the US and Mexico. We're supposedly coming up fast on 30% of people being obese. Personally I reckon it would have to be higher than that with the number of fatties...
  15. 0ni

    Bulgarian method article on t-nation

    Guy I know from another forum just got published on t-nation T NATION | Maxing on Squats and Deadlifts Every Day
  16. nobullsupplements

    We're a nation of fat, sad drinkers.

    We're a nation of fat, sad drinkers, survey finds Australia's becoming a world leader when it comes to being fat. Proud drinkers. Highest ranked country when it comes to depression. Most afraid of getting cancer, dementia and heart disease. Read more: We're a nation of fat, sad drinkers...
  17. B

    T nation article You Vs Body.. good read

    Death Match: You vs. Your Body by Mike Roussell You've just finished a mass phase and added 25 solid pounds to the scale, most of which is muscle. It was hell trying to get bigger, but you finally laid the smack-down on your body and forced it to pack on weight by lifting heavy and...
  18. H

    Melanotan II: Has anyone used this tanning treatment??

    I am thinking about using the tanning treatment Melanotan II. I have had some friends use it and they had great results. All of them got great, all over tans. I was wondering if anyone on here has used this product?? I know it is pretty new. I have heard that the US made stuff is the best (the...
  19. H

    [Article] Zen To Slim: A Simple, 5-Step Weight Loss Plan

    I think this one will be a bit controversial — weight loss theories seem to be a bit divisive, judging from past posts on this topics, as people have very strong opinions about the right way to lose weight. However, this post isn’t going to explore any of those theories. It’s meant to be a...
  20. S

    Cyclists save nation $35m a year

    Cyclists save nation $35m a year Cycling is saving Australians $35 million a year at the petrol pump, through commuters swapping the car for the bike, a new report has found. And an increase in the number of people cycling to work has also reduced public health costs by approximately $154...
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