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    Advice on cycle needed pls

    Hey Guys, I know you are probably sick of beginner cycle pls help me not grow boobies type of posts, but I would really appreciate some input. I have read most of the stickies and read through all of the wiki on r/steroids - there is a lot of information and its pretty overwhelming when I...
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    Brand new here, trying to find these answers - splits, muscle growth and sets/reps

    Hi everyone, Ok so I've watched about a billion Youtube videos now over the last year during Covid on everything to do with body building you name it. I've tried a few different training styles and ideas now related to these different ways of training but still want to know so much more. I...
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    Shoulder Tendon Tear

    I have been diagnosed with a partial tendon tear in my right shoulder plus bursitis. It manifests as a general weakness in the shoulder when doing bench presses, flies, etc. Does anyone have experience of going down the surgical route. I’m interested in knowing if the repair is 100% and if full...
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    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...
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    85-90% load training deadlift

    As a non natural lifter how often should i be lifting an 85-90% load deadlift to increase my strength. I havent been able to make any strength gains on deadlift. Been stuck at 185 for 3 weeks training 3x3 185kg deadlifts wednesday and sundays. I am thinking i over estimated the speed at which my...
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    Recreational Steroids are not Cheating

    So im 20 years old, 6'3 and around 100-105kgs (havent weighed myself lately) been only training consistently for 2 years but have been researching and training on and off since i was 14. I started my first cycle of 400mg of test, injected every other day and the results are insane. my coach says...
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    Is there any point at all using DHEA for performance enhancement?

    Two pubmed studies show a modest positive effect on strength, which I can't link due to post count - but they are easily found. Obviously it is nowhere near as potent as injectables etc, but given that it may be easier to access, is it worth a shot?
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    Medications affecting muscle gain?

    Hey all, I'm not really sure of the best area of the Forum to post this but thought this was a good place to try? I am an Electrician and live an active lifestyle, I ride between 10-20km a week but I don't work out. I had a car accident about 8-10 years ago and shattered my talus into 8 pieces...
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    Training app for new lifter

    I've just gotten back into the gym after a long time off, been doing Starting Strength for a few months and doing OK with it... About to go to a split program (probably push/pull/legs) and looking for a tracking app. Have been using the Starting Strength app and it's actually really good, it...
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    Thoughts on 5x5 training

    Hi, I'm 40 year old male recently getting into strength training, I don't want to get massive, I just want to get some more muscle mass, fix my poor posture and basically just get fitter and stronger so I can do sports for longer and better I generally don't like gyms or gym workouts but..... I...
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    Arimadex or Novaldex

    Hello All, I am 50 years and love my trainning , currently weigh at 123 kg yes i have a bit of boday fat 30 % but know have a trainner and my diet is on point around 2400 to 2800 Zig zag. Also trainning one body part a day for about an 60- 80 minutes. Plus interval cardio on bike sprints and...
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    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...
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    eddie hall

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpeePuOXsOs&list=PLd-yEs2H7Y81xLAPhuMokPno28G7Qw1ZO incredibly strong presser,interesting his thoughts on strength training...never go above 80% for a set of 6.
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    devon larrat

    best arm wrestler in the world has a weak deadlift and squat but beat thor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECiI4wmU_bs
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    HGH regarding Skin and MMA

    Hey there, I have switched from bodybuilding to MMA and have since stopped doing any cycling. My skin is getting worse and my strength slowly disappearing. I read about HGH and its benefits for skin care. I was wondering if anyone here has experience with HGH specifically regarding its...
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    Advice on supplement program?

    I am looking at a few different options, just wanted some input. I just hit 51, still work out daily. Looking for I guess a combo of a testosterone boost, with strength and endurance/recovery increase to maintain my regimen. Has anyone tried bdg performance labs, the first thing that came up...
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    ? NEW IPF Approved Powerlifting Gear at Iron Tanks! Check it out. ?

    Greetings Team Iron, As we get toward the pointy end of the 2018 - we hope your year has been fruitful for you, and wishing you a strong finish! We have some great news to share with you all. As of 2019, we will have 5 more products from our range added to the "]IPF Approved List. "]...
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    Charles poliquin dies at 57

    Ed Coan just posted about the death of Charles Poliquin. He died unexpectedly at 57, and cause of death has not been released. RIP
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    GPC Showdown at Valhalla Strength

    Another awesome comp over the weekend. A number of lifters are eyeing off the $10k GPC Triple Crown, and started their mission today.
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    Diet and Weight Loss | The best diet plan and natural ways of weight loss

    Health is wealth. Health is good mind is good. How can we weight loss and live healthy, beautiful, life? This is our effort for all the people of the world. I want to speak on the topic ‘health is wealth’. In the modern time, where pollution, global warming, and other environmental issues have...
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