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  1. D

    [Article] Insane Upper/Lower Split

    One of the challenges people face when they start training seriously is how to fit five-six training days into their already-busy weeks. It can seem daunting to dedicate so many days to working out, and you may be left wondering how athletes and gym-enthusiasts seem to effortlessly cram in...
  2. Stiff 2G

    Why State of Origin is so important

    Qld has been playing NSW in Rugby League since around 1910. From 1910 to 1979 the rules of player selection were based on residency - where you lived at the time of playing (not your "Home" state). This allowed NSW to stack their team with Qlders who had moved to Sydney to play in the much more...
  3. M

    Just did some rough tape measurements, what should I work on?

    Bit of background info, been lifting around 8 months, 17 yrs old, 177cm and around 165lbs, judging off eye test I estimate myself in the 13-16%bf range so not much fat but abs aren't visible without great lighting. All measurements are cold and flexed. What do you reckon I should focus on...
  4. F

    Beginner Bodyweight Guide?

    To;dr, fat and looking for a good bodyweight program Hey everyone, hope this is the right place to post this (my first post, found the forum through a google search). I’m 30 years old, not once had a gym membership but played sports many years ago. My lifestyle and poor choices (diet) have...
  5. M

    Hello! I'm new here!

    Hello! I'm new here! I want to learn more about bodybuilding and it's especially important for me now to find out how I can maintain my muscles during lockdown.
  6. A

    Explanation of HPTA / Endocrine System & How Steroids Affect You

    What is the HPTA? HPTA stands for Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Testicular Axis. A link between 3 glands/clusters that results in testosterone and sperm production. Hypothalamic: This refers to the Hypothalamus. This is a small cluster in the brain that links your central nervous system to the...
  7. Goosey

    30

    S THIRTY LESSONS 1. I see so many people who lift weights that worry they will lose a half inch from their arm girth if they take a week or two off training, when if they are truthful with themselves, they would actually get bigger. 2. If you?re a true hard gainer, one of the best ways to...
  8. M

    Meal Plan - Personalised to fit your Lifestyle & Needs

    Hi Guys, As i'm new to this page and would like to start off fresh, i will be doing plans for just $50.00ea. We all know diets can be bland, boring & unconventional... At Multi-Wholesome, our goal is to guide you through a flexible but nutritious healthy diet, tailored for your individual Total...
  9. davileme94

    [Article] A young man at the gym tells me that he only does 3 meals a day to achieve daily calo

    What do you think about reaching the daily calorie goal in just three meals a day? Giving an example of a person who has life in the rush and only makes 3 meals to beat the goal of daily calories ... Would it be ineffective for muscle gains? Would the body fat accumulation be greater because...
  10. Big Mick

    Are Electrolytes Important??

    Been wondering if there is any need to supplement electrolytes. If yes, why? If No, Why Not? Also where would you get electrolytes from?
  11. D

    What's more important for building muscle carbs or protein?

    Protein is the most important macronutrient in building muscle. Carbs are important for providing glycogen, which gives you the energy to train. [FONT=q_serif]People who lift weights generally have higher protein requirements. The RDA recommends 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight...
  12. Sticky

    The Perfect Meet

    https://www.valhallastrength.com.au/the-perfect-meet/
  13. V

    I need feedback about the workout log app

    Hello here! Recently I created and published app for logging workouts in a gym (workout tracker). I created it for myself, because analogs were uncomfortable for me, but I decided to share created app with others. Just want to say that app is absolutely free and doesn't have advertising, because...
  14. A

    Hello Everyone

    My name is Asad and joined ausbb forum to interact with guys who likes to hit gym frequently. I am currently in a food business where I sell weight loss prepared meals and its important I stay in touch with my potential customers to understand the market needs and improve my products.
  15. Sticky

    Maximising Your Total, Through Attempt Selections

    A day late, but here is an article I wrote on attempt selections...... One of the things people mess up the most! https://www.valhallastrength.com.au/1879-2/ https://www.valhallastrength.com.au/blog/
  16. WoodyAllen

    World Powerlifting federation

    https://worldpowerlifting.com Web site starting to go up now. Once it's stable, I guess a lot of questions will be answered, or mebbe not. So far, I see that the world championships are not in the US as verbally announced a few weeks back. Looks like it's in Melbourne. That may be due to lack...
  17. 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...
  18. Sticky

    Stickys guide to cutting weight for powelrifting

    Here is an article I wrote a while back on how we effectively cut weight for our weigh in's. If you're going to cut weight, do it right :cool: https://www.valhallastrength.com.au/cutting-weight-for-competitive-powerlifting/
  19. spartacus

    NRL's strongest man 2018

    Foxsports.com.au has uncovered just how much iron the game’s sturdiest men are throwing around and will reveal, at the bottom of our story, who has the biggest lift of them all. BRONCOS You may not know the name Salesi Funaki but you soon will. The 23-year-old has been in the Brisbane system for...
  20. spartacus

    Masters championships or rankings: Gerry's conundrum

    as we know, Gerry is a competitive warrior. but are his rumblings misplaced about winning medals in masters championships. I feel that where you are ranked at end of year is more important, and look to Australian masters weightlifting to show Gerry and the sport of powerlifting the light...
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