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  1. A

    how strong is you front squat ?

    how does your front squat strength compare to your back squat ?
  2. 0ni

    Full body

    Let's have a full body thread. Who here trains full body? I always really liked it. There is a big shift lately towards spending a day on each lift and body part splits. I've never grown as much on these types of training though and never got as strong! List some good full body workouts below...
  3. A

    How many times a week do you train legs?

    Do any of you train them twice or more per week? Did you notice any difference from training them only once?
  4. M

    INJURY List

    Hi all, Thought I would list the injuries I have ahd since i started training.. These are since I started a little over 2 years ago (could be why i never did anything physical before) :) 3 Months after I started thought i would try lunges Pulled a muscle, legs out of action for a bit. 6...
  5. Goosey

    Ice Cream

    Some say this shit is bad, I reckon it's superb for getting extra cals in, for someone youg bloke wanting to beef up. The high butterfat content is contraindicated for those on a low fat diet, but ice cream does have a number of bonuses. For those who like to rationalize their indulgence...
  6. U

    Fatigue

    Hi guys just needing some help with fatigue. My problem is on my chest tricep day I do 3 -4 sets of weighted dips but then I go to do my bench and drop 5kg odd my usual if I don't start wig the bench . Is this normal or should I rest longer between the exercises.
  7. candyflip

    Realistically - how many workouts will you do between now and the New Year?

    I have every workout logged since May 2010 for myself, so I can tell you exactly how many workout I got in between the 15th December and the 15th January last year - ZERO! :D My caveat was I took a trip to NZ for Xmas, but, I certainly had the opportunity to do something if I had wanted to...
  8. F

    pullups 4x10 way of progression

    my routine states that I should do 4 sets 10 reps of weighted pullups. for now my max is (only bodyweight): 9 reps, 7 reps, 5 reps, 5 reps so should I wait and try to add reps each workout till I get all 10, 10, 10, 10 and then start to adding weight and get sth like 10, 9, 8, 7 and next...
  9. BigJim

    How many days per week you train?

    I put 3 day split as im currently doing PPP with assistance lifts and it kinda works out like: Monday - Legs Wednesday - Chest/Arms Friday - Back Just interested to know what everyone else does.
  10. A

    Topic of the Week- How Can One Prevent Overtraining?

    Everyone has atleast once in their training life , over trained , it's a common thing and a rather serious one too Often the new bodybuilder who thinks "more is better" is a victim of overtraining. We should all beaware of the effects of overtraining and how to prevent it. What are...
  11. M

    Where to start - Fitness Modelling

    Hi! I am interested in beginning Fitness Modelling. It's been something that I have been thinking about for the past 3 months, but still have no idea where on earth to begin when it comes to a training program and diet. One day I would like to get into some of the other categories, but it...
  12. Big Mick

    Muscletech naNO Vapor

    I have recently (about 4 weeks ago) tried Muscletech naNO Vapor, as I was give some free sample packs containing one serving per bag. It's a pre workout supplement, I tied it as directed and found that it worked brillianly, as matter of fact I think it worked too well and got me...
  13. macca

    Rippetoe vs PTC

    Hey guy's, I've just read an article that touches on a few threads posted and things said over time by PTC. I'm a big fan of Rippetoe and in my opinion he's from the same school of thought as PTC 'There aint not school like the old school' haha. Anyway the article sheds some insight on 'the...
  14. B

    How to increase vertical jump & agility? - (For basketball)

    Good Afternoon, I'm over 6-foot, almost 18, 87kg and would like to increase my vertical jump & general agility. My current routine is as follows; Floor-work; 70 Pushups 300 Situps Weights; 22.5KG Barbell 13 repetitions of both exercises, (wrists facing up, wrists facing...
  15. L

    Running 2.4km in 12 minutes

    I have to be able to run 2.4kms in 12 minutes in order to to pass basic training in the Defence Force. I only just got my gym membership last week so am currently going to the gym everyday and doing an hours worth of cardio work to improve my fitness. At the moment I am doing 2.4kms in around...
  16. R

    Is this workout good to grow size in upper legs

    Hi, This is a leg routine I created to build my upper legs. I have been reading in M&F about the amount of sets and intensity for growth and based on my understanding I devised this routine that I try to do twice a week. I am limited in that I can only squat what I can clean and jerk as I...
  17. J

    [Cycling] rain , what a shock

    so there i was over the weekend , out riding the bike around , doing the normal trail riding , when all of a sudden i started getting saturated , couldn't believe i thought my camelback had burst lol , rain what a shock that was which got me thinking, maybe it's time to drag out the wet...
  18. D

    Wanna build muscle mass but.

    been a member of this joint for a few weeks now , some interesting reading about the place i was just wondering if you guys could give me some advice. Im 17 nearly 18, i go to the gym alot now and got really into building, but i was wondering if you experts out there could give me a good and...
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