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Are lifting straps for the weak?
The direct answer is no they're not for the weak, unless you consider some of the world's strongest men weak! When you're lifting really heavy (relative to you) for repetitions, or you're holding a weight statically momentarily before moving it (such in a halting deadlift position with a...- Fadi
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Deadlift Grip
A couple month before Christmas I started to lift again and for once sticking to it. Anyway I had noticed my bicep felt dull and achy and after a look around on google it seems the deadlift is more than likely the issue. As most people the overhand grip works to a point and then people us the...- Snoochies
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- Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
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Misdirected energy
We've all seen some crazy weights been lifted by some very strong Olympic weightlifters; I'm referring to squatting here. You see a middleweight (75kg) weightlifter back squatting something like 290kg the way he just squatted 150 or 200kg. Great so where is this post heading? The point here...- Fadi
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Man punches Kangaroo
This dude was firstly protecting his Dog then protecting himself from this big Roo. Now the Australian Human Society is calling for him to be sacked from his Elephant Handler job at Dubbo Zoo and Animal Rights activists are making death threats etc. That Roo is pretty big and looks like it...- Stiffy
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- Forum: News&Current Events
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Triceps giant drop set with a twist
Everyone knows the effectiveness of a giant set, where more than two exercises targeting the same muscle or muscle group are done one after another. Similarly, everyone is familiar with drop sets and the burning pump they give a worked muscle. This triceps' giant set does have three exercises...- Fadi
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- Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
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Push/Pull Ancillary Programming?
Looking for wisdom from the usual suspects on ancillary exercises. I'm running 5/3/1 triumvarate, with quite a few ancillary exercises to choose from. What I'd like to hear is which exercises would complement, or work opposite each major lift muscle group. Brief hx is Stronglifts, then...- Axx
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- Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
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Getting a sore lower back post leg day
Hey all, Been getting a bit of a sore lower back post leg day for the last few months, it hasn't been anything major but painful enough to present me with difficulty lifting everyday objects. By the time I get to my second lot of a deadlifts for the weak the pain is gone, usually lasts 3-4 days...- Puggy
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- Forum: Injuries and Rehab
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Grip weakest link in deadlift
Hi All, My trainer has me currently doing high-volume to bring up my work capacity and to burn off the fat. However with deadlifts my forearms and grip is running out of steam halfway through the sets. I know I have other options but: 1. I don't like alternating grip due to some imbalances, a...- LateStarter
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- Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
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Parts of a physique that most impress you
Is there a specific part of someone's physique that makes you think... sheesh a lot of work went into that. Or does it depend on the individual?- Admin
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- Forum: Lifter Appreciation Threads
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Why hitting the gym is good for your career
TIME to hit the gym. While the likes of Bill Gates, Tim Cook and Mark Zuckerberg would likely argue otherwise, a new study set to be published in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology argues that physical strength is often equated with better leadership qualities...- Admin
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- Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
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Chocolate Banana WPI by Fuel Protein
I got a coupla kilos of WPI from Fuel Protein, this site newest sponsor. I have Milk Chocolate, Banana, and Choc Banana. I decided to give Choc Banana a whirl first. Taste 7/10 Fuel protein's point of difference is to use 100% natural sweeteners, 100% natural colours and 100% natural...- Jungnaut
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Carbs - how much?
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- Forum: Nutrition & Diet
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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?- Admin
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My recent trainings
Hi Just going to go over my recent trainings with you, I'm really liking training like this, it's fun and objective Training split: Monday - bench Wednesday - Squat Thursday - Accessories Saturday - Deadlift I might also do extra light sessions So what I'll do for each lift is work up to a...- 0ni
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What have you done to your bike today
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for those of you that get self-conscious working out
for those of you that get self-conscious working out, what are you secretly thinking when you're at the gym?- Admin
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- Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
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Hang for 30 Seconds, Pull-Up
Hang for 30 Seconds, Pull-Up Hang from a bar for 30 seconds. Aside from grip strength, the hanging test might highlight some shoulder and spinal issues. Can you do that easily? Good. Now try this: Hang from the bar for thirty seconds. When the timer rings, do a pull-up. If you can do that...- Goosey
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Stiff-legged/romanian deads
Hey guys new here, will post up my full routine in another thread. Big fan of stiff-legged deads for hitting the hams, but I seem to be struggling with the technique. I seem to feel it more in my lower back. Watched a few videos but not really helping. Also, I've gone right down in weight and...- Berniemac
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- Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
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The Viability of My Lifestyle
I'm a fairly busy guy, and I'm starting to feel the aches seeping in because of this lifestyle. I'm only 17, I didn't expect this. That being said I'm far from an average 17 year old. I feel like my body is loosing. I've got some serious mental health issues and as a result I've been on some...- Puggy
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- Forum: General Fitness Training
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strength and fitness for someone who isn't a narcissist or sissy little bitch
Alright c*nts I just want to be fit, but that's got me thinking what's fit right? I'm no weak gutted pencil necked Nancy boy, if I was jammed in the remand centre tomorrow I'm not gonna be the one in the holding cell trying to hang himself with a sock noose cause he was an easy target. Having...- Brick
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- Forum: General Fitness Training