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  1. MikeW

    Ptc ppp

    Markos, Well done to Jack, awesome! Makes me feel weak all over again!! LOL Ah well, keep lifting... Cheers, Mike
  2. MikeW

    Different routine for strength/size?

    I don't know about different "types" of weights, but there's definately a different rep range that you should be focussing on if your goal is size over strength. Fadi posted a good thread on muscle fibre types which is a must read for a beginner. I suppose I should have clarified, is your...
  3. MikeW

    Whats are the best budget bumpers?

    GoPies, I've got to throw this out there, but man you're spending a fortune on gear. Your rack would do well in any commercial establishment but was too tall for your room. Now you're looking at bumper plates. Seriously dude, forget kitting out the home gym with the best of everything and just...
  4. MikeW

    How many shakes a day?

    I normally have about 3 to 4 shakes with 60gm (two scoops) of protein in each one as well as 4 meals of real food each day. If my breakfast is porridge (as today), then I'll have a two scoop shake to go with it. If its 6 eggs (yesterday) then I skip the WPC shake. If my mid morning meal is...
  5. MikeW

    Drop Deads

    Paullie, If its any consolation, I'm weak off the floor too mate. I can squat 140, but my dead is only 152.5. Something's up. But great advice above. I'm going to do my PPP warmup sets on a 20kg plate as deficit deads, then do my heaviest 1 or 2 sets full ROM. Tonight I should be pulling...
  6. MikeW

    One of my powerlifting inspirations

    Wow, inspirational! Thanks for sharing Steve. Cheers, Mike
  7. MikeW

    PTC version 2.0

    Nick, Nice lift mate. Couldn't really see what your depth was like but it looked a fraction shallow. Looked like about the same depth I went to on my 140kg squat recent PB, but again hard to tell with that footage. I'm going to add box squats to make sure I sit right back and down. I've...
  8. MikeW

    Dealing with getting old

    I'm 40, I'm old... ;) Well I feel old today with severe DOMS from my Sat workout and a big weekend. Recovery is not what it used to be. Ah well, I'm still stronger than most kids half my age! :D Cheers, Mike
  9. MikeW

    Ptc ppp

    Fair enough, probably just noise then, ignore it. Could be because I was going up by decent increments and hitting PBs in week 9 before the back off sets, or probably just completely random. Cheers mate, Mike PS Took your advice and rolled straight into my squat 150kg PPP programme after...
  10. MikeW

    Boot camp for obese people?

    Sorry for the hijack, but I also refuse the crap food if I don't want it. Our work is organising lunch for the Melbourne Cup but they're doing pizza. I emailed back and said its supposed to be chicken and champage. Last year they did chicken and that's cool as I eat the breasts and salad...
  11. MikeW

    Ptc ppp

    Markos, Love your programme, its just what I was looking for. Just have to mention, in case others have the same issue, but I really hate the last two sets in week 9. They're both 5 reps at a decent weight and I've copped injuries doing those drop back sets on bench and now deads. It was...
  12. MikeW

    the what u saw at the gym TODAY thread

    Yep, her precise words... Shame, because they're actually trying pretty hard and could do well if they took on some advice, but it won't be me giving it now, that's for sure! Cheers, Mike
  13. MikeW

    the what u saw at the gym TODAY thread

    Tried that, didn't work. How about this recent example?... I was doing deads in the squat rack and a group of three girls who workout a fair bit in the weights area walk up and ask if they can use the rack to squat. I say sure, go for it and step back another couple of feet and they grab a...
  14. MikeW

    Testosterone 10.8

    Right, off to a GP for me then to get my full bloodwork done, then I'll take that specialist's name Gauche. Unless its the same bloke n00bs and Sticky would recommend in which case I think I've already got his details. I'm sick of my lack of recovery and injuries. I eat big, push hard, rest...
  15. MikeW

    Long term relationships and it's effects.

    Good thread, real issue. I've been married now for 6 years and was living with my wife for 10 years before that. I've had similar mixed emotions in the past, but never strayed. Lately we've recovered a bit of the spark of our courting days and its been great. Don't know how it happened...
  16. MikeW

    [BRIS] Big Bench in Paradise comp

    Awesome lifting guys, records all round for paid up members... ;) Gareer, was that red flag for your foot moving was it? I thought you racked a fraction early but it was a clean lift. Well done everyone! You've done yourself and our little AusBB community proud. Would have loved to be...
  17. MikeW

    Post up what you are eating

    Today's tucker... 1. Breakfast: cup of oats, cup of milk, cup of water microwaved to porridge. squeeze of honey over it. 2. First thing at work: 2 scoops WPC mixed with 250ml milk and 250ml water. 3. Morning snack: kanga bangas and salad and one boiled egg. 4. Lunch: spag bolognaise...
  18. MikeW

    Why I dont deload my lifters

    Markos, I look at the total tonnage, volume x weight, and try and increase it all the time. For me, deloading would be dropping that tonnage. So, I could go straight into my PPP 150kg programme and I wouldn't be deloading even though the weight is down because the volume in week 1 would...
  19. MikeW

    Libido

    What he said... ;) I'm married and have a 5 year old. Sex, what's that? Mind you, we have been having a bit lately, not sure why. By "a bit" I mean its not just on birthdays and the anniversary!! :D Cheers, Mike
  20. MikeW

    Why I dont deload my lifters

    Markos, I like your approach and I follow your principles to the letter now given the gains I have started making following your training, and more importantly eating, guidelines. So, I have a question if I may, what am I to do in my two weeks off after my PPP 11 week programme? I accept...
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