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    I dont understand Deadlift Fatigue

    So i trained heavy deadlifts yesterday doing 190kg 3x3s. the first two sets felt so good. felt like i could maybe rep out 1-2 more reps but didnt push it. I rested 6 minutes between sets and then on the third set the first rep felt good, second felt super heavy and the third i could only get the...
    • sammaeltdo
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    • bar deadlift deadlifts don eve explain fatigue good harder heavy knees minutes period push rep reps sets sudden super unders understand wee weigh weight yesterday
    • Replies: 79
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
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    Safety bar length

    Hi, What length safety bars would you be going for on a half rack? Thanks
    • Noobienoo
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    • back bar bars bench catch front half half rack hank hat length long press rack reaches safe safety side squat stick stop tha understand view
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
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    Exercise Plan

    Hi I’ve been doing a routine for quite a while now every few days and was looking for exercise to try on the days I have off. I only had only been using dumbbells but have recently bought a curl bar and up the weight for a few exercises, I’m also looking to by a bench and straight bar soon...
    • Kam2020
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    • 66kg bar bench bought curl days dead dead lift dumbbells exercise exercises great lift moment plan press recently routine sets shoulder straight tips weigh weight
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
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    [NSW] For Sale - Power Rack, weights and bar

    Hi, I have for sale a power rack, weights and bar. The rack is a pin and pipe style and is 2210 tall.Could do with a paint Weights: 6x25kg, 3x20, 3x15kg, 2x5kg, 2x10kg, 2x2.5, 2x1.25kg ABC power bar Flat bench Located Beecroft NSW 2119 Price: $900 Any questions just send me a pm or reply...
    • Legion
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    • 210 217 2x10kg 5kg bar for sale legion november nsw pain pin pipe power power rack questions rack reply sale send style tall url weigh weights
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade

  5. Thick Grip Bars

    Been a while but have been knocking up some more new gear! Thought you boys might like Thick Grip V cable attachments with 48mm diameter handles. ATTACH]12625[/ATTACH] And thick grip EZ bars with Olympic rotating sleeves 1.5". 2.5" and 3" ... just because And here is a drop test on a...
    • BrisVegasGhost
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    • 126 attachments bar bars boys cable diameter drop est gear grip handles knocking leg made olympic press sleeves test thick ver vertical video watch youtube
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Workout Equipment

  6. 2018 IPF equipped world champs

    http://www.powerlifting-ipf.com/media/livestream.html
    • spartacus
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    • 180 201 256 905 arch bar bloke champ champs distance equipped facebook ice insane ipf nice powerlifting stream strength tapatalk test url videos world yeah
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
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    surgery and training...

    I hadnt squatted in 2 months due to leg surgery... i did two squat sessions last week but now ive had to have surgery on my hand... is there a way i can continue to squat? Would the squat safety bar be ideal... or should i just keep it simple with body weight squats? Thanks. Ps anyone have any...
    • dustman007
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    • bar belts body body weight conti due economy hand ideal leg mon months products safe safety simple single squat squats suggestions ted training week weigh weight
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training

  8. Safety Squat Bar

    This will be my next addition to my home gym. What are the best ones to buy or should value for money? Any suggestions?
    • Shrek
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    • 20kg 217 addition bar bars big bought buy chunky competing elitefts ext gym happy home home gym lot money padding safe safety sam squat suggestions website
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Workout Equipment

  9. John Meadows Programs

    Has anyone ever done these? I am following his programs now and making really good gains. My arms are now bigger than they have ever been! I am hoping that they hit 15 inches soon. I know it's not much but I always struggled with my arms. The arm workout I just did was: EZ bar curls - 3x15 to...
    • 0ni
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    • arms assisted bar failure feeling gains good hat head hey hit hoping inches machine making program programs pumped pyramid reps sets skullcrushers star starting warm
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions

  10. Adjustable trap bar

    I like the look of this trap bar with adjustable handles and they're not raised so you can get down lower in the bottom position https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0J25iBE9Do
    • Darkoz
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    • 217 adjustable bar big bottom find grip handles hat hey idea kunce lower normal raised rap tad tha tom tough trap url watch wide youtube
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Workout Equipment

  11. 3 only

    There was s discussion here ages ago about choosing one exercise only. Which one would you choose? Let’s do 3. 3 exercises only if you had to choose.
    • Shrek
    • Thread
    • #12 ages ago bar calves chest chins choose choosing covers deadlift dips discussion exercise exercises great grip lats legs rap reckon shoulders shrek trap tris
    • Replies: 76
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions

  12. The Squat

    I am currently trying to get my squat up, but my low weights reflect how weak I am when trying Olympic squat style. I tried some powerlifting squats a few days ago, and hate the feeling when compared to Olympic style, although I struggle to get to parallel with Olympic style. this article...
    • spartacus
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    • article bar bodyweight days end explain feeling full good hate helps low lower olympic people rack squat squats style times track upright weak weightlifting weights
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
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    2009 Pendlay HD Nexgen vs Rogue Ohio

    Hi guys, looking at finally taking the plunge and starting a home gym. Just looking at powerlifting so lining up a bench, squat rack, bar and weights. Found a used 2009 Pendlay HD Nexgen bar (bearing not bushing) with 2x20kg and 2x10kg for $300 and was wondering what your opinions were on that...
    • triple_whammy
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    • $300 200 2009 bar bearing bench buying cheap finally found guys gym home hoping opinions pick plunge rack squat star starting taking weigh weights wondering
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
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    Kwaussie named word of the year

    Kwaussie - "what you get when you cross a Kiwi who can’t decide whether they’re a Kiwi or an Aussie". eg Barnaby Joyce and Greens senator Scott Ludlam :D http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/aussie-words-of-the-year-revealed/news-story/eec8d9e5515ee36c93685d5cc5c5cad4
    • Stiffy
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    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: News&Current Events

  15. Fitness Challenges Suggestions

    I have been training for a while now and I am getting bored at the moment, I need something to break things up for me a bit.:cool: So I am looking at some challenges to do. By challenges I mean things to achieve that would appear to be impressive tasks. Was thinking stuff along the lines of...
    • Big Mick
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    • bar bench bench presses bit body bored break cool fit fitness full good hat number people presses reps squats stuff style suggestions things thinking training weights
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: General Fitness Training
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    Noob needs a power cage

    Hello All After a 20 year break, I recently started lifting again, following SL 5x5, using my uncles old bench press 'machine'. But 60kg is the max that i feel confident snatching up and over my head to start my squats. So its time for a Cage. I really want a power cage so that my son can also...
    • Reszo
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    • 5x5 area bar bench difference ebay end fitness head lifting links machine mega online post press rack rain safety squats started time train weights year
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
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    Flex fitness wa strongman sale

    We are happy to announce that Flex Fitness Equipment will be sponsoring this years WA STRONGMAN & WOMAN. In conjunction with this; here are some SPECIALS for yall = YOKE V2 : $499.99 AUSBB MEMBERS SPECIAL : $449 ARMORTECH V2 FARMERS CARRY ( pair ) : $299.99AUSBB MEMBERS SPECIAL : $ 269...
    • DazRob
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    • ausbb axle bar carry color darren dee drive equipment fat fit fitness folding full happy hat log members sale soring woman years yoke
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Flex Fitness Equipment
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    !! Hot fire power cage deals !! Flex fitness equipment

    :cool: IT's Gym Quittin' Time :cool: ArmorTech Power Cage PC5 With Lat Attachment RRP $1,199.00 WAS $898.95 SAVE $401.00 (33%) ONLY $798.00 AUSBB Take 10% MORE ! MEMBERS = $718.20 SPECIFICATIONS: Armortech Heavy Duty Steel Tubing Multi Grip , Non slip Pull up bar 4 x Fully height...
    • DazRob
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    • adjustable bar barbell color cool email equipment fit fitness free full gym height home gym lock pegs power cage red safety sea size strength time top
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Flex Fitness Equipment
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    *** flex fitness bar and bumper pack ***

    For all of YOU still CHARGED from the CROSSFIT GAMES this year!! It's time for you to start getting ready for NEXT YEAR. Lucky enough we have some BAR & BUMPER PACKAGES on sale !! Package includes 1 x 7ft Olympic Barbell 20kg Brass Bushing - rated at 700lbs 1 x Pair of Spring Collars 1 x...
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    • art ausbb bar barbell big black brass color fit fitness full games lbs list lock olympic pack quick sale size spring star start time year
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Crossfit
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    Programming advice

    I need some help with a template now that I have pretty much exhausted regular progression where I add weight to the bar every session. I won't post numbers because they're soft but my training generally looks like this. Mon: Squat, OHP, lat pulldowns. Tue: Bench, bent rows, bicep curls, tri...
    • onslaught
    • Thread
    • add adding advice bar barbell bench couple day diet hey main make nutrition points post properly sea sets sleep stuff training weak weights work working
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
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