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  1. U

    Standard bar - Max load?

    Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone has any experience with standard Barbells (pauls warehouse or Rebel) bending or snapping? Deadlifting 170kg with no problems at the moment but just wanted to see if anyone has bent or broken one before and if so at what weight?
    • Upper dorsimus
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    • bar load max standard
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  2. DKD

    Who's had good results with higher reps?

    I'm interested to hear stories from anyone who feels they've made good physique improvements on any particular body parts, using a higher rep range......say anywhere between 12-20 or beyond. I clearly recall Fadi saying once that he made the best gains on his back when he did higher reps for...
    • DKD
    • Thread
    • #12 5x5 age anymore back bar based day der exercises good higher huh load long padding reps results sets shrek stage suit tim time working
    • Replies: 80
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  3. jzpowahz

    bar load rating

    Hi, Just wondering what the load rating is for this 7ft standard bar? 7FT (213cm) Barbell Standard Thanks Chris
  4. B

    Trap Bar Deads

    Had a play with these the other day. What are peoples thoughts on them? Have read some people say its more like a squat than a deadlift but I didnt notice that. I seem to feel it a lot in my back especially lower back and lats. Which is strange because a lot of the negativity towards it is...
  5. J

    Bar Brothers body weight workout Sydney

    body weight workout Bar Brothers Workout Sydney Australia - YouTube
  6. J

    Body Weight training to get fit

    Bar Brothers Workout Sydney Australia - YouTube here is a video, 4 months of body weight training. it worked fast in helping me get fit and strong. i still need to improve the exercises and would like to add some more size to my physique without looking too bulky. any good training/diet tips to...
  7. Blurredout

    Cyberfit Olympic Bar

    I know its a cheap bar but has anyone else bought one of these? they are advertised as 20kg bar but only weigh 15kg :confused: wondering if all of them do or just mine, emailed the guy waiting for a reply Atleast the rack and plates were cheap though :D
  8. jzpowahz

    swiss bar

    Anyone seen anything like this in Oz? Elite FTS Or tips on how to make an attachment to a standard barbell? (I can only do nuetral grip bench)
  9. <ULTRA-MEGA>

    safety squat bar?

    has anyone ever used one of these? how did you find it? thinking about buying one now...
  10. Big Mick

    Grip Training/Thick Bar Training

    I put this in the strength training as I believe grip strength is extremely important for any sort of strength work, it might actually be the key to it...please discuss! How many people do specific grip training?? If so what sort of grip training are you doing?? Does anyone have grippers or...
  11. Figjam Brah

    Difference between EZ Curl and Super Ez Curl bar - Tricep work/Skull crushers

    Hey guys, was wondering what the difference would be between an Ez curl and a Super Ez curl bar. I want to begin doing a lot more tricep work, was thinking skull crushers. One seems like a 'Z' the other an 'S', but not sure why lol, I know there meant to easier on wrists when bro curling...
  12. F

    closed gym - have only pullup bar for tommorows back/bi workout

    my back/bi workout looks normally like this Weighted Chins 3x4-6 BB Rows 3x6-8 Deadlifts 3x8-10 Pulldowns reverse grip 2x20 Cable Rows 2x10-12 BB Curl 4x8-12 but just a moment ago i got information that my gym will be closed till tuesday. at home ive got only pullup bar. can...
  13. S

    Where to get a Trap Bar in Sydney?!?

    As the title name suggests, where can I get a decent trap bar in Sydney? Have looked at numerous places but all seem to be in Victoria, and $400-$600. Just want it for a home gym set up. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Pat
  14. F

    diagonal chinup bar

    i have sth like this do you think these are more like chins or pullups? and they hit lats or biceps harder? and do you think thumbless grip could be good on them?
  15. chocchillimango

    Chocolate Coconut Protein Bar (Yo! Joel!)

    OK, this is currently an experiment but oh mamma, yum! Will perfect over the weekend and update this post with whatever the "most excellent" version happens to be. So this is what I used: 30g WPI (unflavoured) 15g raw cacao 15g coconut flour 10g coconut milk powder (Ayam from supermarket) 45ml...
    • chocchillimango
    • Thread
    • bar chocolate coconut joel protein protein bar whey
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Recipes
  16. Persistenttiger

    Do you include the weight of the bar...

    when you write down what weights you lifted :confused: Might not make a huge difference for a lot of you, but it sounds a lot better for me to say I squat 35kg instead of 15! (That is if the bar is even 20kg - I don't know?! It feels heavier than 15kg.)
  17. pumpedup86

    Squatand deadlift, swap to trap bar dead and front squat

    Guys due to my lower back discomfort and past injuries, I have been advised To swap my deadlift with a trap bar dead and back squats to front squats. What is Everyones thoughts on this advice? Lower back injury is nothing serious
  18. CaT_SPeW

    comment on my low bar squat bar position

    so im having trouble with low bar squat bar positioning i just dont know if i have it right. at the start the bar was slipping down my back on the heavier sets and putting heaps of pressure on my shoulders and wrists, ive started squeezing my shoulder blades together more and pushing my elbows...
  19. Rambodian

    What bar do you own?

    What bars do you own? I have a Texas power bar and a MM needle bearing bar, the higher rated one. Was interested in what bars you guys own, and how have they performed so far. I like my Texas bar, it has great knurling, but it is a bit flexible and I have only maxed my deadlifts to 160kg on...
  20. G

    Force USA Trap bar

    Anyone seen this yet?? looks fancy, more importantly the grip section revolves and as 3 alternate grips from narrow to fat. I rate it and am thinking of adding it to the man cave. I can value through obviouslt DL's but also shrugs and farmers walks. Anyone used these things for farmers walks...
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