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  1. M

    How does this program look?

    I'm gonna move from my bro split of chest/arms/legs/back to what I think is the smarter split of push/pull/legs. This is what I've come up with lemme know where to change. PUSH 1: dumbbell press 4x8 2: incline bench 3x8 3: flies 4x8 4a: shoulder press 4x8 4b: lateral raises 4x6 5: tricep rope...
    • MikeCarmody
    • Thread
    • arms barbell bench calf change chest color deadlift dumbbell face flies incline legs press program pull rope rows sea shoulder split squat tricep twist ups
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  2. Goosey

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    S THIRTY LESSONS 1. I see so many people who lift weights that worry they will lose a half inch from their arm girth if they take a week or two off training, when if they are truthful with themselves, they would actually get bigger. 2. If you?re a true hard gainer, one of the best ways to...
    • Goosey
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    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  3. Y

    PPP Program

    I am just wondering if anyone has the PPP program from Markos? I had a quick look but couldn’t find it
    • YoHoJo
    • Thread
    • alo barbell board find hat jump kind long markos method motivation people ppp program programs quick rate stick tapatalk tha training weeks wondering works
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  4. D

    barbell recommendations

    I really want a new barbell for my home gym. I am currently using a womans 15kg 25mm passive knurl atm but i was looking to upgrade... Anyone have any experience with the rogue ohio power bar? I am near the coast so rust is a concern.. the ohio comes in stainless but costs a bomb. Is the knurl...
    • dustman007
    • Thread
    • 15kg 25mm 5kg abc atm barbell bars bomb coast costs experience force good gym hank home options power recommendation recommendations rogue rust stainless upgrade usa
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  5. Sticky

    What do you do if you hurt your back?

    I busted my back on my deadlift session last week, its not bad, but I wont be deadlifting for 2-3 weeks. I won't be squatting for a week or so either. Back injuries shouldn't be, but generally are, apart of powerlifting. What you do next, with your body and mind, will determine your return...
    • Sticky
    • Thread
    • barbell body bodybuilders bodybuilding day determine effective exercises fitness front full gym heal injuries legs list program split squats squatting start stop training working years
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  6. D

    Aussie barbell co power bar

    Looking for a new barbell... i have been using a 6.6 foot 15kg 25mm womans barbell. Need something that is good for the 3 lifts, squats, bench press and deadlift. Has to be durable and low maintenance. Im not sure what knurling i want.... the knurl on my current bar is really passive and doesnt...
    • dustman007
    • Thread
    • 5kg abc aussie bang barbell bench bench press centre current cut deadlift feedback foot good hands hat lifts looked low main maintenance power press squats won
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  7. 0ni

    The reverse hyper

    I don't want to hurt myself getting back into lifting so I am keeping things very light for a while. Of great interest to me are exercises that I can absolutely kill it on and give 100% without fear of injury My favourite for the lower body is the reverse hyper. I've been doing 200 reps a week...
    • 0ni
    • Thread
    • barbell body caused equipped exercises favourite fixing give great gyms hat hey keeping king left lifting light lower reps side things thinking tire week work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  8. A

    Exercise books

    The barbell prescription. Sullivan & Baker SS basic barbell training. Rippetoe Practical Programming. Rippetoe & Baker $20 each or $50 for the lot. Will post at your expense. Books are in perfect condition. Moving overseas and have to eliminate some items lol. Sent from my HTC 2PS5200 using...
    • Axx
    • Thread
    • $50 180 200 ate barbell basic book books condition eliminate exercise htc items lol lot moving overseas perfect pos post prescription programming tapatalk traini training
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade
  9. <ULTRA-MEGA>

    what is this exercise called? does it even exist?

    it's like a barbell front delt raise, except you raise the barbell all the way over head. so do a barbell front raise and extend all the way up until overhead starting from front/waist finish over head. if it's an actual exercise, what is the name of it? also isn't this exercise a pretty good...
    • <ULTRA-MEGA>
    • Thread
    • barbell build called decent del end eve exercise extend form front good head military pre press raise star starting strength test ultimate waist weigh weight
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: General Fitness Training
  10. WoodyAllen

    Gym accident? Mebbe murder.

    https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/pregnant-woman-s-death-not-a-weightlifting-accident-coroner-suspects-20180419-p4zaj1.html Douchebag couldn't lift 30kg without his mother's help? I think not.
    • WoodyAllen
    • Thread
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    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: News&Current Events
  11. D

    Good quality deadlift socks?

    Looking some good quality deadlift socks, any recommendations? :)
    • damo1
    • Thread
    • alo app bag barbell deadlift depth ffs flat footy free good hat helps judge quality recommendations shoes simple socks squat strength tha thi things wear
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  12. N

    Complete Newbie where do I start

    So I went out and bought a multi Gym Now what?? Might sound like a silly question but for someone new im a bit lost Seems to be an argument about weight vs reps? what weight should one start with how may reps What exercises How much and many workouts a week
    • nevsutt
    • Thread
    • argument art barbell bit body bought chest chest and arms complete exercises gym los multi newbie question reps silly sound star start wee week weigh weight workouts
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  13. D

    " " Barbaric and Barely Bearable Barbell Sale " "

    Armortec v2 Mens 7ft Olympic - Power Bar RRP $318.00 $249.95 SAVE $68.05 (21%) AUSBB MEMBERS TAKE FURTHER 10% OFF Armortech v2 Olympic - Women's 6.4ft Power BarRRP $289.00 $229.95 SAVE $59.05 (20%) AUSBB MEMBERS TAKE FURTHER 10% OFF
    • DazRob
    • Thread
    • $24 10% 20% 289 465 7ft ausbb barbell barely bars black color full images members mens olympic power power lifting red sale save women
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Flex Fitness Equipment
  14. A

    2018 Barbell

    Hi all, Looking to upgrade my Chinese barbell to a proper one. I've been lurking around here and other forums for a while and have narrowed it down to two. Australian Barbell Co. BOP220 with deep fine knurl and stainless sleeves. Or, Rogue Power Bar. At the moment I'm swaying heavily to the...
    • Andy3083
    • Thread
    • barbell bars black deal forums giving gym hat home house inside lead long maintenance power price proper recommendations ride routine side stainless suggestions upgrade zinc
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  15. D

    MERRY FLEX-MAS DEALS FOR DAYS SALE - Barbell & Bumper Package

    IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN :cool: MERRY FLEX - MAS Atec v2 Black Bumper Starter Package 60kg RRP $329.00 $299.00 AUSBB MEMBER = $269.00 Package includes 1 x 7ft Olympic Barbell 20kg Brass Bushing - rated at 700lbs 1 x Pair of Spring Collars 4 x 10KG Armortech Black V2 Bumper Plates PM ME...
    • DazRob
    • Thread
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    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Flex Fitness Equipment
  16. D

    !! 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
    • Thread
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    • Forum: Flex Fitness Equipment
  17. D

    *** 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...
    • DazRob
    • Thread
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    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Crossfit
  18. D

    "Klokov Barbell Sale"

    Hello to all you lifters : Just had a sale released company wide on our most popular Klokov Barbells Klokov Mens 20kg Bar : was $1099.95 NOW $899.00 https://www.flexequipment.com.au/klokov-equipment-mens-olympic-20kg-bar Klokov Sport 20kg Bar : was $999.95 NOW $599.00...
    • DazRob
    • Thread
    • $10 $89 20kg barbell bars check company crossfit fit fitness info klokov lifters link mens olympic popular power lifting released sale sport training url website wide
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Flex Fitness Equipment
  19. I

    ? Massive Gym Gear Restock! Your favourites are back. Check it out! ?

    Hi AUSBB! We've restocked some of your long awaited favourites, check them out below!As you're part of our VIP list, you can also take off another $5.00 off your entire order using the code "IRON5" at the checkout! (Code expires in 48 hours) 10MM LEGACY LEVER BELT and 13MM LEGACY LEVER BELT...
    • IRON TANKS
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    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: IRON TANKS GYM & FITNESS
  20. J

    New Sale Armortech Wall mounted Foldable Squat Rack

    Hey All, The Armortech Foldable Squat rack has just gone on sale for $339 Please see Designed with a hinge support system that minimizes horizontal sway better than similar products on the market, our solid design bears the brunt of a weighted barbell and meets it with unmatched stability...
    • Jayz
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    • Forum: Flex Fitness Equipment
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