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  1. Looking at buying some Oly Shoes

    Hey guys, Looking at purchasing my own set of Oly Shoes after using Fuzzys for a few weeks. I think its time to give them back hahaha. The ones i am currently using are Fuzzy's Adidas Oly Shoes and i have found these that look alright...
  2. Buying Chains for garage gym

    Where is the best place to buy chains for a garage gym set up? I was thinking about going down to the local bunnings and checking it out.
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    Buying supps from overseas.

    Hi all, Just trying to get an idea if buy from overseas is a good idea or not - its deffinatly cheaper and i've sorta looked into quarrentine requirements and from what i've gathered its okay to a degree to bring some in for personal use. but before forking out a few dollars - just want to hear...
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    Buying a Power Rack

    After getting tremendously frustrated with my smith machine whilst doing squats (lifting the whole machine off the ground) I've decided to get a power rack. Been looking around and I've come across this product POWER RACK SQUAT CAGE FREE WEIGHTS GYM 400KG RATED (eBay item 250769921479 end time...
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    buying a foam roller...

    What size foam roller is most commonly used? And where can I get one?!
  6. Newbie buying a Bench - Rebel Sport Quaility? Help please.

    Hey all Newbie here. Looking at getting a basic bench press, I already got a barbell/dumbbells and some weights which will cover be for now. I'm in Adelaide and looking around at benches online atm. I had a look at rebelsport and they seem to have some basic ones (which is all i'm after) but...
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    Buying a Power Rack - Setting up a Home Gym

    Hi all, I have been a member of a commercial gym for 2 years (Fitness First lol) and am thinking of making the switch to a home gym (makes sense when your paying 700-800 a year). So Basically I'm lookin at: A) Power Rack - inc chin bar, dip accessory etc etc B) Flat/adjustable bench - probably...
  8. Buying a quality sled/prowler

    So i think having my own sled at home would be great, i could do some sled pulls often and also conditioning work: 0hIhRl8WdGM (that's macmad in the video there) Where would i go about buying a value for money sled/prowler? Underground Elite: Underground Elite :: Sleds & Accessories...
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    buying supps from usa online

    just wondering if there are any restrictions on buying supps from an online usa store and getting shipped to australia im not looking at getting excess, just enough for me im looking at a tub of sizeon and a tub of superpump250 all help is appreciated cheers
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    Buying a new barbell as a beginner.

    Oh hey, I'm planning to start training seriously in the coming weeks after I buy some new equipment. Currently, I have a low-quality Kmart standard barbell with 'screw-on' ends (is that what it's called?) that doesn't quite fit in my new power rack. So, I'm looking at buying a new...
  11. Buying a quality powerlifting belt

    Hey mate. A few of us on AusBB are looking at buying a decent belt, what do you guys recommend? Haz showed us this webpage which convinced a few people to give it a try. Here are some places to buy belts from: Skorpions Gym - Belts - - - - Scorpions Gym and Powerlifting Club - - - Underground...
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    Animal Pak

    Here's one for a multi: Universal, Animal Pak:I went through a tub of this a while ago. Effects: Literally felt like an animal all day long, felt pumped and ready. After a few days or using this product I noticed an increase in concentration also. Endurance in the gym was greatly improved, this...
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    Buying from Ebay

    This is my first post on here, so here goes... Ive been working out properly for about 5 months (good diet + proper training routine) and have recently decided to buy a protein powder. I have been researching the subject, and have decided to buy online, I have about $60-$80 to spend. I don't...
  14. Buying weight plates, thoughts

    Hey all Just looking at finally getting some plates, chasing atleast 150kg worth Do you think spending ~$200 more to get bumpers is worth it? bumper package two each of 25, 20, 15, 10, 5. rubber coated i would get six 20, and two each of 10, 5, 2.5 Will it kill my second hand ABC bar that...
  15. Buying a quality barbell

    Hey, I've been looking at upgrading my elcheapo 7 foot olympic barbell, I've got a few options though I'm undecided. They are: ABC BO220 from Gymcare $484 Iron Edge 20kg Olympic Barbell from AusKB $165 + $54 = $219 Pendlay 20kg Bushing Class HD NexGen Olympic Barbell $575 + $54 = $629 Garage...
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    buying a rack - where?

    Hey folks, it's my bday soon, so I'm going to treat myself, hah! Anyway, I'm looking to get a power rack. MMPR Power Rack BPR01 Power Rack I've been tossing up between those two. I live in Newcastle, so a Sydney store would be nice, so I don't have to pay 100+ for freight.... Any other...
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    Buying from bodybuilding.com store

    I've heard they seize products such as Gaspari Nutrition when going through customs. I want to buy some SizeOn, Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard and Optimum Nutrition Opti-Men but am worried about getting stuff seized. Anyone bought from it and can enlighten me on what I can and cannot get?
  18. Buying a home/unit vs renting

    I had a look at the loan calculator for one of the banks and it showed interest being twice or even three times the value of the home if you borrowed the entire amount. Is it just me or is this entire buy a house thing for an investment just a really really dumb thing to do.
  19. Buying a dip bar and reverse hyper thingy

    in 3 weeks i'll be turning my new garage into a gym of sorts and 2 pieces of equipment i would like is a dip bar and something to do reverse hypers on. i'd like them to be simple pieces of equipment dedicated to the one exercise but a combo type machine might be ok too. anyone have any...
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    Buying Egg Whites in Melb.

    Guys/gals, Here's the dilemma I have been facing. Want to buy egg whites. I have only been able to buy them from Safeway. In a 1ltr Milk carton package. The problem is that: 1. it's frozen (no issue right? leave it in the fridge for a day or two and can use it) yup done that. 2. The label on...