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    How's it going.

    Hi, Im new here. 36 yrs old, been training.....must be 20+ years now on and off. Got back in to it seriously at the beggining of this year. Will never let life, work or relationships prevent me from doing my thing again. love it. Currently working each muscle twice a week, 5 day split but...
  2. Supplement Stacks

    Old school style of thread - done by an old school supplement sl*t.....What are people currently taking? / What have people been taking recently that seems to be working? Current stack; - Ashwagandha - B-Vitamin - Ginseng ** These three ^^ have been mainly used for stress, anxiety and energy -...
  3. Liberal Leadership Spill

    Julie is the favourite. My money is on Dutton.
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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...
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    bowflex rods

    I got a bowflex xtreme 2se used pretty cheap. Thought it might be nice to add to my power rack etc... Anyone know where to source extra rods in Australia?
  6. Botched boob job

    Salon owner ‘may not survive’ after botched boob job - Daily Telegraph https://apple.news/AExY-VRxqTA2Vu8TrUvUDsQ
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    Where are the cyclists?

    How come no cyclists are posting threads in this AUSBB sub-forum? Have they all got fit and rode away?
  8. J

    Vitargo

    Anyone have good bulking results with Vitargo that justifies the price?
  9. Cheap Chinese Barbell locking / lockjaw COLLARS

    After seeing the fancy prices local suppliers want for collars, I bought these off eBay for $10 / pair. This seems like an area where prices are wildly different depending on brand and store. Spring collars apparently lose their grip after a while, and screw collars mar the barbell sleeve...
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    Where to get speciality barbell collars from?

    I have a couple of speciality bars (axle and logs) that just don't fit Olympic size lockjaw, OSO or spring collars. I am after some speciality collars that fit bar diameters of 48mm to 49mm. I have tried screw collars but I just don't seem to be able to do them up tight enough to stop the...
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    How Much Weight Can A Bench Press Bar Lift Before It Gets Bent Out Of Shape?

    It’s a lot of freaking weight. The stress test on this cheap Olympic bar reveals that the straight metal bar can lift an immeasurable amount of weight before it buckles and permanently bends itself out of shape. When it’s just lifting normal plates and the like, Beyond the Press counted nearly...
  12. Look at this on eBay - Too cheap??

    Skim milk powder or maltodextrin perhaps? Its cheap for WPI. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181928901694
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    For sale vic, power rack and bumper plates full setup!!

    Full setup Power rack with chin up bar and dip station that can be attached $800 Olympic barbell with close grip handle $100 New bumper plates rubber outside 8x20kg, 2x10kg, 2x 5 and 2.5kg sold Bike $100 Commercial grade bench fully adjustable, not cheap crap. $500 All bought new except...
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    Advice on some new squat shoes

    So I blew out the sole of my current squating shoes and I'm looking at getting a proper pair, their is quite a range these days. I've heard addidas make a decent pair any advice and/or info would be great.
  15. Bluetooth earphones and transmitter recommendations

    Hey Guys, Seems i have broken another set of earphones at gym, just a cheap set of skullcandy, but would seem i go through earphones about every 6 - 12mths. So i am toying with the idea of going bluetooth and leaving the ipod in the gym bag, the only issue is my ipod doesnt have bluetooth...
  16. Funny gym incidents.

    Once upon a time my gym buddy quit going to the gym. So I was a lone wolf. I stumbled into the Cheap and purple gym near my old work like a lost sheep. Reluctantly, after my warm up I decided to do weights because no one should be a cardio bunny. I knew their needed to be a balance. So I sat...
  17. Epic, Sarms and other stuff

    Super Andarine will get through customs, won't it?
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    Rubber coated plates with steel inserts

    Hi all, Does anyone have any recommendations? I've got cheap rubber ones that leave black crap all over my hands and my barbell sleeves when I slide them on and off. These seem to be the best I can find http://aussiestrength.com.au/strength-equipment/weight-plates/rubber-coated-weight-plates.html
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    things you do to stay focused in the gym?

    whats your secrect to keepin focused when youre in the gym and block everything else that is going on in your life.
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    Anyone here own a Muscle Motion barbell?

    Looking to buy a new general purpose barbell to replace my cheap crappy one and I found this one on Gym Direct http://www.gymdirect.com.au/shop/weights-bars-dumbbells/bars/olympic-size/elite-pro-olympic-bar-1500lbs-rated/ Does anyone have any experience with them? I'm in Brisbane so I can't...