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  1. S

    85-90% load training deadlift

    As a non natural lifter how often should i be lifting an 85-90% load deadlift to increase my strength. I havent been able to make any strength gains on deadlift. Been stuck at 185 for 3 weeks training 3x3 185kg deadlifts wednesday and sundays. I am thinking i over estimated the speed at which my...
    • sammaeltdo
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    • condition core couple days deadlifts feel gains increase king lifting load make mind opinion position side speed star started strength stuck thinking time training weeks
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  2. F

    Weight lifting belts

    Hey all, I’m after some advice/tips on weight lifting belts as I have never owned or used one before and am not an experienced bodybuilder. At what sort of weight do you start using a belt for your heavy compound lifts and does it stop you building a stronger core? Any advice/tips would be...
    • Fatboy
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    • advice appreciated art belt belts bodybuilder building compound core heavy hey lifting lifts owned sort star start stop stronger theme thread tips weigh weight weight lifting
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  3. D

    How long should my workouts go for?

    My squat day goes for 45min... my bench press workout is 1.5 hrs. Should i be bulking up my squat day? Currently 3 exercises... squat, paused squat and lunges. Or am i hitting my chest too hard... bench press, close grip, db bench, flys, then reverse flys, bicep curl and skullcrushers.... How...
    • dustman007
    • Thread
    • bench bulking chest close core couple day deadlifts exercises flexibility hit long lower min months pain pilates press reps skullcrushers sports squat squats strength workouts
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  4. D

    Stronglifts 5x5: how to track progression?

    I've been doing it for 6 months... I can pump out: Squat: 100kg 5 x 5 Bench press: 100kg 5 x 5 Barbell row: 75kg 5 x 5 Overhead press: 50kg 5 x 5 Deadlift: 90kg 5 x 5 My stats are: - 195 cm tall - 140 kg - 29% body fat I have found that deadlift and barbell row are the hardest because my back...
    • dustman007
    • Thread
    • 5x5 add advice body core found harder improve injured lower makes months pain press program pump rack recovery squatting strength times track weak week working
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  5. S

    Who is Australias best powerlifter?

    we can divide this up into tested and untested.who in your mind is Aussies numero uno.
    • spartysucks
    • Thread
    • age amazingly aus aussies australias bit core declared discover divide ear head male mind powerlifter ready rock spar tested time top uno whe world yeah
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  6. S

    Burpees - yay or nay

    I remember back in the mid 80s, my Sister who is a School Teacher and was a Fitness Fanatic explained how Schools had banned P.E. Teachers from getting Students to do Burpees. I think the reason was Lower Back Injuries - the throwing the Feet out behind the Body on going down. The obvious...
    • Stiffy
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    • 80s abdominal abs army banned body cardio core develop due feet fit fitness found hey injuries knee knees lower online people rate reason sister teacher
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: General Fitness Training
  7. G

    Need some program to get started

    Hello, Wanting to get into strength training and fitness and unfortunately I do not have the space for the power rack/barbell/bench etc that would be needed in such a program. I got an awning outside... but to fit a nice quality gym 'outdoor' where wind blows and sand/dust ends up... it is not...
    • G
    • Thread
    • barbell bench body core easy ends fit fitness full good gym house ice idea needed program rack routine sand size started store strength strength training training
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: General Fitness Training
  8. Fadi

    Misdirected energy

    We've all seen some crazy weights been lifted by some very strong Olympic weightlifters; I'm referring to squatting here. You see a middleweight (75kg) weightlifter back squatting something like 290kg the way he just squatted 150 or 200kg. Great so where is this post heading? The point here...
    • Fadi
    • Thread
    • assistance avoiding bar bench case chest core crazy exercise find front main maximum post press pull squat squatting strength struggling system training weak weights work
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  9. A

    Core goals! – watch this guy with bulging abs of steal get punched in the stomach as

    CORE GOALS! – WATCH THIS GUY WITH BULGING ABS OF STEAL GET PUNCHED IN THE STOMACH AS HE HOLDS HIMSELF UP ON GYMNASTICS RINGS!
  10. Nikko

    What music do you like to train too??? And why???

    Metal or hard core techno gets the blood pumping
    • Nikko
    • Thread
    • #12 baby blood concentration core dancing feel george hard hat heavy list makes metal michael music pumpin pumping rain ratio shrek stuff tech tra train
    • Replies: 64
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  11. A

    What Causes Side Pain When You Run (And How To Prev

    If you’ve ever had your exercise interrupted by a sharp pain in your side, you’re not alone. Here’s why it happens and how you can try to avoid it in the future. In this video from the SciShow YouTube channel, host Hank Green explains what is really going on inside your body when your pleasant...
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • avoid body caused channel color core eating exercise exercising fluid green list make meal muscle pain run split stop strengthen video watch wee work youtube
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Running
  12. A

    What exercises do you find difficult in your home gym?

    given home gym limitations, what exercises have you struggled with
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • ball bar bosu cage calf core difficult don exercises find give gym hate home home gym limitations machine press rack roma squat rack squats weigh weighted wit
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  13. Jungnaut

    Bracing The Core. Whats your trick??

    Alright so we know bracing the core is about getting into a neutral spinal position, pushing the ribcage down through diaphragmic action (like your taking a shit and trying to snap it off at the same time by clenching the ass cheeks), and pretend someone is about to punch you in the guts. What...
    • Jungnaut
    • Thread
    • action additional ass back core end extension neutral position pre punch ribcage side snap solid taking talk techniques time training trick twist understand vids youtube
    • Replies: 92
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  14. A

    What makes a gym "hardcore"?

    What qualities do you think make a gym hardcore? This can be anything from the music to the equipment to more intangible qualities.
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • attack bikini body classes core equipment fit gym hardcore lululemon make makes music pilates porn pts rooms single spare tack thi tra type wearing yoga
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Trainer /Gym section
  15. Fadi

    Be Inspired

    This thread is all about being inspired and motivated by watching others who have accomplished more than us. Please upload a video clip if you feel it will inspire your other Ausbb Team Mates on here. I only ask we keep this thread clean please. Thank you. LET'S GET HIGH WITH CT PEOPLE! AT...
  16. A

    Why is it called a “medicine ball”?

    Medicine balls, for those of you who haven’t been to a gym or never accidentally kicked one thinking it was like a soccer ball (true story), are heavy weighted balls coming in a variety of sizes and weights (with the biggest we could find ringing in at a whopping 150 pounds) with a diverse range...
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • biggest called camp color core find fit fitness gut gym heavy hey index kid king medicine product range sizes story tag thinking true variety weights
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: General Fitness Training
  17. Ricko

    Strong Core and Upper Plus Endurance

    So, my job entails me to basically have a strong core, very strong arms, shoulders and back but also requires me to be able to pass regular fitness tests like shuttle runs etc. I'm afraid to do massive squats and go Max rep same with Deadlifts. What sort of training would you guys...
  18. N

    CORE Training - Without much stress on Back

    Hi guys , I was wondering if I can get some advise and suggestions on workout plan that I can follow to strengthen my CORE and loose belly fat . But my concern is my back , 6 months ago I had a slip disk and since then I have some sort of back niggles and minor issues. I always have to very...
    • namz
    • Thread
    • #12 700 allowed annoys ausbb back core dom feeling goose hat hey hun hunt issue kunce member people piss question random stress tha training url
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: General Fitness Training
  19. B

    Hard Core Workout

  20. J

    Good exercises for core strength?

    What are some good exercises for core strength? Thinking of adding an extra day or so to increase core strength. Thinking overhead squats, hanging leg raise and AB wheel. Any thoughts / suggestions?
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