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deadlifts

  1. R

    Routine Critique Please!

    M 181cm 83kg Hey, I have been doing a basic PPL for a couple of months inconsistently but now as my schedule is tighter the time is too much. My new routine is based on Stronglifts 5x5 with added accessories. Goal is a balance of strength and aesthetics. Also on a slow bulk. Current 1RMs...
    • Rileh
    • Thread
    • 5x5 added barbell based basic changing couple critique day deadlifts dumbell ice incline leg months ppl routine routine critique strength stronglifts table time training tricep wee
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  2. steveP

    The Deadlift is not a Pull with Richard The Ant Hawthorne

    Some good tips by someone with an incredible body weight to weight lifted ratio. Got deadlifts tonight, so will see if the advice helps.
    • steveP
    • Thread
    • advice ant big body body weight check deadlift deadlifter deadlifts fan good hawthorne helps horn incredible pull ratio richard tips tonight video watch weigh weight youtube
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  3. F

    Shoulder surgery

    Hi all, I've been battling a shoulder issue for the last 2.5 months and would appreciate some advice. I've had an MRI which confirmed a partial (12mm x 4mm) tear of the supraspinatus and some fluid in the bone of the humerous (which is a result of the tear). I've been doing rotator cuff...
    • Firey1
    • Thread
    • advice body condition days deadlifts fluid front full improve job legs make makes months pain presses rain rear repair shoulder shoulders train weeks won work
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Injuries and Rehab
  4. 0ni

    My recent trainings

    Hi Just going to go over my recent trainings with you, I'm really liking training like this, it's fun and objective Training split: Monday - bench Wednesday - Squat Thursday - Accessories Saturday - Deadlift I might also do extra light sessions So what I'll do for each lift is work up to a...
    • 0ni
    • Thread
    • art based build chain day deadlifts exercise find fun great hit increase part sets split squats start table time total training training partner weak wear work
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  5. A

    Timed Deadlifts Challenge

    I thought it'd be fun to have a timed deadlift challenge. simply max reps in 10 minutes. pick a "level" and report how many reps you are able to get in the 10 minutes. then work ur ass off to get that number higher and beat yourself and fellow Ausbb members at your level. level 1 -0.75...
    • Admin
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    • 200 210 ass ausbb beat bodyweight challenge deadlift deadlifts fellow fun hat higher kgs level max members minutes number person report reps tha thought work
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: challenges
  6. A

    for those of you that get self-conscious working out

    for those of you that get self-conscious working out, what are you secretly thinking when you're at the gym?
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • bri brings deadlifts exciting gym happen hat high home park secret secretly ski skin skinny slow tha thi thinking told weak whe working working out worry
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  7. A

    Weekly Discussion Thread #13

    This weeks topic: Legs · Thighs/Calves. How big are yours? · How do you train legs? · What do you think most people do wrong? · What could you do better? · Any other questions/comments regarding the topic.
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • body calves deadlifts exercises front great gym hey keeping legs part people press problems program rain squats thighs things time tire train training wee work
    • Replies: 44
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  8. S

    Purchasing a power rack / half rack - anyone got Rogue?

    Hey guys I've got a home gym ready minus a power rack that I am still shopping for... my total area is 4x4m I have full dumbell rack full barbell racks (will probably sell most of these barbells) and a bench. I'm almost inclined to go a half rack like Rogue HR-2 because I think it has no...
    • swift_sloth
    • Thread
    • add area bands barbell barbells bench buying deadlifts dumbell fit fitness full guys gym hey home machine rack racks resistance shopping squat squatting systems total
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  9. A

    105kg POWERLIFTER vs 128kg STRONGMAN - STRENGTH WARS 2k15 #2

    Patrik Baboumian, 128kg vegan Strongman battling 105kg Powerlifter Jiří Tkadlčík in a challenge including deadlifts, prowler & keg lifts! STRENGTH WARS 2k15 is back with the second episode from Berlin Strength. This Strongman competition faces powerlifter and strongman with following heavy run...
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • 180kg 250kg 50kg 5kg 80kg back bat battling challenge color competition deadlifts faces heavy including powerlifter prowler reps run strength strongman video wars watch youtube
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  10. A

    10 most popular CrossFit workouts according to Google search queries:

    The hallmark of CrossFit is its “workout of the days” or WODs. WODs are a series of exercises that are scored for time or the number of reps completed over a given interval. There are too many WODs to count, but there are some that you see and hear about over and over. If ever wondered which are...
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • bars beginner beginners bench presses bodyweight color deadlifts exercises fitness front good google hands idea make named run search squats starting time video watch women workouts
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Crossfit
  11. A

    Anyone here avoid certain lifts?

    Anyone here avoid certain lifts because they just don't agree with your body.
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • arthur avoid benching body concept deadlifts decline dips don elbow exercise golfers hey huge killer lifts mad pull shoulder sport talk time ups video wee
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  12. A

    Whats your favorite, commonly heard or just whacky weightlifting-specific myths or ad

    Whats your favorite, commonly heard or just whacky weightlifting-specific myths or advice?
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • advice clea clean commonly date dates deadlifts don favorite grandpa heard higher jerk las lifting muscle myths overtraining pla plates specific tha volume weigh weightlifting
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  13. Jungnaut

    Weakpoint Thursday: Hamstrings

    Go on, list what you do to get those hammies blowing up like a sexc beast. (End goal being to improve your squat primarily but being able to rip shorts up just by squeezing your legs is a good one too)
    • Jungnaut
    • Thread
    • beast blowing day deadlifts end exercises goal good half hams hamstring hamstrings improve legs list personally ring rings rip shorts single squat squeezing starting thursday
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  14. spartacus

    Leg press v squats for non lifting sports

    this question has long interested me given my weak legs. My thoughts have also been pricked by the recent thread concerning 'the appearance of strength'. And don't get me wrong; I think the squat is one of the great exercises. But from a non-lifting perspective, especially for individuals who...
    • spartacus
    • Thread
    • build chain deadlifts effective exercises great legs lifting long months october press question sport sports squats standing started strength tall terms thread weak win winter
    • Replies: 76
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  15. spartacus

    deadlift article concerning rounded back

    http://liftbigeatbig.com/its-time-to-shut-up-about-rounded-back-deadlifts/
    • spartacus
    • Thread
    • article bac back barbell day deadlift deadlifts decent dumb easier heavy life lifting living make perfect pulling rounded shut technique ten time url weigh weight
    • Replies: 53
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  16. A

    Weakpoint Monday: Back

    Which exercises and techniques do you use to add mass to your entire back?
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • back barbell bench clea clean close deadlifts dumbbell grip hang helps incline lat lot medium moment pulldown pulldowns pullups rest rows star started ups workout
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  17. Jungnaut

    Slow Eccentrics for DL or Pendlay Rows a no-no?

    So we have been dis-cussing how useful the eccentric part of the rep is for most exercises. By most I mean exercises that primarily move single joints and definitely some compounds too. On the other side of the coin I am sure there are a few exercises where slow eccentrics would not be...
    • Jungnaut
    • Thread
    • beneficial benefits danger deadlifts exercises gains hat join joints mind move outweighs par part pendlay rep ric rows side single slow strength tech technique tha
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  18. spartacus

    Arnold 2015 powerlifting deadlifts and squats

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15SVw7hw3ZE
  19. Neddysmith

    Training a female suggestions?

    Hey Guys, I have been asked my a female friend to train her and help her out. First off I am not a qualified PT or anything like that, she knows this and is fine with it, just going to do some training with her and show her the ropes and setup with a program etc and some advice to get her...
    • Neddysmith
    • Thread
    • art barbell basics beginners box deadlifts exercises female great helps hey learn light machines moving press sea shoulder squats star start suggestions support training weights
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Female Training Discussion
  20. Raulski

    Sumo squats & deadlifts

    Hi. If I were to do sumo squats & deadlifts exclusively, would that affect my results much? I know sumos are supposed to target inner thighs more but does it really make a big difference? My lower back doesn't like leaning forward at all during squats & deads but if I point my toes & knees way...
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