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    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
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    • 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
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    Dumbbell Rack - vertical - max weight

    Greetings all. Its been awhile since I posted on here, My wife is looking to work out from home, I am looking to get her a set of used dumbbells and a vertical stand to save space as an Xmas present for her. I had a look at what you can get online, and feel like its a massive waste getting...
    • plAythiNG
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    • 20kg dumbbell dumbbells feel home hoping love massive max online people rack save set space stand suggestions ups useless vertical weigh weight wife work xmas
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  3. A

    Portable chest fly machine

    Does anyone know of a portable chest fly machine without any seating mount? Something that can be mounted to a pillar or pole.
    • ausguerila
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    • bands bet chest dumbbell dumbbells exercises exist fly free hat imo machin machine machines mount mounted option pole portable sea stay ted tha weigh weights
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Workout Equipment

  4. What exercises do you rate best for each muscle group?

    given all the excitement about supposed 'great' exercises like deadlift, what are your favorites exercises for each muscle groups that you would do for bodybuilding purposes. Mine thighs- good form (high bar) squats and/or lunges, leg press, leg extensions, leg curls, step ups, walking...
    • spartacus
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    • barbell bench bodybuilding close dumbbell exercises front good great grip group groups leg machine muscle press pullups rate rear rows sea squats standing upright walking
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training

  5. For Sale : Ironmaster quicklock adjustable dumbbells

    Iron master adjustable Dumbbells, with rack and add on kit (Takes DB's to approx 54kg each). Very good condition, very space efficient. selling because I've moved to a full rack of fixed DB's now that i have the space. These are the best option if you can't justify a full rack of fixed...
    • NightFallTech
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    • add adjustable approx cash condition cost drop dumbbell dumbbells east fit fitness fixed full good kit lock melbourne moved quick rack sale system takes tree
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade

  6. Side deltoids and trapezius with more of what you need and less of what you don't...

    Wide shoulders with a matching and balanced set of trapezius muscles is just what the doctor ordered. I like performing the wide grip barbell upright rows, as it really gives me a magnificent and simultaneous pump in both my side deltoids and trapezius muscles, however my left shoulder is not in...
    • Fadi
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    • barbell bench body color dumbbell exercise feel find free grip joint main position rows shoulders size slightly standing talking time upper upright videos watch youtube
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions

  7. Older guy starting home gym, advice wanted

    Hi peeps, I am approaching 60 and need to do weights for health reasons (plus I read that it's very good for older men). I used to be quite active when a teenager with bodybuilding, using Reg Park's routines (I'm from South Africa), so I know more or less what I am doing with the various...
    • Pappy O'Daniels
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    • Replies: 121
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  8. A

    What are some less common exercises that you do that others may not know about?

    Just something that hits the specific muscle well but other people might not even know to try?
    • Admin
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    • 800 bar case common couple crunches daily dumbbell eve exercises grip hat hits log long morning muscle people presses push push ups specific squats tha ups
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
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    The Heaviest Dumbbell on Planet Earth 413lbs!!!

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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  10. A

    What do you regret buying for your home gym?

    What do you think wasn't worth the money it cost? Or you bought something and barely use it?
    • Admin
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    • bands barely bought buying cos cost dumbbell dumbell dumbells full gym handles home home gym lock money oly pair set smallest spi spin tapatalk thi worth
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions

  11. Choosing a program or training philosophy

    A little light reading on a Saturday morning. This is something we come across quite often on this particular forum maybe not so much now...where young and old find a program and try to do it to the letter, without any consideration to their lifestyle, as I've said before find something you...
    • Goosey
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    • based build choosing dumbbell easy exercises full guy gym home long make nuts program routine squats talking terms things time tire training weights work working
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  12. A

    Movement Hierarchies

    1. Squat Box squat, air squat, dumbbell squat, back squat, front squat, overhead squat 2. Single-leg Squat Lunge, box step-up, reverse lunge, hanging-leg pistol from box, elevated-leg pistol from box, pistol 3. Jump and Land Jumping mechanics, (broad jump), box jump...
    • Admin
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    • assisted bar bench chest dog dumbbell front good grip hands knee knees leg list morning muscle nose power press pull sea shoulder skin split squats
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  13. M

    [Article] Dennis Wolf Workout And Diet

    NOTE: This is taken from musclebreak.com THE DENNIS WOLF WORKOUT Day 1 – Chest and Biceps Incline barbell bench press – 2 warm up sets, then 3×8-12 Bench press – 2×8-12 Incline flyes – 2×8-12 Cable crossovers – 1×15 Seated dumbbell curls – 2 warm up sets, then 2×10 Barbell curls – 2×10 One-arm...
    • musclebreak
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    • banana barbell biceps bodybuilding cardio chest chicken day dennis wolf diet dumbbell ifbb important legs mass oatmeal plan post protein rich site size training warm workouts
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions

  14. "Big Ramy 200 Lbs Dumbbell Chest Press !"

    https://youtu.be/zmkmpLNQ1BQ
    • Shrek
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    • 200 40kg ausbb big big ramy chest cool der dumbbell effort eve hat hey lbs lift makes nat natty pathetic press ramy tha today total url
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions

  15. Sit before you stand for bigger biceps

    I was just reading Andy's comment in this thread Bar Curls - Core Stability Post #17 01-09-2010 12:49 PM And it gave me an idea to write few words on the subject, since I agree with Andy re that ridiculous modern preacher bench; ridiculous because of its wrong design. With that said, here...
    • Fadi
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    • ausbb barbell basics biceps bodybuilders comment dumbbell effective exercise exercises forearms game grow gym main make making post proper routine size things training true work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  16. A

    what is your weak spot in the gym?

    Is there a certain exercise that doesn't seem to progress, or a muscle group you don't feel is getting stronger? And do you have a plan to address it?
    • Admin
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    • address don dumbbell exercise feel group gym hard hat hear join joints jungnaut legs muscle nation photos pla plan progress snatch spot stronger tha weak
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
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    Gym noob help needed!

    Soo im 15 years old and im turning 16 next year in june. I've previously played sports but due to having a fair few fights with the people who'd tackle me i was banned. I've become really lazy. I have previously been become really motivated about weight lifting by Zyzz, Gregg Plitt etc. I also...
    • Yashman101
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    • abs banned beginner biceps biceps and triceps bit bulk due dumbbell find gym high huge lifting motivated muscle building needed people quads single sports things time week years
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Training & Workouts
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    What are some unconventional training methods/exercises/routines that have worked rea

    What are some unconventional training methods/exercises/routines that have worked really well for you?
    • Admin
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    • added ben bent bit conventional dumbbell end exercises extend guess hands hat hey loving methods routines rows tha traini training vid weigh weight worked works
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  19. A

    How many of you do both barbell bench press and dumbbell bench press?

    How many of you do both barbell bench press and dumbbell bench press?
    • Admin
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    • art back barbell bench bench press decline don douche dropping dumbbell end failure flat floor heavy incline pla plates press range star start tend time workouts
    • Replies: 67
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  20. 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
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