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    Please help me with my plan, Steroid Holiday, get sperm levels back up attract ladies

    Hello I have a simple plan. Goal: Get sexy shredded body, recover sperm levels, attract sexy young women with my sexy body and make babies. 1) Go to Thailand or other country where steroids are affordable and legal. 2) Shoot up massive amounts of legal steroids. 3) Come home to Australia and...
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    Home Gym Flooring

    Does anyone have recommendations for home gym flooring? I want something that’s hard wearing and can install myself. I don’t drop weights on it (at least not intentionally). It’s to go on a concrete slab of a domestic house.
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    Lifting after VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy)

    Yep, lets get it out of the way first - I'm a fat bastard, I hate it, and I've been trying to change that for years with varying degrees of success, but in 18 days I'm under the knife for a VSG alongside my wife, who is having a similar procedure done the same day. Full disclosure, I'm working...
  4. Stiff 2G

    Why State of Origin is so important

    Qld has been playing NSW in Rugby League since around 1910. From 1910 to 1979 the rules of player selection were based on residency - where you lived at the time of playing (not your "Home" state). This allowed NSW to stack their team with Qlders who had moved to Sydney to play in the much more...
  5. stanly stud

    Home gym

    I know it´s not new making weights out of concrete but still cool.
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    Testosterone, Training with Diabetes - Docs are clueless. TRT.

    Hey guys, I am new to the channel, so high to all of you that live, breathe and love training. Its a lifestyle that we all love. So here's my story, I have been training like a tank in the gym since age 17 - I am now 47 and still train (natty) had a few breaks here and there due to injuries...
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    Muscle memory over the years

    Hi all After selling the gym over 5 years ago, I have been inconsistent with training. I have moved home and now have my mojo back ! Loving the gym, the DOMS and even eating clean. My question is - because I have done this before will my gains come back quicker as in muscle memory or is my body...
  8. Big Mick

    Samson Gym Equipment For Sale

    I have now set up my home gym and I have some surplus equipment for sale: All equipment is Samson Barbells Equipment made from Australian BHP steel. I have been buying this stiff up for decades, but now have more than what I need. Have some benches, seated shoulder/military press bench, lat...
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    What's more important for building muscle carbs or protein?

    Protein is the most important macronutrient in building muscle. Carbs are important for providing glycogen, which gives you the energy to train. [FONT=q_serif]People who lift weights generally have higher protein requirements. The RDA recommends 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight...
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    barbell recommendations

    I really want a new barbell for my home gym. I am currently using a womans 15kg 25mm passive knurl atm but i was looking to upgrade... Anyone have any experience with the rogue ohio power bar? I am near the coast so rust is a concern.. the ohio comes in stainless but costs a bomb. Is the knurl...
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    program reviews

    hopefully this will be informative,there is a website on the net which does cover pretty much all the well known programs but i thought it would be interesting to get the opinions of peeps here.
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    "Modern" Women

    I always thought Brick's advice from years ago was a bit harsh but now I'm thinking better to fuck hot Women and not worry about relationships unless you have kids. Perhaps I'm a bit bitter tonight due to a Blu with GF today. Women seem too demanding and domineering nowadays. Thoughts
  13. Shrek

    Safety Squat Bar

    This will be my next addition to my home gym. What are the best ones to buy or should value for money? Any suggestions?
  14. M

    aussie strength equipment

    hey everyone, just wondering if anyone has used or owned the aussie strength light commercial power cage? am on a budget and my options are limited. its either that or the force usa myrack. any feedback would be appreciated.
  15. Big Mick

    Who Actually Lifts?

    Would be interesting to know how many of the members here actually lift weights?? By some of the responses to posts on here, it becomes apparent that some people do not have a clue about weight training. Do they still train? Or do we have people here that just come to the forum to kill some...
  16. Goosey

    Gut check back to basics

    I'm a big fan of Japanese Pro-Wrestling. I got into it years ago from reading Dave Meltzer's awesome Wrestling Observer Newsletter(I think I started subscribing to WON in 1984 and have been reading it ever since). In Japan Pro-Wrestling is one of their major sports... there's Sumo and there's...
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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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    2018 Barbell

    Hi all, Looking to upgrade my Chinese barbell to a proper one. I've been lurking around here and other forums for a while and have narrowed it down to two. Australian Barbell Co. BOP220 with deep fine knurl and stainless sleeves. Or, Rogue Power Bar. At the moment I'm swaying heavily to the...
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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...
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    A fitness exhibition has created a new category for physically challenged athletes

    A fitness exhibition has created a new category for physically challenged athletes to compete in. The ICN Australian Championships are being held in Melbourne this weekend and invite a host of gym-sculpted individuals to take part in a series of bodybuilding competitions. But this year was...
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