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    Just did some rough tape measurements, what should I work on?

    Bit of background info, been lifting around 8 months, 17 yrs old, 177cm and around 165lbs, judging off eye test I estimate myself in the 13-16%bf range so not much fat but abs aren't visible without great lighting. All measurements are cold and flexed. What do you reckon I should focus on...
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    Effexor XR

    Hey guys. I was just prescribed Effexor XR for depression. and i've been reading some very horrible things about it.. Did you gain weight, lose weight or no difference? Gain weight (89 votes [44.95%]) Lose weight (39 votes [19.70%]) No difference (55 votes [27.78%]) Don't know (15 votes...
  3. sound strength training principles from a russian weighlifter on t-nation

    https://forums.t-nation.com/t/sergey-bondarenko-russia-450-510-lbs-235-useful-articles-q-a-form-check-etc/214212/7 I like this quote And never forget one of the most important rule that many trainees underestimate – it is better to “undertrain” than to overtrain. If you face overreaching, then...
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    MERRY FLEX-MAS DEALS FOR DAYS SALE - Barbell & Bumper Package

    IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN :cool: MERRY FLEX - MAS Atec v2 Black Bumper Starter Package 60kg RRP $329.00 $299.00 AUSBB MEMBER = $269.00 Package includes 1 x 7ft Olympic Barbell 20kg Brass Bushing - rated at 700lbs 1 x Pair of Spring Collars 4 x 10KG Armortech Black V2 Bumper Plates PM ME...
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    *** flex fitness bar and bumper pack ***

    For all of YOU still CHARGED from the CROSSFIT GAMES this year!! It's time for you to start getting ready for NEXT YEAR. Lucky enough we have some BAR & BUMPER PACKAGES on sale !! Package includes 1 x 7ft Olympic Barbell 20kg Brass Bushing - rated at 700lbs 1 x Pair of Spring Collars 1 x...
  6. Yuri Belkin totals 2276lbs

    http://www.berserkbarbell.com/news/yuri-belkin-totals-10325-kg-2276-lbs.html
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    Nataliya Trukhina

    Among people I am most known as Nataliya Trukhina, which is my maiden name. I was born in the Russian city of Chita 1’st of July 1991, and I am now living in Moscow. I started training in the Gym when I was 14 years old and weighed only 37 kilos (81 lbs) - a very tiny girl. However my training...
  8. Who do you watch on youtube?

    Any of you guys and gals watch athletes or lifters on you tube, share any good ones you watch here. Here is a couple I watch: Matt Vincent, he is from the US and is a highland games athlete and 2 times world champ, although even he admits its a pretty minority sport so he doesn't take titles...
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    Top 5 Bodybuilders Of All Time

    5. FRANCO COLUMBU Franco Columbu is known for both his highly developed physique and as a world champion powerlifter possessing incredible strength. Franco was Arnold Schwarzenegger’s closest training partner. He won 2 Mr. Olympia titles, was an actor and later became a chiropractor. 4. FRANK...
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    The Heaviest Dumbbell on Planet Earth 413lbs!!!

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    FOR SALE: VIC Force USA VersaRack XL Full Setup

    Hi, I'm currently selling my full Force USA Power Rack setup, which I've only used a handful of times. (!) 1 x Force USA VersaRack XL - Folding Power Rack with all attachments (RRP $1,695.00) 1 x Force USA VersaBench XL - Folding FID Bench (RRP $449.00) 1 x Olympic Quick Lock Collars - Pair...
  12. Massive Bodybuilder Craig Golias - Looks Unreal at 330 lbs

    ????? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng76IS_Wbyo
  13. "Blaine Sumner 1102 LBS 500Kg"

    https://youtu.be/6MN840sBvH0
  14. "Big Ramy 200 Lbs Dumbbell Chest Press !"

    https://youtu.be/zmkmpLNQ1BQ
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    Why medicine balls are known by this name?

    What is the history behind the name medicinal balls?
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    What is your workout routine?

    What is your workout routine?
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    30 Day Accountability Challenge: Signups

    This is essentially a 30 day personal accountability challenge where participants choose personal goals to work on over the 30 days, and then talk about their day (ups, downs, challenges or major victories or fails), and as a group we are there for each other to give a kind word or support as...
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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...
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    This 94-year-old grandma is a powerlifting champion

    Think of a powerlifter, and you probably don’t imagine: “94-year-old Florida grandma.” But not all powerlifters look like Arnold Schwarzenegger, and some are retirees. Edith Traina is a 94-year-old Floridian with a real passion for heavy weights. While she' s just six years short of 100, that...
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    Eddie Hall World Record Deadlift 463kg/1020lbs

    Eddie 'The Beast' Hall does another Deadlift World Record of 463kg or 1020lbs in Leeds England to win the World Deadlift Championships.