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    Free Olympic FID Bench

    Hey, I wasn't quite sure where to post this. My company is giving away a Light Commercial Olympic FID bench with our January Newsletter, Monthly Newsletter | Calibre Fitness . We're trying to boost our Facebook likes, so to enter you just need to like our FB page. Realistically, I doubt...
  2. PTC Sydney - "Tenacity" 3 lift comp 27/01/13

    Event - "Tenacity" Novice and improvers 3 Lift competition. When - 27th January 2013 (Sunday) What - This is an raw and open event. Anybody can enter. Wrists wraps/Knee wraps and belts are allowed. Where - The event will be held at PTC Sydney. Unit 51/2 Railway Parade Lidcome 2141 Weigh in -...
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    Why lift heavy, when you could just lift light?

    Resistance exercise load does not determine t... [J Appl Physiol. 2012] - PubMed - NCBI The new study has now been published in the Journal of Applied Physiology. Here's the key graph: The three groups did: three sets to fatigue at 30% of 1RM 1 set to failure at 80% of 1RM three sets to...
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    2012 Log Lift Championships

    Here is a recording of the 2012 Log Lift World Championships. The Event took place in Vilnius, Lithuania on Sunday Oct. 7, 2012 Zydrunas Savickas won with 210kg. He went for a World Record at 221kg, but missed his attempt. 2012 World Log Lift Championships - YouTube
  5. Zavickas world record 220kg log lift

    2012 World's Strongest Man Zydrunas Savickas 220kg Log Press World Record - All Things Gym
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    2012 World’s Strongest Man Rock Lift

    The Rock Lift event consisted of 5 natural stones ranging from 300 to 400 lbs (136kg-180kg)that had to be lifted on a platform. Terry Hollands tore his biceps. He told Randall Strossen “the top is completely detached”. Hafthor Bjornsson smoked this event in 25.52 seconds. Thor rock lift -...
  7. PTC Sydney - Redemption #2 3 lift Results

    First off what a day. The gym was packed to capacity with over 60 people coming and going to the gym at times. Double the turnout of competitors from last years comp at the old gym. Breakdown - 23 lifters. Majority complete novices to po werlifting. 3 females/20 males. Ages ranging...
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    What do you do to warm up?

    i find what i do isen't cutting it whenever i least expect it i get put out with an injury due to poor warming up attempt. i'd like to know what othey people do to warm up b4 lifts
  9. PTC Sydney - Redemption 3 lift comp 26/08/12

    WHAT: PTC SYDNEY "REDEMPTION" 3 Lift COMP WHEN: Sunday the 26th August 2012 Weigh in: 9am till 10:30am. Lifting starts at 11:00am Sharp!! WHERE: PTC Sydney - Unit 51/2 Railway Parade, Lidcome 2141 COST: $25 entry fee, spectators free. REGISTRATION - Register on the day as u weigh in. Gear Soft...
  10. Lift, Run, Live...

    Forgive me, before I start as this is a rant about life, peoples perceptions, attitudes, expectations and how lifting should be the one steady constant. I would like to think that by the age of 25 I would of learnt a thing or two in the weight room. Truth be told, I have not, I have only filled...
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    Only The Strong Survive: Lift To Live Longer!

    Only The Strong Survive: Lift To Live Longer It's a phrase you've undoubtedly heard countless times. Heck, many of you have probably uttered a similar line more times than you'd like to admit. The aging process can be a hard thing to accept. Our bodies make it easier to store fat as we start...
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    You lift like a girl!!!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilHRhAYS5d4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
  13. Would you lift if you were the last person on earth?

    Just a question to determine what motivates people. Are you lifting for personal gratification? To inspire, to be comfortable, just to plain and simply be strong?
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    One core lift lagging - what to do?

    What would you do, if one of the core lifts in your routine was stalling, and none of the others was? In my case, it's the bench. OHP, squats, deads and rows are fine - all progressing every time, or nearly every time. I heard it was meant to be OHP that would do this to me, lol... Should I...
  15. What Exercises do you avoid. why?

    I avoid sldl because I can not simply do them, for me its dangerous to my lower back. I also avoid the hack squat machine as i get pain in my knees. Ive heard people avoiding upright rows, but i do them?
  16. PTC Sydney - "Redemption" 3 lift comp 11/12/2011 Results

    Results of comp as below. 5 novices. Some with less than 4 months lifting. Pleases with the guys results as most have put on over 100kg on their totals after 4 months. Andrew No squat - first comp turned u late http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVhiB9ncotc jacob hatton - drove over 2 hours to...
  17. AusBB Odd Lift Leaderboard

    Another forum comp for shits and giggles (not to mention bragging rights!) In the post below you will find a series of "odd lifts" that you would not find in regular Powerlifting or Weightlifting competitions. Have a read, give em a try and post your results in here. If you make the top 10 you...
  18. PTC Sydney - "Redemption" 3 lift comp 27/11/11

    PTC Sydney - "Redemption" 3 lift comp 11/12/11 WHAT: PTC SYDNEY "REDEMPTION" 3 Lift COMP WHEN: Sunday the 11th December 2011 Weigh in: 10am till 10:30am. Lifting starts at 11:00am Sharp!! WHERE: PTC Sydney - Unit 2/41-43 Day St, Silverwater 2128 COST: $20 entry fee, spectators free. Gear Soft...
  19. olympic lift seminar with fuzz @ PTc sydney

    What - Fuzzy wil be holding a oly lifting seminar today and tommorrow (30/06/11 - 31/06/11). Firas (fuzzy) has competed at national level in olympic ilfting and won numerous lifting accolades.He currently holds several national junior powerlifting records Where - PTC sydney Time - 7pm-9pm Cost -...
  20. Power lifting / strongman vids!

    I know that there is a vids thread somewhere, but how about we have one specifically for PL and strong man stuff. Post your vids, then watch in ore...... YouTube - Magnus Onerud,METAL King suit and 391kg squat IPF juniors wr http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6-0wm7NlYE&feature=player_embedded...