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    How this woman transformed from a bulimic to being a bodybuilding bikini model

    AN AMERICAN woman has revealed how she transformed from a depressed bulimic to a strong and healthy bikini model. Grace Marriott, 21, from Colorado, developed bulimia in 2011 after being bullied about her weight. She wore baggy clothes to hide her frame and would binge on junk food then purge...
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    What muscle groups did you work today and how d'you feel? Tell us!

    What muscle groups did you work today and how d'you feel? Tell us!
  3. Goosey

    Protein supplement for seniors

    I've been reading that older people can benefit from a protein supplement as we age our body cannot utilize it well enough. my father in law is now 80 and very active, he's noticing a loss in muscle. my question to you all (the ones that have done their homework) which powder is the best and...
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    Ballina bodybuilder Lee Nagorcka to represent Australia at world titles in USA

    PHOTO: Lee Nagorcka won the men's physique category of the Muscle Mania bodybuilding contest on the Gold Coast.(Supplied: Lee Nagorcka/Jared Taylor) Bodybuilder Lee Nagorcka is gorging on protein shakes and rising at 3am to lift weights, all in preparation to represent Australia at the Muscle...
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    Meet Ipswich's own 'Mr Queensland' of bodybuilding

    STAYING STRONG: 18-year-old Declan Wiseman recently won a first place in the Australasian Natural Bodybuilding under 30 Male Fitness Model competition.David Nielsen DEDICATION to a strict diet and exercise plan can prove challenging to the most determined gym member. That's not the case for...
  6. Fadi

    Triceps giant drop set with a twist

    Everyone knows the effectiveness of a giant set, where more than two exercises targeting the same muscle or muscle group are done one after another. Similarly, everyone is familiar with drop sets and the burning pump they give a worked muscle. This triceps' giant set does have three exercises...
  7. showdownhero

    My Log of Maximising Muscle Protein Synthesis and Insulin Sensitivity

    Now reached an acceptable body fat % (~17%) so I'm looking to do a clean bulk of sorts and most importantly add some strength. For these goals keto is far from ideal and I've come up with a new eating plan. After some increased reading on insulin and looking back at previous eating plans I...
  8. zayd687

    Motivation help

    hi guys, Need some advice on getting back into training. What do you guys do for motivation? I Struggle to train more then 3 times a week. i usually fit in about 1-2 days of workouts which is basically squatting 1-3 rep max's then doing some strength work with Clubs / sledge hammer etc. I...
  9. Fadi

    You're not required to squat, so why are you?

    Yes the title is controversial, especially to the hardcore bodybuilder reading here. But this is not the powerlifting or Olympic weightlifting section of the forum, so surely, the people's interest lies first and foremost with muscle hypertrophy above all else correct? So think about it for...
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    What tolls did injuries take on you (physical and psychological) and how did you reco

    What tolls did injuries take on you (physical and psychological) and how did you recover?
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    Study of pro bodybuilders: 4 days vs 6 days per week with equal volume yielded equal

    Another cool graphic put together by Thomas Coughlin, this one on our study that investigated the effects of 4 vs 6 training sessions a week where both groups worked each muscle twice per week on a volume-equated basis. The really cool thing about this study is that subjects were pro...
  12. Fadi

    Understanding protein’s behaviour in order to maximise on its anabolic response

    Big R had asked me the following question: That prompted me to write few words about it in my reply to the gentleman. Some habits are hard to break, and that’s understandable.However with bit more knowledge on a particular subject, one may find a change in habit much easier and more...
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    Why Sleep Is So Important When You're Trying To Build Muscle

    Why Sleep Is So Important When You're Trying To Build Muscle You can do intense workouts, eat the right foods and take the right supplements, but your muscles won’t grow without decent sleep. This video from the PictureFit YouTube channel explains how important sleep is for your body when...
  14. Fadi

    Load the muscle not the bar...

    Since 2009, I’ve written many words on this forum;however one aspect of training I’ve always emphasised was and still is the psychology of training. I believe not enough thought is given to this essential element of our training, the thought of how we ought to approach our training. If your...
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    What does your typical week at the gym look like?

    What does your gym schedule look like on an average week?
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    Phil 2015 vs 2016

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    Are mass gainers better than whey protein for building muscle?

    I have been using whey protein for nearly 7 months now,I have put on some mass but I am still far from where I want to be. Will mass gainers speed up the process Can you use mass gainers and gain just lean mass while minimizing fat? I have read some articles which tell the benefits of mass...
  18. W

    Muscle worship

    Hey guys Just wondering if any big guys here are into showing off and getting worshipped. Hoping to worship ripped/muscular men in Sydney from 11-14th September, Im from Melbourne originally. PM me if anyone interested!
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    Critique my Cut Plan

    Hi All Going to be starting a cutting cycle after a 6 month newbie recomp. Recomp progress is stalling, so I want to cut, then stay lean and lean bulk next year. Goal is to cut to from 18% to 10% bodyfat, losing 7.8kg fat and maintaining strength. I took a DEXA scan today that verified...
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    Are these meal prep compaines worth it?

    Hey AUSBB, Has anyone dealt with any of these meal companies. Currently looking at Muscle meals direct. Is it worth it? Are the meals any good?
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