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  1. P

    Want To Buy Power Rack / Squat Rack Sydney

    Hi everyone! I’m chasing a power cage or even squat rack preferably commercial quality but also don’t have a huge budget. And Olympic bars. I think I may be dreaming on the commercial quality but yeah, something not completely garbage.. To be honest $500-700 is the budget Haven’t lifted in...
  2. BrisVegasGhost

    Thick Grip Bars

    Been a while but have been knocking up some more new gear! Thought you boys might like Thick Grip V cable attachments with 48mm diameter handles. ATTACH]12625[/ATTACH] And thick grip EZ bars with Olympic rotating sleeves 1.5". 2.5" and 3" ... just because And here is a drop test on a...
  3. I

    ★ Iron Tanks Reloaded Pt 2 ★ NEW Lifting Belts And A Massive Restock! ?

    ★ Iron Tanks Reloaded Pt 2 ★ NEW Lifting Belts And A Massive Restock! ?
  4. D

    " " Barbaric and Barely Bearable Barbell Sale " "

    Armortec v2 Mens 7ft Olympic - Power Bar RRP $318.00 $249.95 SAVE $68.05 (21%) AUSBB MEMBERS TAKE FURTHER 10% OFF Armortech v2 Olympic - Women's 6.4ft Power BarRRP $289.00 $229.95 SAVE $59.05 (20%) AUSBB MEMBERS TAKE FURTHER 10% OFF
  5. spartacus

    The Squat

    I am currently trying to get my squat up, but my low weights reflect how weak I am when trying Olympic squat style. I tried some powerlifting squats a few days ago, and hate the feeling when compared to Olympic style, although I struggle to get to parallel with Olympic style. this article...
  6. K

    WTB [Sydney] - 20kg Olympic weight plates

    Hi, After some 20kg oly plates to deadlift, squat and press. Am in Padstow. Thanks. P.S. can plates with handles survive being dropped around one metre? e.g...
  7. D

    *** 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...
  8. D

    "Klokov Barbell Sale"

    Hello to all you lifters : Just had a sale released company wide on our most popular Klokov Barbells Klokov Mens 20kg Bar : was $1099.95 NOW $899.00 https://www.flexequipment.com.au/klokov-equipment-mens-olympic-20kg-bar Klokov Sport 20kg Bar : was $999.95 NOW $599.00...
  9. Shrek

    WTB - Olympic weight plates

    Need some Olympic plates. Preferably 20 or 25's. Can be old and rusty. I don't care. Sydney and surrounding areas.
  10. spartacus

    Article on Australia's performance at 2017 World swimming championships

    http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/04/world-swimming-championships-are-just-as-important-as-the-olympic-games/
  11. spartacus

    What sporting events would you like to attend

    I have attended a few major sporting events: world cup cricket final, Olympic games track and field, cathy freeman gold night; many AFL grand finals; all of the major horse races in oz; a few NRL matches, major league US baseball, NFL in new York. what do what I want to attend in future? a...
  12. Shrek

    Lydia Valentine - Olympic Training motivation

    https://youtu.be/Ga_eIwOIlug
  13. spartacus

    The Role of Unilateral Exercises

    I find this subject interesting, especially in light of the reality that so many of us may have limb strength imbalances due to a variety of reasons. I also believe that they have great relevance for many sports, perhaps not so much weightlifting or Olympic lifting. Like to see goosey get...
  14. WoodyAllen

    Olympic lifts: beginner's guide

    Does anyone have a decent video guide to the two olympic lifts? I'm thinking of adding them into my accessory days to help out with flexibility/mobility plus adding speed and balance into the mix. Something with Lidia Valentin would be preferred, but, well, anything is OK, as long as they...
  15. Shrek

    New Olympic Sports

    It's been announced the Cheerleading and Surfing will be added to the Olympics. Boring... Also Muay Thai..not bad. What sport would you like to see added? For me I'd like to see the Midget Toss or Tug o War. http://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/other-sports/2016/12/07/cheerleading-olympics/
  16. B

    Where to get speciality barbell collars from?

    I have a couple of speciality bars (axle and logs) that just don't fit Olympic size lockjaw, OSO or spring collars. I am after some speciality collars that fit bar diameters of 48mm to 49mm. I have tried screw collars but I just don't seem to be able to do them up tight enough to stop the...
  17. spartacus

    Favorite physique observed from Rio Olympics

    nothing better than a body which can actually perform well in sport. This thread allows for posting of favorite bodies from Rio Olympics. Dont' be afraid to express your gayness.
  18. spartacus

    2016 Rio Olympic Games thread

    Who is looking forward to Rio Olympics, and what events? I am an athletics fanatic, mainly running and jumps, but also enjoy freestyle swimming, track cycling and rowing. Bolt v Gatlin in 100m should be one of highlights.
  19. J

    Purchasing weight plates for home gym.

    Hey guys I'm looking to buy some olympic sized weight plates from gymdirect and I've noticed the variety of different sizes (25kg, 20kg). Was curious on what weight configuration do you guys recommend to get? Buy 2x25kg 2x20kg 2x15kg 2x10kg 2x2.5kg 2x1.25kg? Or any other configs you guys...
  20. B

    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...
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