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  1. Hip belt squat

    I have to get me one of these, I want to squat without placing a load on my spine or shoulders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbTq68n7MIo
  2. 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...
  3. 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.
  4. S

    Wanted: 2X 20kg Weight Plates (Rubber Coated)

    My work gym has a total of 177.5kg in plates and I'm close to deadlifting the lot and want to progress further. I can either join a gym or pay for some more weight, work won't pay unfortunately so looking at adding 2 extra 20kg plates. Cheapest I have found is $70 per plate.
  5. T

    Guy doing 6 plate front squat with no spotter holy cow

  6. J

    Chain!

    I am trying to source some Chain to add to our lifts. Our local Marine Supply has upto 16mm (about 5.6Kg for a Metre Length) But I would really like to get 20mm. Can't seem to find it anywhere!!! Does anybody know where I could get it (we are North Brisbane) ? Or have you used 16mm and is it...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. C

    For sale vic, power rack and bumper plates full setup!!

    Full setup Power rack with chin up bar and dip station that can be attached $800 Olympic barbell with close grip handle $100 New bumper plates rubber outside 8x20kg, 2x10kg, 2x 5 and 2.5kg sold Bike $100 Commercial grade bench fully adjustable, not cheap crap. $500 All bought new except...
  10. Adjustable Dumbells

    Anyone got them? Thinking of getting a pair like this. Worth it?
  11. J

    Is there an alternative to Iron Edge in Melbourne?

    I am after bumper plates with a reasonable weight tolerance (and not so fat you can only fit four of them on the bar) I know that there are places like gym direct which have sets for $500-$700, but you have to order online. The only thing closely similar on Iron Edge is almost $2k. Are there...
  12. M

    Orion gym shoe men's blue size 7 U.S Syd

    What : iron tanks Orion blue men us7 Condition: almost new - purchased 28/7/15. Only train minimal. Reason: upgraded to a size 8 & new camo colour Location Campbelltown Nsw Price $ 50 Contact 0422948007. Will swap for 2 x 20kg weight plates if need be.
  13. N

    FS pair of 10 & 15 rubber Olympic plates (non bumpers)

    Looking for $100 for both pairs. Pickup is in Bayswater North 3153 Email nevharris700@Hotmail.com for info
  14. S

    WTB Reverse hyper extension Melbourne + Superbench attachments + bumper plates

    looking to buy a reverse hyper extension machine looking to buy a leg extension attachment and a situp attachment for the ironmaster superbench looking to buy bumper plates (Australian kettlebells style would be good!) 140-200kg+ looking to buy love who can help me out? reverse hyper and...
  15. D

    Rubber coated plates with steel inserts

    Hi all, Does anyone have any recommendations? I've got cheap rubber ones that leave black crap all over my hands and my barbell sleeves when I slide them on and off. These seem to be the best I can find http://aussiestrength.com.au/strength-equipment/weight-plates/rubber-coated-weight-plates.html
  16. W

    Bodyworx/ Cyberfit Bumper plates

    Hey I'm looking at purchasing some bumper plates in a few weeks time and have been looking at some options, a seemingly unknown brand is the bodyworx bumpers over at cyberfit. Does anyone have any experience with these? http://www.cyberfit.com.au/econ-150kg-olympic-bumper-plates-set-p-763.html...
  17. S

    Price my gym

    Am looking at selling my home gym and wondering your thoughts on an appropriate price to advertise. Spent around $2500 all up brand new. Force USA: Power Rack Inclince Decline Bench 182.5 kg Olympic Rubber Plates (2x25, 2x20, 2x15, 4x10, 2x5, 4x2.5, 2x1.25) Force USA Plate Rack 1500lb Barbell...
  18. A

    Whats your favorite, commonly heard or just whacky weightlifting-specific myths or ad

    Whats your favorite, commonly heard or just whacky weightlifting-specific myths or advice?
  19. A

    How many of you do both barbell bench press and dumbbell bench press?

    How many of you do both barbell bench press and dumbbell bench press?
  20. Monolift Fail

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySOcwYndiMA