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    85-90% load training deadlift

    As a non natural lifter how often should i be lifting an 85-90% load deadlift to increase my strength. I havent been able to make any strength gains on deadlift. Been stuck at 185 for 3 weeks training 3x3 185kg deadlifts wednesday and sundays. I am thinking i over estimated the speed at which my...
  2. Leg press

    A good exercise, some depending on design emphasize the hip, while other allow one to go much deeper (safely) compared to the squat. if you ever feel strain in the low back or itchy afterwards , consider how you perform the movement, more often than not you shouldn’t actually sit on the seat...
  3. 725 pound (330kg) bench press attempt; A for effort, Z for result

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPXaoamLato
  4. Trap bar

    Who has one? What do you like about it?
  5. Side deltoids and trapezius with more of what you need and less of what you don't...

    Wide shoulders with a matching and balanced set of trapezius muscles is just what the doctor ordered. I like performing the wide grip barbell upright rows, as it really gives me a magnificent and simultaneous pump in both my side deltoids and trapezius muscles, however my left shoulder is not in...
  6. Are lifting straps for the weak?

    The direct answer is no they're not for the weak, unless you consider some of the world's strongest men weak! When you're lifting really heavy (relative to you) for repetitions, or you're holding a weight statically momentarily before moving it (such in a halting deadlift position with a...
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    The Definitive Guide to Bench Press Like a Beast l Stronger in 30 Days

    As part of their new Bench program, Silent Mike and Mark Bell go through a very thorough guide on how to bench, from sitting on the bench, grip, bar path, feet position, all the way to the rerack. Loaded with awesome info.
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    GymAware Linear Position Transducer

    Hey guys, I just listed my GymAware (Kinetik) Powertool on gumtree. Selling for $2250 which is about 23% off the retail price (Retail=$2744.50). I've only used it a handful of times. Link to gumtree ad: gumtree.com.au/s-ad/dulwich-hill/gym-fitness/gymaware-kinetic-as-new-/1126957711
  9. World's Strongest Man vs. Rolles Gracie

    I have an issue with someone getting punched repeatedly once downed by his opponent as we see in this video clip. I fully understand the "tap" as a gesture of defeat, so why do not the people running this MMA fights devise a ruling where once your opponent has been knocked down and is in a very...
  10. fascia stretching with roller

    Is this effective for flexibility?
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    Weird Feeling In Arm

    I'm not sure where to put this sorry but when I use a bar to do squats my left arm starts to get tingly and sore probably about 2 sets in. I was wondering is that normal and why it happens?
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    The Real Science of Squat Depth - t nation article

    "The ideal squat ends around parallel. This puts sarcomeres in a position to produce the most tension and force. Admittedly, a majority of research studies suggest deep squats are more effective and healthier on the joints than partial squats or parallel squats. These results are to be expected...
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    A Simple Flaw Is Causing a Huge Recall of 1.3 Million Bikes

    as far as bike recalls go, this is still a big one: A group of thirteen bike brands are recalling more than 1.3 million disc brake-equipped bikes. It’s one of the biggest recalls of bicycles in recent memory, involving big names like Giant, Specialized, Cannondale, Diamondback, Fuji, Novara...
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    Samson Gym Equipment

    GDay As the title suggests Im Interested in buying some locally made gym equipment , Not being in a position to buy new at the moment as im looking at a kind of Re Hab type of training then to something more. Hopefully . I have managed through ebay and gumtree to find some old samson stuff and...
  15. bench pull bar ironedge

    This is good, but could be even better with rotating handles
  16. 2015 Front Squat Competition

    As per the title, lets see what kind of numbers the folk of AUSBB can put up in the front squat. Take any rack position you like. Must pass parrallel. And as per the overhead press competition thread, must also be caught on film and posted up. We will also use the same score calculator to keep...
  17. Bracing The Core. Whats your trick??

    Alright so we know bracing the core is about getting into a neutral spinal position, pushing the ribcage down through diaphragmic action (like your taking a shit and trying to snap it off at the same time by clenching the ass cheeks), and pretend someone is about to punch you in the guts. What...
  18. Lifting with Bulged Disc in Cervical Spine. Yolo?

    I have been diagnosed via C_T scan a bulged disc between the C6/C7 (cervical spine, neck). I am 100% certain years of poor sitting posture created this, so I am trying to correct it just as I did with my anterior posterior tilt by consciously thinking about keeping my ears inline with my...
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    What do you consider impressively strong?

    What do you consider impressively strong?
  20. State of Origin 2015

    I think QLD will take back the title this year. Most of their big guns are playing well. Thurston, Inglis, Slater, Smith, Cronk. Where the key NSW players in key position are not. Hodkinson, Reynolds, Moloney etc. I fear. 3 nil whitewash. NSW also gave up a home game to Melb. What the fuck...