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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. L

    [NSW] For Sale - Power Rack, weights and bar

    Hi, I have for sale a power rack, weights and bar. The rack is a pin and pipe style and is 2210 tall.Could do with a paint Weights: 6x25kg, 3x20, 3x15kg, 2x5kg, 2x10kg, 2x2.5, 2x1.25kg ABC power bar Flat bench Located Beecroft NSW 2119 Price: $900 Any questions just send me a pm or reply...
  3. D

    barbell recommendations

    I really want a new barbell for my home gym. I am currently using a womans 15kg 25mm passive knurl atm but i was looking to upgrade... Anyone have any experience with the rogue ohio power bar? I am near the coast so rust is a concern.. the ohio comes in stainless but costs a bomb. Is the knurl...
  4. showdownhero

    General Power Lifting Discussion

    Hey guys, There's a novice power lifting comp in Bundoora next month, do you think it would be worth throwing my hat in the ring? https://www.facebook.com/events/1621554364621103/
  5. S

    Our Prime Minister is chosen by Rupert Murdoch and other Media Moguls

    Rupert Murdoch wanted Malcolm Turnbull gone as Prime Minister "We have got to get rid of Malcolm. If that's the price of getting rid of him then I can put up with three years of Labor" Rupert Murdoch's Newspapers (the Australian, Daily Telegraph, Sky, etc) have run a campaign against Malcolm...
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    Aussie barbell co power bar

    Looking for a new barbell... i have been using a 6.6 foot 15kg 25mm womans barbell. Need something that is good for the 3 lifts, squats, bench press and deadlift. Has to be durable and low maintenance. Im not sure what knurling i want.... the knurl on my current bar is really passive and doesnt...
  7. M

    aussie strength equipment

    hey everyone, just wondering if anyone has used or owned the aussie strength light commercial power cage? am on a budget and my options are limited. its either that or the force usa myrack. any feedback would be appreciated.
  8. spartacus

    Saquon Barkley, new york giants running back

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saquon_Barkley what an athlete this guy is. in high school he could push press 143kg and power clean 137.5kg. he has now cleaned 180kg, 103cm standing vertical
  9. spartacus

    NFL draft 2018

    I hope barkley gets no.1 pick. what an athlete. 105 kg, 41 inch standing vertical, huge squat, and 180kg power clean. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK8XWYxB3Vc
  10. WoodyAllen

    Kevin Ross Interview (Muai Thai)

    I don't like the "iTunes only" format for Mark Bell's podcasts but I'm adapting to it. This one was interesting listening to Kevin Ross talking about mental discipline in training to ensure success in the ring. Mebbe check out some Ross youtube vids while you listen to it. Episode 21...
  11. 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
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    2018 Barbell

    Hi all, Looking to upgrade my Chinese barbell to a proper one. I've been lurking around here and other forums for a while and have narrowed it down to two. Australian Barbell Co. BOP220 with deep fine knurl and stainless sleeves. Or, Rogue Power Bar. At the moment I'm swaying heavily to the...
  13. D

    Flex gets 'waisted' sale

    Armortech EVA Training BeltGeneral Lifting & Support Now $29.95 Armortech Nylon Lifting BeltGeneral Lifting & SupportNow $29.95 Armortech 4" Inch Leather BeltWeight Lifting EditionNow $39.95 Armortech 10mm Power BeltPower Lifting EditionNow $69.95 Armortech 10mm Lever Power BeltPower Lifting...
  14. S

    bowflex rods

    I got a bowflex xtreme 2se used pretty cheap. Thought it might be nice to add to my power rack etc... Anyone know where to source extra rods in Australia?
  15. G

    Power rack comparison

    I have been reading some of the reviews with interest as I am trying to work out what I need to get for a garage gym. I currently have a powertec leverage system which I will be selling. What I have at the moment is Force USA Ranger barbell Olympic dumbbells 300kg of Olympic weights force...
  16. J

    New Sale Armortech Wall mounted Foldable Squat Rack

    Hey All, The Armortech Foldable Squat rack has just gone on sale for $339 Please see Designed with a hinge support system that minimizes horizontal sway better than similar products on the market, our solid design bears the brunt of a weighted barbell and meets it with unmatched stability...
  17. spartacus

    the importance of specific strength for sport, avoiding heavy lifts

    I have been training a good triathlete for 10 weeks now, mostly on bilateral and bodyweight exercises. he has improved his leg power by 5%, a pretty good feat, but I/he was waiting to see how it helped his sport performance. yesterday he rings to say, that despite only doing 15km swimming per...
  18. Big Mick

    Power lifting Feds

    So at a quick glance we have - Power Lifting Australia, - Australian Drug Free Power Lifting Federation - CAPO Power Lifting - Oceana Power Lifting - GPC Australia There is probably more:confused: So if one was interested in competing where the fuck would you go and which association...
  19. P

    Lookings to get a power rack vs squat roack

    I have a home gym with no spotter, weights are getting heavier and i am looking to upgrade to a power rack or squat rack width longer safety arms. I am leaning towards a power rack but i have a few concerns, 1.can safety bars be quickly adjusted and removed? this is to be able to do dead lift...
  20. H

    Where are the cyclists?

    How come no cyclists are posting threads in this AUSBB sub-forum? Have they all got fit and rode away?
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