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  1. K

    FS/ gym equipment, rack, bumpers, sled etc.

    I have a bunch of equipment for sale, some of it is on the Gold Coast and some of it is in Greenbank. Pick up only, I may deliver for a cost to local areas, will not organise postage. Squat rack, it has a small footprint, cant OH press inside. It was originally made to be bolted down, solid...
  2. spartacus

    2015 Bench Press, most reps on bodyweight competiton.

    inspired by von, who wanted to have a bench comp for reps on 140kg that he was guaranteed to win, I propose a comp for most reps on bodyweight bench. But reps have to full range and locked out, no bouncing, and little pause between reps. Example of passable form...
  3. spartacus

    2015 Press comp (take two)

    I don't know what happened to the thread, but it is gone. http://www.qwa.org/Resources/Calculators.aspx remember extra 2.5kg added if cleaned from floor rather than pressed from rack. If you guys can remind me of your lifts and bodyweights, I will post again. 1. vonfram 90kg, 101kg?, 2...
  4. A

    Teaching the Big 3 at Barbell Brigade | Mark Bell, Silent Mike, Jesse Burdick, Katie

    Mark Bell, Silent Mike, Jesse Burdick, and Katie Hogan host a seminar at Barbell Brigade, teaching and answering questions about the squat, bench press, and deadlift.
  5. WoodyAllen

    2015 Australian Junior & Masters Championships Live Stream

    http://www.ustream.tv/channel/raw-nationals https://powerliftingaustralia.com/news/live-stream-2015-australian-junior-masters-championships-australian-bench-press-championships-australian-blind-championships/ FRIDAY 7.00a.m. Weigh-In 9.00a.m. Start 47/52/57/53/59 20 lifters...
  6. Repacked

    Previously undetectable substances...

    Watch this space.. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-12/iaaf-bans-28-athletes-after-2005-2007-world-championships-retest/6690170 http://www.iaaf.org/news/press-release/positive-retests-helsinki-2005-osaka-2007 http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/athletics/33867962
  7. WoodyAllen

    Pancaked good mornings.

    Dafuq did I just see....
  8. N

    Pain from military press

    About two-3 years ago I broke my collar bone, would this have anything to do with the pain I experience in my left shoulder? It feels like all the muscles are pushing together and overlapping sometimes and it hurts and I have to stop training. Should I keep it light with the bar only until I can...
  9. H

    Question: For Skinny People Wanting To Bulk Up...

    What is your most pressing issue regarding trying gaining weight? What are you the most afraid when it comes to trying to gain weight? What would you like to see happen?
  10. N

    Hi im Jarrod

    Hi I'm Jarrod, I trained for 3 and a half months this year at the beginning and stopped due to soft tissue injury. Starting weight: 59kg Height: 5.10"/5.11" Current weight 75kg and havent touched a weight in like 3 months. Went from 59-78kg using creatine only in 3.5 months and increased my...
  11. Repacked

    Strength and volume

    A Q for you Powerlifters here - How would you characterise the relationship between volume and strength? Do you find it necessary to manage the volume of your ancillary exercises in order to increase strength in your main lifts? In short, do you find that too much volume detracts from your...
  12. Timeah

    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...
  13. Shrek

    Single arm bench press

    Single arm bench. Good for variety or not worth it?
  14. A

    What exercises do you find difficult in your home gym?

    given home gym limitations, what exercises have you struggled with
  15. H

    Possible Metabolic Issues

    Hi Guys, Fairly new here but I do have a question. Background I started a "10 week transformation" exactly 4 weeks ago @79.4 kg , so far i've sat on about 80kg the entire time and now dropped down to 79.5, i still seem to however be retaining a lot of the fat around my torso (this is usually...
  16. Shrek

    Rare Footage Of Arnold Schwarzenegger Training Chest - Wide-Grip Bench Press

    Why does Arnold have a short ROM even allowing for wide grip?
  17. Puggy

    Calve Machine? Which one to choose?

    Hello all, I'm assisting my gym in selecting new pieces of equipment for later this year. We've already decided on a new powercage, plate loaded shoulder press and 45 degree leg press. I'm trying to get us a specific standing calve raise machine. However the only one I can find from Matrix...
  18. spartacus

    Australian Male Powerlifting Biggest Lifts (non-Powerlifting Australia)

    Australian Male Powerlifting Biggest Raw Lifts Best Australianpowerlifting lifts (Male), including all competitions (full lift and singlelift) Squat (including wraps) 52kg William Bright 200kg CAPO 14 March 2015 56kg K. Resit GPC 150kg 8 Nov. 2014 60kg Raymond Wong 185kg PA, 10 Dec. 2014...
  19. spartacus

    Leg press v squats for non lifting sports

    this question has long interested me given my weak legs. My thoughts have also been pricked by the recent thread concerning 'the appearance of strength'. And don't get me wrong; I think the squat is one of the great exercises. But from a non-lifting perspective, especially for individuals who...
  20. 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?
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