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    Sets and Reps for Leg Extensions

    Trying to grow quads with squats and leg extensions. Squat routine is going great but leg extensions suck. I’m currently doing 8 working sets of 9 reps at 40 Kg for leg extensions but seem to have plateaued. Should I go heavier for less sets and reps or back off weight and up reps and sets?
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    Lifting after VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy)

    Yep, lets get it out of the way first - I'm a fat bastard, I hate it, and I've been trying to change that for years with varying degrees of success, but in 18 days I'm under the knife for a VSG alongside my wife, who is having a similar procedure done the same day. Full disclosure, I'm working...
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    Where are my damn abs hiding

    So bit of background I definitely have a bit of a core weakness that's actually caused an anterior pelvic tilt IMO although I'm not a physio, but it seems like my lower back and hip flexors take on way more of the load in day to day life to make up for my core. Before I started lifting when I...
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    Caloric Deficit to Lose Weight Whilst Weight Training.

    Hi there, I'm 49, 6'2" and weigh in at 153kg. I started training a month ago. I train 6 days a week with 2 days committed to Low intensity aerobics for 90mins. (i'm utilising Hugh Jackman's routine when he built for Wolverine.) As a teen I was super healthy (rep swimming/rugby/body building)...
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    Exercise Plan

    Hi I’ve been doing a routine for quite a while now every few days and was looking for exercise to try on the days I have off. I only had only been using dumbbells but have recently bought a curl bar and up the weight for a few exercises, I’m also looking to by a bench and straight bar soon...
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    Anavar/Winstrol oral steroids question

    Hi guys, my friend has been working out for the last decade or so and is now considering adding some steroids into his routine as he feels the gains are not at the level they could be. Obvious benefits of working out naturally aside, is there any notable benefit to taking Anavar or Winstrol (or...
  7. Back after a long break

    Hi Guys, Some might have been around long enough to remember when I used to post here about a decade ago. Yep, a decade. At the time I was training PTC PPP and got to some numbers I was happy with but then life happened. Work got really crappy and I fell out of gym routine altogether. This...
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    Forming a 6 pack/rate my training

    Hi everybody. Just wanted to get some feedback on my training regime. Essentially I'm early thirties had a beer belly but I've done about 6 months of cardio and weights so have stripped it mostly off. I have started working harder on my abs but they only seem to be forming on the upper chest...
  9. Fasting, Good, Bad or Ugly?

    Does anyone follow some sort of Fasting Routine?? Intermitted Fasting, Water Fasting, Dry Fasting, Long Term Fasting, Snake Diet Fasting etc? Why? Why Not? How will fasting affect the 'protein window' and muscle gains in general? Will it send your muscles wasting away?
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    4 day split

    I'm doing a 4 day split. Mon chest bis Tues back abs Thurs shoulders tris abs Fri legs. Do you think it makes any difference if I do mon wed fri sun instead?
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    testosterone levels naturally low

    hey everyone my name is stephen im 24 and have been struggling with low test levels. I have no idea when it started but i have been going to the gym for about 6 years my diet and routine are good from what i know. Im 6,1 at 108 kg (mostly fat). No matter what diet i do or workouts i follow ai...
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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...
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    First Mass Gainer

    Hey guys I've been taking a WPI for a couple months, and have noticed an increase in weight and strength, but I was still a little impatient with the speed of my growth. Recently I bought myself a mass gainer. Optimum Nutrition's Serious Mass. Everyone seems to talk this stuff up but I've only...
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    How getting shredded on protein shakes can risk your health

    World's Gym behind Western Sydney's Club Marconi and the after-work rush is building to a crescendo of whirring machines: leg extensions, lat pull downs, calves, abdominals, biceps. Opposite the long mirror, giant murals of the gym-gods look down: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mohammed Ali and ...
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    Bodybuilder dies after botched backflip attempt

    A BODYBUILDER who was initially ridiculed after botching an attempted backflip at a competition has reportedly died because of injuries suffered in the stunt. Sifiso Lungelo Thabete’s attempt to entertain the crowd as he entered the arena went horribly wrong when he didn’t rotate far enough and...
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    Woman of 'Steele' to represent Australia

    SARINA pharmacy assistant Bec Steele, 31, never imagined she would be representing Australia in body-building when she took up the sport four years ago. It began more as a hobby. She entered local competitions but only started aiming big when her coaches kept at her and encouraged the idea. "I...
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    Chris Hemsworth shows off his insane biceps during workout

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    Intro - HRT / SARMS - Questions

    Lets try this again, I have come here to get some insights to keep my health in check. It appears there is a wealth of knowledge here, Therefore I’m redoing my introduction. Not pushing products. Just telling it how it is I started training 5-6 years ago, I went from 130kgs down to 75kgs...
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    British bodybuilder reveals incredible transformation for Mr Universe competition

    Brad Willis — 17 year old bodybuilder has transformed himself for the Mr Britain competition. Picture: Brad Willis/Facebook Danny CollinsThe Sun Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Email a friend A TEENAGER claims he is well on his way to becoming the UK’s...
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    Need some program to get started

    Hello, Wanting to get into strength training and fitness and unfortunately I do not have the space for the power rack/barbell/bench etc that would be needed in such a program. I got an awning outside... but to fit a nice quality gym 'outdoor' where wind blows and sand/dust ends up... it is not...