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    Long Layoff

    Hey Guys, Just coming back from a 15+ year lay off and was wondering if the generally accepted methods had changed. I'm a 55 year-old and doing a 3 on 1 off split (chest/back, shoulders/legs, arms) and taking in 30g of protein every 3 hours throughout the day. I'm making great gains thanks...
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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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    Rotator calf

    Hi guys, Been going to the gym on and off for approximately 10 years on and off while juggling footy/family. I have put on a fair bit of weight and decided to focus on weight training, 5 days a week, workout would consists of the following: Monday- Chest/Tris Tuesday- Shoulder Wednesday- Back...
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    Hgh

    Hi all, I am about to start a course of Pharma grade HGH. I Have 80 IU. I have been on a recomposition steroid cycle the last 10 weeks, & now I want to do 5 more weeks with the HGH. Any one have any experience with HGH ? Whats is the minimum effective dose & what is the maximum dose ? I...
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    Injuries and recovery - peptides

    Is there anything that can benefit recovery / soreness or is it all just advertising bullshit? I'm on the wrong side of 40 now and really struggling with joint soreness - knees, elbows, shoulders constantly fkn hurt, insides of elbows between elbow and wrist get bullshit sore. Starting to really...
  6. 3 only

    There was s discussion here ages ago about choosing one exercise only. Which one would you choose? Let’s do 3. 3 exercises only if you had to choose.
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    Long Term Damage

    Hi Guys, I have just signed up to this because I have an issue bothering me and no one else can help. 2 years ago I went on a 2 x 12 week course of anabolic steroids, testosterone and trenboline. Afterwards I took Clomid for approx 2 - 3 weeks. I took a blood test before I started the course...
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    Medium grip bench press vs Wide grip

    I was messing with incline bench press yesterday, and I noticed I'm alot stronger with medium grip than wide grip. I have small pecs (narrower shoulders) and large arms. So my triceps probably benefit more. Also I've been hearing that you can get better "leverage" with a closer grip, and it's...
  9. Yuri Belkin deadlift. 420kg @110 Raw.

    https://youtu.be/pxspmEuXZuA
  10. 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...
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    Active Hanging Contest

    You have to film your attempt. Say or display your reddit username on the video. Film from the back. This is for easier form checking. Active Hanging only. Shirtless or sleeveless so that your shoulders are visible. Time is counted until your form breaks, you lose your grip, or your legs touch...
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    No Routine

    Does anyone here just train whenever they feel like it and what ever they feel like? While ive only been backing training a couple of weeks, im just training what ever i fancie, following no set routine what so ever (still trying to hit the main body parts) . So far i am enjoying it, I think...
  13. Upright Rows??

    Yes or no? Why? Why not?
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    Steroids good or bad?

    Many people say that it stops bones growth and only enhances flesh is that right? should i use them or not?
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    Short workouts - MAX-OT?

    From Monday, because of my new job, I'll have to workout early in the morning. I have time for 45 min workouts (at most). I like MAX-OT philosophy and wonder if the following routine makes sense to you atm my numbers are: squat 140kg x 6 deads 170kg x 5 bench 110 kg x 4 (only working sets...
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    Shoulder surgery

    Hi all, I've been battling a shoulder issue for the last 2.5 months and would appreciate some advice. I've had an MRI which confirmed a partial (12mm x 4mm) tear of the supraspinatus and some fluid in the bone of the humerous (which is a result of the tear). I've been doing rotator cuff...
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    Buggered elbow

    So, seems I've buggered the elbow/tricep from low bar squats, think i was gripping the bar too hard lol. I've read as much of the previous posts as I can, and am now taking a week or 2 off, with lots of foam rolling, strengthening exercises. I'm wondering if it's primarily to do with...
  18. Calum Von Moger and Steve Cook train shoulders

    I highly rate CVM, excellent face for the bodybuilding world, seems like a genuinely nice guy and always having a laugh. Picked up a few good points from the vid below
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    Apart from bench, what pressing exercises do y'all do?

    Apart from bench, what pressing exercises do y'all do?
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    Weekly Discussion Thread # 11

    This weeks topic: Arm training · How do you train arms? · How big are your arms? · What do you think most people do incorrectly when training arms? · Do you train forearms? Any other questions/comments regarding the topic