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  1. C

    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?
    • Countahab
    • Thread
    • back darkoz extension extensions great grow gvt heavier leg leg extensions pla plateaued quads reps routine sets shrek squats suck training weigh weight working
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  2. M

    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...
    • MikeCarmody
    • Thread
    • abs bit crazy damn day deadlifts diet eat exercises find good high intake life lol main make mass muscle protein routine squats weak working year
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  3. R

    Older lifters training thoughts

    G'day, It's been a while since I was on AUSBB. A bit of history: I'm 53, 84kg and been lifting for about 10 years or so consistently, but in the last few years (particularly afer my bike accident the frequency is now daily). I have only got back to doing squats in the last 9 months (re...
    • Rev
    • Thread
    • ausbb bench bike bike accident bit body compound day experience find gym improve injuries lifting long major make morning parts question squats strength strength training training years
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  4. Stiff 2G

    Squats, are they necessary?

    Thoughts?
    • Stiff 2G
    • Thread
    • 80s car chain deadlifts found gif hey hit increase injury leg loading lol media presses serious source sports squat squats tapatalk things thoughts trainers years
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  5. L

    devon larrat

    best arm wrestler in the world has a weak deadlift and squat but beat thor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECiI4wmU_bs
    • littlegerry
    • Thread
    • arm bah beat beats compound deadlift general good hit lin lock make man squat squats strength thor url watch weak world wrestler wrestling youtube
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  6. blakey72

    First two weeks to a month training?

    Hi all. I'm just at the end of my first week in the gym. I'm 45 and haven't trained for about 15 years so am a little rusty. I thought for the first month I should do some conditioning so I don't injure myself so I'm going 5 days a week, doing very low weights and just doing basically big muscle...
    • blakey72
    • Thread
    • art beginner bench big deadlifts end exercises feel free groups gym leg low lower months muscle pop press reps shoulder squats start training weights years
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  7. L

    top 5 totals in sleeves

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_J3lSyqFUw Mixture of non walked out squats and tested lifters mixed in with non tested but it shows how dominant Big Ray is.When you think about it,its mindblowing how a drug free lifter is the best.
    • littlegerry
    • Thread
    • ant big lifters mixed mon mono rack ray shows sleeve sleeves squat squats squatting tested tha top totals url walk walked watch watching whe youtube
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  8. 0ni

    Thinking of training squats, dips and curls only

    I know its not respected when guys only train certain parts. But really, these are the parts that need to catch up so I was wondering your guys' thoughts on this All that seems to grow is my back and delts. Maybe if I wasn't training them the rest of my body would improve :confused:
    • 0ni
    • Thread
    • back body catch confused curls del delts dips grow guys hat improve king par parts rain rest squats tha thinking thoughts train training whe wondering
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  9. D

    surgery and training...

    I hadnt squatted in 2 months due to leg surgery... i did two squat sessions last week but now ive had to have surgery on my hand... is there a way i can continue to squat? Would the squat safety bar be ideal... or should i just keep it simple with body weight squats? Thanks. Ps anyone have any...
    • dustman007
    • Thread
    • bar belts body body weight conti due economy hand ideal leg mon months products safe safety simple single squat squats suggestions ted training week weigh weight
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  10. Sticky

    What do you do if you hurt your back?

    I busted my back on my deadlift session last week, its not bad, but I wont be deadlifting for 2-3 weeks. I won't be squatting for a week or so either. Back injuries shouldn't be, but generally are, apart of powerlifting. What you do next, with your body and mind, will determine your return...
    • Sticky
    • Thread
    • barbell body bodybuilders bodybuilding day determine effective exercises fitness front full gym heal injuries legs list program split squats squatting start stop training working years
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  11. Sticky

    Maximising Your Total, Through Attempt Selections

    A day late, but here is an article I wrote on attempt selections...... One of the things people mess up the most! https://www.valhallastrength.com.au/1879-2/ https://www.valhallastrength.com.au/blog/
    • Sticky
    • Thread
    • 1st advice biggest day difference experience guys gym high hit important injury list make makes piece squats strength things total train training training partner warm work
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  12. D

    How long should my workouts go for?

    My squat day goes for 45min... my bench press workout is 1.5 hrs. Should i be bulking up my squat day? Currently 3 exercises... squat, paused squat and lunges. Or am i hitting my chest too hard... bench press, close grip, db bench, flys, then reverse flys, bicep curl and skullcrushers.... How...
    • dustman007
    • Thread
    • bench bulking chest close core couple day deadlifts exercises flexibility hit long lower min months pain pilates press reps skullcrushers sports squat squats strength workouts
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  13. D

    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...
    • dustman007
    • Thread
    • 5kg abc aussie bang barbell bench bench press centre current cut deadlift feedback foot good hands hat lifts looked low main maintenance power press squats won
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  14. spartacus

    watching beautiful squats thread

    beautiful squats thread https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0kgPBEIsro
    • spartacus
    • Thread
    • 753 approach beat beau beautiful clip female good hat legs lifting prefer ridiculous shirt spar spartacus squat squats tha thread true url watch watching youtube
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  15. Shrek

    Sissy Squat

    Thinking about purchasing one of these. About $170 from eBay. Any good you reckon?
    • Shrek
    • Thread
    • 180 201 abs attach effect good gym high interesting king knees obliques purchasing rep sissy squat squats stuff tapatalk thi thinking type weird yeah
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  16. D

    5x5 SL progress & recovery issues.

    Hi anyone on SL 5X5, My first program and I was complaining for 8 weeks the weights were too low. Now its getting too hard at a rapid rate. I have nothing left if I want to try a max lift so I feel I have ended up weaker cos I haven't lifted my heaviest weights in months. Every session starts...
    • DLmax
    • Thread
    • 5x5 accessories arts bed day ditching feel low months plan program rate recovery session sets squats star starting struggling thinking warm wave weeks weights work
    • Replies: 84
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  17. spartacus

    The Squat

    I am currently trying to get my squat up, but my low weights reflect how weak I am when trying Olympic squat style. I tried some powerlifting squats a few days ago, and hate the feeling when compared to Olympic style, although I struggle to get to parallel with Olympic style. this article...
    • spartacus
    • Thread
    • article bar bodyweight days end explain feeling full good hate helps low lower olympic people rack squat squats style times track upright weak weightlifting weights
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  18. Big Mick

    Fitness Challenges Suggestions

    I have been training for a while now and I am getting bored at the moment, I need something to break things up for me a bit.:cool: So I am looking at some challenges to do. By challenges I mean things to achieve that would appear to be impressive tasks. Was thinking stuff along the lines of...
    • Big Mick
    • Thread
    • bar bench bench presses bit body bored break cool fit fitness full good hat number people presses reps squats stuff style suggestions things thinking training weights
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: General Fitness Training
  19. R

    Noob needs a power cage

    Hello All After a 20 year break, I recently started lifting again, following SL 5x5, using my uncles old bench press 'machine'. But 60kg is the max that i feel confident snatching up and over my head to start my squats. So its time for a Cage. I really want a power cage so that my son can also...
    • Reszo
    • Thread
    • 5x5 area bar bench difference ebay end fitness head lifting links machine mega online post press rack rain safety squats started time train weights year
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  20. A

    A fitness exhibition has created a new category for physically challenged athletes

    A fitness exhibition has created a new category for physically challenged athletes to compete in. The ICN Australian Championships are being held in Melbourne this weekend and invite a host of gym-sculpted individuals to take part in a series of bodybuilding competitions. But this year was...
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • australia beginning biceps bike bodybuilding fitness game gym heal health hit home injuries legs list main people piece showing squats suspension training wheelchair women year
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
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