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  1. thechosenone

    starting my cut, Question about the keto diet.

    My B.M.R is 3300 i think ill reduce that by 15% = 500 calories so ill be consuming around 2800 calories. Im gonna give the keto diet a try for about a month and see how i go. I got 1 question what ratio should i comsume it in? would 40% protein and 60% fat be a good ratio?. Also any tips...
  2. SWH

    Beginner Starting Strength Q's

    I've been on a basic compound workout for about a month now and I just wanted to know what everyone else thinks of it? I've gathered a whole lot of info from all of the starting strength and beginner threads here and I set out a workout planner from that which combines the basic compound lifts...
  3. J

    Starting Strength Questions..

    Hey all. Have just recently started the Starting Strength program. Just wondering how long I should do this program for before entering the "Cut" stage? And what sort of program should I do after Starting Strength? Also, I'm really struggling with the power cleans. Is there an exercise I can...
  4. B

    Starting a new cycle

    I am 2 weeks into a 10week cycle of Prop 100 600mg per weekand injecting every 2days. This is my second cycle And I am just wondering what else would be Good to stack with this as i am after bulk but lean Bulk. Any help would be great cheers
  5. macca

    Lifting quotes

    Hey all, I read alot of articles, studies, forums, books and blogs devoted to training. Aswell as spending a decent slice of my time talking shop with other lifter's. As such iv'e read and heard some quality things written and said. My favourite's being comical line's from bro's at teh gym...
  6. N

    Starting Strength

    Hey guys, I'm relatively new to the forum, only registered a few days ago but been lurking for a while. Just a bit of background information, i'm around 172cm and 66kg atm. I did a cut and lost 4kg over 2 months using leangains protocol which is a forum of intermittent fasting. I've been...
  7. walt

    Did you start out as skinny/fat/skinnyfat/muscular/obese?

    What did you guys start out as before you began weight lifting. I started out as skinny fat, probably more skinny though. 66kg at 173cm, no abs, no definiton really
  8. The Hamburgler

    PA - Starting Strength Challenge

    Results from the comp on 18/9. http://www.powerliftingaustralia.com/Results/2011/2011results28.htm
  9. K

    Has anyone successfully gained muscle mass starting from a moderate BF% ?

    Ive been noticing a trend lately on the internet, where a lot of the internet coaches are saying in order to successfully gain mass without getting fat fucked you need to be lean first 10-12% BF max. That if you try gaining muscle when youre around 15% youll gain more fat than you will muscle...
  10. A

    What's the youngest you'd go?

    3 questions: 1. How old are you? 2. Whats the youngest person youd shag? 3. Whats the oldest person youd shag? ----------------------------------- my answer 1) 31 2) 25 3)37 i figure a 6 year window is good enough
  11. A

    Steroid Injection 101

    source: Steroid Injection 101 - steroids.org
  12. M

    Finally bought a copy of Starting Strength

    What an awesome book for anyone interested in lifting. Easily the best program I have seen and gives you more knowledge than would be expected. Just some questions. Anyone else followed the progam including drinking all that milk 1 gallon is over 3 litres.
  13. Grippy

    Finally starting to feel better.

    Well Im still a week or 2 off squatting or heavy deads as my knee is still swollen ad slightly sore but last Wedenesday I started getting crook, didnt eat until Saturday when I got a nasty bacterial infection in my mouth and throat which prevented me from eating until today, anything else (even...
  14. H

    Meal plan for starting out

    Hi all i have finally got myself into a good training routine 6 days a week could i get some help with meal plans i open my workshop at 8am close at 5pm and go to the gym at 7 30pm normally in bed by 10 30 Thanks guys. My aim is to build some muscel.
  15. steak55

    Is Starting Strength or a split going to build most muscle for 15mnths trainee?

    I've been lifting since November 09. Been on Fadi's "Move your body through space" routine ( http://ausbb.com/bodybuilding-training-discussions/9606-building-ultimate-muscle-machine-move-your-body-through-space-program-1-a.html ) for a while. My goal is just bodybuilding. Should I do Starting...
  16. O

    If I were 16-18 and starting training...

    This goes out to buncey and a few other new guys on here. Philosophy: - I'd stay away from muscle mags, gym bros, supplement stores and anyone else that had something to sell me - I'd know that a stronger muscle is a bigger muscle, and I'd fight everyday to get an extra 2.5kg on my squat, bench...
  17. kindred

    Why do you think the Starting Strength program only does 1x working set of deadlifts?

    Is it because they are so bad ass? I really have no idea. Does anyone know?
  18. Gauche

    Starting strength training

    Ok I've decieded to start strength training after hitting my goal weight of 100 I think it's time to move my focus to compounds etc. My current lifts are bad... I know.. Squat- 140x6 reps (haven't tested 1rm) Deadlift-170 (going up by 5 every week still) Bench- 102.5x4 reps New goals...
  19. kindred

    I started a garden but nothing is growing!

    I can't get my seeds to sprout. What should I do?
  20. B

    How much muscle before starting plyometrics?

    Good evening I'm a basketball player who's been trying to improve his vertical jump. My current exercise routine is as follows, using a 49.604 lbs [22.5 kg] and 27.557 lbs [12.5kg] dumbbells. I train everyday, alternating between the following routines; 1. 2x20 alligator push-ups 2. 3x10...
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