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  1. Fadi

    Misdirected energy

    We've all seen some crazy weights been lifted by some very strong Olympic weightlifters; I'm referring to squatting here. You see a middleweight (75kg) weightlifter back squatting something like 290kg the way he just squatted 150 or 200kg. Great so where is this post heading? The point here...
  2. V

    Training For 2.4km

    Hi everyone Hoping for some advice on 2.4km time trial for police entry test. In Feb I started training x 5 days at the gym, combination of strength work and conditioning and fat loss (I was 30kg heavier then) . In July I started running the 2.4 distance as a warm up prior to training. I would...
  3. simo74

    Coming back to training after illness

    I have been off training all this week due to bronchitis and sinus infection, on antibiotics and expect to be good enough to train next week. I am current training for strength following wendler 531. My last week of training was a deload week. My question to all is what would you do the first...
  4. WoodyAllen

    Jezza Upea training skwot.

    440kg x2. Ferk. Raw, full depth, yada yada yada. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1356542571057485&id=881452098566537 https://video-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t42.1790-2/15136105_124574574692034_218545807379398656_n.mp4? efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InN2ZV9zZCJ9&oh=61c07d091d...
  5. R

    Weightlifting Club

    Our weekly WLC program is for the beginner to experienced lifter looking to take their Weightlifting to the next level. Each week our Expert Coaches take you through the fundamental movements, technique drills, accessory work and coaching specific to you to improve your Olympic Lifting. The...
  6. T

    Does job type have a bearing on strength?

    Hi guys, I have something I would like to get comments/input please. I was training in my gym the other day with my nephew Paul. He is 30 about 6 foot 3 inches tall, around 95 kilos and works in a maintenance crew falling trees. He is the climber whereby he climbs to the tops of the trees...
  7. B

    Atlas Stones For Sale

    Hi, If anyones interested, I make atlas stones, they're made from high strength concrete with macro poly reinforcement, vibrated internally and externally then cured. I'm using Hybrid Molds and sizes are 20kg to 130kg. For price and photos look at my Gumtree ad, location North of Brisbane.
  8. A

    How one woman dropped 50kg for her wedding photos

    After seeing photos of herself just moments after getting engaged, Haley Smith decided she needed to make a very big change before her wedding day. Picture: Carters Alexandra KlausnerNew York Post Email a friend SHE SAID yes — both to marrying the love of her life and to forming a...
  9. A

    WORKOUTS How the fittest woman on earth works out

    This is hard core. Photo: Instagram @katrindavidsdottir If you’re looking for a definition of fit, look no further than Katrín Davíðsdóttir. The CrossFit star has won the title of “Fittest Woman on Earth” for the past two years, and if you follow her Instagram account, she has no intention...
  10. showdownhero

    My Log of Maximising Muscle Protein Synthesis and Insulin Sensitivity

    Now reached an acceptable body fat % (~17%) so I'm looking to do a clean bulk of sorts and most importantly add some strength. For these goals keto is far from ideal and I've come up with a new eating plan. After some increased reading on insulin and looking back at previous eating plans I...
  11. zayd687

    Motivation help

    hi guys, Need some advice on getting back into training. What do you guys do for motivation? I Struggle to train more then 3 times a week. i usually fit in about 1-2 days of workouts which is basically squatting 1-3 rep max's then doing some strength work with Clubs / sledge hammer etc. I...
  12. A

    What tolls did injuries take on you (physical and psychological) and how did you reco

    What tolls did injuries take on you (physical and psychological) and how did you recover?
  13. A

    Study of pro bodybuilders: 4 days vs 6 days per week with equal volume yielded equal

    Another cool graphic put together by Thomas Coughlin, this one on our study that investigated the effects of 4 vs 6 training sessions a week where both groups worked each muscle twice per week on a volume-equated basis. The really cool thing about this study is that subjects were pro...
  14. I

    Attention! ? Introducing JUGGERNAUT Powerlifting Shoe! ? Check them out now!

    Attention! ? Introducing JUGGERNAUT Powerlifting Shoe! ? Check them out now! Hey Ausbb! The Juggernaut Powerlifting shoe combines a sleek aesthetic with functional ergonomic design to supercharge your workouts. An ultra high density and uniformly flat EV outersole ensures maximum surface...
  15. A

    AUSBB- Australian Bodybuilding Forum Challenge Board!

    AUSBB- Australian Bodybuilding Forum Challenge Board! Here you can post videos of your impressive feats of strength. The name of the game is to perform as many strict reps as you can with a given weight. Film the whole set, and get a close up of the plates used so we can verify the weight...
  16. A

    Strongest vs fittest

  17. Russell Coight

    New program idea

    What do you guys think of PPP? I'm just looking for something simple. I'm thinking of doing it for the 3 main lifts plus overhead press 4 days a week with hypertrophy/assistance whatever as well. This is what I've put together: Monday Squat PPP Quads Split squats 3 x 15-20 Leg...
  18. A

    To those who got into general fitness a little later in life

    To those who got into general fitness a little later in life (after high school or uni), do you ever regret missing out opportunities to participate in school sports ?
  19. L

    Critique my Cut Plan

    Hi All Going to be starting a cutting cycle after a 6 month newbie recomp. Recomp progress is stalling, so I want to cut, then stay lean and lean bulk next year. Goal is to cut to from 18% to 10% bodyfat, losing 7.8kg fat and maintaining strength. I took a DEXA scan today that verified...
  20. Kyle Aaron

    easy doesn't work

    A study was done purporting to show that load doesn't matter for results.Since the study told the public what it wanted to hear - that easy works - it was widely and enthusiastically reported without any serious analysis or discussion. I corresponded with the authour, and he and his colleagues...
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