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Anyone tried or know of anyone having success with ogus' program, it looks like a higher volume wendler mixed with smolov kinda Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk- Swervyn-Ervyn
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- Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
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A horrible ripping sound
The day before yesterday, I went to do some pull-ups - the kind where you grab the bar from behind, palms facing you - and as I started, there was this horrible ripping noise* from inside of the elbow of my right arm. It definitely sounded (and felt - although the pain wasn't much) as though...- Sandin Face
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- Forum: Injuries and Rehab
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Optimal load vs maximum load
When I was younger and involved in Olympic weightlifting, I had the coaches do all the thinking for me..., I just lifted what I was asked to lift. Coming to bodybuilding, I followed the same method, a method where you don't lift balls to the wall just because you feel like it or because you can...- Fadi
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- Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
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Push band. (Measures bar speed)
This is state of the art technology to be used for strength and conditioning. Accurately measure bar speed, force, power and many other things to really take your training to the next level. Checkout http://www.trainwithpush.com for more info. I've used this about 10 times and it worked great...- jzpowahz
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- Forum: Buy/Sell/trade
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You Don't Need To Lift Heavy Weights To Build Muscle
In a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, Canadian researchers took 49 men who’d been weight training for the past two years. Already there are two key contributions by this study: It involves a larger sample size than most similar studies and subjects who would not just...- Admin
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- Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
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Strongman - Anyone?
Hello, I live around the Western Side of Sydney (so Windsor/Richmond direction).... Is there anyone (even not on this side) that is a good personal trainer in Strongman/Strength conditioning? Im sick of all the stupids out there that claim to be personal trainers and don't even understand...- G
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- Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
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Which is the most 'healthy'
Hello, I been seeing all the different kinds of lifting one can do. Strongman, Powerlifting, Crossfit, Olympic Weightlifting and so forth. Well... For someone who is not planning on doing this for competition but general well being (get as strong as I can for my own wow factor)... Which...- G
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- Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
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Bumper Or steel
Hello, As I have been understanding the foundational principles in lifting, and the basic 4 things you need to lift regardless of which training program you are going to use... As a weight lifter, you would need bumper plates as the weights are dropped from overhead (outside a power rack)...- G
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- Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
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Any tips for book on masters training
Mate and I are writing a book on strength training, hopefully for publication in US via Internet or short book. Just interested in any thoughts from Ausbb forum members with regard to their philosophies, and lessons learned over years. It is a book that will be very easy to read based on...- spartacus
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- Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
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Grip weakest link in deadlift
Hi All, My trainer has me currently doing high-volume to bring up my work capacity and to burn off the fat. However with deadlifts my forearms and grip is running out of steam halfway through the sets. I know I have other options but: 1. I don't like alternating grip due to some imbalances, a...- LateStarter
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- Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
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Why to use creatine in your supplement regime?
I often here strange misconceptions about creatine use at the gym, decided to write a detailed blog post on creatine use for bodybuilders, including it's benefits, natural sources of creatine, who won't benefit from creatine use, etc. Here is a little snippet from the article: If you’ve been...- musclebreak
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- Forum: Bodybuilding Supplements
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MM adjustable benches
Hey everyone, first poster here. I can't decide between http://www.gymdirect.com.au/shop/strength-equipment/benches/adjustable-benches/black-adjustable-flat-to-incline-bench-rating-certified/ and...- kaycn
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- adjustable benches black certified decide equipment experience flat gymdirect hat hey incline open pos poster prefer shop strength suggestions tha url wee wheels worried
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- Forum: Workout Equipment
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Training for different reasons
OK kunce, trolling the Ausbb Aesthetics Crew over, now lets get serious. Post what your experience and research etc tells you is the best way to train for: 1. Hypertrophy. 2. Strength. 3. All round hypertrophy, strength and for sportz etc. Is there any difference? Post about one of them...- Stiffy
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- Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
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"Bodybuilder vs. Football Player: 315 lb Bench Press Challenge"
https://youtu.be/sJjSP2fqFxk- Shrek
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- Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
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Short courses
Hi Everyone - bit about myself, 10years+ of lifting before having kids 8 years ago..this put my gym visits on hold :( Stats pre kids, 5 foot 9, 42, did ~5-10 courses (Standard stuff...courses consisted of usually(Not all together!) sust 250, bold/eq, test prop, stan...and even the old sheep...- frankgrimes
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- Forum: Steroids and Performance Enhancers
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Unleash the elephant within!
When I was a young weightlifter, I was told a story which served me well, as I now share it with my girls. I like to share it with you. This was written by Doctor Prakash Iyer. Lessons from the baby elephant: Smash the peg. Set yourself free! DO you know what they do to keep a circus...- Fadi
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- Forum: General health and welbeing/Meditation/Spiritualit
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Squat Racks - Rogue SML and ...this other one
Who knows about Rogue's SML racks and either of these? They all appear the same except branding... Crossfire Multi Assault Rack from GymDirect SPX Rack from AussieStrength URS Top Grade Rack from UrbanRX After reading a bit online I'm now just looking at the SML-2 or 3 and this other rack...- willie
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- Forum: Workout Equipment
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25% to sustain the remaining 75%
THE SPORT Olympic weightlifting THE YEARS 1982-1984 TRAINING FREQUENCY 8x/week TOTAL HOURS/WEEK 16 25% (4 hours) of those 16 was spent doing conditioning exercises and stretching. The exercises consisted of sit-ups, leg raises, crunches, weighted back-extensions. The pre-session stretching...- Fadi
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- Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
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Routine Critique Please!
M 181cm 83kg Hey, I have been doing a basic PPL for a couple of months inconsistently but now as my schedule is tighter the time is too much. My new routine is based on Stronglifts 5x5 with added accessories. Goal is a balance of strength and aesthetics. Also on a slow bulk. Current 1RMs...- Rileh
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- Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
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Biggest Frustrations
What are your 3 biggest frustrations when it comes to Power/weight lifting or Strength training? What strategies have you tried in the past that have and have not worked for you?- Admin
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- Forum: Power Lifting/strength training