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training

  1. B

    Lifting during lockdown

    Hey guys, I just had a question, I am finding is very hard to stick to my workouts ever since my gym closed due to lockdown. I can't really do my bench press or lateral pulldown. has anyone else come across this issue too.
  2. L

    Bloods, low t clinics, online programs

    Hi guys, 37 male 195cm 100kg approx 17% bodyfat been training on / off for most of my life. Never done a cycle. (surprised myself !) I know OZ is behind the rest of the world in making prescribed test to almost anyone legal. But I do see a couple of online clinics like low T clinic and the...
  3. R

    Reandron at 19

    My total test came back consistently in the low 200s and was just prescribed reandron (testosterone undecanoate) to be taken every 12 weeks or the choice of a gel (testavan) by my endocrinologist. I weigh 95kg been training for about 3 years with still decent numbers for a natty with really low...
  4. D

    [Article] Insane Upper/Lower Split

    One of the challenges people face when they start training seriously is how to fit five-six training days into their already-busy weeks. It can seem daunting to dedicate so many days to working out, and you may be left wondering how athletes and gym-enthusiasts seem to effortlessly cram in...
  5. M

    Brand new here, trying to find these answers - splits, muscle growth and sets/reps

    Hi everyone, Ok so I've watched about a billion Youtube videos now over the last year during Covid on everything to do with body building you name it. I've tried a few different training styles and ideas now related to these different ways of training but still want to know so much more. I...
  6. J

    Prevention of Injuries While on PEDs

    I'm currently 21 years old and have been training for 10 years. I want to start a first cycle, but am terrified of a tear. How do I train to prevent a tear from occurring while on PEDs?
  7. 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?
  8. C

    Progressive Overload

    Should progressive overload be done at every training session or should I do a few sessions at a certain weight/reps before upping things? Also how much should the weight go up in percentage terms?
  9. C

    Old Guy Strength Training

    I’m a 71 year old male who still works out to maintain strength. My questions are ‘How many squat reps and sets and at what % of body weight are appropriate for someone my age’ and ‘At what squat weight (%BW) should I start using a belt’. Answers from someone of similar age welcome but all...
  10. A

    Personal Trainers

    hi Im from adelaide, im looking for someone to help me out. Ive been training on my own and with mates for a couple years now, with little results. Im hitting my mid 30s now and im after some one to really help me along. Have asked around but have mainly been given names and what not of kids...
  11. R

    Lifting after VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy)

    Yep, lets get it out of the way first - I'm a fat bastard, I hate it, and I've been trying to change that for years with varying degrees of success, but in 18 days I'm under the knife for a VSG alongside my wife, who is having a similar procedure done the same day. Full disclosure, I'm working...
  12. A

    Leg press - rib pop.

    Last week I was on the leg press on the 4th set getting full ROM at the bottom of the eccentric I felt and heard a huge pop in left ribs right down the bottom end and now my ribs are pretty sore. Doc said it would most likely be muscular. The bloody noise was insane and the pop I felt internally...
  13. Training to failure

  14. S

    85-90% load training deadlift

    As a non natural lifter how often should i be lifting an 85-90% load deadlift to increase my strength. I havent been able to make any strength gains on deadlift. Been stuck at 185 for 3 weeks training 3x3 185kg deadlifts wednesday and sundays. I am thinking i over estimated the speed at which my...
  15. PHA training

    This is a great training system if you want to get into shape fairly fast if your diet is on par. Bob Gadja did not invent it but made it popular. PHA Peripheral Heart Action https://engravediniron.com/2018/10/17/bob-gajdas-peripheral-heart-action-pha-training/
  16. any chicks

    any girls on here want to meet a scotsman... show you my kilt:D
  17. S

    Recreational Steroids are not Cheating

    So im 20 years old, 6'3 and around 100-105kgs (havent weighed myself lately) been only training consistently for 2 years but have been researching and training on and off since i was 14. I started my first cycle of 400mg of test, injected every other day and the results are insane. my coach says...
  18. Impotency

    So Grunta is having a few issues. Maybe it's related to his high blood pressure. Help a brother out. I'm guessing he needs to cut the booze. Better eating. Probably do a bit more training, maybe full body workouts, maybe more cardio.
  19. How short term is Powerlifting

    The 1RMs, the long rest periods between sets etc. People just don't seem to last.
  20. Gerry conquers NZ Rugby

    I think we need a new thread for this.