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    Just did some rough tape measurements, what should I work on?

    Bit of background info, been lifting around 8 months, 17 yrs old, 177cm and around 165lbs, judging off eye test I estimate myself in the 13-16%bf range so not much fat but abs aren't visible without great lighting. All measurements are cold and flexed. What do you reckon I should focus on...
  2. what is this exercise called? does it even exist?

    it's like a barbell front delt raise, except you raise the barbell all the way over head. so do a barbell front raise and extend all the way up until overhead starting from front/waist finish over head. if it's an actual exercise, what is the name of it? also isn't this exercise a pretty good...
  3. Arnold v Phil

    Hard to believe that Phil has a smaller waist than Arnie had. http://au.iherb.com/?rcode=ZSG863
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    Ab crack is the new body shaming trend designed to make us feel bad

    WE’VE had the thigh gap, the bikini bridge and the ridiculous A4 waist challenge, and now there’s a new body-shaming trend to make us feel bad about ourselves — the ab crack. An ab-crack is a curve that extends down the centre of the stomach and can only be achieved if you’ve spent lots of time...
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    The Accidental Powerlifting World-Record Holder

    At sixteen years old, Lee Winroth deadlifted four hundred and twenty pounds, unofficially breaking the world record for women in her age and weight class.CREDITPHOTOGRAPH BY MIKE POWELL / GETTYOn July 2, 2015, a video was uploaded to YouTube that began with a teen-age girl in a gym wrapping a...
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    Josh the giant: what it takes to become the world's best bodybuilder

    Josh the giant: what it takes to become the world's best bodybuilderAfter reaching the top of the bodybuilding game in Australia, 'king of the gym' Josh Lenartowicz is on a quest to conquer the globe. Words and photography by Margaret Burin Updated Sat at 9:28pm Print Email Facebook Twitter...
  7. can someone help me with a diet?

    So I was put on a vegan diet years ago due to medical issues. Long story. Any way I have gained width and weight. 5cm around the waist and 8cm around the booty. Someone suggested that it could be fat from my diet. I am not a food person. I don't really do the calorie thing. So I figured I'd...
  8. Waist width

    I've been doing more training then usual and have noticed my waist and hip measurements have increased. I'm guessing this is because I've been focussing on back muscles to help improve my posture. I'm pretty sure that it's not my diet. I'm vegan which pretty much eliminates 90% of bad foods...
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    *CLEARANCE* Gym Gear - Save up to 70%!

    CLEARANCE Items! While Stocks Last! Hello again AUSBB! As we draw closer to the end of the year, we're beginning to prepare ourselves for a massive 2016! We're making a little more room at Iron HQ, so now's the time to snag some absolute killer bargains, up to a whopping 70% off. Check them...
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    **black friday sales!**

    BLACK FRIDAY SALES! Hello Team Iron! As we reach the pointy end of the year, everything becomes a little more chaotic. There doesn't seem to be enough time in the day - we totally get this! Starting a little early, we're having some Black Friday Specials (which can double as a sneaky Xmas...
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    Lee Priest's ridiculous back aged 18

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    9 Things Science Says All Runners Think About When They Run

    Whether you’re a one-miler or a marathoner, chances are you’re thinking the exact same thing as the jogger next to you. How do we know? Science told us. A recent study required participating runners to verbalize their thoughts, stream-of-consciousness style. A tape recorder strapped to their...
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    Letter to a New Lifter

    Dear PowerLiftingGodLegendKilla37, It’s great to see new people involved in powerlifting. Yes, I saw your motivational memes on Instagram and instructional vids on Youtube, very cool. I also appreciated your advice on my vids, I had no idea that rounded back deadlifts were dangerous. You would...
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    Dorian Yates 1992 Mr. Olympia, 1st

    Height: 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) Off Season Weight: 132 kg (290 lb) Competition Weight: 119 kg (260 lb) Arm Size: 53 cm (21 in) Leg Size: 77 cm (30 in) Waist Size: 86 cm (34 in) Calve Size: 56 cm (22 in) Chest size: 145 cm (57 in)
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    These Five Fitness Benchmarks Aim To Help You Save Your Own Life

    s self-improvement blog The Art of Manliness points out, one of the best reasons to improve your physical fitness is to make sure you’re capable of handling yourself in an emergency. Bench pressing 250kg won’t help you quite as much if you can’t run far or jump very high. While these guidelines...
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    Fresh Gym Gear Now In!

    Hey guys, some fresh gear just landed! Check it out below, some iron-family favourites are now restocked with some fresh touches to the fabrics and detailing. Hulk Fleece Hoodie - roomy fit for bigger blokes! Embroidered chest and arm with diamond embossed metal zipper. Iron Muscle Tank -...
  17. Measurement recording app?

    So after an extended lay off due to injury, I'll be getting back into the swing of things soon. I want to know if anyone has any recommendations for an iPhone app to store and track my measurements (legs, arms, waist etc) and weight. I'd prefer not to buy a full gym app because I have no plans...
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    [FS] Inzer Forever Lever Belt (small/10mm/black) w/original e-receipt on request

    $60 shipped/$50 in person (Sydney) Selling my Inzer Forever Lever Belt (10mm/black); small size. The small will accomodate a waist size of 26-29 inches according to Inzer's website. However, I have a MEASURED (not pant size) waist size of 30.5, and there are still 4 holes at the end of the...
  19. Random nutrition knowledge I've learned recently

    White fish and eggs seem to be the bodies preferred source of protein Fish oil is stupid, adding more PUFA to a diet high in PUFA is dumb Remove PUFA completely, fish / omega 3 should be your only source Braising beef mince and then washing it under hot water makes it mainly saturated fat, very...
  20. Mr Olympia 2015

    Qualified Men's Open Standings http://mrolympia.com/2015/