Gold Coast Barbell - 2012 - Ausbb

El Freako · 12-01-2012, 09:12 AM

I'm going to use this as a combined personal and gym log for those interested.

About me (for those that don't know): I'm now an IPF elite ranked raw powerlifter who is ranked 11th overall in Powerlifting Australia's raw rankings for 2011, my first year of competition.

My best lifts are 212.5/167.5/267.5 totaling 647.5@91.6kg

My gym: Gold Coast Barbell is a warehouse gym dedicated to strength, conditioning and general wellbeing through hard work, dedication and no-frills methods. No treadmills, bikes or rowers, no machines, just weight and the intention to move it.

We cater to powerlifters and strongmen/women as well as the average joe or jane who who just wishes to get fit, strong and healthy. All are welcome as long as they plan on training hard. No pedestrians!

Contact me (Ben) on 0424744482 or through this page for more information. Also check the facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GoldCoastBarbell

5/26 Bailey Crescent, Southport, QLD.

Opening Times:
Mon-Fri: 5pm-9pm
Sat: 9am-12pm

El Freako · 12-01-2012, 09:17 AM

Brick · 12-01-2012, 10:29 AM

If your from the Goldy or in the area holidaying you should make a visit to GC Barbell a priority. The atmosphere is awesome, guys moving heavy weight without the bad attitude so common in commercial gyms.

When I went there Ben took the time to help me work on fixing my form, within a month I hit PB's on squat and dead that I had been chasing for over a year.

If you wanna train in a no bullshit gym, full of friendly people getting strong this is the place to go. Plus the quality of his equipment is 1st class. Can't recommend this place enough. So much better than all the wanky gyms that seem so common on the Goldy.

Christian · 12-01-2012, 10:32 AM

Epic gym is epic

Gj Ben

jzpowahz · 12-01-2012, 10:45 AM

Looks awesome mate!

Jeff · 12-01-2012, 11:53 AM

Looks like a nice place to train! Wouldn't mind doing a session if I head up that way.

Pretty rare to see a wooden log, where'd you score that thing?

Farmers bars look like they'd be tough to deal with too - looks like a low pickup and do your legs bump into the plates when it's loaded?

TrentZor · 12-01-2012, 11:55 AM

how clean is that floor.. do u like mop it nearly everyday?

p.s did ya get the texas cheat bar?

El Freako · 12-01-2012, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff

Looks like a nice place to train! Wouldn't mind doing a session if I head up that way.

Pretty rare to see a wooden log, where'd you score that thing?

Farmers bars look like they'd be tough to deal with too - looks like a low pickup and do your legs bump into the plates when it's loaded?

The log was donated by some other lifters. Its a homemade job that's done a fair few comps before. The farmers are a low pick-up but that can be fixed by sitting them on tyres. No ankle bump when walking but it does happen when you do lunges with them.

El Freako · 12-01-2012, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrentZor

how clean is that floor.. do u like mop it nearly everyday?

p.s did ya get the texas cheat bar?

Nah mate, no cheat bar here. We do real deadlifts.

El Freako · 12-01-2012, 11:37 PM

Me...

Bench Press
6x1x85kg
5x1x102kg
4x2x119kg
3x2x128kg
2x2x136kg
1x2x145kg
5x1x155kg
4x1x136kg
6x1x128kg
5x1x119kg
7x1x111kg
9x1x102kg
11x1x94kg
13x1x85kg
Another epic sheiko pyramid. Added a 5 rep set of 155kg in at the top because I feeling strong. Had reps left in the tank too. My shoulder and tricep were feeling a little sore but they survived intact. 8 wheels coming soon!

DB Rows
3 sets of 70kg

Pullups
3 sets

12-01-2012, 09:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
El Freako Active Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Gender: Posts: 1,040	Gold Coast Barbell - 2012 I'm going to use this as a combined personal and gym log for those interested. About me (for those that don't know): I'm now an IPF elite ranked raw powerlifter who is ranked 11th overall in Powerlifting Australia's raw rankings for 2011, my first year of competition. My best lifts are 212.5/167.5/267.5 totaling 647.5@91.6kg My gym: Gold Coast Barbell is a warehouse gym dedicated to strength, conditioning and general wellbeing through hard work, dedication and no-frills methods. No treadmills, bikes or rowers, no machines, just weight and the intention to move it. We cater to powerlifters and strongmen/women as well as the average joe or jane who who just wishes to get fit, strong and healthy. All are welcome as long as they plan on training hard. No pedestrians! Contact me (Ben) on 0424744482 or through this page for more information. Also check the facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GoldCoastBarbell 5/26 Bailey Crescent, Southport, QLD. Opening Times: Mon-Fri: 5pm-9pm Sat: 9am-12pm __________________ "There are few things graven* in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe Sponsored and Supported by Unleashed Physique and Reflex Nutrition. My lifting vids: http://www.youtube.com/user/benpolk81 SQ: 210kg/BP: 165kg/DL: 262.5kg/MP: 100kg @90kg Last edited by El Freako; 29-01-2012 at 04:43 PM.*

12-01-2012, 09:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
El Freako Active Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Gender: Posts: 1,040	__________________ "There are few things graven* in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -*Mark Rippetoe Sponsored and Supported by Unleashed Physique and Reflex Nutrition. My lifting vids: http://www.youtube.com/user/benpolk81 SQ: 210kg/BP: 165kg/DL: 262.5kg/MP: 100kg @90kg

12-01-2012, 10:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Christian Active Member June10MOTM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sydney Gender: Posts: 5,828	Epic gym is epic Gj Ben __________________ S.P.N.H - Strength Power Nutrition Health http://www.facebook.com/spnhsydney *Information I provide does not substitute a proper medical evaluation by a medical professional; nor does it constitute practitioner/patient relationship, or liability, in any way.

12-01-2012, 10:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
jzpowahz Active Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast Gender: Posts: 1,333	Looks awesome mate! __________________ 174cm 77kg@7% SQ 150kg DL 185kg BP 108kg SOHP 65kg http://ausbb.com/member-training-dia...ining-log.html Master Chef

12-01-2012, 11:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
TrentZor Active Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PTC Sydney Gender: Posts: 3,789	how clean is that floor.. do u like mop it nearly everyday? p.s did ya get the texas cheat bar? __________________ WWW.PTCSydney.com.au Strength and Conditioning Gym Trent ASCA level 1 Coach - 0421 790 933

12-01-2012, 10:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Brick Rookie Join Date: Dec 2011 Gender: Posts: 22	If your from the Goldy or in the area holidaying you should make a visit to GC Barbell a priority. The atmosphere is awesome, guys moving heavy weight without the bad attitude so common in commercial gyms. When I went there Ben took the time to help me work on fixing my form, within a month I hit PB's on squat and dead that I had been chasing for over a year. If you wanna train in a no bullshit gym, full of friendly people getting strong this is the place to go. Plus the quality of his equipment is 1st class. Can't recommend this place enough. So much better than all the wanky gyms that seem so common on the Goldy.

12-01-2012, 11:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jeff Newbie Join Date: Dec 2011 Gender: Posts: 10	Looks like a nice place to train! Wouldn't mind doing a session if I head up that way. Pretty rare to see a wooden log, where'd you score that thing? Farmers bars look like they'd be tough to deal with too - looks like a low pickup and do your legs bump into the plates when it's loaded?

12-01-2012, 11:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
El Freako Active Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Gender: Posts: 1,040	Me... Bench Press 6x1x85kg 5x1x102kg 4x2x119kg 3x2x128kg 2x2x136kg 1x2x145kg 5x1x155kg 4x1x136kg 6x1x128kg 5x1x119kg 7x1x111kg 9x1x102kg 11x1x94kg 13x1x85kg Another epic sheiko pyramid. Added a 5 rep set of 155kg in at the top because I feeling strong. Had reps left in the tank too. My shoulder and tricep were feeling a little sore but they survived intact. 8 wheels coming soon! DB Rows 3 sets of 70kg Pullups 3 sets __________________ "There are few things graven* in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -*Mark Rippetoe Sponsored and Supported by Unleashed Physique and Reflex Nutrition. My lifting vids: http://www.youtube.com/user/benpolk81 SQ: 210kg/BP: 165kg/DL: 262.5kg/MP: 100kg @90kg