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    How fast to load up after recovering from injury? Deadlifts

    I did deadlift for first time last night after 2 months without. Actually, technically it was a rack pull from knee height. I did 3 sets of 5 reps... only went light at 40kg. How fast do you recommend i load up? I was at 1x5 @110kg when i injured my lower back.... I am also trying to...
    • dustman007
    • Thread
    • deadlift deadlifts doc fast glutes hamstrings height injured injury knee light load lower mon months night pilates pull rack recommend recommended reps sets sports time
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Injuries and Rehab
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    How long should my workouts go for?

    Yeah... i like forums because you can ask stupid/noob questions and get a bunch of responses and learn from it. Im seeing a coach from valhalla.... pretty decent. Most personal trainers in chain gyms (like goodlife) dont have a clue.... i was seeing this one pt for a couple months every week...
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    Too much protein?

    My stats 195cm 136kg 29% bodyfat My previous coach gave me nutrition plan, with a bunch of disclaimers... 300g protein, 200g carb, 60g fat per day. Is this on par? Ive done for about 2 months... only managed to follow religiously for first 2 weeks... have been doing meal prep with 200g cooked...
    • dustman007
    • Thread
    • building bunch carb cooked day die diet easy eating follow los lost meal mon months muscle nutrition nuts plan powder prep pro protein rice weeks
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Nutrition & Diet
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    Aussie barbell co power bar

    Ok. Ill have to check out the knurl next time im there. 220cm?
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    How long should my workouts go for?

    I dont mind a good troll....lol
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    Larry wheels... genetically gifted or chemically "enhanced"?

    Ive noticed he has a lot of acne on his back.... is that the drugs or the fact hes so young?
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    Aussie barbell co power bar

    Whats the difference between abc and valhalla? The knurl?
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    How long should my workouts go for?

    Yeah. I am seeing a power lifting coach. It seems that the aussie power lifting community is quite small. Maybe i should be emailing my coach instead of posting on forums for advice.
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    Aussie barbell co power bar

    Where are the valhalla bars made? Melbourne?
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    Larry wheels... genetically gifted or chemically "enhanced"?

    What can a natural person lift at max?
    • dustman007
    • Thread
    • big enhanced find gene gif hey imo larry lift limit max natural naturally people person quan quantity strong tapatalk thier unknown wheels
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
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    How long should my workouts go for?

    Pilates is teaching me how to activate my core, hamstring and glutes... i think when i am doing deadlifts my back is doing too much of the work... and getting sore. Would recording my workouts help with form? I think deadlifts is my worst lift...
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    How long should my workouts go for?

    Should i do the beginner program? Ive already done stronglifts 5x5 for 6 months and that was torture... more mental fatigue than physical.... felt like i was bashing my head against a wall...
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    How long should my workouts go for?

    Currently doing a program prepared by a power lifting coach
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    How long should my workouts go for?

    I have about 9 months training experience... i did stronglifts for first 6 months but stopped becausei wasnt progressing, kept deloading, hurt my back and was getting mentally fatigued from going max every workout...
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    How long should my workouts go for?

    My squat day goes for 45min... my bench press workout is 1.5 hrs. Should i be bulking up my squat day? Currently 3 exercises... squat, paused squat and lunges. Or am i hitting my chest too hard... bench press, close grip, db bench, flys, then reverse flys, bicep curl and skullcrushers.... How...
    • dustman007
    • Thread
    • bench bulking chest close core couple day deadlifts exercises flexibility hit long lower min months pain pilates press reps skullcrushers sports squat squats strength workouts
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
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    Aussie barbell co power bar

    Looking for a new barbell... i have been using a 6.6 foot 15kg 25mm womans barbell. Need something that is good for the 3 lifts, squats, bench press and deadlift. Has to be durable and low maintenance. Im not sure what knurling i want.... the knurl on my current bar is really passive and doesnt...
    • dustman007
    • Thread
    • 5kg abc aussie bang barbell bench bench press centre current cut deadlift feedback foot good hands hat lifts looked low main maintenance power press squats won
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
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    Stronglifts 5x5: how to track progression?

    Sorry, I just don't know what to make of your nickname and photo... aren't there moderators who would delete that sh%t?
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    Stronglifts 5x5: how to track progression?

    Sorry, I should have said "If I was pushing out the big heavy weights I wouldn't be on these forums on a friday night asking for help".
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    Stronglifts 5x5: how to track progression?

    Well, I was starting to stall... each workout was a sweaty, full-on, epic struggle to push out 5 x 5 on the weights I was doing (I was fatiguing mentally)... so I tried to change it up, I tried: 1) higher volume, lower weight, 25+ 2) different reps/sets, eg, 3 x 8 3) going to failure Then I...
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    Pre-Workout Supplement Thread

    Using rocket fuel... but I hear it is banned now. I've been trying a blend of beta alanine / citrillate / no-doz. Slightly less buzz than rocket fuel but it does the trick.
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