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  1. bams_101

    Chest Supported Row

    Bunnings is my go to place for DIY lol. I already use the reverse hyper platform I made for my Power rack for them. Just looking into it for the future. You doing the Pritchard workshop at MTS man?
  2. bams_101

    Chin-up goals

    Yeah I agree that's why I say emphasise or target. Not isolate. The Contreras article uses 135 and 225 for both the incline and flat barbell bench to compare the EMG results from the two movements. Then even with the heaviest incline using 245lb (against 275lb for flat) it still produced...
  3. bams_101

    Chin-up goals

    Changing the "shape" of a muscle, where bodybuilding is concerned, and the size of the muscle are two different things. The only things that can affect the way a muscle is presented is it's size, the level of bodyfat covering it, the surrounding muscles and posture. I only say that last one...
  4. bams_101

    Chest Supported Row

    Anybody know any places that sell these in Aus? I've seen a bunch of different leverage type pieces but no CSR's. Might even make one from scratch out of an old bench and a bar.
  5. bams_101

    Basic Home Gym

    W8PL8 Multi-function Power Rack Cage | Little Bloke Fitness Or I'd get the MMPR, some primer and matte black paint =)
  6. bams_101

    Chin-up goals

    "It appears that the portion of the pectoral muscle recruited during the bench press is dependent on the direction relative to the trunk in which the muscle must pull the humerus" Glass, S.C, and T. Armstrong. Electromyographical activity of the pectoralis muscle during incline and decline...
  7. bams_101

    Gym Flooring Tiles heads up in Perth

    Nice! I'd love some of those at my gym. I hate my mats moving and making little gaps everywhere lol
  8. bams_101

    Basic Home Gym

    I have used both the Texas Power bar and the BOP220 (what I own) but with the price hike I'd rather have a Texas Power Bar for an extra $35. But for the basic home gym, spending under $200 on your first bar is what I'd suggest. If you ding it while doing something you won't hate yourself as much...
  9. bams_101

    Lower back pain

    No worries Myst, just wanted to make sure you weren't stretching the wrong muscles and making it worse. Luckily I did. From the angle, the PSOAS looks a little tight. The RECTUS FEMORIS (part of the quad) on the other hand is definitely tight, there is a greater than 90 degree angle between...
  10. bams_101

    Lower back pain

    No not yet, Low Back Disorder's is on the book list though. Just from reading up on it, like I said I've had this problem and do not want to repeat it. Good to hear your back is feeling better mate. But if you did have a anterior pelvic tilt could you do me a favour and just do this test...
  11. bams_101

    Benching

    For pin presses I used to start from a dead stop but I always found getting in proper position to be a pain. Now I unrack as I would a normal bench and just pause on the pins for a 3 count so I can dissipate the stretch reflex to an extent.
  12. bams_101

    My deadlifts feel harder and slower with my inzer lever belt...

    Are you leaving enough room for you to expand you stomach? Not that you would have much of one lol. A 1 or 2 finger gap is all I need Where do you wear it? Recently alot more people have been wearing it higher, about on the upper row of abs.
  13. bams_101

    Education

    Yeah as Adam said, we both did the Lvl 1 last year. I agree it was piss easy. Coaching hours took a little while but not too bad. I liked it because if you went in with some prior knowledge it helped. The Lvl 2 is definitely on the cards. Was going to do the one in April but the amount of...
  14. bams_101

    Education

    Surprisingly, I actually don't mind this idea. Thanks man. I had a quick look and the only good undergrad course is in Queensland. A couple in Vic are post grad. Agreed, makes a big difference when you have a coach with hours in the weight room. Going off what you know now, would you...
  15. bams_101

    Lower back pain

    Sorry for all the Q's in advance. **Ok, while you're waiting to get your MRI could you explain what you've done specifically for core work? **Also what are you stretching? I ask because you generally won't have tight hamstrings AND hip flexors. Usually one will be tight and will be over...
  16. bams_101

    The PB Thread

    Lol, well pop might not be the best way of putting it. But if you get it down it's like leg drive in a push press. Try picturing your toes driving through the front of shoes if you're flat footed. But if you're butt is almost up in the air it won't have a big effect. If you feel stable with feet...
  17. bams_101

    Education

    Hey all, I'm looking at doing some further education and just wondering what options there are for strength/performance training in Australia. I think we all know the Cert 3/4 Fitness courses are fairly average at around 8 weeks Full Time. Then there is Human movement/Sports Science at...
  18. bams_101

    The PB Thread

    Nice Kaz! But where's your leg drive at?? With that arch you should be able to get a little "pop" to help you out. Do you bench with flat feet or up on your toes? I saw one of your squat vids too (70x5), is form still similar to that?
  19. bams_101

    Sick of this fucking shit !

    45 deg full ROM leg press? If yes, could possibly be a pinched nerve. Because the low back and abs cannot properly support the trunk the lower back can round and tuck under. Doesn't need a whole lot of weight, just a split second in a bad position. A good mate who used to have a lot of trouble...
  20. bams_101

    Fat gripz any one?

    Tib Ant. work is good, but like KungFooGoo said it's not a major concern unless there is an actual problem. Serratus Ant. on the other hand, is like the hip flexor for the upper body. If you have shoulder problems there is probably going to be some dysfunction with it. Push up plus' are a...
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