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  1. MikeW

    Back after a long break

    Working over here now. Got a nice expat gig working in Hanoi building a new Supply Chain for Vietnam's largest modern trade retailer. But will be coming home at the end of the year. Going to just ease back into gym doing 3 days a week to start with each day centred around one of the big lifts...
  2. MikeW

    Back after a long break

    Hi Guys, Some might have been around long enough to remember when I used to post here about a decade ago. Yep, a decade. At the time I was training PTC PPP and got to some numbers I was happy with but then life happened. Work got really crappy and I fell out of gym routine altogether. This...
  3. MikeW

    Hardcore Aussie Muscle (HCAM) Facebook updates

    Generation Iron looks interesting. I loved the original Pumping Iron, a classic. Cheers, Mike
  4. MikeW

    Pistachio's thoughts on training

    Pete, Awesome stuff mate. Your progress this year has been amazing. There's no mention of diet in here, but are we to presume that this is still where that is at: Ausbb - Australian BodyBuilding - View Single Post - pistachio's BN test booster trial Cheers, Mike
  5. MikeW

    The over 30's

    I'm 41, turning 42 next month, and all I'd suggest is keeping your fish oil intake up and giving your body enough time to recover. You'll also need to trust your gut on those days where its telling you not to push it. I blew my left shoulder, anterior pec, doing a bench rep PB a year or two...
  6. MikeW

    The Moment You Knew?

    When did I know? The first time I laid eyes on her... We were both in Officer Training at OCTU Army Reserves at Ingleburn. She was a few rows in front of me in her polyester uniform in her tight green pants and tiny size 6 waist, 5'10" and broad shoulders. Standing there at attention with...
  7. MikeW

    April promo - free 1kg bag of our NEW Choc Mint!

    Hahaha. I just bought 20kg of natural WPC from BN. Awesome product, but it will be a while before I'm in the market for more protein. I got it before this promo too so missed out on the Choc Mint, but I did get a free T-Shirt. Thanks BN! I went with the 100% results, 0% Bullshit logo. Sort...
  8. MikeW

    Do you guys take a pre-workout supplement? If so, what do you take?

    BN Beta Alanine. But it makes me bloody itchy and hot/flushed after the workout. Seems to help during though, don't flag as much. Cheers, Mike
  9. MikeW

    What's your total?

    Nope, reckon I might have an idea... Most can't pull that together. Like most know, its "simple not easy". I for one can't string all three together long enough to make sustained gains YOY. And I know I'm not alone. Not an excuse, just stating facts. All my fault. Cheers, Mike
  10. MikeW

    What's your total?

    Knuckles, I like the 500 total, but not necessarily that split. The bench looks too soft. I've always worked on bench 1.5xBW, squat 2.0xBW, dead 2.5xBW as my target, if I put on some bodyweight then 500 would be a good number. So, for me at circa 75kg my goals are: Bench: 112.5 Squat: 150...
  11. MikeW

    Why are you not getting stronger?

    This I like, help me Obi Wan. I get a major detraining effect when my 11 week PPP cycle gets interrupted. I'd love to have something that would keep me making gains even if I was cycling every three weeks. I was thinking of going back to a 5x5 system so I always had some volume and only test...
  12. MikeW

    Why are you not getting stronger?

    Thanks mate, much appreciated. I'm not giving up, just giving it some time. I look forward to the day when I can step back from all my "projects" and just focus on me for a bit. Wouldn't it be great to be 20-something and have no other care than what you diet is like and how your lifts are...
  13. MikeW

    Migraine Sufferers

    Yeah I get them... Probably only about 2-3 a year now thankfully though. I've learnt to keep my stress under control by putting stuff in perspective. I can feel my body bringing on a migraine if I push myself too hard. Symptoms are obvious. At outset I get the halo vision with the white...
  14. MikeW

    Why are you not getting stronger?

    Stress... ...and the impact this has on my consistency and work ethic. I am currently in a full on blue with my builder in Sydney. They're threatening to walk off the job and demanding $100K more to complete. I've engagaed a project manager and have been talking to barristers. I can't...
  15. MikeW

    MARK HUNT for President

    Love it! :D Mark Hunt - The Samoan Cinderella Man - YouTube Cheers, Mike
  16. MikeW

    Benching

    Thanks Scott, Quoted bit has helped me. I think I might have been letting my shoulder blades rise a bit when I squeeze them together. I'll check tonight and pay careful attention to this bit of my setup. My bench has been working well lately, but I know my setup can still be tweaked. Its...
  17. MikeW

    If you could get anything

    Dat dere Celltech Bro!
  18. MikeW

    Matt Kroczaleski

    Awesome stuff Joel. I take it you've met the man if that last pic is anything to go by. What's he like in person? Unreal inspiration, just what I needed before my bench PB attempt tomorrow. Cheers, Mike
  19. MikeW

    The introduction of GPC Australia - Powerlifting

    I know Scott alluded to it in an early post, but what happened to CAPO? I was all lined up to join them and now suddenly all my mates on here are talking GPC instead? What gives? If you don't want to post it in the forum, can you please PM me a link to the back story. And promise that GPC...
  20. MikeW

    The introduction of GPC Australia - Powerlifting

    Well done Scott, sounds like its all coming together nicely. Now for the lifting... Cheers, Mike
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