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  1. What's this Barbell?

    For those of you who are subject historians... What is this? Thought old York, but can't see any markings. Felt closer to 28 than 29, certainly nowhere near 30+ mm.
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    Buddy Capps Texas Squat bar

    Selling my Buddy Capps Texas Squat bar, been injured for the last 6 months with a lower back issue and am thinking that squatting heavy is probably not gonna happen for a long time so no use for it anymore. Please excuse the pictures, they were taken with my potato camera on my phone. Bar is in...
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    WTB or FT: Pendlay15kg bar for my Pendlay 20kg bar

    Im looking for a 15kg (womens) or 10kg (junior) Pendlay bar, either to buy or to swap for my 20kg Pendlay bar. My bar is straight with excellent spin and condition. Used in home garage only. Located in Syd but open to posting interstate...
  4. GPC newsletter WTF.

    Got the GPC newsletter. First few lines read: So, from that, I get that Andy Hargreaves is, "subsequent to that", either a druggy, an anti druggy, a government employee covering his butt, a NSW source, an anti drug abuse and distribution advocate or non of the above. I also notice that GPC...
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    Power Rack For Low Ceiling Garage

    Hi guys, I'm looking to build a basic home gym, and was wondering if anyone knows where I can get a power rack (preferably with a pull up bar) that is about 1.8m-1.9m. My garage ceiling has a height restriction of about 2m Thanks.
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    What was that one tip you received that benefited you the most and changed your appro

    What was that one tip you received that benefited you the most and changed your approach to bodybuilding?
  7. Trap bar

    Who has one? What do you like about it?
  8. Stop your thinking and start your lifting...

    No one here is saying don't think, but there's a time for thinking and a time for lifting. Before you approach the bar, go ahead and think all you like (if that makes you feel better), however once your hands make a connection with that bar, it's business time. In fact, if you really want to...
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    FS: [BNE] Squat stand, Safety Squat Bar,Trap Bar

    Hi guys, With a recent house move, I need to get rid of some of my stuff. These were all purchased from Southside Fitness about 3-4 years ago. Links below show the current prices and pics for the items when new. Squat stand...
  10. Misdirected energy

    We've all seen some crazy weights been lifted by some very strong Olympic weightlifters; I'm referring to squatting here. You see a middleweight (75kg) weightlifter back squatting something like 290kg the way he just squatted 150 or 200kg. Great so where is this post heading? The point here...
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    What are some less common exercises that you do that others may not know about?

    Just something that hits the specific muscle well but other people might not even know to try?
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    The Definitive Guide to Bench Press Like a Beast l Stronger in 30 Days

    As part of their new Bench program, Silent Mike and Mark Bell go through a very thorough guide on how to bench, from sitting on the bench, grip, bar path, feet position, all the way to the rerack. Loaded with awesome info.
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    AUSBB- Australian Bodybuilding Forum Challenge Board!

    AUSBB- Australian Bodybuilding Forum Challenge Board! Here you can post videos of your impressive feats of strength. The name of the game is to perform as many strict reps as you can with a given weight. Film the whole set, and get a close up of the plates used so we can verify the weight...
  14. Load the muscle not the bar...

    Since 2009, I’ve written many words on this forum;however one aspect of training I’ve always emphasised was and still is the psychology of training. I believe not enough thought is given to this essential element of our training, the thought of how we ought to approach our training. If your...
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    Overhead Press, forearm clicking

    Hi All, Just switched from seated overhead press (slight incline), to standing again. I realised my grip was way too wide (on the gnurling), and have bought my grip into should width as per the various form guidelines on "proper form". Generally I feel stronger like this too with less shoulder...
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    Texas deadlift bar and Texas power bar

    Hey guys Im moving houses in approximately 8 weeks and I don't think there is going to be room to bring the home gym with me. I have a legit Texas deadlift bar and a legit texas power bar both from UGE that I am wanting to try and line up a buyer for once I move. Availability will be about 8...
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    People who pack a healthy lunch for work, what do you pack?

    People who pack a healthy lunch for work, what do you pack?
  18. A horrible ripping sound

    The day before yesterday, I went to do some pull-ups - the kind where you grab the bar from behind, palms facing you - and as I started, there was this horrible ripping noise* from inside of the elbow of my right arm. It definitely sounded (and felt - although the pain wasn't much) as though...
  19. Push band. (Measures bar speed)

    This is state of the art technology to be used for strength and conditioning. Accurately measure bar speed, force, power and many other things to really take your training to the next level. Checkout http://www.trainwithpush.com for more info. I've used this about 10 times and it worked great...
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    Push/Pull Ancillary Programming?

    Looking for wisdom from the usual suspects on ancillary exercises. I'm running 5/3/1 triumvarate, with quite a few ancillary exercises to choose from. What I'd like to hear is which exercises would complement, or work opposite each major lift muscle group. Brief hx is Stronglifts, then...