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  1. BrisVegasGhost

    Standard Bar sizes

    Hi guys, I am looking at fabricating some of my own gym equipment, a squat rack and bench press. What is the standard barbell sizes/lengths that are used for squats and bench? I will look at purchasing these prior to starting the build so I can get a correct fit. Cheers
  2. A

    Bodybuilder Bar Fight: Female bodybuilder Megan Abshire forced to defend herself afte

    A bodybuilder bar room brawl was sparked when a drunk woman picked a fight with female bodybuilder Megan Abshire and her partner Ms Olympia finalist Jennifer Abshire. Megan, who is currently bulking and weighing 190 VERY muscular pounds, was hassled by the clearly not...
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • abshire afte bar bodybuilder defend female fight forced megan
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: News&Current Events
  3. Darkoz

    - Low bar squat is not an exercise -

    I know that what I am about to write will piss some people off, but I’m an old man, 66, and don’t have anything to lose. I also know that many people will disagree with what I am about to say and it is certainly their right to disagree. What I have to say is only one man’s opinion, but it’s...
    • Darkoz
    • Thread
    • 8th back bar ess exercise flies great hard low lower par rep round set squat thread time weak weakness working
    • Replies: 78
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  4. P

    best quality, low carb protein bar?

    Aussie Bodies HPLC Bar 100g (Box of 12) l Protein Bar Hey all, Looking to get some protein bars i can eat as snacks. Is the aussie bodies hplc the best bang for buck protein bar u can get? I believe in buying in bulk for cost savings so this is also to be considered too! Cheers
  5. Goosey

    Trap bar deadlift, or is it?

    * The debate over the trap/shrug bar deadlift, and how to name it runs the risk of steering focus away from the most important issue — that the exercise has tremendous potential value for many trainees. This explanation and tips from Stuart McRobert reads well, and although I don't really...
  6. U

    BENT AFTER 2 MONTHS! Force USA Commercial Grade Olympic Power Bar (1500lb)

    After testing my 1RM on Deadlift (160kg) Squat (120kg) and Bench (80kg) I have noticed that my Force USA Commercial Grade Olympic Power Bar (1500lb) is no longer straight. I never dump my deadlifts and I have never dropped the bar on to the safeties. I am going to take the bar in there today...
    • uppon2
    • Thread
    • 1500lb bar bent commercial force grade months olympic power usa
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  7. A

    Hugh Jackman's twitter - "If the bar ain't bendin', then you're just pretendin'

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    PERTH - Hex Trap Bar

    PERTH - Hex Trap Bar - SOLD For use with Olympic plates, Chrome finish, 1810mm long 50mm ends to suit Olympic plates, 405mm shaft length for weight plates 25mm diameter grips, grips are 700mm apart - dual grips available, upper and lower Weighs 27kg Spring collars provided $190 SOLD
    • dbb
    • Thread
    • bar hex perth trap
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade
  9. P

    FS: muscle motion rack, bar and more - BRIS

    Everything you need at home: includes: muscle motion power rack with dip attatchment, pullup attatchment and lat pull down attatchments adjustable bench (muscle motion) Full size olympic bar (20kg) Plates 4x20kg, 2x10kg 2x5kg, 2x2.5kg 2x1.25kg All in bits at the moment, reason for selling...
  10. D

    FS - Melb - Olympic bar, 150kg bumpers

    Bought in feb this year, used a dozen times. Well looked after. 20kg Olympic bar 2 x 25, 20, 15, 10, 5 kg bumpers 2 x 2.5, 1.25 kg plates $700 the lot I'm also willing to sell in parts.
  11. Fister Roboto

    Gym with Swiss bar/Football bar

    Hey guys, Does anyone know a gym in Sydney that has a swiss bar? i.e. a barbell with neutral handles
  12. jzpowahz

    QLD Full home gym setup. Power rack, bench, bar, 350kg weights

    Power Rack with chinup bar 213h x 117w x 95d Bar 7ft knurling 38.5 cm apart Bench 30w x 123l x 58h Tricep bar 85cm length weight tree 20kg x 8 10kg x 6 7.5kg x2 5kg x 10 2.5kg x 20 1.25kg x 9 .5kg x 4 Total 348.25kg Selling as a package $1100 (probably cheaper than a year's membership...
    • jzpowahz
    • Thread
    • 350kg bar bench full gym home power qld rack setup weights
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade
  13. M

    trap bar= serious gains

    Recently I switched to trap bar for everything really that I can substitute regular barbell work with. Deads rows military press ect..Ive gone from a 160 dl to a 200 kg 1rm, I have no problem pumping out bent over row reps with 100kgs. I love super setting d/ls with leg extensions awesome pump...
  14. S

    safety squat bar?

    Hi Guys, I am new to squatting in a rack. Have been using a leverage system. I have found I do not have the flexibility in my arms to get comfortable with a bar to do the squats. Is this a normal thing for starters? I am noit very flexible in general and have lower back problems from work...
  15. ink81

    Earthquake Bench Bar

    Anyone ever seen one of these? Came up in my youtube thread, looks hilarious, don't know if it would actually be effective for increasing gains though. yWybDN10WJw
  16. underground

    Strength Sports Gym Brisbane - Updates from Under The Bar..

    As the owner and head coach at Strength Sports Gym, i'll be posting updates of the happenings at the gym. Strength Sports Gym is located in Everton Hills on Brisbane's north side and is home to a multitude of lifters including powerlifters, weightlifters, strength athletes and other...
  17. M

    EZ Curl bar for pansies?

    So basically I'm new to bodybuilding and just wondering what the general consensus is with the EZ Curl bar, is it for pussies? If so then I won't get one and stick with the barbell :) At my local gym my trainer made me use a thick foamy thing on my upper back for squatting, but after i read...
    • martz
    • Thread
    • bar barbell biceps big bodybuilding curl easier exercise find general great gym major make muscle pain pansies people problem read rubber squatting trainer work wrists
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  18. taurus

    Back operation tomorrow

    Just saw the surgeon. He is fitting me in tomorrow arvo. As he is away all next week and sees it as serious!! I have two herniated discs (which I knew about) plus a nice little surprise of a bone fragment floating around L5. Which is the main reason for my nerve pain. 20 years of rugby and...
    • taurus
    • Thread
    • back bar breaking build cardio der early fall good hell ice lactic acid legs morning muscle operation run squat squats squatting timer today tomorrow warm working
    • Replies: 1,882
    • Forum: Injuries and Rehab
  19. kaz

    Bamboo Bar Bench Press

    Would seriously try this!! Kettlebells hang by straps or powerbands:)
  20. NightFallTech

    Pullup bar

    ok, so i've decided the barbell etc for primary lifts isn't going to work at home and i'll be still going to the gym 3x per week for my main exercises and doing conditioning at home, however i'd love to be able to do pullups and use my rings for inverted rows etc at home. A doorway pullup bar...
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