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  1. TankEvil

    Barbell T-Bar Row

    Do you guys use this exercise for back? or do you prefer barbell rows? or for that matter 1 handed dumbbell rows? which exercise would you expect to get more gains from in terms or overall size and strength? I miss doing the old school t-bar barbell rows so im going to add them into my...
  2. U

    Olympic vs Standard barbell

    Hi guys, I have a standard 5ft barbell and 120kg of weights in standard form. Im now pushing 80kg on bench and am considering the need to convert my bar and weights to olympic because of safety reasons. Is it safe to push or squat beyond 80kg on a standard barbell?
  3. Karak

    Australian Barbell Co.

    Does anyone know if there is a way to tell the difference between a standard ABC barbell and a super strength standard ABC barbell? One is rated to 150kg the other 500kg, but from my understanding they have the same physical dimensions... Cheers for any help
  4. M

    Decent Barbell for around $200

    Max weight will be 150kg. Anyone know how much a Black Nitride from ABC will cost?
  5. A

    How do you do your BB rows?

    Like this? Pendlay Rows 250 X 5 - YouTube this? Yates Rows 225x15 - YouTube Any other preferred methods?
    • Alpha Moth
    • Thread
    • barbell biceps bit body chest dumbbell front guys gym injuries injury job knew maximum muscle part people pop rear rows start super talking thighs weights
    • Replies: 54
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  6. SWH

    Crossfit discussion

    Was talking to a friend today who does crossfit . Anybody have any experience with the program ? I really have no idea but it sounds pretty tough, Not really considering it . Just wanted to know peoples thoughts on it, is it good/bad? Would you recommend it?
    • SWH
    • Thread
    • barbell compound crossfit discussion training
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Crossfit
  7. SWH

    Training during a cut.

    I was just wondering for future reference if I should make any changes to my training during a cutting phase. I've never cut down weight before so I don't really know what to expect. Should I be training the same as I usually do while cutting down (Stick to my compounds and don't change my...
  8. Rambodian

    If you only had a barbell and plates

    If you only had a barbell and bumper plates how would you train your chest? I know every other body part is doable, even squats could be done if you cleaned the weight up and did front squats. But without a bench how would you train chest? I ask because this may become a reality for me this...
  9. Bench Polkov

    Gold Coast Barbell - 2012

    I'm going to use this as a combined personal and gym log for those interested. About me (for those that don't know): I'm now an IPF elite ranked raw powerlifter who is ranked 11th overall in Powerlifting Australia's raw rankings for 2011, my first year of competition. My best lifts are...
  10. S

    Standard Barbell stength, and where to buy???

    Hi guys I'm taking up Markos starting strength program. As such, I'll need a barbell which can support at a minimum 180kg (for the deadlifts). Unfortunately, I only have standard weight plates. I'm unsure what my current 6' standard bar can support 180kg. As such, I'd rather buy a bar which...
  11. SWH

    Dumbbell bench over Barbell bench?

    Is there any benefits in doing bench press with dumbbells over normal barbell press? I'm doing the beginner program so i've been doing bench press quite a lot but I was just wondering if there would be benefits to using dumbbells instead just to change things up a bit? If there are differences...
    • SWH
    • Thread
    • bar barbell bench bench press dumbbell pectoral
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  12. S

    High rep on rest days

    My chest area has the poorest blood circulation out of all the muscles in my body. Do you want to take a guess which muscles have the best blood circulation of all? That’s correct, my whole shoulder area from the neck all the way down to my front deltoids. Now in order for my muscles to grow, I...
    • Sydking
    • Thread
    • advanced barbell biceps black blood body chest days front good grow growth gym high nutrients part place rep rest squats start talking training weights
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  13. CaT_SPeW

    podcasts

    anyone listen to any cool podcasts? i listen to music/podcasts all day at work so im always on the lookout for new ones. im currently working my way through "silent bob & jay get old" and a lot of other smodcast stuff musicwise the "CLR" podcasts hosted by Chris Liebing are awesome but i havent...
  14. A

    Workout Of The Week - What Is The Best Barbell Workout?

    Your mission for this week if choose to except is , What Is The Best Barbell Workout? Equipment , you have an old set of weights rusting away in the corner , you're a beginner , what is the best workout to do with barbells What is your favorite barbell exercise? What are the benefits on an...
  15. Bench Polkov

    Gold Coast Barbell

    OPENING SOON Located at 5/26 Bailey Crescent, Southport. www.goldcoastbarbell.com Gold Coast Barbell | Facebook
  16. 0ni

    One armed barbell rows

    Thoughts? It's like a t-bar row but you row that fucker with one arm Looks like you would get a better range of motion with one arm as well and it looks cool as fuck. Option of using a fat grip also
  17. E

    Muscle Motion Power Rack

    Hi Blokes, First post, did a quick search, hope I'm not rehashign a dead horse here. Had a good look around, just about decided on the following: 3 Package Deal _ Power Rack + FIBEV flat incline bench + Olympic bar + 80kg Olympic weights $1095 Which gives me: MMPR power rack BFIBEV...
    • etastic
    • Thread
    • barbell heavy duty barbell motion muscle power power rack rack
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  18. J

    standard barbell

    i have alot of standard plates already and wonder if the Standard Super Strength barbell from abc is any good its said to be rated at 500kg but has anybody had personnel experience with one , whats the whip like of the bar...
  19. B

    Twist exercise with barbell? [Woodchop]

    What twisting exercise can I do with a barbell? I've seen many tutorials (mostly using pulleys, but some using medicine balls and even one using a dumbbell) for twisting exercises (Woodchop), but none which use a Barbell. I have a 50kg barbell I'm using, and I'd like to use for a twisting...
  20. GoPies

    Barbell Row

    Hi All, I found on here the following description -> Exercises for Back :: Bent-over Barbell Row While youtubing for a video to demonstrate the correct form for Barbell Row it became apparent that there seems to be a number of variants. See below: TZLCvXbej_Q ss5SuopztW4 GH-ohxZOD7c...
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