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  1. R

    Cheapest Place For Barbell in Adelaide

    All places ive tried are selling 220cm long, 700 pound rating olympic bars for $180+. Look online and most are around $100 Plus Shipping, Dont really want to delay sessions but want to buy locally if i can... Anyone know of anywhere?
  2. F

    Buying a new barbell as a beginner.

    Oh hey, I'm planning to start training seriously in the coming weeks after I buy some new equipment. Currently, I have a low-quality Kmart standard barbell with 'screw-on' ends (is that what it's called?) that doesn't quite fit in my new power rack. So, I'm looking at buying a new...
  3. kindred

    What can you tell me about Bar-bell Rows?

    How do you know if your doing them right? I'm getting all my info about this exercise from that YouTube guy Scooby. Is what he says right? I have found out that sometimes the internet doesn't give a full picture of what's going on. Also where in your program should this sit if your doing...
  4. B

    Barbell and dumbell grip.

    Hi all, Ive noticed that when I grip BB and DB for the various presses and lifts i do i only seem to be using part of my hand for the majority of the lift. So from my pinky finger to my rude finger i get calluses but get none on my pointer finger or thumb. So when I push or pull it seems those...
  5. K

    Power Rack, Barbell, Dumbbell etc suggestions.

    Hey guys, Im looking for advice and suggestions on which equipment i should get for a home gym. This is what im looking at getting so far: Power Rack: MMPR Power Rack Bench: Flat - not sure on this, is there any difference in them other than their price? I just need one to do my bench press...
  6. A

    Barbell weight included?

    Hi all, I hope this is not too silly a question. Is the weight of the barbell itself included in the total weight one says that they lift. Eg; Say you bench 100kg, is that equal to 10kb barbell + 90kg weights? OR just 100kg weights on the barbell. Cheers Simon
  7. K

    How many days do you train per week?

    Gents, Just curious to know how many days a week everyone on here trains on average? Also approx time per session? Thanks Devante.
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  8. M

    6ft Barbell

    Just joined a new gym, it has a few olympic 7ft 20kg bars, but it has a lot of 6ft ones as well, they have noticeably shorter collars, I was just wondering what they weigh? Is it 15kg? I can't tell. Thanks guys.
  9. amac38

    Buying a quality barbell

    Hey, I've been looking at upgrading my elcheapo 7 foot olympic barbell, I've got a few options though I'm undecided. They are: ABC BO220 from Gymcare $484 Iron Edge 20kg Olympic Barbell from AusKB $165 + $54 = $219 Pendlay 20kg Bushing Class HD NexGen Olympic Barbell $575 + $54 = $629 Garage...
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  10. Goosey

    Jones's pyramid for barbell work

    taken from bulletin 1, circa 1975? “In practice, best results are usually produced by the 10/8/6 system of repetitions and sets; in this system, a weight is selected that will permit not more than ten repetitions during the first set, and then the resistance is increased for the second set, to...
  11. B

    Where to buy Barbell Stand, for Bench-Press?

    Good Evening, I have a Bench at home, and I'm just looking for a Barbell Stand in order to do Bench Press efficiently. Any recommendations for the best place to buy them? Thank you, Barry_
  12. P

    160lb barbell curl

    Umm... HYPrYYq3xjw
  13. S

    Bent over rows Vs One Arm Dumbell Rows??

    Hey can someone please tell me which is a better back exercise, the bent over barbell row or the one arm dumbell row?? I want to strengthen lower back and lats mainly.
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  14. L

    Barbell Bench press problem

    Hey all, I really need some input from others here, possibly to help and pinpoint where some of weakness are. For the moment, I have been doing DUmbbell Bench Press instead of the barbell, as one side is weaker than the other. And I like to build up the weaker side to a more similar level of...
  15. L

    How do you work your lats.

    Lats my weak point, I have an easier time building my calfes than the lats. The problem is with cable pressdowns light weight doesn't work and heavie works more my arms to the point that I do very little reps and dont pull the bar all the way back.:mad:
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  16. L

    Beginner Weights

    Long time reader First time poster , in the past i have been doing aerobic workouts , following the aerobics programs on tv , jogging/walking and decided that maybe it is time that i step it up a bit and bring some weights in on the program My older brother has a set of weights and a bench...
  17. V

    Assisted Machine Barbell Press vs Regular Barbell Press

    just out of curiosity its something that i have been wonder for awhile no, are regular barbell bench presses a better then compared to using one of the assisting machines? i haven't used one of those assisting machines so was wondering if someone could help me out. I've watched others using...
  18. K

    uneven biceps

    I have a question about my biceps i have noticed that my right bicep is at least 1/2 inch smaller than my left It is somewhat bugging me that one smaller then the other so I really want to even them out.. What I should do. I have read that they are meant to even out on their own.As of yet...
  19. C

    Barbell Shoulder press

    Barbell Shoulder press How far should the bar come down when I'm doing a barbell shoulder press? I usually get it to touch my upper chest, is that too far?.. should i just go to under my chin?
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