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  1. Fadi

    Whey protein vs white bread..., don't fool yourself!

    Hang on a sec mate. Whey protein and white bread in the same sentence, and if that wasn't enough, you're pitching one against the other? It's got to be some joke right? No, no joke here. If I was talking protein, then yes sure, it would be the joke of the century, however I'm talking about...
  2. R

    Routine Critique Please!

    M 181cm 83kg Hey, I have been doing a basic PPL for a couple of months inconsistently but now as my schedule is tighter the time is too much. My new routine is based on Stronglifts 5x5 with added accessories. Goal is a balance of strength and aesthetics. Also on a slow bulk. Current 1RMs...
  3. steveP

    Fuck your body positivity voice, and fuck your millennial heroes

    Saw this blog the other day and thought it was entertaining. ... http://www.lift-run-bang.com/2016/03/fuck-your-body-positivity-voice-and.html I'm going to preface this article with this warning early. This may easily be my most offensive article to date. I do have a...
  4. A

    WA man Matthew Whitby nearly died after taking two popular dietary supplements

    WA man Matthew Whitby nearly died after taking two popular dietary supplements A 27-YEAR-OLD WA man who nearly died after consuming two weight loss products has warned others about the dangers of some popular dietary supplements. In 2014, Matthew Whitby, from Geraldton, drank a pre-workout...
  5. A

    Use The RPE Scale To Rate How Hard You Should Work Out

    The RPE scale challenges you to gauge how hard you think you’re pushing yourself, based on a numeric scale. The American College of Sports Medicine defines RPE as “feelings of effort, strain, discomfort, and/or fatigue experienced during both aerobic and resistance training“, but uses a scale of...
  6. Fadi

    Muscular fatigue and Neural fatigue

    There are different types of fatigue, namely: Local Muscular Fatigue, Neural Fatigue, Neuroendocrine Fatigue, and Environmental Fatigue. For the brevity of this small article and its intended purpose, I shall focus my attention precisely on muscular fatigue and neural fatigue. High intensity...
  7. Fadi

    It's not about your feelings, so stop worrying about it

    My training as an Olympic weightlifter back in the 80s, was based on the Eastern Bloc, namely the Soviets and the Bulgarians. Training was methodical, with everything planned one year in advance. There were times when I felt very strong, and capable of lifting more than a particular daily...
  8. J

    Rack Package Help

    Been trailing through prior posts here and elsewhere. Really useful, but thought I would start a new (and first) post to see if I could help narrow down my options/get some advice. Had a year off lifting for health issues, but now want to get back into it. Fed up with the crowded gyms so...
  9. B

    January 2016 Newsletter - our latest updates

    Welcome to 2016, Bulk fans! We’re back after our short Christmas break and although we’re a bit biased, we've got a massive year planned. We'll be continuing to support events around Australia, provide amazing value for money and while we don’t have release dates yet you can look forward to...
  10. S

    Sydney Olympic Lifting - trainer recommendations

    Hi, My training has very much focussed on DL, Squat, MP an Bench but am looking to do some training that is a bit more "explosive" or power based. I am keen to get a few suggestions / recommendations for trainers or gyms who focus on Olympic lifting, specifically power cleans. I have tried to...
  11. Fadi

    Time Under Tension: is it worth your time?

    In the light of this thread: Is volume king?, I’m asking, is TUT the new (and important) kid in town as some would have us believe? Yes it’s important but with a condition, and a full understanding of the type of TUT I’m talking about here. Let me be crystal clear from the outset by saying that...
  12. B

    December 2015 Newsletter - our latest updates

    Hey there! Remember when we dropped our flat rate shipping from $12 to $7 earlier this year? Well, for December we thought we’d take it a step further and give you free shipping on orders over $250! If you need to stock up on supplements to get you through the festive season, now’s the time...
  13. Shrek

    "Why I started taking gear - whatever it takes - Rich Piana

    https://youtu.be/b-Gd3kb1ywM
  14. A

    December 2015 Ausbb Strength Extravaganza

    All scoring will in Wilkes coefficients Rules and Awards We support 4 lifts : Squat: hips below knees, no wraps (neoprene sleeves OK). Stand for a couple seconds before reracking it. Bench: hips and shoulders in contact with the bench, heal does not have to be on the floor. Wrist wraps...
  15. A

    Does It Matter How Many Reps You Do When You Work Out?

    So, your workout has you doing 4 sets of 5 reps for this exercise, 3 sets of 8 after that, and — oh, thank goodness — only 2 sets of 50 to finish it out. Well, hey, the good news is that these rep numbers aren’t just based on a sadistic desire to see you huff and puff. Here’s how they differ and...
  16. A

    Do you view working out a lifestyle/passion or do you just do it to stay in shape?

    Do you view working out a lifestyle/passion or do you just do it to stay in shape?
  17. A

    Steps to Get through Your First NPC Bikini Competition

    If you are new to NPC and have been prepping for your first bikini competition, here’s what you can expect 48 hours before the show until show time. Step 1: 48 Hours Before Your NPC Bikini Competition In addition to keeping on your diet and workout plan, make sure you get your manicure and...
  18. 0ni

    My recent trainings

    Hi Just going to go over my recent trainings with you, I'm really liking training like this, it's fun and objective Training split: Monday - bench Wednesday - Squat Thursday - Accessories Saturday - Deadlift I might also do extra light sessions So what I'll do for each lift is work up to a...
  19. S

    Bench Grip Width

    for most people grip width tends to change based on preferences, injuries, focuses, etc I am curious to hear from Ausbb about their grip preference Personally, I noticed I feel stronger with a closer grip
  20. A

    Australian fitness model Maggie Russell works out four hours every day

    This is Maggie Russell. She’s 20 years old, trains every day for four hours and only eats 1,100 calories. Seeing as we are never going to put ourselves through that regime, looking at these pictures is the closest we’ll get to knowing what we’d look like doing the same. Thankfully she’s not...
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