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    Squat shoes

    What squat shoes do you guys reckon are any good for powerlifting? Looking for something that won't cost $300 or some retarded price like that. Something $100-150 or less would be nice, with a elevated heel for squat depth and bench press.
  2. Aspect ratio and strength limits

    Written some time ago, I cannot help but admire this fellows knowledge, this following diatribe explains a few things as to why many injuries happen over time. The man for whom the so-called “Scott Curl” was named had unusually large arms, and he also had unusually long biceps muscles; and he...
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    2009 Pendlay HD Nexgen vs Rogue Ohio

    Hi guys, looking at finally taking the plunge and starting a home gym. Just looking at powerlifting so lining up a bench, squat rack, bar and weights. Found a used 2009 Pendlay HD Nexgen bar (bearing not bushing) with 2x20kg and 2x10kg for $300 and was wondering what your opinions were on that...
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    Sumo and super Bench arches.

    Are lifters with tiny roms stronger ?does it hurt the sport from a mainstream perspective to see the manipulation of powerlifting rules?Now dont get me wrong im not trying to come across as disrespectful to peeps who train hard and put up huge numbers but to my way of thinking a big conventional...
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    Barbarian MONSTER Gym vs Force USA Monster Gym ?

    I've been looking at both the Barbarian MONSTER Gym and Force USA Monster Gym. I don't hear anything good about Force USA compare to Barbarian.
  6. Fitness Challenges Suggestions

    I have been training for a while now and I am getting bored at the moment, I need something to break things up for me a bit.:cool: So I am looking at some challenges to do. By challenges I mean things to achieve that would appear to be impressive tasks. Was thinking stuff along the lines of...
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    Noob needs a power cage

    Hello All After a 20 year break, I recently started lifting again, following SL 5x5, using my uncles old bench press 'machine'. But 60kg is the max that i feel confident snatching up and over my head to start my squats. So its time for a Cage. I really want a power cage so that my son can also...
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    Power rack comparison

    I have been reading some of the reviews with interest as I am trying to work out what I need to get for a garage gym. I currently have a powertec leverage system which I will be selling. What I have at the moment is Force USA Ranger barbell Olympic dumbbells 300kg of Olympic weights force...
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    Nataliya Trukhina

    Among people I am most known as Nataliya Trukhina, which is my maiden name. I was born in the Russian city of Chita 1’st of July 1991, and I am now living in Moscow. I started training in the Gym when I was 14 years old and weighed only 37 kilos (81 lbs) - a very tiny girl. However my training...
  10. What exercises do you rate best for each muscle group?

    given all the excitement about supposed 'great' exercises like deadlift, what are your favorites exercises for each muscle groups that you would do for bodybuilding purposes. Mine thighs- good form (high bar) squats and/or lunges, leg press, leg extensions, leg curls, step ups, walking...
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    Bench Press - is it over rated outside of PL?

    Discus
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    Programming advice

    I need some help with a template now that I have pretty much exhausted regular progression where I add weight to the bar every session. I won't post numbers because they're soft but my training generally looks like this. Mon: Squat, OHP, lat pulldowns. Tue: Bench, bent rows, bicep curls, tri...
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    Most Underrated Exercises Thread

    What are some underrated exercises that not many do anymore to grow certain body parts better based on your experiences?
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    Medium grip bench press vs Wide grip

    I was messing with incline bench press yesterday, and I noticed I'm alot stronger with medium grip than wide grip. I have small pecs (narrower shoulders) and large arms. So my triceps probably benefit more. Also I've been hearing that you can get better "leverage" with a closer grip, and it's...
  15. 725 pound (330kg) bench press attempt; A for effort, Z for result

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPXaoamLato
  16. NFL v bodybuilder leg power and strength comp

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZDSf93Q6xY bb did well. does not surprise me; I saw a short greek Australian mr universe do 90cm years ago (i measured it)
  17. Running long distance

    JUST SAY NO! To Endurance running. It's hard on the body and the benefits can be had doing other activities that are non impactive, and or take less time, etc. Unless you're job or specific sport demands it (e.g., mil, etc) no reason to run for distance. Other than a tiny % of the population...
  18. IPF World Bench Press Championships.

    Livestream from Killeen, Texas. http://www.powerlifting-ipf.com/media/livestream.html
  19. Yuri Belkin deadlift. 420kg @110 Raw.

    https://youtu.be/pxspmEuXZuA
  20. Side deltoids and trapezius with more of what you need and less of what you don't...

    Wide shoulders with a matching and balanced set of trapezius muscles is just what the doctor ordered. I like performing the wide grip barbell upright rows, as it really gives me a magnificent and simultaneous pump in both my side deltoids and trapezius muscles, however my left shoulder is not in...