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  1. G

    Need some program to get started

    Hello, Wanting to get into strength training and fitness and unfortunately I do not have the space for the power rack/barbell/bench etc that would be needed in such a program. I got an awning outside... but to fit a nice quality gym 'outdoor' where wind blows and sand/dust ends up... it is not...
  2. A

    100 different pushups

  3. Fadi

    Misdirected energy

    We've all seen some crazy weights been lifted by some very strong Olympic weightlifters; I'm referring to squatting here. You see a middleweight (75kg) weightlifter back squatting something like 290kg the way he just squatted 150 or 200kg. Great so where is this post heading? The point here...
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    A young man dies after a 143kg barbell slips and crushes him in a gymnasium

    Kyle Thomson, 22, died after dropping more than 300 pounds on his chest while working out at an Iowa gym. Picture: Kyle Thomson Ian HorswillNews Corp Australia Network Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Email a friend A 22-year-old student was...
  5. WoodyAllen

    204.5kg bench press, no leg drive.

  6. WoodyAllen

    Oceania Powerlifting Championships

    The Asia/Oceania Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships are on this week starting Monday 5th. Live stream here: http://goodlift.info/live.php Special note is that this is an international event so world records can be set. I will be watching the 120kg+ group on Saturday 10th as Jezza Upea...
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    The Definitive Guide to Bench Press Like a Beast l Stronger in 30 Days

    As part of their new Bench program, Silent Mike and Mark Bell go through a very thorough guide on how to bench, from sitting on the bench, grip, bar path, feet position, all the way to the rerack. Loaded with awesome info.
  8. WoodyAllen

    335kg deadlift. Wait. No. Its a raw bench press.

    Kirill Sarychev. Raw bench. Pretty clean reps. No bench shirt? Tick. Decent judging? Tick. Spotters not helping? Tick. Proper weights and equipment? Tick. Natty? Um, prolly not. But dayyyyham. Thats a good bench.
  9. spartacus

    1082.5kg raw total. Kirill Sarychev, including 320kg bench press

  10. A

    Eddie Hall repping two men on the incline bench

    Eddie Hall repping two men on the incline bench BLt5VmtDIzN
  11. A

    At what moment did you find that out that just because someone is big, doesn't mean t

    At what moment did you find that out that just because someone is big, doesn't mean they know what they are talking about?
  12. spartacus

    Australian all-time heaviest raw bench press 285kg

    https://www.facebook.com/pepelopez62/videos/1680546898927026/
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    Attention! ? Introducing JUGGERNAUT Powerlifting Shoe! ? Check them out now!

    Attention! ? Introducing JUGGERNAUT Powerlifting Shoe! ? Check them out now! Hey Ausbb! The Juggernaut Powerlifting shoe combines a sleek aesthetic with functional ergonomic design to supercharge your workouts. An ultra high density and uniformly flat EV outersole ensures maximum surface...
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    Knee Sleeves, Elbow Sleeves & Lever Belts - Check It Out!

    Hey Ausbb, checkout some of our restocked and also new gear below. Belts are due to be fully restocked, and we've also released some absolutely phenomenal sleeves - both knee and elbow. We honestly believe these are some of the stiffest and best about. Check out details below! 10mm & 13mm...
  15. A

    How long were you into lifting when you were able to bench your bodyweight?

    How long were you into lifting when you were able to bench your bodyweight?
  16. A

    Push/Pull Ancillary Programming?

    Looking for wisdom from the usual suspects on ancillary exercises. I'm running 5/3/1 triumvarate, with quite a few ancillary exercises to choose from. What I'd like to hear is which exercises would complement, or work opposite each major lift muscle group. Brief hx is Stronglifts, then...
  17. A

    How Much Weight Can A Bench Press Bar Lift Before It Gets Bent Out Of Shape?

    It’s a lot of freaking weight. The stress test on this cheap Olympic bar reveals that the straight metal bar can lift an immeasurable amount of weight before it buckles and permanently bends itself out of shape. When it’s just lifting normal plates and the like, Beyond the Press counted nearly...
  18. A

    Homegymers, what brand rack and bench do you use?

    Homegymers, what brand rack and bench do you use?
  19. dandexter

    How Much Training Until You Get Sore

    I see people around over the years saying that you have to get sore to get bigger. Which I somewhat dis-agree with as I've gain a fair amount of muscle with rarely getting sore. I've been lifting for quite a few years now progressively adding more and more volume (and weight when appropriate)...
  20. Fadi

    Mechanical advantage bodybuilding: extend your set intensify your workout.

    None of us want to waste time trying to build muscle. And all of us know that the intensity of a set is felt near its completion rather than its beginning. Knowing this, it would be logical then to take advantage of this fact by extending the set at a point where it’s most optimal and most...
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