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    What is your workout routine?

    What is your workout routine?
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    Routine Critique

    Routine critique please. M 179cm 74kg, slow bulking, main goal is aesthetics (about 70% aesthetics, 30% strength) Been doing SS for a couple of months with accessories but schedule changed and now the 3 days I can gym are in a row (Tues, Wed, Thurs), so I opted for a PPL split. (Back/Biceps...
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    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
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    What Is A Bench Shirt Really?

    I've been reading about a bench shirt, and really i dont know what it is. what does it do , and is it worth the money????
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    Apart from bench, what pressing exercises do y'all do?

    Apart from bench, what pressing exercises do y'all do?
  6. Rep cadence

    How long does it take you to perform 10 rep's on the bench press? 60 seconds 90 seconds 120 seconds
  7. Gravity Release Bench Press

    Pretty neat concept...don't think you will see many in mainstream gyms tho.
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    Purchasing a power rack / half rack - anyone got Rogue?

    Hey guys I've got a home gym ready minus a power rack that I am still shopping for... my total area is 4x4m I have full dumbell rack full barbell racks (will probably sell most of these barbells) and a bench. I'm almost inclined to go a half rack like Rogue HR-2 because I think it has no...
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    Weekly Discussion Thread # 11

    This weeks topic: Arm training · How do you train arms? · How big are your arms? · What do you think most people do incorrectly when training arms? · Do you train forearms? Any other questions/comments regarding the topic
  10. Fuckin worst

    Having a fucking dog of a squat session.... Feels way heavier than it is! Hopefully bench will be better after.. Just ranting Fuck this shit
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    Trying to to decide which Power Cage

    Hello all, I'm looking at setting up a home gym and trying to decide what the best Power cage to get. Really looking at it for your basics - Squats, Bench work, Chin ups. Room shouldn't be a issue as I'm looking at undercover out doors. Trying to tossing up between the Barbarian Commercial...
  12. 2015 Bench Press, most reps on bodyweight competiton.

    inspired by von, who wanted to have a bench comp for reps on 140kg that he was guaranteed to win, I propose a comp for most reps on bodyweight bench. But reps have to full range and locked out, no bouncing, and little pause between reps. Example of passable form...
  13. Bench-deadlift

    I recently changed my bench technique after attending a seminar. It feels better on my shoulders and I feel stronger but I'm nnoticing on days where I deadlift after I'm pretty sore through Tye back from arching more.. Will that go away? Will I just get used to it? Cheers
  14. bench pull bar ironedge

    This is good, but could be even better with rotating handles
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    These Five Fitness Benchmarks Aim To Help You Save Your Own Life

    s self-improvement blog The Art of Manliness points out, one of the best reasons to improve your physical fitness is to make sure you’re capable of handling yourself in an emergency. Bench pressing 250kg won’t help you quite as much if you can’t run far or jump very high. While these guidelines...
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    Skull Crushers vs Close Grip Bench

    Which one of the two exercises do you feel adds more mass? Skull Crushers vs Close Grip Bench.
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    I hurt my bloody shoulder....

    So finally started making progress with bench, getting a bit heavier (for me), and starting to see a difference Then, bloody incline bench, too much too soon and got a twinge in my right shoulder. Stopped, felt ok, took all the weight off and lifted the bar, to try and "feel" what was going on...
  18. Boss of Bosses 2 powerlifting live stream

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/boss-of-bosses.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGeq8VfpBPI
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    Vitargo

    I cant believe no ones reviewed this! such a great product! what is it: Carbohydrate formula Cost: 770g $49 or 1.9kg $85 or the large buckets $130+ What does it do: delivers dietary carbohydrates (duh) smell: unflavoured- smells nutty like almonds... i like it :) taste: unflavoured- a bit like...
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    strength and fitness for someone who isn't a narcissist or sissy little bitch

    Alright c*nts I just want to be fit, but that's got me thinking what's fit right? I'm no weak gutted pencil necked Nancy boy, if I was jammed in the remand centre tomorrow I'm not gonna be the one in the holding cell trying to hang himself with a sock noose cause he was an easy target. Having...