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  1. WoodyAllen

    Bench press specs

    Does anyone have the specs for a bench press, specifically the regulation height to the bottom of the bench and padding thickness? Also bench pad width. In comps we are given Elieko gear to use so I assume that is the standard height and width bench. If anyone has a diagram or pdf of an...
  2. M

    New Leverage Bench Press - anyone bought one?

    Southside fitness in Brisbane is stocking a new 'revolution' brand leverage bench press for $450 that's similar to the powerteck leverage bench that retails for $850ish. Has anyone demoed this model? http://www.southsidefitness.com.au/New-Releases/REVOLUTION-LEVERAGE-BENCH-PRESS Does anyone...
  3. K

    (Brisbane) For Sale - Force USA weight bench

    sold
    • kevin071178
    • Thread
    • bench brisbane force sale usa weight
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade
  4. Bench Polkov

    The showdown for the 93kg bench gold and WR at Bench Worlds.

    Between Jan Wegiera and Adam Mamola. Jan Wegiera finished with 306@93kg.
  5. Bench Polkov

    Freddi Smulter 400kg WR Bench Press

    Set at Bench Worlds in Denmark last night. He initially broke the record with 377.5 and then after Jona Leo beat that with 380 he added an extra 20kg to the bar to blow it out of the water. Jona replied with 400.5 but was unsuccessful.
  6. Bench Polkov

    The state of the powerlifting/strength forum

    To quote a competitive lifter from my facebook feed today: "that forum is the bottom of the barrel." If the powerlifting section is to ever draw competitive lifters then it needs legitimate and serious discussion about the sport. This is what it needs, not a bunch of non-competitive idiots...
    • Bench Polkov
    • Thread
    • add back bar bench bench polkov find forum forums guys hey interesting lifting love part polkov powerlifting or strength questions ratio sport state strength style technical training weak
    • Replies: 59
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  7. Bench Polkov

    Cheng Chung Chih - 66kg Sub-junior deadlifts 290kg for the Open Asian record

    Pulled raw in an equipped comp but actually beats the raw Open WR by 22.5kg. FML.
    • Bench Polkov
    • Thread
    • 290kg 66kg asian ausbb ben bench cheng chih chung day days deadlifts good great hurt idea leave lol open polkov post record site subjunior thur
    • Replies: 110
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  8. R

    FS: Body Solid GFID31 Flat Incline Decline Bench (SYD)

    Body Solid GFID31 Flat Incline Decline Bench Basically Brand New - $300 The bench has been used for 1 hour at maximum and looks brand new! Pickup only from Sydney Eastern Suburbs Manufacturers Details Ask any personal trainer or fitness professional what they would buy if they were only...
    • rbrender
    • Thread
    • bench body decline flat gfid31 incline solid syd
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade
  9. A

    Titan Fury Bench Shirt (Black, size 44)

    Titan Fury Bench Shirt (Black, size 44)
    • AllMustGo
    • Thread
    • bench black fury shirt size titan
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade
  10. B

    free york 530 bench vic

    as the title states i'm looking to off load my first bench http://www.primefitness.com.au/shop/product_info.php?products_id=263 same as this one it's in good condition and it's free pick up is in euroa or Shepparton. any more info pm me on here albert
  11. O

    VIC - WTS: Rubber Coated Olympic Plates & BB - Rubber Flooring - Dumbells - Bench Etc

    VIC - WTS: Rubber Coated Olympic Plates & BB - Rubber Flooring - Dumbells - Bench Etc Hey guys, looking to sell some equipment I picked up around Christmas time and have barely used, as I soon found it's either to hot or to cold to workout in the shed, and have just kept going to the gym :P...
    • OpZe
    • Thread
    • bench coated dumbells flooring olympic plates rubber vic wts
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade
  12. H

    Bench Press Question

    I've been training on a touch and go basis but now want to move to a 1 second pause. I tried this and my triceps died on me. When I do touch and go I feel it more in the chest and when I feel my shoulders round and come into the press, I rack it. Generally working on 4 sets and trying to hit 8...
  13. Light Weight

    (SA) For Sale - Power Rack, Bench, TPB, Gym Flooring, etc.

    For Sale - Force USA Commercial Power Rack - SOLD. Iron Master Super Bench w/ seat attachment - SOLD. Sorinex Safety Strap Pack - $250 o.n.o (Can post these.. $20 Aus Wide). Texas Power Bar - $500 o.n.o (Or swap for ABC Power Bar) Gym Flooring (marine carpet and rubber flooring) - SOLD...
    • Light Weight
    • Thread
    • barbell bench deadlift flooring gym power powerlifting rack sale squat tpb
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade
  14. K

    Power cage + Lat machine + Calf raise machine + FID Bench + more [MELB]

    gym equipment - lot Located in Albert Park, pickup ONLY Open to offers for single items, but prefer to sell as a lot. **Weight plates are NOT included in sale** 1. Bodyworx Delux Power Cage with Lat Row + attachments 2. Force USA Flat/Incline/Decline Bench + ATTACHMENTS 3. Force USA...
    • krs
    • Thread
    • bench cage calf fid lat machine melb power raise
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade
  15. A

    flyes:Do you do them?

    flyes:Do you do them? find them usefuol? find them useless?
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • bench bet burn cables curve deg easier flyesdo heigh height imo incline lie pre pretty resistance roll sets shoulder shoulders silverback standing top white wow
    • Replies: 151
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  16. A

    Paused bench vs touch and go

    What are the benefits of doing a paused bench vs touch and go?
  17. Rugby88

    Bench, Squat, Deadlift

    Everyone is told that these are/should be the foundation of a program - but are they really the be all and end all of "core" exercises or is this simply "bro-science" (as some people call it)? I guess with alot of things coming out regarding dieting, supplements etc over the last few years and...
  18. A

    14 year old Maryana Naumova goes for a new PB 300 lb bench press at the 2014 Arnold X

    14 year old Maryana Naumova goes for a new PB 300 lb bench press at the 2014 Arnold XPC Competition
  19. ink81

    BB.com Misc Bench Press Comp

    With all the talk of Benching lately, competition has just come up on BB.com. Would be good to see a few Aussies put some entries in. Give it a go :) http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=160084391
  20. B

    bench press inside a power rack

    I'm loving all the great advice on the forums, and I have one quick question to add to it. :) I've recently bought a power rack, and I can't seem to touch my lower chest due to where the safeties are placed in the power rack. I can place my elbows parallel to the bar but that still doesn't...
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