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    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...
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    Bodybuilder Andy Page’s mysterious death leaves friends and family devastated

    Andy Page during a fitness competition. Photo: Rory Banwell Photography Jessica ElderGold Coast Bulletin Email a friend GOLD Coast fitness model Andy Page posted a video on Saturday morning about her “lean breakfast” and upcoming workout The next morning she was dead. The...
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    May 2016 Newsletter - our latest updates

    Hiya! As we edge closer to Winter, we've got a cracking Product of the Month for you… It’s fair to say that Watermelon NO4X has gained a cult following. It’s trusted by many gym go'ers to assist with their focus and provide maximum stimulation in the gym. Best of all, it’s free for all...
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    The Accidental Powerlifting World-Record Holder

    At sixteen years old, Lee Winroth deadlifted four hundred and twenty pounds, unofficially breaking the world record for women in her age and weight class.CREDITPHOTOGRAPH BY MIKE POWELL / GETTYOn July 2, 2015, a video was uploaded to YouTube that began with a teen-age girl in a gym wrapping a...
  5. J

    breakdown of a beautful relationship

    Oh boy fellas. Where do I start. I was posting in here a while back under jmc123. Long story short. I met the love of my life (or so I thought) back in August 2014. We dated seriously for several months before getting engaged in December that same year. It just felt right. I knew I loved her...
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    Bodybuilder, 39, dies from cancer caused by steroid abuse

    A bodybuilder’s death from cancer was a ‘direct cause’ of taking steroids, an inquest heard. Picture: Facebook The Sunnews.com.au Email a friend A BODYBUILDER’s death from cancer was a “direct cause” of taking steroids, an inquest has heard. Fitness fanatic Dean Wharmby died on July...
  7. White_Lie

    Olympia 2015

    So the Olympia is quickly approaching. Hot off the press is a standoff with Kai Greene currently not being able to compete. Details are here but I imagine as Kai says in the video, there's more than meets the eye...
  8. Sticky

    Scotts guide to water cutting.

    At a recent comp I hosted, I was shocked at how many people got cutting so wrong. Here is an overview on what I do with my lifters, hopefully it helps some of you guys too. Remember though, a cut is specific to each person, and if you don't know what you're doing, please seek the help of a...
  9. Repacked

    Strength and volume

    A Q for you Powerlifters here - How would you characterise the relationship between volume and strength? Do you find it necessary to manage the volume of your ancillary exercises in order to increase strength in your main lifts? In short, do you find that too much volume detracts from your...
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    Paige Spiranac is about to become a big name in golf

    Paige Spiranac is breaking the internet. Source: Twitter THERE is more to Paige Spiranac than her collection of stunning Instagram photos, but it’s the reason the golfing beauty is breaking the internet. Spiranac recently graduated from San Diego University, where her college team won the...
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    Woman’s deep voice sparks roid rage

    WHEN personal trainer Ryan Bernard Horner’s bodybuilder girlfriend started developing male traits, he began to suspect her trainer was pushing her to use illegal steroids. Source: Supplied WHEN personal trainer Ryan Bernard Horner’s bodybuilder girlfriend started developing male traits, he...
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    CrossFit Games creator Dave Castro details how he designs the gruelling competition

    Winners are grinners. Rich Froning taking it all in. Source: YouTube AFTER four days of gruelling competition, Rich Froning faced a cheering crowd with his arms spread wide. He was embracing the moment for he had just won his fourth consecutive CrossFit Games and was now considered the...
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    breaking news: Research finds people who consume soft drink significantly more likely

    Research finds people who consume soft drink significantly more likely to be overweight PEOPLE who consume soft drink are significantly more likely to be overweight and sip more of the sugary beverage than their healthy counterparts, research reveals. An analysis of two government surveys in WA...
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    breaking news:Rolf Harris targeted in prison incident

    Rolf Harris targeted in prison incident is the headline.. did he get gang raped in the shower? no.. did he get bashed?no .. what happened? he was spat at ... and that makes headlines...
  15. Goosey

    Women: Breaking The Size Barrier by Cheryl Zovich

    What do you ladies think? * There seems to be an alarming problem on the horizon: women and their perception of body size. The more I work with women and assist them with their lifting issues the more I recognize the need for my gender to understand how we have evolved into a society with a...
  16. taurus

    Back operation tomorrow

    Just saw the surgeon. He is fitting me in tomorrow arvo. As he is away all next week and sees it as serious!! I have two herniated discs (which I knew about) plus a nice little surprise of a bone fragment floating around L5. Which is the main reason for my nerve pain. 20 years of rugby and...
  17. wingman

    Breaking Bad

    Any of you watch this show? If you don't, i recommend it. Start from the beginning though so that it makes sense. It's up to 5th season now and last night's ep was really interesting. I want to discuss without spoiling lol :p
  18. jj80

    Mixing bumpers and smaller diameter plates - breaking bumpers

    I have two 10kg no-name brand bumper plates I use for deadlifting. They are the only weights that touch the ground when I deadlift and drop ~150kg. As I get stronger and approach 200kg I'm worried I'll break them. e.g. one half of my barbell looks like: | ||||| |||||----------------------...
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    ***June Bioflex Promo Offer & Breaking News***

    G'day Ausbb'ers, Once again it's that time to announce our latest offer; Purchase $200 or more and receive a FREE tub of 500g Glutaflex for the month of June We also have some pretty awesome news in relation to a new range of products soon to hit Bioflex shelves, here's a sneak peek; -...
  20. mocha

    breaking up

    Just curious.. what are the reasons youve broken up with your gf/bf? whats the worst youve put up with that they did..because you loved them? Whats the worst thing someone has done to hurt you/ break your heart?
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