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  1. 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...
  2. S

    Muhammad on life support as Doctors warn "the end is near"

    "The children of the sporting icon have rushed to be at his bedside as doctors treating the former heavyweight champ have told them they fear he “is near the end”. Already four of the 74-year-old’s nine children, including daughters Laila, Hana and Maryum, are at the hospital in the Phoenix area...
  3. G

    Which Brand - Cast Iron Plates ?

    Hello, I decided not to go with Bumper plates for my home Gym. I wont be needing to lift-drop my weights. Price wise I know I can get Bumper plates (premium quality) for roughly the same cost as Olympic Cast Iron plates. Because I like the sound of Iron... Reg Park, Arnold Schwarzenegger...
  4. Fadi

    When it's not what you think

    Have you ever suffered with a sore and at times annoying elbow pain? Have you been asked the usual questions by fellow bodybuilders? Questions such as: do you do barbell curls mate, and if so, do you use a straight bar or an EZ curl bar? The problem? You might just be looking in the wrong place...
  5. Fadi

    Apply power to increase strength

    We're told that speed has more genetic limitations than strength, so in order to improve on power; one may be wise to focus on increasing maximum strength to the highest possible degree. Brute strength is what we want. But wait a minute, that's not what the title of this thread is saying! You...
  6. Neddysmith

    Dropping 4-5kg quick - Best way.

    Hey Guys, So i have a female friend who has a requirement to be under a certain BMI, the time frame is no more the 2.5weeks, they need to drop maybe 2-3kg. So while this isnt much at all but they want to be under by a bit so want to drop maybe 5kg to be sure. I have suggested drastically...
  7. Shrek

    "855 squat fail"

    https://youtu.be/_Lz1qJyWCVY
  8. A

    Perth doctor warns female bodybuilders over extreme dieting techniques

    ONE of WA’s top doctors says young females are putting themselves at risk of “significant side effects” by the extreme dieting techniques they are using to enter bodybuilding competitions. A special three-month investigation by The Sunday Times behind the scenes at the fast-growing competitions...
  9. A

    What are the common injuries in grip training?

    What are things to be careful of in grip training? How do you prevent these injuries?
  10. Goosey

    Hang for 30 Seconds, Pull-Up

    Hang for 30 Seconds, Pull-Up Hang from a bar for 30 seconds. Aside from grip strength, the hanging test might highlight some shoulder and spinal issues. Can you do that easily? Good. Now try this: Hang from the bar for thirty seconds. When the timer rings, do a pull-up. If you can do that...
  11. A

    Weekly Discussion Thread #7

    This weeks topic: Meal Timing · Do you structure your meals in any way? How? · What are your thoughts on pre, intra, and post workout nutrition? · How important do you believe meal timing to be? · Any other questions/comments regarding the topic.
  12. A

    Random Post

    Ausbb - Australian Bodybuilding forum, has been around for quite some time , as a result we have several hundreds of thousands posts to step back in history , i have added a little feature to take you to a random post in the nvaigation menu, click "quick links" in the drop down you will see...
  13. A

    Steroid seizures and arrests soar to record highs in Australia

    Bottles of anabolic steroids seized in a 2014 raid in New South Wales. AAP/NSW Police MediaTwo new reports reveal that Australia is catching fewer steroid shipments at our borders – yet the numbers of national steroid seizures and arrests have risen to record highs. The latest Australian Crime...
  14. A

    How to run faster

    Many of us are always trying to better our times for what ever length run we do. For a while I was hitting a wall not being able to drop significant time off my pace. I read through this great article talking about tips for running faster- Going through this I realized I was making a few...
  15. Jungnaut

    Jungnaut needs help with Diet Plan (critique please)

    First I am going to admit that diet isn’t one of my strong points, since I just eat whatever I feel like, going by sight and feel with foods and just using P:C:F of 40:30:30 as my rough guide for the past year. I have put on size which is what I wanted to do but now at 85kg (give and take), I...
  16. A

    320kg Drop Test on HPRSP Power Rack

    We've been having some fun today! Check out our Facebook page to see our 320kg Drop Test on the HPRSP Commercial Power rack. https://www.facebook.com/gymdirectaustralia P.S Photos of the barbell and safeties after testing are there too. :) Aimee | Gym Direct Telephone 1300 488 866 | Fax...
  17. A

    Bigger TrapS

    What are your guys favorite/best exercises to build bigger traps?
  18. BrisVegasGhost

    How much cardio per week to drop BF

    Hi all, I am currently sitting around 12%. I would like to get this to 10% or lower buy the end of January. My main problem area is just below the belly button. top 2 abbs are just visible in the mornings. My diet has been clean and all sugars are now eliminated from my diet. This has helped...
  19. Headley

    Noob question..

    I have to ask, what exactly does a weight belt do?
  20. B

    Trying to drop BF%....

    Hi guys, I'm 186cm, 90kg & 16% BF. Going to try 0.5g of carbs per pound Monday-Saturday & 2g per pound on Sundays. Superset training 6 mornings and cardio 3 nights. Anyone done something similar and what are your thoughts. Cheers, BTL
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