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  1. O

    Hello from recent addition to Senior Cit lifters

    I am a recent convert to Starting Strength and Barbell training, having used dumbbells and multi-stations for years (not always correctly either). I have found this forum to be a great resource, especially for equipment advice. My first power rack is on the way and yes, I made the mistake of...
    • Ozbar
    • Thread
    • advice barbell buying cheap dumbbells equipment feel forum found great hat job made mistake power rack record session star starting strength thing training work years
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
  2. Puggy

    Calve Machine? Which one to choose?

    Hello all, I'm assisting my gym in selecting new pieces of equipment for later this year. We've already decided on a new powercage, plate loaded shoulder press and 45 degree leg press. I'm trying to get us a specific standing calve raise machine. However the only one I can find from Matrix...
    • Puggy
    • Thread
    • assisting aus australia calf choose effect equipment experience find gym leg loaded machine opinions plate point press product raise shoulder specific standing time view year
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  3. A

    What makes a gym "hardcore"?

    What qualities do you think make a gym hardcore? This can be anything from the music to the equipment to more intangible qualities.
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • attack bikini body classes core equipment fit gym hardcore lululemon make makes music pilates porn pts rooms single spare tack thi tra type wearing yoga
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Trainer /Gym section
  4. A

    What does your local gym do that sets it apart from the big chains?

    What makes your local gym special that you stay there instead of going to a big chain? Is it just the ambiance? Being able to grunt and make other loud noises while you workout? Is there some special piece of equipment that big chain gyms don't have?
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • allowed big chai chain chains don equipment grunt gym gyms head ins local makes people piece proper sets special stay tag tha walk wave workout
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: Trainer /Gym section
  5. KungFooGoo

    Rack, Benches, Bars - Perth, W.A

    Selling all of my home gym gear. l'll be throwing up my weights, weight tree and possibly an ABC bar up later on this week after l hear back from someone so l'll update the post than. Please PM me if you'd like photos of the any piece or if you'd like to stop by and have a geez. Flat Bench -...
    • KungFooGoo
    • Thread
    • adjustable bar bars bench boy end equipment gym hey high home info main photos piece post product rack racks stop strength super tree weights work
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade
  6. M

    BO220BN + 155KG ABC Oly Grip Weights As New

    Ok so the story goes I was intending to build a garage and deck it out the gym equipment. This never happened and the oly bar and wights have been sitting in my study for display. The 2 x 25 plates are still in original box and the other weights are stacked in the corner of my study. I have put...
    • mojo
    • Thread
    • abc bar box build corner delivered equipment gear grip gym gym equipment happened hat hey original paid put stacked story study syd sydney weigh weights west
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade
  7. A

    Australians spend $8.5 billion a year on gym memberships, sports equipment, fitness f

    THE nation’s obsession with beating the bulge in 2015 is costing more than ever before. The Suncorp Bank Cost of Being Fit report, released today, showed Australians spend at least $8.5 billion a year on gym memberships, sports equipment and the latest fitness fads — this equates to about $2340...
  8. P

    Raw fitness equipment

    Hi all, Just wondering whether anyone had any first hand experience with these guys? Their prices on bars, bumpers, ghds, racks and everything else looks great. The rack I'm looking at has no real detailed photos so it's hard to tell anything about the quality. They also sell the same half...
  9. A

    No equipment 30 day workout program

    The meal plan is attached to PDF files, you can get them from here: http://neilarey.com/workouts/30-days-of-change.html (downloads via Google Drive & Mediafire)
  10. ink81

    LF Positive Points for gym to purchase Powerlifting Equipment

    My gym is currently in the process of a large expansion and I talked to the Manager about getting some proper powerlifting equipment. He's asked me to write an email to the Owner explaining why. Looking for help with the positive side of purchasing some PL gear, ie Monolift, Comp Bench...
  11. BrisVegasGhost

    Damaged/Failed Equipment

    Anyone ever seen any piece of gym equipment fail? A cable snap while someone was doing seated rows or tricep push downs? An adjustable bench collapse or power cage/j hooks fail? Haven't seen any personally myself. Twice I have seen an adjustable bench collapse from upright to flat, but that was...
  12. A

    What piece of gym equipment do you find annoying?

    Just something in the gym that you think could be designed better, something you use but wish you didn't have to, or something that just exists and wish it didn't.
  13. Goosey

    Logic, Equipment, CrossFit (and that is a trademarked name)! Long article

    A great article by my hero Dr Ken Liestner part 62 of "the history of powerlifting" in this article is a rant on Cross-fit and the mis-understood use of machines and "assistance" exercise in powerlifting circles. hope you enjoy it. From Wikipedia: “CrossFit is a strength and conditioning...
  14. T

    Aussie Strength Equipment issues

    Hey guys, Has anyone had any experience with Aussie Strength Equipment? I ordered some lock-jaw clips from them a month back and haven't received them yet. Is this supposed to be normal? Tried contacting them via email and facebook but I'm not sure if I'm getting through or not. Just wanted to...
    • tymofee
    • Thread
    • aussie equipment issues strength
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  15. Goosey

    Eccentric exercise equipment

    http://youtu.be/XWtF_dzKiRI
  16. A

    What gym equipment do you wish your gym had?

    This is mainly out of curiosity What do you as gym goers wish your had equipment wise? Whats your favorite equipment at your gym? And finally what equipment does your gym have that you find useless?
  17. A

    What equipment or supplements have you wasted money on including gimmick stuff?

    The fitness industry is filled with rip-off infomercials , diet fads .what have you thrown your hard earned money away on, that ended up,under the bed, in a closet, given away, put in a garage sale or dumpster?
  18. Darkoz

    The making of Nautilus equipment

    Making of Nautilus Machines - YouTube
  19. E

    Gym Equipment Bunbury/Perth

    Hey guys, Just wanted to ask for some recommendations of good priced gym equipment in Bunbury/Perth WA Thanks :)
    • EnviBladeZ
    • Thread
    • bunbury or perth equipment gym
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  20. L

    Workout Equipment for beginner teen

    First thread on ausbb after just browsing the forums for past couple months. Have been working hard and am keen on purchasing some home gym equipment, as I only have those 24/7 gyms accessible to me. Budget is around $500-$1000 Any ideas on where to start? Help would be much appreciated :)
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