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    Richmond body builder wins in Australia

    Supplied Richmond body builder Paula Fearnley won her class in the Southern Hemisphere Body Building Championship held in Australia last month. Paula Fearnley has had a dream ending to her latest body building season. The Richmond business-owner and mother-of-three last month won her class...
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    Ab crack is the new body shaming trend designed to make us feel bad

    WE’VE had the thigh gap, the bikini bridge and the ridiculous A4 waist challenge, and now there’s a new body-shaming trend to make us feel bad about ourselves — the ab crack. An ab-crack is a curve that extends down the centre of the stomach and can only be achieved if you’ve spent lots of time...
  3. spartacus

    Any tips for book on masters training

    Mate and I are writing a book on strength training, hopefully for publication in US via Internet or short book. Just interested in any thoughts from Ausbb forum members with regard to their philosophies, and lessons learned over years. It is a book that will be very easy to read based on...
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    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...
  5. K

    MM adjustable benches

    Hey everyone, first poster here. I can't decide between http://www.gymdirect.com.au/shop/strength-equipment/benches/adjustable-benches/black-adjustable-flat-to-incline-bench-rating-certified/ and...
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    Training for different reasons

    OK kunce, trolling the Ausbb Aesthetics Crew over, now lets get serious. Post what your experience and research etc tells you is the best way to train for: 1. Hypertrophy. 2. Strength. 3. All round hypertrophy, strength and for sportz etc. Is there any difference? Post about one of them...
  7. Neddysmith

    Any have a Android Media Box Kodi/XMBC or similar?

    OK Ausbb geeks, a mate told me about this "magic" media box he has and can bascially stream anything he wants which includes PPV any movie or TV show he wants etc etc, all for about $100 upfront cost and no ongoing subs. Any of you kunce got one or can school me on it, seems to be a ripper...
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    Does Sex Count As Exercise?

    Sex isn’t only a pleasurable experience, with some reports claiming the act also has health benefits that can be compared to those of exercise. But can bonking really be considered a form of exercise? Let’s find out. Kiss picture from Shutterstock In fact, the physiological response to sex...
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    Muscle Motion Commercial Power Rack new home gym setup

    Hey all, As you can see by my post count, I'm new here. I have a background of fairly high-level training in the past, as an adjunct to other sports (mostly rowing and rugby), but it's been a long time since I've lifted weight seriously. I thought it was about time to re-start. As I've just...
  10. Fadi

    Unleash the elephant within!

    When I was a young weightlifter, I was told a story which served me well, as I now share it with my girls. I like to share it with you. This was written by Doctor Prakash Iyer. Lessons from the baby elephant: Smash the peg. Set yourself free! DO you know what they do to keep a circus...
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    Is this legit?

    http://www.jao.org.au/obsidiansport-redwhite-nike-romaleos-ii-power-lifting-mens-australia-shoes-76927460-p-3966.html I'm up for a pair of romaleos, this is what Google came back with. I wish/hope it's for real. Anybody have any experience with this trader?
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    Animal Whey Review

    This product REALLY surprised me! I've bought Gold Standard, Iso-100, supertein , and Syntha-6 in the past, but I began to have sensitive stomach towards those products somehow. I decided to try something new and so far I haven't had one bad experience drinking this protein! It mixes...
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    New member

    Hey guys New member here. 34yo male Lifting for 5 years Ballarat, Vic based Always looking for more size and stay lean Love all things fitness and sport. Looking forward to hearing everyone's story, answering questions and asking a heap myself. Say hi [emoji1360]
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    Beneath the fake tan and muscles lurks the dangerous world of fitness competitions

    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — Emily Green hasn't slept for weeks. The only thing keeping her eyes open is pure adrenaline — and the five long black coffees she knocks back each morning. She's been exercising for over three hours a day, six days a week, and fuelling herself for the gruelling regimen with...
  15. steveP

    Fuck your body positivity voice, and fuck your millennial heroes

    Saw this blog the other day and thought it was entertaining. ... http://www.lift-run-bang.com/2016/03/fuck-your-body-positivity-voice-and.html I'm going to preface this article with this warning early. This may easily be my most offensive article to date. I do have a...
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    New Member - Experienced lifters input needed.

    Hello, I am studying to be a classical/operatic type singer. My voice type is Tenor. That is the male high voice (Like Mario Lanza, Luciano Pavarotti etc) I would like to get into the whole Gym thing. I am just over 30 years old. I just have a few questions, if someone can help elaborate. 1...
  17. Jungnaut

    How far into your cut before you experience strength loss

    Yes, how far into your cut (time length or bf% reduction progress) before you realised you can no longer progressively overload OR its affecting your training performance in terms of reps and sets?? And so begins the dreaded strength loss. Or would it be reasonable to say that as long as the...
  18. Reide

    Sponsorships

    For you fitness cert 3 and 4's out there are you finding it hard to get sponsors/shadows/work experience?
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    ? new releases & restocked! ?

    Hey AUSBB, some new gear and restocks to notify you all about! Gym Bags These bags are unreal, no expense spared here. Roomy, aesthetic - a perfect all rounder! Lifting Belts 10mm, 13mm, Tri Series, Olympic, Quick Release, Single prong all restocked. These belts are phenomenal. Again...
  20. Fadi

    Muscular fatigue and Neural fatigue

    There are different types of fatigue, namely: Local Muscular Fatigue, Neural Fatigue, Neuroendocrine Fatigue, and Environmental Fatigue. For the brevity of this small article and its intended purpose, I shall focus my attention precisely on muscular fatigue and neural fatigue. High intensity...
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