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  1. K

    Wtb > iron edge squat stand

    Been looking for another iron edge squat stand to add to home gym , I saw two earlier for sale but never catch the seller on time so willing to try my luck here. ( VICTORIA)
  2. A

    What do you regret buying for your home gym?

    What do you think wasn't worth the money it cost? Or you bought something and barely use it?
  3. Goosey

    Choosing a program or training philosophy

    A little light reading on a Saturday morning. This is something we come across quite often on this particular forum maybe not so much now...where young and old find a program and try to do it to the letter, without any consideration to their lifestyle, as I've said before find something you...
  4. J

    Purchasing weight plates for home gym.

    Hey guys I'm looking to buy some olympic sized weight plates from gymdirect and I've noticed the variety of different sizes (25kg, 20kg). Was curious on what weight configuration do you guys recommend to get? Buy 2x25kg 2x20kg 2x15kg 2x10kg 2x2.5kg 2x1.25kg? Or any other configs you guys...
  5. spartacus

    any tips for New York visit

    This is my current plan for New York Trip of places to see New York Jets Metlife Stadium 1pm, 11 Sept. From Penn station New York Yankees 4.05pm 14 Sept. 161st street, B, D, 4 Columbia University campus 116th street station, Line 1 Columbia University sports 215th station, Line 1 left...
  6. G

    All different manufacturers?

    Hey, I been looking at Power racks, squat stands, cast iron plates, benches, barbells etc. I found Rogue Fitness near where I can go look... They got an adjustable bench at $1250... I found Any Faster - They seem really expensive as well. Whats up with the prices, and whats the point to it...
  7. 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...
  8. Shrek

    PWO Carbs - Share your experiences.

    Do you take them, dextrose, waxy maize starch, Vitargo etc? How much do you take? Where did you buy it? How much did you pay? What are/were the results?
  9. Fadi

    Sent home for not wearing 2-4 inch heels

  10. Shrek

    "MUTANT ON A MISSION - Doherty's Gym, Melbourne, Australia"

    https://youtu.be/lAkYqa3cwLk
  11. D

    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...
  12. M

    BEST GOLDEN ERA BODYBUILDING PICTURES featuring Arnold, Franco, Lou, etc

    The old school bodybuilding way of life included going down to Muscle Beach, home to some of the most legendary bodybuilders of the 1950’s and 60’s! such as; Arnold Schwarzenegger Dave Draper, Larry Scott and Franco Columbo – all these legends of bodybuilding trained right on the beach! Then in...
  13. A

    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...
  14. A

    What were your running achievements this week?

    Hey runners, Sunday is here again and it is time to post your accomplishments for the week. Hopefully you all have something you can look back on and be proud of. Note: No need to preface YOUR accomplishments with something like, "this may not be an accomplishment to most of you...". Be proud of...
  15. A

    Biggest Frustrations

    What are your 3 biggest frustrations when it comes to Power/weight lifting or Strength training? What strategies have you tried in the past that have and have not worked for you?
  16. 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...
  17. G

    Suggestions/Info needed

    Hello, I rang up a few places regarding buying equipment to have my own home gym (saves me the membership of a Gym and travel time). After talking with a few places, one of them recommended instead of investing $2000-$3000 in a home Gym, since I am a beginner, I would be better off spending...
  18. G

    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...
  19. Reide

    Does this happen to anyone else?

    Over the last week I've been going to the gym (most days) and working out (mainly weight machines such as the assisted pull up, leg press, seated row... etc) and when I get home I have my breakfast (typically a home made potato or pumpkin soup). After about half an hour after I've eaten I've...
  20. Fadi

    Milen Dobrev dead at 35...

    MILEN DOBREV Born: February 22, 1980, Bulgaria Died: March 21, 2015, Bulgaria (I've just realised and it was sad to know). Height: 1.77 m Weight: 94 kg Milen was a gold medalist at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, has been found dead at his home, aged 35. He also claimed gold at the 2003 world...
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