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  1. A

    Push/Pull Ancillary Programming?

    Looking for wisdom from the usual suspects on ancillary exercises. I'm running 5/3/1 triumvarate, with quite a few ancillary exercises to choose from. What I'd like to hear is which exercises would complement, or work opposite each major lift muscle group. Brief hx is Stronglifts, then...
  2. S

    Bench Grip Width

    for most people grip width tends to change based on preferences, injuries, focuses, etc I am curious to hear from Ausbb about their grip preference Personally, I noticed I feel stronger with a closer grip
  3. A

    This 94-year-old grandma is a powerlifting champion

    Think of a powerlifter, and you probably don’t imagine: “94-year-old Florida grandma.” But not all powerlifters look like Arnold Schwarzenegger, and some are retirees. Edith Traina is a 94-year-old Floridian with a real passion for heavy weights. While she' s just six years short of 100, that...
  4. A

    Prep - The Series

    A groundbreaking all-access Reality TV series following veteran UK bodybuilders Tom Blackman and Paul Scarborough through an entire preparation to return to the competitive bodybuilding stage after three years out of the sport. From off-season to game day. The series will follow Tom and Paul, as...
  5. 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?
  6. A

    NSCA Admits Publishing False Claims about CrossFit Injuries

    http://therussells.crossfit.com/2015/09/21/nsca-admits-publishing-false-claims-about-crossfit-injuries/ The National Strength and Conditioning Association is asking the public to disregard the claims its study made regarding injuries in CrossFit. After two years of inaction and litigation, the...
  7. S

    Athletes dying or getting injuried more often nowadays

    Notice how Rugby League players are dying more often now. Young bloke in the Brisbane Comp died on the weekend. Seems to be a lot more common nowadays. UFC fighters are getting a lot more injured in the lead up to fights it would seem. Is it that Science has increased Athlete's Power and...
  8. Swervyn-Ervyn

    Dup

    Hey, has anyone had much expernece with DUP programming? When I stopped with oly lifting and had a break for the headaches and injuries to go away, I ran I linear starting strength type gig for about 4 weeks, then I made up a variant which basically has a 7s day, a 5s day and a 2/3 day... I ran...
  9. Goosey

    The folly of linear training.

    Many years ago when Crossfit was just getting off the ground back when there were no affiliates Rant was participating in the WODs and putting in his 2 cents on the forums and all that kind of stuff. Initially it seemed exciting. I mean all the current fitness glitterati were there. It was like...
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    Teen suffers severe burns after plastic protein shaker explodes in his face

    Painful injuries ... Dion Chilton suffered third degree burns when a protein shaker he was filling with boiling water exploded in his face. Source: Snapper Media A UK teenager suffered third-degree burns after a plastic protein shaker containing boiling water exploded over his face. Dion...
  11. kaz

    Scientists find link between muscle-building supplements and testicular cancer

    *****Better check them balls, fellas!!***** Men who take body-building supplements such as creatine or androstenedione have up to a 177 percent higher chance of developing testicular cancer than men who don’t, new research suggests. And the risk is worse if you started using young. It’s very...
  12. Repacked

    Elbow tendonitis

    Has anyone here successfully treated tennis elbow/elbow tendonitis? What was your treatment?
  13. L

    input on this routine

    Can I get some input on this routine doing this as a/b program 4 times a week no squats or dead lifts bad hip/ lower back Leg press3x8 Sldl3x8 Calves raise leg press3x12 Ohp3x6 Db side raise3x10 Rear Flys3x10 Cgp3x6 Bench3x6 Incline db press3x8 BB rows3x8 Rack pulls3x8 Chins3xmax BB...
  14. A

    An interesting article about CrossFit and sports related Injuries -

    An interesting article about CrossFit and sports related Injuries - Perhaps it's not as dangerous as many would like to think? In early 2012, 54 members of Fit Club, a gym in Columbus, Ohio, went to a lab at Ohio State University. The volunteers, all of whom followed the intense group workout...
  15. Y

    Running related injuries.

    Hey.. Here i mentioning some injuries types which can be caused by running so beaware while running ankle pain Hamstring pain.. Back pain.. Leg muscle pain.. Tows pain..
  16. A

    Has your training changed as you get older?

    due to injuries? or the body not being able to take the strain anymore
  17. taurus

    Rope climb fall, massive injuries

    http://m.smh.com.au/nsw/man-rescued-after-bondi-cliff-fall-20140118-311gd.html Genics; may know this guy as well. I've met him a few times, has never worn a shirt in his life lol. That rope climb is HIGH. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  18. Shrek

    Squats. What stance for maximum quad development?

    Poll What stance is best for quad development?
  19. A

    Do you have any injuries that prevent you from performing certain exercises?

    What injuries have you guys had or are currently experiencing that prevent you from performing certain exercises, and what changes did you make to how you train?
  20. BrisVegasGhost

    Monitoring calorie intake

    For the people that keep a close eye on your calorie intake do you write things down daily or use a spread sheet? I have a list of all the calories and proteins of the food I consume but it is just scribbled down in a note book. And I never get around to working out and adding up all my...
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