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    Good brands for lifting belts and wrist straps?

    What are some good brands for lifting belts and wrist straps?
  2. F

    Short courses

    Hi Everyone - bit about myself, 10years+ of lifting before having kids 8 years ago..this put my gym visits on hold :( Stats pre kids, 5 foot 9, 42, did ~5-10 courses (Standard stuff...courses consisted of usually(Not all together!) sust 250, bold/eq, test prop, stan...and even the old sheep...
  3. A

    Budget platform

    So I bought some lifting shoes, and wanting them to last, decided to implement some type of platform. 1 sheet of 15mm plywood 2.4 x 1.2, cut down to 1.1 to slot inbetween rack base. 1/2 tin cabot's cfp floor polyurethane. 3 coats for the top, sanded inbetween. 2 coats for the bottom, no...
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    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...
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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?
  6. spartacus

    2016 Arnold Classic- Pro Raw Powerlifting

    http://livestream.com/mysportlive/events/4959791
  7. Big Mick

    Squats and Deadlifts 7 days a Week!?!?

    Wasn't sure if I should put this in the body building or power lifting section, so I just put it here. Not sure if such a program exists, but I was thinking the other day while driving to work for an hour, I might give Squats and Deadlifts daily a run for a little while and see. My thoughts...
  8. M

    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...
  9. M

    Canadian Fitness Model Rebecca Gray Workout & Diet

    My name is Rebecca Gray, I am from Mississauga, Ontario. I am 23 years old. I have been involved in competitive sports since the beginning of high school including woman’s flag football, swimming and track and field. From there I was a varsity track and field athlete. Struggling with one injury...
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    ⚡⚡ Restocked Gear! Straps, wraps & tanks! ⚡⚡

    Hello AUSBB! Just a quick update as we have some recently restocked accessories & gym wear! 1. "Squats And Chill" - we put this on our social media pages initially as a tongue in cheek joke, but then we got hounded for this to be released. Here it is! His & hers. Designed for lifting couples...
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    Building a lifting platform to include rack.

    Sadly the other excellent thread on this, is missing all of its pictures. Including the link here for reference. http://ausbb.com/showthread.php?t=15419 I need to build a platform to avoid damaging the floor in our house (no other place to put it) and to hold in place the following rack which...
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    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?
  13. Fadi

    Squat as a unit

    Everyone here knows by now that I do not like giving advice on how or how not to squat. Unless that line of power/the center of gravity where the bar is in straight line with the mid of your foot is violated, I'd keep my mouth shut. So what's with this squat as a unit thing? We're always...
  14. Big Mick

    Male/Female Strength Standards

    Found this today: http://strengthlevel.com/strength-standards/male/kg What do people think and how do you measure up??
  15. R

    New guy on the block

    Hey Guys first off my grammer isn't gonna be great since I am on my phone. I guess I am pretty new to this whole thing of lifting. Everyones story starts someone just happens mine starts at 53kgs and 8% body fat. I have had some good in roads recently to the gym mainly I was honestly scared as...
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    What is the difference between main Weight lifting and power lifting?

    Both the terms are most often used just wanna know the exact difference any one knows here?
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    'Vagina Weightlifting Can Empower Women'

    An ‘intimacy coach’ who can lift coconuts, household objects, and even a surfboard using her vagina believes that vaginal weightlifting can empower women, cure depression and even replace botox. Kim Anami, teaches ‘vaginal kung fu’, and is a believer in the power that every woman holds between...
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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...
  19. J

    Many lifters in Redcliffe Peninsula area?

    Husband and I are seriously considering opening a small lifters gym in a light industrial shed in conjunction with a well known brand. I was wondering if there are many lifters in the Redcliffe Peninsula area and surrounding areas? Also how far would you guys travel to frequent a friendly Power...
  20. Fadi

    It's not about your feelings, so stop worrying about it

    My training as an Olympic weightlifter back in the 80s, was based on the Eastern Bloc, namely the Soviets and the Bulgarians. Training was methodical, with everything planned one year in advance. There were times when I felt very strong, and capable of lifting more than a particular daily...
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