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  1. Big Mick

    Samson Barbells Seated or Standing Calf Raise.

    Anyone have one for sale??
  2. T

    Weird Feeling In Arm

    I'm not sure where to put this sorry but when I use a bar to do squats my left arm starts to get tingly and sore probably about 2 sets in. I was wondering is that normal and why it happens?
  3. A

    What is your workout routine?

    What is your workout routine?
  4. Goosey

    Mike Tyson - quick, fast and hard

    I remembered why i liked watching this sport so much. He was the best http://thechive.com/2014/01/03/in-case-you-forgot-this-is-why-mike-tyson-was-the-greatest-boxer-in-the-world-at-one-time-video/?utm_source=FBTraffic&utm_medium=littlemac&utm_campaign=CMfacebook
  5. S

    Purchasing a power rack / half rack - anyone got Rogue?

    Hey guys I've got a home gym ready minus a power rack that I am still shopping for... my total area is 4x4m I have full dumbell rack full barbell racks (will probably sell most of these barbells) and a bench. I'm almost inclined to go a half rack like Rogue HR-2 because I think it has no...
  6. S

    back extension?

    45 Degree or Roman Chair back extension machine? I would like something I could do a bodyweight type exercise after squatting and deadlifting. Can't afford a GHR as they are $500.
  7. N

    Hi im Jarrod

    Hi I'm Jarrod, I trained for 3 and a half months this year at the beginning and stopped due to soft tissue injury. Starting weight: 59kg Height: 5.10"/5.11" Current weight 75kg and havent touched a weight in like 3 months. Went from 59-78kg using creatine only in 3.5 months and increased my...
  8. taurus

    How do YOU warm up?

    As the heading says! Cardio equipment? Bands? Dynamic stretching? Specific movements? Rollers? I'm just interested in forms of warm ups! For me, it's dynamic stretching and band work. Have a good weekend!
  9. Shrek

    Single arm bench press

    Single arm bench. Good for variety or not worth it?
  10. A

    Has bodybuilding helped or harmed your dating life?

    Has bodybuilding helped or harmed your dating life?
  11. A

    What exercises do you find difficult in your home gym?

    given home gym limitations, what exercises have you struggled with
  12. A

    Nutribullets?

    who has one? what is your review on it ?
  13. 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...
  14. Goosey

    The appearance of strength

    Every now and again we see some skinny dude lift considerable weight. Dr Squat nicknamed didley asked to be tested on an experimental (at the time) leg machine to test the static strength of the quads at certain angles to measure force. at the time he held the record for the squat near 500kg...
  15. A

    Bodybuilder almost loses arms in quest to look like Incredible Hulk

    CALDAS NOVAS, Brazil — Romario Dos Santos Alves, 25, wanted to look like the Incredible Hulk. But rather than working out as hard as Lou Ferrigno or getting an overdose from a gamma ray machine, Alves took what he thought was the easy route, WJW-TV reports. He injected his arms and back with a...
  16. Shrek

    Marty Taupau deadlift session

    Kiwi international Marty Taupau http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQanPb0vy84
  17. kaz

    REVIEW: Lifespan Rowing Machine

    Ok, I thought it would be too good to be true and it was. Kmart had a rower advertised for $149. What a bargain right? I text my husband to let him know I bought one with an end note of "How bad can it be"? Box had no details except it holds people up to 100kg. Beauty! Im almost half that...
  18. K

    Power cage + Lat machine + Calf raise machine + FID Bench + more [MELB]

    gym equipment - lot Located in Albert Park, pickup ONLY Open to offers for single items, but prefer to sell as a lot. **Weight plates are NOT included in sale** 1. Bodyworx Delux Power Cage with Lat Row + attachments 2. Force USA Flat/Incline/Decline Bench + ATTACHMENTS 3. Force USA...
  19. Shrek

    Squats. What stance for maximum quad development?

    Poll What stance is best for quad development?
  20. G

    Next back machine for the home gym....

    I`m hoping very soon that the wife will give the approval for the next item in our gym. I am after something for the back. I already have a cybex lat pulldown and a hyper extension and now I am torn between the following two..... A supported row....Row Machine | Calibre Fitness Or a supported...
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