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  1. 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...
  2. Shrek

    "Big Ramy 200 Lbs Dumbbell Chest Press !"

    https://youtu.be/zmkmpLNQ1BQ
  3. A

    Why It's Dangerous To Ask A Stranger For A Spot

    When it’s time to go for broke with a new personal best in the gym, you may ask a stranger for a “spot”, which is fitness lingo for “help me out, bro”. You’re ready to crush this, you think… but what if the person doesn’t actually know how to spot and you get crushed? Worse, what if you both get...
  4. J

    Rack Package Help

    Been trailing through prior posts here and elsewhere. Really useful, but thought I would start a new (and first) post to see if I could help narrow down my options/get some advice. Had a year off lifting for health issues, but now want to get back into it. Fed up with the crowded gyms so...
  5. Fadi

    I Am A Muslim Woman, And Would Like A Moment Of Your Time

    By Nabila Chemaissem on August 28, 2015 Nabila Chemaissem I am a young girl, no more than five, and sitting in the car as my mum parks in front of a grocer in Liverpool. I ask her to please get me a Kinder Surprise, more for the toy inside than the chocolate exterior. My mum nods and smiles...
  6. F

    Short workouts - MAX-OT?

    From Monday, because of my new job, I'll have to workout early in the morning. I have time for 45 min workouts (at most). I like MAX-OT philosophy and wonder if the following routine makes sense to you atm my numbers are: squat 140kg x 6 deads 170kg x 5 bench 110 kg x 4 (only working sets...
  7. M

    Peach Cinnamon Protein Shake Recipe

    Always find it important to keep my diet exciting and prevent boredom which makes dieting so much easier. I found this delicious protein recipe I'd thought was worth sharing. Just blend all ingredients together and enjoy! Ingredients 2% milk 1 cup Dymatize Elite Whey , Vanilla...
  8. F

    Shoulder surgery

    Hi all, I've been battling a shoulder issue for the last 2.5 months and would appreciate some advice. I've had an MRI which confirmed a partial (12mm x 4mm) tear of the supraspinatus and some fluid in the bone of the humerous (which is a result of the tear). I've been doing rotator cuff...
  9. A

    What makes muscles grow? - Jeffrey Siegel - TED-ED

  10. 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...
  11. A

    Australian fitness model Maggie Russell works out four hours every day

    This is Maggie Russell. She’s 20 years old, trains every day for four hours and only eats 1,100 calories. Seeing as we are never going to put ourselves through that regime, looking at these pictures is the closest we’ll get to knowing what we’d look like doing the same. Thankfully she’s not...
  12. A

    Ausbb referral contest

    OK guys, Ausbb.com is holding a referral contest. This is how it works. 1) Grab your referral link at: http://ausbb.com/usercp.php (you will see it in the middle of the page under the heading "Invite your friends to join our community by linking them here via the following URL:" and it...
  13. A

    New study says 30 minutes of exercise a day is not enough.

    New study says 30 minutes of exercise a day is not enough. You should double or quadruple that. If you're among of the millions of Americans who dutifully carve out 30 minutes a day for the moderate-intensity exercise recommended by experts based on the idea that you're doing all you can for...
  14. A

    How blotting your pizza with a napkin could save your life

    IF YOU’RE a fan of pizza, but the kilojoule count makes you cringe, then try this pre-meal ritual next time you sit down for a slice. It could save your life, and more than 6000 calories. Blotting your pizza with a napkin before consuming has been a longtime healthy habit for many New Yorkers...
  15. A

    The benefits of beer for runners

    Beer contains antioxidants.The barley and hops used in beer contain flavonoids that, when consumed, fight oxidative stress in the body. Antioxidants play a key role in recovery and in overall health, and the antioxidant levels in beer (especially darker ones) are found to be equivalent to those...
  16. A

    Expensive Running Shoes Are Not Better Than More Affordable Running Shoes (Study)

    Expensive Running Shoes Are Not Better Than More Affordable Running Shoes (Study) Table of contents 1 Conclusions first 2 Background information 3 Methodology 4 Results 5 Potential biases that influence results 6 About the researchers Based on 134,867 reviews of 391 running shoes from 24...
  17. A

    Munchie Tuesdays - Best Protein Powder Recipes

    What's your favorite food to make with protein powder? Have a killer pancake or cake recipe? Or do you use it in savory food as well?
  18. D

    What keeps you motivated?

    I know that most of us are fired up to go train.* All our friends are at the gym, all of the hardbodied girls are there.* We are fired up MOST of the time.* But as we all know, life happens.* Things come up.* But we can't take any days off.* My question is this.* What motivates you on those days...
  19. A

    Branch Warren and the Rock

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    Scientists have discovered why running makes you happy

    If you're a big runner like me you know what I'm talking about when I describe that euphoric feeling you get in the middle of your workout — when your feet feel like they are floating over the ground and you can almost hear the air dancing past you. It turns out it's not all in your mind...
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