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  1. 25% to sustain the remaining 75%

    THE SPORT Olympic weightlifting THE YEARS 1982-1984 TRAINING FREQUENCY 8x/week TOTAL HOURS/WEEK 16 25% (4 hours) of those 16 was spent doing conditioning exercises and stretching. The exercises consisted of sit-ups, leg raises, crunches, weighted back-extensions. The pre-session stretching...
  2. Apply power to increase strength

    We're told that speed has more genetic limitations than strength, so in order to improve on power; one may be wise to focus on increasing maximum strength to the highest possible degree. Brute strength is what we want. But wait a minute, that's not what the title of this thread is saying! You...
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    Restocked Gym Wear - Check Out Some Favourites

    Hey AusBB! Some gym wardrobe favorites are now fully restocked in all sizes - we know there were a number of you hanging out for these. Check them about below! 1. Heavy Hauler Jersey - This is a new arrival, NFL inspired & designed for big rigs! A nice, roomy fit - these look super tough...
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    Boom! Enter Orion X!

    Hello AusBB! With the amazing reception we received last week on our Titan Gym Shoe release, we have even more good news. Enter: Orion X. These are our latest colour ways in the Orion Collection. They are now available to order in Stealth Black and Predator Camo, simply click here to secure...
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    Free Beanie Promotion!

    Hello AusBB! We're giving away a limited amount of "IRON" beanies featured below valued at $34.95 with each order of $100.00 in value! This is valid until the 8th of September or for the 50 buyers! Here are some new favourites you can check out to help you redeem this awesome offer...
  6. [Article] The mechanisms of muscle hypertrophy and their application to resistance training

    Worth taking the time to read... http://www.ucam.edu/sites/default/files/Oct_13/mechanisms_of_muscle_hypertrophy.pdf Extract: Current research suggests that maximum gains in musclehypertrophy are achieved by training regimens that producesignificant metabolic stress while maintaining a...
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    coffee

    who drinks it and if so sugar? fake sugar? milk? how do you like it? Also what kind of coffee do you drink.
  8. Do you feel a Pump Is Required For Maximum Muscular Growth?

    Do you feel a Pump Is Required For Maximum Muscular Growth? I'm not talking about strength gains, purely hypertrophy. Please vote
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    Luxury renovations for Prime Minister Tony Abbott at Kirribilli House

    TONY Abbott has spent more than $120,000 overhauling Kirribilli House since winning the election - including $13,000 on a family room rug. The makeover of the Prime Minister's official Sydney residence includes $64,988 of landscaping advice relating to dilapidated paths...
  10. Squats. What stance for maximum quad development?

    Poll What stance is best for quad development?
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    What exercise do you wimp out on?

    for me doing lunges. I find staying balanced hard
  12. Light days

    Just a friendly reminder that unless you're lifting heavy 5 days of the week, you have no business having a light day and that you're a pussy for doing so.
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    Achieving Maximum Muscle PUMP

    Understanding "The Pump" This is something we all think we know but always keep asking the question..How to get the Max Muscle Pump? Research shows that to get a maximum pump, you must devote your full attention to each major muscle group by training one muscle group entirely in one...
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    Maximum Effort

    Ausbb peep's I have a question? Does anyone else burst blood vessells (or capillaries??? I'm no Dr.) when using maximum exertion to get that last rep or PB. Happens to me occassionally it looks like red freckles under my eyes. Got it last Sunday trying to bust out a PB so thought I would see...
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    How do you do your BB rows?

    Like this? Pendlay Rows 250 X 5 - YouTube this? Yates Rows 225x15 - YouTube Any other preferred methods?
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    Maintaining Intensity

    Hey everyone Just a question on how you guys maintain a good level of intensity during a workout?, does it come down to nutrition? supps? as I find sometimes towards the end im lacking. Thanks for your replies in advance. Nick
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    Maximum Anaerobic or Aerobic Speed

    In the endurance section of my STAC course, I"ve just come across a concept that I'm not familiar with. It's about testing for the maximum Anaerobic or Aerobic Speed. It's pretty straight forward & easy to understand. For testing the max aerobic speed is simple. Build an event that last...
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    Running 2.4km in 12 minutes

    I have to be able to run 2.4kms in 12 minutes in order to to pass basic training in the Defence Force. I only just got my gym membership last week so am currently going to the gym everyday and doing an hours worth of cardio work to improve my fitness. At the moment I am doing 2.4kms in around...
  19. Do you guys test your 1 rep maximum much?

    Do you test it to find out whats a good weight every now and again. To help you find your peak weight 70%-80% of max for lifts etc.
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    Is this workout good to grow size in upper legs

    Hi, This is a leg routine I created to build my upper legs. I have been reading in M&F about the amount of sets and intensity for growth and based on my understanding I devised this routine that I try to do twice a week. I am limited in that I can only squat what I can clean and jerk as I...