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  1. showdownhero

    Maximising Muscle Protein Synthesis

    https://twitter.com/JornTrommelen/status/867299705130287104 http://ajpendo.physiology.org/content/early/2017/05/23/ajpendo.00273.2016
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    Australia should stop beefing up its steroid laws – that won’t help users

    There has been a dramatic increase in the amount of steroids seized at the Australian border over time. The use of image and performance enhancing drugs – in particular steroids – is a growing area of concern globally. The use of these drugs has traditionally been limited to elite athletes and...
  3. R

    The Secret to Adding Muscle

    By Brett Claussen Growing up in a small town in Nebraska, at a very early age I became obsessed with big muscles. I would watch cartoons with characters that had 22 inch arms and bulging pectorals. I began to buy all the action figures and started drawing these characters for hours on end. I...
  4. A

    What was that one tip you received that benefited you the most and changed your appro

    What was that one tip you received that benefited you the most and changed your approach to bodybuilding?
  5. X

    Intro - HRT / SARMS - Questions

    Lets try this again, I have come here to get some insights to keep my health in check. It appears there is a wealth of knowledge here, Therefore I’m redoing my introduction. Not pushing products. Just telling it how it is I started training 5-6 years ago, I went from 130kgs down to 75kgs...
  6. S

    Chest pain, not muscular

    Recently I have been getting this dull ache on the left side of my chest. There is no tightness and my heart is all sweet but sometimes when just leaning forward I got this dull ache. Today I was doing shoulder press and the ache was there and then suddenly something triggered in there, didn't...
  7. Fadi

    Cumulative muscle fatigue leading to muscle growth

    Aim: 100 total reps done over a series of sets with the final sets requiring maximum effort. Maximum effort leads to maximum muscle recruitment. How does this work? Performing high reps with a lighter load close to muscular exhaustion will add size to your muscles. This is made possible due...
  8. Shrek

    Levrone - Getting legs to grow

    https://youtu.be/F1ZDYtH9zwE
  9. Pappy O'Daniels

    Older guy starting home gym, advice wanted

    Hi peeps, I am approaching 60 and need to do weights for health reasons (plus I read that it's very good for older men). I used to be quite active when a teenager with bodybuilding, using Reg Park's routines (I'm from South Africa), so I know more or less what I am doing with the various...
  10. A

    The Clean Muscle of Serge "The Black Panther" Nubret.

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    Uncovered Dorian Yates

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    ripped 50-year-old farmer

    A fit and fabulous farm-girl has released her daily workout routine flaunting her abs. Picture: Caters Sarah Francisnews.com.au Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Email a friend A FIFTY-YEAR-OLD fitness fanatic has revealed the secret to her youthful...
  13. Goosey

    Body of evidence; single or multiple sets

    I've whacked this in here not because it has anything to do with powerlifting more so with just strength training as in hard workouts to improve strength , flexibility and muscle size which is a byproduct of strength but that's another topic. over the past 40 years more than 50 studies have...
  14. A

    Join in the 2017 transformation

    So with the warmer weather upon us , the new years just 8 days ago , was your resolution to get fit , lose a few kilos , pack on some muscle? If so join in on the Ausbb - Australian Bodybuilding 2017 Transformation Challenge. It is open to all transformations: Fat to Thin, Scrawn to Brawn...
  15. Fadi

    100 reps every hour on the hour for 11 hours straight

    This coming weekend, I'd be doing one exercise for the biceps and one for the triceps. These would include 100 reps for each muscle group, made up of sets of around / between 20-40 reps, depending on the rest time between sets and the load. Yes, an increase in intracellular hydration is my aim...
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    The Main Differences Between Whey And Casein Protein Supplements

    Whey and casein are both complete proteins that are beneficial for those looking to bulk up. But they differ greatly when it comes to digestion rate, muscle growth, and use. As this video from the PictureFit YouTube channel explains, whey is a faster acting protein. It reaches the bloodstream...
  17. A

    What are some less common exercises that you do that others may not know about?

    Just something that hits the specific muscle well but other people might not even know to try?
  18. Shrek

    2017 body transformation contest.

    If there is enough interest (at least 10) we may run a comp. Express your interest here. Nothing confirmed yet. EOI only for now. List: Simo74
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    ?*NEW & Restocked Gym Gear! Check out some amazing gift ideas!*?

    Hi AusBB - check out some new gear and restocks just in time for Xmas. All of our shorts are back in business - the greatest training partner you can possibly ask for! Arm Blasters back in stock! 70's Era Inspired Feels like a standing concentration curl Anatomical curvature for optimum...
  20. Fadi

    Frequency vs density training

    I say frequency would win all the time over density. But first let me explain what I mean by frequency and how is it different from density. Frequency is the number of times you train a particular muscle or muscle group in a week. Density is the amount of work, or volume of work you can squeeze...
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