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  1. S

    Push Pull Legs (with extra days rest)

    Looking at doing a variation of the 3 on 1 off. This will be a 3 on 1 off but with an extra days rest before Legs. Many thanks to @Darkoz ; for pointing out this split: Day 1: Push Day 2: Pull Day 3: Rest Day 4: Legs Day 5: Rest Day 6: Push Day 7: Pull Day 8: Rest Day 9: Legs Day 10: Rest...
  2. A

    Latest Craze in the gym - lat pull down rodeo

    i'd like to introduce you to the Latest Craze in the gym the lat pull down rodeo Expert Instructional Video: Using Lat Machine - YouTube
  3. J

    Brisbane's first outdoor gym

    Free outdoor gym for Tingalpa For those on the south (east) side in Brisbane, looks like we'll have another option with an outdoor gym. "Cr Murphy said the Minnippi parklands gym will be protected by a shade cover with the following pieces of gym equipment proposed: Cross Trainer Treadmill...
  4. morgan000

    Pull ups

    Hey guys, I'm trying to get my pull ups happening as an overall back developer but I am at a sticking point. I use the assisted machine on 50 pounds and I can't physically get past the same reps every week. First set I'll do 8, second set I'll do 6 or 7 and the last set I barely make it to 5...
  5. S

    How many pull ups can you do?

    How many pull ups, (not chin ups) can you do in a row? Please 1. Must be of current, not your best 2 years ago 2. Just bodyweight, chin to bar till failure. Just want to know the genuine maximums of the little and big guys. I just did 15 and could not get 16 to chin, now time to get it...
  6. L

    Push / Pull / Leg split?

    Hi there, I've read a few positive comments from guys about push / pull / leg (3 day) splits. I am just wondering if it'd advantageous for females? Anyone doing such a split - is it working for you? Thanks!
  7. K

    FITX Push/ Pull

    Anyone have a list of results? Personally saw some awesome deadlifts on the Sunday, plenty of 300kg+ lifts. Good to see a lot of CAPOs finest lifters going head to head.
  8. M

    Rack pull for hammy DOMS hight ROM help sumo

    So I done squats on Wednesday today is Thursday, DOMS is kicking in the hammys big time esp coz I squat sumo. I also DL sumo as well which is on back day on saturday and not sure if i will reviver by then. I try to space squats and d/ls as far apart as Much as i can but if punish legs it...
  9. harry1970

    20 rep sets

    I've read many times about the benefits of 20 rep squat sets, and I've started adding a set of 20 reppers at around 60% of my 1RM at the end of my squat session. Needless to say they are fucking hard and get a bit messy. Oh well, no pain no gain. Anyway, is it smart/sensible/advised/beneficial...
  10. A

    2012 World’s Strongest Man Bus Pull

    2012 World’s Strongest Man Bus Pull. As if it wasn’t hard enough the guys had to overcome and uphill start. Terry Hollands won this event in 42.97 sec. Terry Hollands Bus Pull (Winning Time 42.97) WSM 2012 - YouTube Zydrunas Savickas made it in 55.35 sec. Zydrunas Savickas Bus Pull - YouTube...
  11. A

    50 One Arm Pull Ups in Under 8 Minutes

    50 One Arm Pull Ups in Under 8 Minutes Matthew Shoffner aka cyclops4ever does 50 One Arm Pull Ups in under 8 Minutes. 50 one arm pull ups in under 8 min - YouTube
  12. A

    interesting places in SOUTH AUSTRALIA to visit

    interesting places in SOUTH AUSTRALIA to visit
  13. Goosey

    Pull-up or pull down?

    Which one is a question asked a lot. I think the fundamental difference between the two is leverage. The chinup keeps you honest. Pulling yourselves up towards the bar and pulling ones bodyweight up in a straight line is a rugged task where fatigue can appear very quickly. Over time I think...
  14. Sticky

    Members OFFICIAL totals - Post your history!

    So we have lots of competitive powerlifters on this forum, so I thought it would be a good idea to put all your official comp totals in here. GPC, PA, ProRaw, OPO, CAPO, ADFPL, GPA are all excepted..... Please include the comp, date, Squat/Bench/Deadlift @ BW Include if it was raw, wraps, or...
  15. Goosey

    Kipping pull ups

    Are not an exercise They are dangerous to the shoulders. Anyone who tells the opposite are either ignorant or stupid
  16. kaz

    Debate: Kipping Pull ups Vs. Dead Hang

    Both exercises have their benefits and hold a place in strength and Conditioning. But which one is really better? Kipping Pull ups have been made infamous by Crossfitters, while the Dead Hand Pull ups is well renowned by athletes, coaches, trainers and trainees for building upper body strength...
  17. Persistenttiger

    Doorway pull up bars- ant good?

    Every now and then I have a random desire to do a pull up but have nowhere to do the at home. There's a couple of different style of door frame pull up bars on eBay - does anyone have any experience/advice about them?
  18. DKD

    Pulldowns vs Pullups

    I do both of these. I do shoulder width parallel grip pullups...I've tried wider grip palms away grip but basically I'm too weak/shit at it, so I stick with what I can do. I can do 10-11 reps and haven't tried adding weight yet. I've always read that pullups are superior to pulldowns but I find...
  19. G

    Pull Up racks?

    Hey, not sure if there is a name for this thing i want. I have a doorway pull-up bar but it apparently can only hold up to 80kg, i weigh 75ish and i want to start adding weights to the pull ups for resistance but i don't wanna break the thing. Just wondering if there is such a thing as a pull...
  20. C

    SA: Limbo Gym Push Pull for Kids Cancer- THIS FRI

    LIMBO GYM BIG PUSH AND PULL FUNDRAISER - ALL MONEY TO CHILDHOOD CANCER ASSOCIATION Molinara Sports Club 57 Lyons road Holden Hill Friday the 9th of December at 6pm Deadlift and Benchpress Lifters $25 entry Entry $15 per person BBQ, drinks, pizza Entertainment Silent Auction (all money to...
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