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  1. Squat question

    So I realised today that I easily have the flexibility now to go ass to grass on front squats. I just need to know the implications of this and have the following questions: With a similar stance, should I be able to go ass to grass on both high bar and low bar squats? From next week I am...
  2. Milk question

    Hi guys, Age old milk question. I've been looking into raw milk as a supplement, a bit nervous after reading that there can be health concerns as it isn't heat treated. Anyone had any experience with it? Worth the risk? INB4 - Milk is for babies, when you grow up you have to drink beer!
  3. starting my cut, Question about the keto diet.

    My B.M.R is 3300 i think ill reduce that by 15% = 500 calories so ill be consuming around 2800 calories. Im gonna give the keto diet a try for about a month and see how i go. I got 1 question what ratio should i comsume it in? would 40% protein and 60% fat be a good ratio?. Also any tips...
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    Question regarding this supplement

    I think it was Shrek who was told me that one of the supplements, the pre workout from bulknutrients, I should have a bit everyday to keep the levels of creatine up. Now I bought a couple of weeks ago another supplement as I grew tired of the lemonish taste of the bn one, should I also have...
  5. a tricky question about tuna

    i wonder if anyone knows the answer to this one. i have used a 425g of safcol tuna for this analysis, but any tin seems to be the same. ok, so here's the deal. a 425g tin of tuna contains 4 serves of 75g by drained weight (going by the nutritional panel). the ingredients are 70% tuna, 15%...
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    Legs Question!

    Legs Question!????????????????????? So i just trained legs, properly, for the first time last night.... I have 2 questions, 1) Is it normal to have incredible pain through my whole legs and hardly be able to walk?! LOL they're soooo sore today :( 2) Since I JUST started training legs, will...
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    pullups 4x10 way of progression

    my routine states that I should do 4 sets 10 reps of weighted pullups. for now my max is (only bodyweight): 9 reps, 7 reps, 5 reps, 5 reps so should I wait and try to add reps each workout till I get all 10, 10, 10, 10 and then start to adding weight and get sth like 10, 9, 8, 7 and next...
  8. D aspartic acid question

    Digging around on D Aspartic acid and found this stuff... It appears that there is a clinical trial indicating a 33% elevation in Testosterone... What do you guys think of this? Are there side effects to taking 3 grams daily of aspartic acid???? "Supplementation with 3 grams (3,000mgs)...
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    Question / Split. Looking for advice.

    Hey guys. I have been going to the gym for about 4.5 months now, you can see my changes in another thread but here is my dilemma. About 3.5 months in I had a school camp for my HSC, i went and screwed up my diet, came back and had my trial exams. Diet stayed like shit and had to take roughly a...
  10. Canning the 6 meals, 'clean' eating, the Post Workout Anabolic Window and GI myths

    I have compiled a mix of biological, physiology information, articles and studies etc that will hopefully give everyone an understanding on the body's digestion processes, maconutrient functions and insulin responses and some other useful facts. That in turn will clear up the myths of needing...
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    Banana question

    This is possibly a stupid question but anyway: Is having a whole banana in a smoothie the same as just eating a banana in terms of nutrients etc? Because i cannot stand to eat the bastards but i dont mind them in a smoothie. Cheers for any help.
  12. To bounce the deadlift or not to, that is the question.

    I currently bounce the deadlift. Makes me able to use more weight. Am i doing it right?
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    Probably a question for Christian or someone who has used some gear

    In a conversation I'm not going to explain, someone mentioned to me they heard clomid is used by body builders and pornstars. They thought they used it to help with T production and to blow bigger loads. Does anyone know if this is true? What clomid actually does? (I thought it was for female...
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    Powertec Power rack question

    Hi Guys, I just got a brand new powertec power rack. And I just wanted to throw a question out to those who have similar racks. Does your rack have a bit of wobble on it when you give it a good push. The reason why I ask is because when I used my hand to nudge it a bit I can feel the rack...
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    Step up equipment question

    hi! my training routine requires me to do dumbbell step ups. My gym has a aerobic step but it's not knee high. the gym prohibits me from using weight benches. is it a good idea to stack up weight plates and do it on them?
  16. Question about green tea

    Question for the gurus out there, does making green tea in big batches and refrigerating it to drink throughout the day cold have the some benefits as drinking a hot fresh made cup? Thanks in advance big unit (Piotr)
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    Question on gravity and muscular development

    Does gravity actually influence the direction myofibrils grow? Such as, does gravity influence the direction satellite cells 'congregate' when moving in to repair the damaged (just worked) area of muscle? Basically does gravity hinder the satellite cells from moving to the 'top' of the fiber...
  18. question about 50 rep / 100 rep squats

    hey all. has anyone tried 50 rep / 100 rep squats? if so, are there any benefits for doing say 100 reps instead of 50 reps? just got an inckling from 20 rep squats.. would there be any positives in terms of your 1rm? and any ACTUAL experience would be helpful..
  19. A question on Squat form?

    I just noticed when completing a unweighted squat in the mirror that when I get low (past parallel about a inch or two) that my hip drops, like my back is straight until that point and then bends abit at the tail bone. I cannot seem to keep it straight, what do you think? is it normal or do I...
  20. Chest question shorter arms = higher lifts?

    So I was talking to a dude who Trains powerlifts for awhile. He said his bench was behind mine because his arms are longer?? And myself having shorter arms gives me and advantage? So in theory if u got two guys with same exp bodyweight. Their reach would determine lifts??