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  1. A

    flyes:Do you do them?

    flyes:Do you do them? find them usefuol? find them useless?
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    • bench bet burn cables curve deg easier flyesdo heigh height imo incline lie pre pretty resistance roll sets shoulder shoulders silverback standing top white wow
    • Replies: 151
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  2. jj80

    Aerobic and Resistance training - Do them Apart?

    Just wondering what people think of the old bro building advice 'Dont do aerobic exercise near your weight training' - I've heard it on the Dorian Yates "blood and guts" video for one.... I have been hesitant doing long walks before or after my weight training, wondering if I will be losing...
  3. M

    Does anyone know about Metabolic Precision?

    I'm new to all this and I've heard a lot of stories re the pre comp lead up training etc which can totally wreck your body (& health). I've also met quite a few people who swear by Metabolic Precision. Apparently there's a free workshop this week in Melboure CBD and I'm wondering if I should...
    • Miranda
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    • add australia book buying earth exercises full good google great hey huge meal metabolic mind people plan precision program properly resistance taught time video work
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  4. F

    Resistance Bands

    I'm chasing some looped resistance bands for stretch etc... Anyone know where to get some for decent price and quality?
  5. haz

    Participants in Resistance training study - Campbelltown, Sydney

    Hey guys, Long time no type. I am conducting a study as we speak on the effects of volume on acute fatigue. Some researchers state the which ever program elicits the most acute fatigue will produce the best results. My supervisor conducted a 12 week study with 1, 4 and 8 sets to failure. He...
  6. DKD

    The Path of Most Resistance

    HYPERTROPHY HYPERTROPHY HYPERTROPHY Which one is more critical, increasing weight or reducing rest period between sets? I've always typically rested between 2-3 minutes between sets, but recently started playing around with 1 minute breaks. The rep count drops significantly with each set...
  7. A

    change in your training program?

    How many times do you change your training program for any given muscle?
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    • bit change curve exercises feel good life mind muscle program resistance smooth spice stretch stuck swap target thought time training weeks whe work
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  8. SWH

    Improving Your Sprints/Speed

    Theres lots of drills and excercises meant to improve sprints but what are the ones that are most effective or the ones that really work? Training in rugby, small 10-20 metre dashes are what are needed to be worked on most for me but training will be different for other people. Different sports...
    • SWH
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    • explosiveness improving resistance speed sprint sprints or speed training
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: General Fitness Training
  9. 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...
    • DKD
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    • area downs easier energy exercise hat important leverage lot mid move point pull pulldowns pullups resistance tha torso wasted whe
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  10. Semillon

    How long do muscles grow after resistance training?

    As a matter of pure curiosity, is it known for how long your muscles are growing after a strenght training session? eg: something along the lines of a 5x5 strength program. An article I found suggests 24 hours, however given that its not uncommon to experience soreness beyond that time, the...
    • Semillon
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    • 001 0ni 200 2001 220 2200 con content gif grow hat hyper hypertrophy long mon months muscles resistance session ten tent tha traini training wat
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  11. B

    Review my routine

    Hello What do you think of my routine? - Can it be improved without lengethening the time it takes for me to do each routine? Day 1 16x BB Powerset (Lift to bent-over BB-row, push up to Millitary press, repeat [but only let BB skim ground]) 16x BB Set (Lift to reverse-grip bent-over BB-row...
  12. A

    Deals Direct Resistance Door Gym

    Exercise both the upper and lower body. Great for toning chest, shoulder, arm, leg and abdominal muscles. Level of resistance can be increased with the option of using one or two resistance bands. Pulleys ensure smooth exercise movement with minimal friction. $50...
  13. S

    Insulin and Resistance Training

    Please help with my master’s degree research The title of my thesis is the Prevalence of non-therapeutic insulin in resistance trained individuals Complete a 20-minute, on-line Survey on resistance training, insulin and Steroids • Completely anonymous • Completely voluntary • must be 18 or...
  14. DKD

    Pavel's Ladder for Pullups

    I was checking out Tyrone's log today (it looks even more impressive in the morning light, but that's another story). I noticed he mentioned Pavel's Ladder rep method for pullups. I've noticed in the past a couple of guys journals with these weird rep schemes I couldn't understand for pullups -...
    • DKD
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    • #12 10kg 530 bet chins curve drop fill good great hat ladder lie mate pavel people pullups punch reps resistance shrek stuff tha today work
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  15. Christian

    Timing Protein Intake Increases Energy Expenditure 24 h after Resistance Training

    [B] </H4>Timing Protein Intake Increases Energy Expenditure 24 h afte... : Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
    • Christian
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    • energy expenditure increases intake protein resistance timing training
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Diet & Nutrition
  16. Christian

    [Article] Timing Protein Intake Increases Energy Expenditure 24 h after Resistance Training

    [B] </H4>Timing Protein Intake Increases Energy Expenditure 24 h afte... : Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
    • Christian
    • Thread
    • energy expenditure increases intake protein resistance timing training
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Nutrition & Diet
  17. P

    Progressive Resistance verse Periodization

    The Effects of Periodization Versus Progressive Resistance Exercise on Upper and Lower Body Strength in Women Source - The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research This study compared periodization (PER) with active rest periods to progressive resistance exercise (PRE) to determine which...
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    Effect of a hypocaloric diet, increased protein intake and resistance training

    i thought this was an interesting read, and its not a really big one. The casein this article refers to is a hydrolysate, not your standard calcium caseinate. A hydrolysate is a pre digested or partly broken down protein. While calcium caseinate is a slow digested protein, a hydrolysed casein...
    • shammo
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    • casein diet effect hydrolysate hypocaloric increased intake protein resistance training
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Bodybuilding Supplements
  19. kindred

    Has anyone seen any studies into resistance training and frequency

    Every time i look up wieghts and frequency i get personal trainers or bodybuilders. Has anyone seen any studies by research groups or Universities or anythin? Does anyone have any idea of key words that may lead to a better result from google? I have already tried words like frequency...
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    aerobic rowing exerciser

    what are your thoughts on those aerobic rowing exerciser things, not the full size rowing machines but those little small handheld type things , clip onto your feet and full on the handles sort of like resistance tubing
    • faith
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    • aerobic aerobic rowing exerciser bands boat clip ear earth exerciser faith feet full handles king machine machines proper resistance rower rowing size sort thi things thoughts type
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Female Training Discussion
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