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    Movement Hierarchies

    1. Squat Box squat, air squat, dumbbell squat, back squat, front squat, overhead squat 2. Single-leg Squat Lunge, box step-up, reverse lunge, hanging-leg pistol from box, elevated-leg pistol from box, pistol 3. Jump and Land Jumping mechanics, (broad jump), box jump...
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    Grip weakest link in deadlift

    Hi All, My trainer has me currently doing high-volume to bring up my work capacity and to burn off the fat. However with deadlifts my forearms and grip is running out of steam halfway through the sets. I know I have other options but: 1. I don't like alternating grip due to some imbalances, a...
  3. T

    Steroids good or bad?

    Many people say that it stops bones growth and only enhances flesh is that right? should i use them or not?
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    Hafthor Bjornsson breaks his own keg toss world record

    STANDING 205cm tall and weighing in at a staggering 180kg, the enormity of the man that is Hafthor Bjornsson is no secret. Already known for his incredible feats of strength, the Game of Thrones star has once again shocked fans with a show of power that’s almost unimaginable to your everyday...
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    Shoulder surgery

    Hi all, I've been battling a shoulder issue for the last 2.5 months and would appreciate some advice. I've had an MRI which confirmed a partial (12mm x 4mm) tear of the supraspinatus and some fluid in the bone of the humerous (which is a result of the tear). I've been doing rotator cuff...
  6. White_Lie

    Calum Von Moger and Steve Cook train shoulders

    I highly rate CVM, excellent face for the bodybuilding world, seems like a genuinely nice guy and always having a laugh. Picked up a few good points from the vid below
  7. Goosey

    Hang for 30 Seconds, Pull-Up

    Hang for 30 Seconds, Pull-Up Hang from a bar for 30 seconds. Aside from grip strength, the hanging test might highlight some shoulder and spinal issues. Can you do that easily? Good. Now try this: Hang from the bar for thirty seconds. When the timer rings, do a pull-up. If you can do that...
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    Weekly Discussion Thread # 12

    This weeks topic: Deltoid Training · What are your thoughts and guidelines on training delts? · What do you do for delts? · What do you think most people do incorrectly when training delts? · Any other questions/comments regarding the topic.
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    I hurt my bloody shoulder....

    So finally started making progress with bench, getting a bit heavier (for me), and starting to see a difference Then, bloody incline bench, too much too soon and got a twinge in my right shoulder. Stopped, felt ok, took all the weight off and lifted the bar, to try and "feel" what was going on...
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    Weekly Discussion Thread #9

    This weeks topic: Back Training · What do you do for your back training? · What do you think most people neglect or do wrong? · What recommendations do you have for others in building a wide and thick back? · Any other questions/comments regarding the topic.
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    Weekly Discussion Thread #6

    This weeks topic: Cardio · What do you do for cardio? · How much cardio do you do in dieting, gaining, and maintenance phases? · If you don't do any cardio, why not? · How do you measure your cardio? · What do you do to make cardio fun?
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    Pain from military press

    About two-3 years ago I broke my collar bone, would this have anything to do with the pain I experience in my left shoulder? It feels like all the muscles are pushing together and overlapping sometimes and it hurts and I have to stop training. Should I keep it light with the bar only until I can...
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    Anyone here avoid certain lifts?

    Anyone here avoid certain lifts because they just don't agree with your body.
  14. Puggy

    Calve Machine? Which one to choose?

    Hello all, I'm assisting my gym in selecting new pieces of equipment for later this year. We've already decided on a new powercage, plate loaded shoulder press and 45 degree leg press. I'm trying to get us a specific standing calve raise machine. However the only one I can find from Matrix...
  15. Jungnaut

    Weakpoint Monday: Anterior and Posterior Shoulders

    Which exercises and techniques do you use to balance out your anterior and posterior shoulders/delts? Too many dudes focus on the anterior (eg presses, flyes), not enough on the posterior (eg rows, reverse flyes). What lengths do YOU go to to ensure your shoulder gets worked out evenly across...
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    What do you consider impressively strong?

    What do you consider impressively strong?
  17. A

    Weakpoint Monday : Traps

    How do you train your traps (upper, middle, lower fibers), and with what volume and frequency? What do you do when you realize your traps are lagging behind?
  18. Jungnaut

    Clicking Shoulders

    So my shoulders click, snap and pop when I move them around in wide circles such as in a shoulder dislocation movement with the broomstick (or in a windmill) They certainly click, snap, and pop when I do warm up exercises such as anterior and lateral rotation with a small weight or dumbell...
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    it is Sunday. Tell us your Victory this week.

    it is Sunday. Tell us your Victory this week.
  20. spartacus

    2015 press competition

    2015 Military and Push Press competitions You can post as many times as you like, but clip, date, and bodyweight must be provided on each occasion. Lifts can be from rack, or from ground. In case of lift from ground, as much more impressive, an extra 2.5kg is added to lift when working...
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