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  1. A

    What Causes Side Pain When You Run (And How To Prev

    If you’ve ever had your exercise interrupted by a sharp pain in your side, you’re not alone. Here’s why it happens and how you can try to avoid it in the future. In this video from the SciShow YouTube channel, host Hank Green explains what is really going on inside your body when your pleasant...
  2. Goosey

    Alexey Lovchev (105+) - 264kg Clean and Jerk World Record Slow Motion

    The weight that these blokes move. Look at the slo-mo at :35 and again at 1:35: The bar is absolutely STILL and he (quicker than the eye can detect) moves under the bar. Then plows the bar up from a dead stop in a front squat and then in a split squat. These dudes can standing vertical...
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    Xmas Gift Ideas!

    Howdy Team AUSBB! With just 18 days left until Xmas, we've put together just a few of our many amazing combo's if you're struggling with "I-haven't-started-shopping-itis". These are guaranteed to impress a friend, partner or loved one - or even if you're treating yourself! Take a squizz below...
  4. R

    Routine Critique

    Routine critique please. M 179cm 74kg, slow bulking, main goal is aesthetics (about 70% aesthetics, 30% strength) Been doing SS for a couple of months with accessories but schedule changed and now the 3 days I can gym are in a row (Tues, Wed, Thurs), so I opted for a PPL split. (Back/Biceps...
  5. 0ni

    My recent trainings

    Hi Just going to go over my recent trainings with you, I'm really liking training like this, it's fun and objective Training split: Monday - bench Wednesday - Squat Thursday - Accessories Saturday - Deadlift I might also do extra light sessions So what I'll do for each lift is work up to a...
  6. Shrek

    Full body.

    These are good. I'm going back to full body. Very busy at work. I wanna sleep more. Train 3 days only, but hard. http://ditillo2.blogspot.com.au/2009/01/full-body-workouts-cs-sloan.html?m=1 Full-Body Workouts by C.S. Sloan In the era of go-for-the-pump bodybuilding we’ve forgotten one of...
  7. 0ni

    Random nutrition knowledge I've learned recently

    White fish and eggs seem to be the bodies preferred source of protein Fish oil is stupid, adding more PUFA to a diet high in PUFA is dumb Remove PUFA completely, fish / omega 3 should be your only source Braising beef mince and then washing it under hot water makes it mainly saturated fat, very...
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    The Perfect Sex Toys For The Data-Driven Lady [NSFW

    so for the geeky girl that likes to tweak things , there is now a vibrator on the market whre you can tweak the settings allowing you to configure the pulse/vibe to your liking http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2015/04/the-crave-flex-series-the-perfect-sex-toys-for-the-data-driven-lady/
  9. Repacked

    [Article] The mechanisms of muscle hypertrophy and their application to resistance training

    Worth taking the time to read... http://www.ucam.edu/sites/default/files/Oct_13/mechanisms_of_muscle_hypertrophy.pdf Extract: Current research suggests that maximum gains in musclehypertrophy are achieved by training regimens that producesignificant metabolic stress while maintaining a...
  10. White_Lie

    Opinions on a new training program.

    I'm looking to start a new program thru the winter with the main aim being to bulk with some strength gains. I've just come off a 'bro split' chest & tri's, back & bi's, legs & shoulders and made some good progress, getting the strongest I've been but due to my holiday/forced deload, I quickly...
  11. Jungnaut

    My Deadlift Needs Help. Criticise me?

    I need some help with my deadlift. It's been stuck at the same point since the beginning of the year. Basically the same pattern is emerging month after month: - 140kg 5.R.M - 150kg 3.R.M - 160kg I can get up on a good day - 170 kg no chance. I only get the slack out of the bar FML. Below is a...
  12. Jungnaut

    Jungnaut needs help with Diet Plan (critique please)

    First I am going to admit that diet isn’t one of my strong points, since I just eat whatever I feel like, going by sight and feel with foods and just using P:C:F of 40:30:30 as my rough guide for the past year. I have put on size which is what I wanted to do but now at 85kg (give and take), I...
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    Max OT 5 day split

    WHat's your opinion on my new Max-OT routine? I want to go back to the basics. Any suggestions? Monday Back: Deadlifts 2 x 4-6 (After warm-up) Weighted Pull-ups 2 x 4-6 (After acclimation set) Bent-over Rows 2 x 4-6 (After weight acclimation) V-bar Pull-downs 2 x 4-6 Traps: Barbell...
  14. chopsuey

    4 or 5 day training split recommendations

    Hey there, As the title suggests I'm just after a decent 4 or (preferably) 5 day training split. Does it really matter which day of the week I train a certain body part on? Cheers,
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    4 Day Split (another one)

    Seems to be a pretty popular Split on the net these days. Thought I'd give it a try. Monday - Chest and Triceps Chest Barbell Bench Press or Smith Machine Bench Press 4x 6 to 8 Incline Dumbbell Bench Press 4x 6 to 8 Dumbbell Flys 3x10 Triceps Close Grip Bench Press 4x6 to 8 French...
  16. 0ni

    Full body

    Let's have a full body thread. Who here trains full body? I always really liked it. There is a big shift lately towards spending a day on each lift and body part splits. I've never grown as much on these types of training though and never got as strong! List some good full body workouts below...
  17. Grunta

    Training Calves (Not Calfs)

    Hi @Silverback Got a question for you, I have been trains calves every second day since I realised they were 1/2" smaller than my bis. Its worked well, with that and extra cycling I've been doing they are stating to look good, so I'm on the get big calves fad. I have been doing standing and...
  18. G

    What is your training split?

    Just wondering what everyones training split is? 5 days/4 days etc? Currently do 5 day split mon-fri weekend off. Mon - Quads Tue - Hammies/calfs Wed- Chest Thu - Back/Delts Fri - Biceps/Triceps Think I will go to a 4 day split, 2 on 1 off, 2 on, weekend off.
  19. Mariko78

    I wont to become lean

    My goal is to become lean and defined with cuts ( I want a six-pack, and a nice chest), I would like to get down to 8% bodyfat. As you can see, my main objective is to lose bodyfat (become lean). I have listed my workout regimen below: Monday Biceps: preacher curl, concentration curl, arm...
  20. Rugby88

    Max-OT for Dummies

    Max-OT for Dummies Max-OT (Maximum - Overload Training) is one of the most popular routines out there, and it can give great gains in strength and size. This article will put in simple and short terms what exactly Max-OT is, what the training looks like, and what to expect from it. I've seen...
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