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  1. Goosey

    Broken rope

    Just thinking about T-dog (tilt) and his fall. Is it worth taking risks when working out? why do we workout? As an example. we know that the squat is a productive exercise but carries a risk of injury as opposed to a leg extension. ill just leave it there, what's your thoughts on the...
  2. M

    One Bar or Two.

    G'day guys n gals So, I need to order a bar and I want a good one. I've read the sticky thread and thought I'd settled on the ABC power bar (BOP220). That was until I picked up a sweet set of Pendlay Elite bumper plates and now I'm not sure the ABC will be much good for oly lifts. I mainly...
  3. T

    What is the difference between main Weight lifting and power lifting?

    Both the terms are most often used just wanna know the exact difference any one knows here?
  4. A

    What are your biggest health and fitness regrets? What do you wish you had done diffe

    What are your biggest health and fitness regrets? What do you wish you had done differently?
  5. Shrek

    "17 Year Old Squats 875 Pounds !! (396,89kg)"

    https://youtu.be/hLTxPD-SL5I
  6. Shrek

    "855 squat fail"

    https://youtu.be/_Lz1qJyWCVY
  7. S

    Sydney Olympic Lifting - trainer recommendations

    Hi, My training has very much focussed on DL, Squat, MP an Bench but am looking to do some training that is a bit more "explosive" or power based. I am keen to get a few suggestions / recommendations for trainers or gyms who focus on Olympic lifting, specifically power cleans. I have tried to...
  8. S

    The Real Science of Squat Depth - t nation article

    "The ideal squat ends around parallel. This puts sarcomeres in a position to produce the most tension and force. Admittedly, a majority of research studies suggest deep squats are more effective and healthier on the joints than partial squats or parallel squats. These results are to be expected...
  9. 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...
  10. Shrek

    John Cena 611lb squat

    https://www.facebook.com/johncena/videos/10153121458921498/
  11. A

    Strength wars puts 66kg calisthenics athlete matthias against 75kg powerbuilder koray

    STRENGTH WARS PUTS 66KG CALISTHENICS ATHLETE MATTHIAS AGAINST 75KG POWERBUILDER KORAY – WHO WILL WIN? Calisthenics athlete and German champion Matthias challenges Powerbuilder Koray, who represents a mix of powerlifting and bodybuilding. Strength Wars #5 is the following: Deadlift 120kg 20reps...
  12. A

    What are the biggest mistakes that you made when you started powerlifting?

    What are the mistakes that you made and what would you have done differently?
  13. S

    Purchasing a power rack / half rack - anyone got Rogue?

    Hey guys I've got a home gym ready minus a power rack that I am still shopping for... my total area is 4x4m I have full dumbell rack full barbell racks (will probably sell most of these barbells) and a bench. I'm almost inclined to go a half rack like Rogue HR-2 because I think it has no...
  14. WoodyAllen

    Real Ass to Grass squat

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=13&v=i5ZYCF_LtuI
  15. Swervyn-Ervyn

    Fuckin worst

    Having a fucking dog of a squat session.... Feels way heavier than it is! Hopefully bench will be better after.. Just ranting Fuck this shit
  16. WoodyAllen

    Boss of Bosses 2 powerlifting live stream

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/boss-of-bosses.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGeq8VfpBPI
  17. S

    back extension?

    45 Degree or Roman Chair back extension machine? I would like something I could do a bodyweight type exercise after squatting and deadlifting. Can't afford a GHR as they are $500.
  18. White_Lie

    Review - Inov-8 Fastlift 335

    So I got these shoes recently and thought I'd share my opinion. Unboxing - initial thoughts were that they look tiny. Admittedly I am only a size 9US (so these are an 8UK) but they looked smaller than all my other shoes and I thought they wouldn't fit but they're spot on. Build quality looks...
  19. A

    Teaching the Big 3 at Barbell Brigade | Mark Bell, Silent Mike, Jesse Burdick, Katie

    Mark Bell, Silent Mike, Jesse Burdick, and Katie Hogan host a seminar at Barbell Brigade, teaching and answering questions about the squat, bench press, and deadlift.
  20. A

    If there was a BB bible, what would the 10 commandments be?

    If there was a BB bible, what would the 10 commandments be? Thou shalt not curl in the squat rack.
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