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  1. kaz

    deep's 2012 Body Transformation

    Age 31 Weight 54.2kgs Height 4"11 (150cm) BF% ? Waist 70cm Hip 82cm Thigh 54.5 Mostly trained in Crossfit and Compound lifting Lifting Current: Paralell Squat 92.5kg, Deadlift 90kg, Bench 47.5kg Goals: Squat 100kg, Deadlift 100kg, Bench 60kg Physical Goal: Cut back more body fat, build more...
  2. K

    How many days do you train per week?

    Gents, Just curious to know how many days a week everyone on here trains on average? Also approx time per session? Thanks Devante.
  3. amac38

    Buying a quality barbell

    Hey, I've been looking at upgrading my elcheapo 7 foot olympic barbell, I've got a few options though I'm undecided. They are: ABC BO220 from Gymcare $484 Iron Edge 20kg Olympic Barbell from AusKB $165 + $54 = $219 Pendlay 20kg Bushing Class HD NexGen Olympic Barbell $575 + $54 = $629 Garage...
  4. TrentZor

    the what u saw at the gym TODAY thread

    Well i spotted a summer newbie today. he (chubby) wore shorts/singlet/headband and wristband. Proceeded to do Dumbell bicep curls (why am i not surprised) with 5kgs on each side and started grunting like it he was giving birth. Did 6 reps dumped the dumbells with a loud bang from shoulder...
  5. S

    Is the Smith Machine Press the same as doing Bench Press??

    I dont have a spotter when im at the Gym so the Smith Machine is a safer option for me i think. Hey just curious is the Smith Machine Press the same as doing a Bench Press or is the bench press a better option for working the chest??
  6. W

    strength training

    how do i improve strength without gaining mass? bodyweight training?. Any articles or useful advice is greatly appreciated. cheers mike
  7. M

    Lying and overhead dumbbell tricep extensions...How many reps and sets?

    ok I am concentrating on my triceps, and I am doing the lying tricep extensions, and the dumbbell overhead tricep extension. Currently I am using dumbbells and they are 10 kilos. I really feel it after doing 12 reps. How many sets should I be doing? I try to do 3 sets, but it kills as it burns...
  8. kindred

    What do women look for in a gym?

    Same as above :)
  9. S

    Start heavy & go light? Or vice versa?

    Hi guys, For 3 years I trained light, then heavier, then heaviest. Eg. Bench 60kg/10 reps, 70kg/8 reps, 80kg/4 reps. Recently I flipped it: 80kg/6 reps, 70kg/8 reps., 60kg rep till fail. I find it much better as you are able to lift the heavy weight straight away as your muscles are not...
  10. V

    Is this true

    is it true if i want to gain more muscle that i have to bulk up? then after bulking up , do i just start eating better and work out the same amount ?
  11. D

    Wanna build muscle mass but.

    been a member of this joint for a few weeks now , some interesting reading about the place i was just wondering if you guys could give me some advice. Im 17 nearly 18, i go to the gym alot now and got really into building, but i was wondering if you experts out there could give me a good and...
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