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Back in the game
Hey all, From Brisbane, Australia. I used to be fairly active here but dropped off the map. Been lifting and dieting for 2 years now and bulked up from 78kg to 90kg. Now cutting back for summer. Doing a 3 day PPL with cardio mixed in. Always looking for new friends.
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Tough Mudder/ Spartan Run
Hey all, To anyone that's done an obstacle event like Tough Mudder: How hard was it to do? How good does your cardio have to be, I know its 20k's or so but if its broken up by obstacles how good does your cardio have to be? What training did you do? Was it worth the money? Thanks -Adam
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Weight lifting shoes
Hey all, Can anyone recommend a pair of shoes for weight lifting in the $100-150 range. Not really fussy on brands or colours. What have you found works well and what should I look for in a shoe? ta -Adam
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Clean(ish) high calorie meals?
Hey all, Looking to do a bulk over winter. Can anyone recommend cleanish meals that are high calorie but not explosive amount of fats? ta -Adam
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Weight lifting belts
Hey all, When should you start using a weightlifting belt? I'm considering it for squats and deads. Also which is better leather or neoprene? ta
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Starting stronglifts 5x5
Hey all, Starting strong lifts next week. Any pointers for using the programme you've found? Also I watched the mehdi videos and he reckons to lifts really fast but that seems like a good road to snap-city, how do you avoid injury lifting like he does? Ta -Adam
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Pre-Workout supplements
I've been having trouble with my energy levels and it's hurting my gym performance. A cup of coffee just doesn't do it for me and energy drinks just arent good on a regular basis plus theyre expensive as F**k. Does anyone use a pre-workout supp? What brand? What should I look out for when buying etc? thanks -Adam
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Maintaining
I've worked at the gym for 3 months now but I'm going interstate for work for 4 months and won't have access to a gym. I've made some nice gains. Can I maintain this if I keep up my calories and just do high volume Body Weight exercises? I.e pullups, pushups, bridges, squats/ lunges thanks -Adam
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Planche
Can anyone pull this crazy move off and hold it? How did you work up to it? How much harder are planche pushups?
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I Think I Need Redbull
Cause dem wings ain't growing I've been training three times a week for about 3 months. Every muscle has grown except my friggin' lats. I do 3x10 sets on lat pulldown as well as rows but theres no growth whatsoever. Should I add more reps or more weight? Can anyone recommend other exercises to add ta -Adam
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Nipples
Stupid / weird question Is it weird if you can constantly see a guys nipples through his shirt? To keep my posture proper I hold my shoulders back and *ping* nipples out front (regardless of the temperature). Is that odd?
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New to Xbox live. Looking for friends
Like the title says. Post Gamertags or preferably send me an invite because my internet is temperamental. Hit me up as ADDYSOL ta -Adam
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Need advice for a slow bulk
hey all, I'm trying to gain weight but I'm trying to do it slowly to avoid a lot of BF. My maintenance is around 2100 and I eat 2600. Is that enough of a surplus if I'm training 3 times a week? ta -Adam
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Rolled shoulder
I felt a pinch in my shoulder yesterday at the gym. I stopped immediately and stretched it out. Felt fine but the second I went back to my weights it would tense up and pinch again. I called it quits to avoid a full blown injury. Today my shoulder is rolled forward a bit, it doesn't hurt but the muscle is quite swollen. I…
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What happens when you quit Protein Powder?
I'm looking to gain more weight. In a month I've put on 2 kgs purely using food but I find it hard to make my daily calorie goal so I want to start taking protein powder. My question is what happens after you stop using it? Is it the same as food, you just stop taking it? Also I've been told you get pudgey because you…
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Lose weight with the help of Gravity
Have a look at this map of where gravity is highest. Pretty interesting read and If you move to a mountain near the equator then congratuations on dropping half a kilo or so. http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2013/09/heres-how-gravity-varies-across-australia-and-why-you-weigh-more-in-tasmania-than-queensland/ cheers -Adam
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Muscles not sore after gym
I've found that now my body is used to training my muscles don't get sore they just feel weaker right after gym and even the next day but I'm lifting heavier each week. If i'm not sore (obviously not debilitating muscle pain) does that mean I'm not working hard enough? ta -Adam
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Music for Motivation
Hey all, What does everyone else listen in the gym. I know some people don't care for it but I find it helps a lot, especially when its a tough last set or squeezing another 500m into my cardio. Here's my playlist. Chuck yours up too, it'd be fun to try out other people's lists. We can make the world stop - Glitch Mob…
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Elevation Training Masks questions
Hey all, I spotted an air-restricting mask online for that simulates training at elevation (i.e. Mountains) so you're lungs work harder and get stronger which is meant to boost your cardio. I'm concerned about what having a restricted airflow would do to your body. Wouldn't that mean a lower oxygen level in your blood and…
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G'day from Australia
Hey all, My name is Adam from Brisbane, Australia. I've only recently gotten into serious training and diet. It's been nearly 4 weeks since I started out and I've gained 2 kilos so far with my final goal being 85ish. My focus has been geared towards strength training mostly but I'm not neglecting my cardio. I'm doing 3…
