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who's going to star in the Aussie version of Jersey Shore now!?

Trozzle you better get onto the juice and into a tanning bed stat lol

rightio

No juice tho thanks, unless someone wants to pay for it.

yeah its confirmed Zyzz died in thailand, od'ed on coke in a sauna 3 days ago, news only got to aus this morning.

lol, self proclaimed to have one of the strictest diets around...and he was sniffing coke? GG Zyzz.

lol, self proclaimed to have one of the strictest diets around...and he was sniffing coke? GG Zyzz.

You didn't suspect anything when you saw his nose for the first time?

I was immediately like WHOA WHAT A PHAG, nice coke nose...

although given his antics, don't be surprised if it's publicity stunt

So I am back after a long hiatus. Here is me with 125lbs weighted dips, 2*45lbs plates and 1*35lbs plate in my backpack. I did three dips in total. This was taken a few weeks ago and I am now dipping heavier. Only taking multi-vitamins and aspirin (for soreness). Diet consists of veggies and meat only, no carbs aside from carbonated drinks :) Heavy drinking in the weekends :( BTW what happened to the Wasteland?

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They're bad carbs? I live off bread, pasta and potatoes lol.

So I am black after a long hiatus.

FYP brah.

Did not expect that...maybe your avatar subconsciously swayed me into thinking you were white.

They're bad carbs? I live off bread, pasta and potatoes lol.

FYP brah.

Did not expect that...maybe your avatar subconsciously swayed me into thinking you were white.

For people that store fat easily, those are bad carbs

hey guys

have any of u ever tried German Volume Training (or 10 x 10 training)?

this is a slightly varied version but u get the idea..

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/german_volume_training

or this which is apparently a more advanced version

http://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/261/A_Look_Back_and_Ahead_at_German_Volume_Training.aspx

if so, how did u guys find it? get good results?

i have done it once before a while ago and i enjoyed it.. and me and a mate are gona try it again to see if we can get some good results..

wtf...in the first link the author talks about GVT for a few paragraphs, then seems to use it as an excuse to introduce his own workout?

I believe in a lot of the theory behidn GVT. Whilst I haven't tried GVT specifically or adopted it as a program, I have on occasion completed 10 sets of the same weight before (when I've had friends work in with me and I'm waiting for them to finish their sets, or to kill time). It's amazing how by the 7th/8th set you can just keep on going without feeling fatigue like you did around the 5th/6th. Also agree with that author that it's hell on your joints over time and probably overtraining unless you're backed up by some intravenous assistance.

I was doing some reading on the Australian Institute of Sport website last night. I was always under the impression that protein was the most important thing for building muscle, but apparently not so.

Straight from the AIS:

To gain muscle mass effectively, a positive energy balance of at least 2000-4000 kilojoules per day is required. This calls for a general increase in dietary intake. However, carbohydrate is the first nutrient to focus on, since muscle must be fuelled to do the training to stimulate muscles to grow. It is also important for athletes trying to gain muscle mass to meet their increased protein needs, but huge protein intakes are not required. In most cases, a high-energy diet that provides 1.2-2g of protein per kilogram of body mass will ensure that protein needs are met. These protein intakes are easily met by consuming a varied diet that meets your energy needs. Consuming protein above this level does not have an anabolic effect. Excess protein will be oxidised as an energy source and may contribute to gains in body fat. Very high protein diets displace other important nutrients from the diet and can be a source of saturated fat. Although it is important to achieve energy needs, a high-energy diet should not be seen as an excuse for gluttony. Excess consumption of high-fat foods can lead to excessive energy intake, and a greater risk of gaining fat mass rather than muscle.

Source Link: AIS - Increasing Muscle Mass

Maybe not so relevant for some guys that just think about lifting weights and put on 2kg, but its definitely given me some 'food' ( :P ) for thought.

I was doing some reading on the Australian Institute of Sport website last night. I was always under the impression that protein was the most important thing for building muscle, but apparently not so.

Straight from the AIS:

Source Link: AIS - Increasing Muscle Mass

Maybe not so relevant for some guys that just think about lifting weights and put on 2kg, but its definitely given me some 'food' ( :P ) for thought.

Jay Cutler's daily intakes are around 1kg of carbs, 300g of protein...and he weighs around 130+kg lean....

Won't work for everyone though..If I ate anywhere near that amount of carbs I'd be even fatter than I already am.

hey guys

have any of u ever tried German Volume Training (or 10 x 10 training)?

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i have done it once before a while ago and i enjoyed it.. and me and a mate are gona try it again to see if we can get some good results..

I heard from the coach that it was originally developed for the off-season for lifters go move between weight classes. Its designed to gain muscle :)

Its 10*10 sets, the killer is the 60 second break between sets.

I've tried it a few times, I haven't done it for any extended period of time but it did seem to improve strength...

I was reading on T Nation an article about deadlifts... it suggested trying to do 20reps at 60% of your 1rm in 10 minutes (in sets of whatever you can handle etc)

doesn't sound too hard but I tried it last night... warmed up on 60kg, did a couple of sets at 80kg, then went to 100kg to do 20 in 10min (I've never tried a 1rm so I just guessed at the weight)... did sets of 5, 5, 3, 3, 2, 2

....... and was thoroughly farked by the end of it... had trouble with all my lifts for the rest of the session except for lifts where I was lying on my back (which I don't do much of as I prefer to stand to do most exercises)

just goes to show how important your core is to 90% of stuff you do in the gym

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