Gym And Supplement Discussion

[Birds]

Good stuff...that will be a similar substitute for the seated compound row exercise.

[dezz]

Strawberry WPI from BN goes alright. Slightly milkier taste than the chocolate but easy enough to drink, not as sweet and higher protein % than the choc.

Smells like strawberry ice cream too lol

[R31Nismoid]

It stinks out ya place with a strawberry smell

I can smell it everytime i walk in the door lol

[Trozzle]

Anybody recommend somewhere online to get a dips belt (to hang weights from)? Planet Max here in Canberra is only place I've checked, and the only one they stock is $59 (probs ok, but steep until I know what's average)

[dezz]

It stinks out ya place with a strawberry smell

I can smell it everytime i walk in the door lol

Haven't noticed that, it is a nice smell though

[R-SPEC]

Anybody recommend somewhere online to get a dips belt (to hang weights from)? Planet Max here in Canberra is only place I've checked, and the only one they stock is $59 (probs ok, but steep until I know what's average)

sounds reasonable

i'd be more interested to know where you can get chains like these

[some_cs_student]

I found some chains here:

http://www.gymdirect.com.au/product-search-result.htm

But you would be bankrupt (and amazingly strong) by the time you looked like your above post.

[Trozzle]

Ehh if you reckon that's reasonable then fair enough, tomorrow ill grab one

[mad082]

if you want chains just go to your local boat shop, or even a fishing shop. you can get some pretty decent size chains (anchor chain, they sell it by the metre and it's cheap), and they are usually glavanised so sweat shouldn't be an issue rusting them, LOL.

[R-SPEC]

I found some chains here:

http://www.gymdirect.com.au/product-search-result.htm

But you would be bankrupt (and amazingly strong) by the time you looked like your above post.

still not a bad investment considering you can use em for dips, curls etc

Ehh if you reckon that's reasonable then fair enough, tomorrow ill grab one

here you go http://www.worldfitness.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=557 seems to be the running cost for em

if you want chains just go to your local boat shop, or even a fishing shop. you can get some pretty decent size chains (anchor chain, they sell it by the metre and it's cheap), and they are usually glavanised so sweat shouldn't be an issue rusting them, LOL.

hmmm hadn't thought of that...

i've checked out hardware stores only but they don't really have the right size/weight

[NickR33]

Anybody recommend somewhere online to get a dips belt (to hang weights from)? Planet Max here in Canberra is only place I've checked, and the only one they stock is $59 (probs ok, but steep until I know what's average)

you just need a weight belt and a short length of chain or rope... better than chains IMO as you can hang different size plates from it and be pretty specific about what weight your lifting... you also don't have to lug weight to and from the gym just a belt

then you can use the weight belt for squats/deads etc... if you just get a dip belt you can really only use it for dips/pull ups

[Trozzle]

you just need a weight belt and a short length of chain or rope... better than chains IMO as you can hang different size plates from it and be pretty specific about what weight your lifting... you also don't have to lug weight to and from the gym just a belt

then you can use the weight belt for squats/deads etc... if you just get a dip belt you can really only use it for dips/pull ups

So you reckon get a support belt or whatever they are (for heavy lifts) and then just hang a rope from that with the plates on it? hmm, double use I suppose.

I meant the exact type of thing someone linked in response to me - the belt with chain that you hang plates from anyway. It only has a single use though, doesn't provide support if I wanted to use it with deadlifts or something

Either way, I'm gonna rock on over to planet max today and see what I'll get

[dezz]

http://shop.ebay.com.au/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1313&_nkw=weight+dip+belt&_sacat=See-All-Categories

$20-$30

But I'd be going with Nick's idea...don't see the point in having a different belt just for that when a normal belt with a chain will do the same thing

[Dani Boi]

Seeing noticeable differences in my legs ever since I added deadlifts a few weeks back, quite enjoy that exercise

[IOWNU]

lol.

Wait till your back catches up. .

[Dani Boi]

lol.

Wait till your back catches up. .

haha yeah I feel it in the lower back pretty hardcore, pretty sore all over today. Not doing too heavy atm, trying to perfect my form.

[S T A R 3 3]

Anybody recommend somewhere online to get a dips belt (to hang weights from)? Planet Max here in Canberra is only place I've checked, and the only one they stock is $59 (probs ok, but steep until I know what's average)

I just put them between my thighs and lock my ankles..

inb4thatswutshesaid

I always wanted a belt, but couldnt justify spending $x for one excercise. Now I do multiple excercises which could utilise a belt, but still couldnt justify.. lol.

[GTR_JOEY]

Use some thick rope, tie a knot and hang it from ur waist, not too tight though,.. dont worry itll stay on there i do it for chin ups and dips.. heaps cheaper

[Daz305]

you just need a weight belt and a short length of chain or rope... better than chains IMO as you can hang different size plates from it and be pretty specific about what weight your lifting... you also don't have to lug weight to and from the gym just a belt

then you can use the weight belt for squats/deads etc... if you just get a dip belt you can really only use it for dips/pull ups

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arent u a clever boy! lol wish i thought of that before i brought my dips belt now... i got a leather one on ebay i do like it though and get alot of use..

how many of u guys actually use a weight belt for deadlifts and squats for your back our of curiosity? and how much weight would you want to be able to dead lift before using one do you think?

[NickR33]

I can't claim the idea, there is a weight belt at my gym setup like that... I only use the belt for weighted dips/pull ups... I have never used a belt for squats/deads etc

no idea when you should look at using one... I'm still under 200% bodyweight on those lifts so not sure I need to use one yet... and I don't do 1rm

I went to the gym at lunch today, gym is too packed after work... think I'm going to make lunch sessions a regular thing... I can't get up early enough to go before work lol