﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Power &amp; Strength</title><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/</link><description /><copyright>(c) MuscleTalk Bodybuilding Forum</copyright><ttl>30</ttl><item><title>5/3/1 Routine check... (Peanuts)</title><description>17 months on 5/3/1 but thought I would give the 3 month challenge a go but keep the volume high and tweak it to my own needs but within the parameters set so here it is...any feedback anyone? 
 
I am thinking of replacing the deadlift 5 x 1</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4716400</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:56:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>benchpress help stuck at 140kg  (Anthropo Morphism)</title><description>Hi. hope im posting in the right column. My Question/dilema.
Ive been training for many yr's but due to personal setbacks with no gym at all for such a long time, im now just getting into a full routine again since end of jan just gone.
Ive alway's&amp;n</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4711869</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:13:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Help With Strength Routine (Jazz)</title><description>I train 3x week

Some mass but mainly an increase in strength are the goals.  Diet is not brilliant.  I don't have a huge appetite and don't always manage fatigue well.
But I'm sure I should be able to increase relative strength without a ca</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4714607</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:31:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Official Giants Live Strongman 2012 topic (MuscleTalk Message)</title><description>This topic is the Official 2012 Giants Live Strongman - World's Strongest Man™ Qualifying Tour discussion thread. 
    
Colin Bryce, owner of Giants Live, head referee of World's Strongest Man and TV commentator, will</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4713636</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:54:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Powerlfiting &amp; Hernia (huskyboy)</title><description>I'm assuming that a fair few who train will have encountered a hernia before, and if so then I am likely now joining the club, not 100% but doctors said on phone it was more than likely a hernia but will clarify when he sees it
 
No idea if</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4715371</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:20:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AM vs PM and starting strength (powerclean)</title><description>i think i read somewhere that training early close to when you wake  up when you only have one meal etc is detrimental to strength and  hormone levels will not be as peaked as they can be later on?

I was planning to train squats in the early morning</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4714864</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:29:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Strongman and Crossfit (sleezdude)</title><description>Ive been reading up and trying out some crossfit workouts recently and thought could this style of training be usefull for strongman comps, especially for the lighter athletes who have to compete under 100,90 or 80kg comps ?
 
The training seems</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4711483</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:04:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Captains Of Crush (MysteryTom)</title><description>Hi all,
 
Just back to training and I need to improve my crap grip strength and bulk up my weedy forearms.
 
I was wondering what CoC's to start with?
Considering I can deadlift 125kg before grip gives out.
 
Cheers in advanc</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4693024</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:15:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MT 220lb bench press competition! (James)</title><description>Following on from muscle eggs post on how many reps people can do with 220lbs (100kg) on the bench press, I thought it a great idea to turn this into another MT competition.                  
See:                  
[link=http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/t</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4154</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MT powerlifting totals + Videos (boar)</title><description>Anyone wishing to add their powerlifting totals please do so - every single lifter is welcome 

kilo to</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=1083082</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:41:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Strongman Event Training Gyms / Set-ups (James)</title><description>We get quite a few queries on MT from people wanting to event train for strongman looking for a suitable venue in their region. 

Let's use this topic for people to post where they train or provide information on suitable gyms or set-ups.  Pleas</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3839623</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:11:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What's in your bag on comp day? (EDBANGER)</title><description>First PL comp this Sunday and was jsut looking for advice as to what I need to take with me.  Mainly on the food front but if there's anything I've forgotten then let me know.  So far I'm taking................
 
Equipment
Sin</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4709323</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:32:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guys in Nottingham or surrounding areas check this out  (BIG GAV)</title><description>http://www.facebook.com/groups/287529694629403/</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4692842</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:06:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dragging/pulling sled (Peanuts)</title><description>Anyone used one of these for cardio?  If so, how did you find it?  I'm worried about the racket it might make and whether it would damage the pavement! 
 
Also, how much weight did you use and what sort of routines did you do?&amp;nbs</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4688256</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:46:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Been back a while (rowbo)</title><description>Well I've been a member for a while but never posted. So here we go:- Currently I am on the comeback trail with regards to training (particulalrly the deadlift) as I pulled a hamstring lifting a silly weight (very light!!,sad to say) and last week m</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4649601</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:58:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> Terry Hollands and Rugby (sivvy1)</title><description>Anyone know what level he used to play rugby at? and what position?</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=1441277</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:48:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WANTED (big_jonesy)</title><description>atlas stones 60-100
log press
yolk
farmers
tyers
axel
seldge
etc
will pay good money, will collect, pm me or post on  here, any other kit please list i may also buy</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4698359</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:06:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Made my Atlas stone too big (Trapman)</title><description>I think its up near 200kg, Way to big for me to handle,  I only wanted it to be 100kg LOL, would like to swap for lighter stone or free to a good home, The stone is not 100% round slightly flat bottom.
 
Mods i hope this is ok to po</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4675206</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:22:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>experienced powerlifter please help!! (big_jonesy)</title><description>im entering the army powerlifting comps 4 months away
please can you give me the best routine i can get to improve my big 3 as much as i can inc grip
i dont care how disgusting the programme is or how sore i am or how its planned out i just want to g</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4696895</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:28:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>which is best? (big_jonesy)</title><description>4 months then my powerlifting comp! which will be my best option for increasing my big 3?
 
mon
dl 5x5
pin deadlift 3x5
bent over row 5x5
back extension 3x8
 
wed
bp 5x5
ohp 5x5
close grip bp
wide grip pull ups 8x5
&amp;nb</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4697128</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:12:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ripped Hands: Pretty urgent, Advice please (j rob)</title><description>Alright guys,
 
I have an issue, training tonight and ive torn some callusces off. Flappy skin so ive cut that away now im just left with bloody tissue underneath. third callusce on right hand and left is just a blood blister so not that much of</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4688328</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:18:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Elite comps 2012 (Monster T)</title><description>Elite Strongman Promotions  
To whom it may concern   
 
Elite Strongman promot</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4696392</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:35:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Categories and totals (huey1)</title><description>Hi,
Looking to get into powerlifting...does anyone know the different weight categories for competitions, and the associated qualifying totals?
 
Thanks,
Hugh</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4690634</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:08:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In the pursuit of strength and/or power.... (huey1)</title><description>...do you discard appearance as a factor when planning and implementing training and nutririon plans/phases?
 
I am looking to increase my strength and power, hopefully to the aim of competing in powerlifting and possibly strongman. But sti</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4690620</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:04:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ANYONE SELLING STRONGMAN EQUIPMENT!!!!!!!!!!! (BIG GAV)</title><description>Anyone selling strongman equipment or know of anyone selling strongman equipment????</description><link>http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=4690114</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:58:29 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
