[Adam Bishop]

Good lowerbody session today. Same exercises as Monday for now but I’ll be adding in some different variations to this session when I travel to another gym. Managed to progress every lift for loading.

SSB squat 200x6x3
SSB GMs x10,20
Seated Leg Curl x10,20
Leg Press x20,20
Uphill walking lunges x7,7 (per leg)

[Adam Bishop]

Managed to get a hyperbaric chamber sorted for the next 6 months as part of my recovery. It should speed the healing up a bit. Hopefully get it delivered in the next couple of weeks.

Nothing to report training wise today, cardio and lowerbody weights tomorrow

[Adam Bishop]

Hi Joe have you watched the videos in the educational section?

Jordan goes through the benefits of total body and PPL splits as well as how to set them up in his videos.

We’ll worth a watch as he explains everything.

[Adam Bishop]

From the vast majority of studies out there 3-5g daily gets people to peak concentrations within 30 days.

Most people shoot for 5g as a nice round number.

I’ve always just used 5g daily and my bodyweight is 330lbs. Seems to do the job for me.

[Adam Bishop]

Louis knows his south lundun spots for sure.

Another vote for muscle works Orpington if you’re out towards Kent.

Physique warehouse gets a big thumbs up from me as well!

[Adam Bishop]

Yep I agree with Rich. The split stance is a great option for the 45deg or pivot leg press. Try and keep the back leg passive in the movement – think of it as a supported single leg press.

Hack squat or smith squat with a heel wedge also great options as Rich said

[Adam Bishop]

In the gym for some contralateral upperbody work again today. Thought I would try some banded or DB flys and we’ll but any weight through the tendon is way too sore so sticking with the lateral raises only on the injured side.

(Left arm only)

SA Pulldown 4×6

SA Seated DB Press 4×6

SA Seated Row 4×6

SA Chest Press 4×6

SA DB Curl 4×6

SA Pressdowns 4×6

(Both arms)

DB lateral raises 4×12

[Adam Bishop]

Awesome session today. Got in the barn before it got too hot and it paid off.

I have a nice long period of rebuilding my squat after a TFL tear and WSM got in the way of training it. Moving to squatting twice a week with the SSB while my tricep is limiting my training. Starting really light and building slowly.

SSB Squat – 200 6×2
SSB Goodmornings – x10,20
Seated leg curl – x10,20
Leg Press – 2×20
Uphill walking lunges – 2×12/leg

Also saw the NHS ortho today to talk through what they do with the surgery. Still seeing the private surgeon on Friday and will go with him if he does operate.

[Adam Bishop]

Right talking straps and chalk.

A base layer of liquid chalk will dry your hands out and keep gym owners happy as there’s no mess. Only use a small amount to dry your hands out – too much will actually cause some grip issues.

Figure if 8 straps are great as they pretty much make it impossible to drop the bar. This can also be an issue as if you pick up an injury and can’t drop the bar. If you were pulling max lifts I’d recommend them but anything over 4 reps I’d go for standard straps.

With standard straps I also like to put a little chalk on them to grip the bar. I also have a unique way of putting them on – you’ve inspired me to do a video on this so keep an eye on my IG this week.

As for which ones to buy I use the silverback Gymwear straps and figure of 8s. For transparency I am sponsored by them but I’ve put some serious poundage through them and had zero issues. If you do want a pair here’s a discount code: ABISH10

Hope this helps mate.

[Adam Bishop]

Hey Callum

Have a hard think about what you change going from prep to off season.

Do you add anything or take anything away drug-wise?

Is there a significant change in load to the exercises you lifted?

Have you experienced a significant bodyweight gain.

This is quite a specific issue so try and work out what changes for you prep to off season and we might be able to give a better guess at what’s going on.

[Adam Bishop]

1) depends on how much you sweat and or how much intra you have. I usually go through 2 litres in a session.

2) I drink mine through the session from start to finish, never really pay much attention to it really.

[Adam Bishop]

No training today just spent some time out in the glorious sunshine and got some bits done around the house and garden.

Had a call from the NHS and they offered me an appointment tomorrow so I’m going in to see what they say. I already have my private appointment set for Friday but there’s no harm in seeing what another surgeon says. Also gives me a chance to ask more questions about the surgery.

[Adam Bishop]

I’m not a fan of looking up for squats or deadlifts.

I’ve always kept my head neutral as it feels more comfortable and keeps my spine stacked nicely.

I always coach people to focus on a spot in front of them to get their head position and then lift from there

Yes this seems very logcial. What is your opinion on looking at the ground like 1 meter infront. Do you advice against it? [/quote]
Nope that’s fine if it feels comfortable to you.

[Adam Bishop]

I’m not a fan of looking up for squats or deadlifts.

I’ve always kept my head neutral as it feels more comfortable and keeps my spine stacked nicely.

I always coach people to focus on a spot in front of them to get their head position and then lift from there

[Adam Bishop]

I prefer the free weight barbell row BUT this is mainly due to me not having a smith machine haha

If I did I would rotate both with varying grips where possible.