[Adam Bishop]

First session back squatting in a long time for me tonight. It hasn’t been in the programme while I’ve been focused on big big deadlifts and the heavy leg presses of late. Also several TFL tears have limited my loading on squats.

They are making a comeback as I look to rebuild my squat and get back to big numbers. Starting very very light obviously.

Squat 145x5x5
Seated leg curl 91x5x5
BB curl 45x5x5

[Adam Bishop]

Back home and back to work.

Felt great getting back to normality with some training and back on diet.

So my programme officially starts next week and I’m going to use this week as a nice gradual lead in week to get used to the work load. Basically doing next weeks loads for less reps.

Military press 80x5x5
Incline DB Press 40x5x5
Dips BWx5x5

All nice and easy as it should be. I’ve programmed my chest heavy movements a little lighter to account for the previous injury but to be honest the pec felt great today.

[Adam Bishop]

Last day of our honeymoon today. Great weather so plenty of walking (around 7miles) along the coastal path at Bude which included the odd ice cream and a beer or two.

Back home tomorrow morning and I’ll be back in the gym tomorrow night. Can’t wait to get back to some proper (if a bit light) training.

[Adam Bishop]

Depends if you see the value in having a strong grip?

If you are purely focused on building muscle for aesthetic purposes then grip strength is not that important.

[Adam Bishop]

Moved our way up the coast to bude today. Got a dumbbell Delt and arms session done again – can’t wait to start proper training again next week. Back on a proper programme and proper diet – really looking forward to it.

I’ll be using next week as an intro to the programme so starting light then in properly the week after.

[Adam Bishop]

Day 5 of the honeymoon tour – managed to have a day off the walking and got a solid days fishing done.

In the pub for a big 3 course meal while using their WiFi to update you guys.

[Adam Bishop]

Another day another 20k steps done – this time on two beaches and along a coastal path. I haven’t walked this much in years and I am enjoying it tbh.

Saying that I am looking forward to not going anywhere tomorrow. Managed to sort a day fishing tomorrow as this campsite has a lake.

[Adam Bishop]

Kings gym ain’t far from there I believe.

Physique warehouse is within your travel zone as well. I train there regularly and it’s very good.

[Adam Bishop]

Campervan life is pretty cool. 6mile coastal walk yesterday and 5miles today with the van to shelter in if it rained which it didn’t!

Did a little Delt and bicep pump session with some dumbbells we brought along. Now it’s time for a takeaway.

Last night at this campsite before we move back up the coast to the next one for a couple of nights.

[Adam Bishop]

Great advice from Rich here.

To add: have you added any new movements into your programme recently?

[Adam Bishop]

I was recently doing 175g (dry weight) white rice, 120g rice crispies and 250ml apple juice post workout as my carbs plus 300g raw weight chicken breast.

Seemed to digest very well for me.

[Adam Bishop]

Exercise variation selection is very individual and depends on the overall programme structure and goal.

Everyone is different, try different lifts for yourself and see what works for you.

For example I’m very much predominantly a free weight trainer – always have been – whereas the majority of the guys on here prefer machines. Same goal of getting stronger but different goals as to what we are using that strength for.

[Adam Bishop]

Managed to get a chest session in yesterday before we set off on our honeymoon. Small amount of progress made with more load and lots of reps on incline and flat DB presses and flys.

There’s nothing like a 5 hour drive in a camper van to remind you what body parts generally hurt haha. Settled into the campsite and I’m currently waiting for the rain to subside before venturing out to the coast for a walk and some food.

[Adam Bishop]

Sorry for the delay of updates guys. I got married this weekend so obviously no training happened just plenty of food and some drinks off set with plenty of dancing.

Also had to attend with some serious heat in a full suit so had my trusty fan at the ready at all times.

We have a chilled day tomorrow before I head off on my honeymoon on Tuesday

Congratulations, Adam! Where are you off to?[/quote]
Thank you very much.

We’re taking our dogs on a tour of Cornwall – hired an RV and we’re doing the tour. Weather looks crap but we’ll manage.

[Adam Bishop]

This is a great problem to have! You’re very lucky to have an original cybex hack.

More room for progress and no need to move so many plates about in the gym in order to have an effect work set! Win win for me.