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Back up, I invited myself first, form an orderly queue 😛 haha

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Haha yeah I suppose it might 😉

True enough, mindset plays a huge part but it does help to have those inspiring athletes around for sure! Not quite the same caliber but there are a few decent level powerlifters at my gym always throwing big numbers about. 2 old boys in particular who hold UK records, always happy to offer a bit of wisdom too which is nice 🙂
Ahh so that explains your cheat meals I keep seeing with the massive burgers haha 😉
Cars are an expensive passion for sure! Probably why I never got in to it, I just like the look and sound of them! Lol

Thanks for the insight mate, it’s good to see when bodybuilders are’t completely one-dimensional and that it’s possible to do alongside a day job too.

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Do you prefer pullover machine to dumbbell pullovers or cable pullovers?

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I’d say I’d fight you for the food but I’m worried you’d eat me too… hahah XD
EVerything I’ve seen about Strength Asylum just looks incredible, just wish I lived closer, I want a gym like that! Mine’s fairly good, a bit old school and spit and sawdust but a good attitude and atmosphere 🙂

Do you have a “day” job so to speak then or do you now manage to make a living from Bodybuilding? Do you train clients or focus solely on yourself?

Seen your ST on insta and all the mods you’ve been doing, to be honest, I don’t understand any of it but damn it sounds nice! 😉

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22nd April… in the diary! Hope I can attend so long as it’s not too far away lol

[johng]

Did someone say sausages?

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James and Luke recording a leg session… well that is going to be fuckin horrendous I’m sure! Look forward to it!

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Ahh that’s what I’ve been doing wrong! haha
The eccentric loading was awesome. I made some strange noises though, to the point that when I finished the set with a “fuuucck!” a mate asked me if I was alright and if I’d hurt my back?! hahaha
That makes sense, we’re all a little uneven anyway.
Thanks mate, appreciate it. I’m sure it will go well (so long as it goes ahead!), positive mental attitude, patience and a drive to get back to training at full strength again will get me there. Just going to take time.

Well… I was thinking of planning a trip up to Strength Asylum later in the year once I’m recovered and basically I’ve just invited myself to your mum’s place for dinner! 😉 hahaha

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Looks like a good session!

Looking forward to seeing more videos with you guys (not that I’ve seen all the ones currently on here yet! haha) and seeing how strong you get Corinne!

I’m curious regarding Anavar as a choice, I’m sure I saw on one video JP mentioning being against orals? Or have I got that wrong there?
Currently not enhanced but researching anavar it might be a good choice for me post-surgery on my shoulder once I get back in to training. What are your views?

Do you worry about toxicity at all and what precautions do you take?

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Ha… yep just like you… only less tan and much skinnier! Haha 😉
I’ve seen your back, it is INSANE. If you can get that kind of thickness and definition without deads then I’m never gonna argue with you on that point!
I did hit some eccentric loading rack pulls last night as part of an Upper session. Was supposed to just be regular rack pulls but after reading your comments yesterday decided to give eccentric loading a go, wow… the lower back pump was incredible as was the burn but it actually felt pretty good and this morning I’m not in any kind of pain with it like I sometimes would be before.

What’s up with your left arm that you can’t feel a connection when you train?

Jay Cutler struggled with chest?! There’s hope for me yet! I will start playing around with my pressing and see if I can figure it out once I’m out of rehab from shoulder surgery I’m supposed to be having on Friday. :S Lifting has to stop for a short while!

Chelo Kebab, just looked it up, looks incredible! One recipe though suggested a 9 hour prep/cooking time! haha definitely a weekend job that then! Will have a go, thanks for the recommendation!

[johng]

Sounds daft but what exactly are you foam rolling? Not your lower back directly I hope? Unlikely to help too much and I’ve noticed that most people who do this tend to hyper-extend the lumbar region too much while on a foam roller, something I was once guilty off and it didn’t help matters at all!
Gentle stretching and mobility exercises for the back.
Foam roll glutes and hamstrings – this instantly eases up my lower back every time! Especially the glutes, hurts like buggery at times but well worth doing! Take your time with it 🙂

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Back is my favourite to hit 🙂 I find I can get a really good connection when hitting it, can’t get the same with chest though for some reason!
I like the idea of controlled, eccentric loading deadlifts, might have to try this myself as my deadlift is dodgy due to my lower back being fucked. Quite bad degeneration 🙁 32 years old, lower back of an old man!

Look forward to seeing the session.

Back to the Persian food quickly, personal favourites? Recommended meals for an introduction in to Persian food?

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I saw your mum’s food on your insta story… made me immediately hungry and I’d literally just ate! Never tried Persian food before but damn that looked so good!

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Strange… I put this under the Health section, I think the app messed it up somehow :S Could an admin move it across?

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Out of stock. Cheers for the heads up on that site though 🙂