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Busy day for various reasons!

Snuck in some epic upper body training
140kg x8 incline bench , 2×8 110kg
Shoulder presses, rows, biceps all followed

Feeling big at the moment, 140kg on the dot and in the swing of my new meal plan heading towards England’s Strongest Man – can’t wait 💪🏻

Very excited to include Oats So Creamy into my diet from now on too

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Coaching, physio and house admin today, nothing special. Great to finally unpack properly and be properly into routine

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Deadlifts yesterday were okay, had some strap issues but got 325kg x6 as a main set done followed by backdowns and accessory work.

Slept 10 hours and had a way better session today which I filmed for YouTube – 105kg x3 dumbbell, 90kg 3×3 then accessory work.

Feeling back in my routine and more myself again.

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Super long travel back yesterday, back into normal life today playing catch up and got deadlifts on the menu which I’m buzzing for!

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Awesome day yesterday at Lincolnshire’s Strongest refereeing, so many amazing athletes and inspiring strong ladies. Men’s comp today then the long drive home.

Can’t wait to get back to training and routine!

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Savage travel day yesterday but arrived home, saw Emily and the cats and then travelled to Lincolnshire and helped the final set up for the comp then checked into my hotel.

Fun weekend incoming!

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Flight home today, long one but can’t wait to be back although I’m straight in the car up to Lincolnshire to ref a comp all weekend. Will be very fun!

Amazing trip to the USA, absolutely love it here and great to squeeze in a well deserved holiday 👌🏻

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Last full day today, visited beaches and scootered along the San Diego coast

Didn’t end up going to the gym. Would’ve cost nearly $100 for one session so opted for loads of steps and rest instead.

Absolutely mega time and am itching to get back to routine and training which gets me buzzing 💪🏻🙏🏻

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Lovely couple of days went to San Diego Zoo, the beachfront pier. Seen some very cool sights and enjoying everything 👌🏻

More cool stuff today and tomorrow than home time !

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Driving to San Diego today. Long old journey not much going on.

Going to try and train tomorrow at a local more strength oriented gym in San Diego itself.

Having loads of fun, such a great trip.

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Another epic day in Vegas. Saw Cirque du Soleil tonight which was truly incredible – masters of their craft.

Lots of steps, eating and gambling.

San Diego tomorrow!

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Very anti-athlete stuff today but having loads of fun, enjoying the sights of Vegas. So nice having zero proper responsibilities for a few days 👌🏻

Well, I did 17k steps today I guess that’s decent!

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Personally on a longer ester test I just take my dosages pre-travel and I’ve never had an issue with crashing or side effects.

Obviously individual and most likely fine to take loaded syringes to EU, but not something I’m willing to risk myself. Never take it to USA lol.

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Long old flight to Las Vegas after airport delays etc but ready for a week of chill, fun, gambling, food, beach, sun and generally just switching off after a crazy few months.

Couple gym sessions will be done too as you can’t keep me away too long !

Jammed all my TBJP supps into my bag so I’m equipped for the jet lag haha

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Bad session today. Fatigue and heat got to me sadly no amount of stubborn energy was seeing me through. Pulled the plug after some shoddy deadlifts. Annoying but first time in months I’ve had an actively terrible session. Onto the next!

On a positive note, a week holiday to the USA kicks off tomorrow. I can’t wait!