[Rich Ellis]

Hi mate

What are you currently doing for training? Where are you at and what are the goals?

You’ve had some good suggestions over volume , but without knowing some background, it’s hard to give informed input

[Rich Ellis]

Took a trip to a different gym today. Absolute master class in how to ruin a training space. Definitely will not be going back there!

That said, some nice pieces of kit and the session largely went well

Bodyweight held this week, there still won’t be changes going into the coming week.

Rest day tomorrow, food prep
Is sorted, about to get my steak on and then it’s bed

Very demanding week ahead, bit excited for my sessions,,,, they always give me the thing to look forward to!

[Rich Ellis]

Hi mate

A few things

If you’re changing for curiosity’s sake, but things on your current split are going really well, I’d urge you to wait until they stall before you shift.

That aside, I really like UL PPL, I think it’s a really good balance of increased frequency and targeted volume.

Why the double rest days following PPL?

Hi thanks for the reply. I made a mistake as it was late at night when writing it, its supposed to be just one rest after the PPL so thats on me. As far as changing the split, I’ve grown a bit tired of the ULR I’ve been doing so that’s a big reason why I’m considering this swap.[/quote]
I think that frequency makes a lot of sense mate, and as I’ve said, a split I really like

If you’re not happy to push through the monotony of ULR, this should do you well once you’ve refined the details of the session content

[Rich Ellis]

Good leg session this afternoon, tried out some new shoes that I’ll post about in the coming week.

CastIron Lift flat soles. I always used to do well with a flat sole, still trying to work out what’s better for my knees.

Just cooking my last meal, then sleep. Big upper session tomorrow to look forward to

[Rich Ellis]

Hi mate

A few things

If you’re changing for curiosity’s sake, but things on your current split are going really well, I’d urge you to wait until they stall before you shift.

That aside, I really like UL PPL, I think it’s a really good balance of increased frequency and targeted volume.

Why the double rest days following PPL?

[Rich Ellis]

No training today, rest day Fridays.

Very full on week but glad it’s time for food and sleeps

Just about to make my last meal. Legs tomorrow

[Rich Ellis]

Hi Theresa,

This is largely down to how broad you want your working rep ranges to be.

As others have noted, you might find some movements progress better if you mix the working rep ranges, some might benefit more from a consistent approach.

As long as you are working on excellent movement execution and tempo whilst working to concentric failure, you’re in a good spot.

[Rich Ellis]

Good pull session this evening, needed that after two pretty average sessions to start the week

Had quite notable jumps in most of my lifts tonight, which is wholly down to confidence in my bicep.

Resting now tomorrow and then on with legs on Saturday

Just about to get my beef mince and rice meal and then sleep

[Rich Ellis]

Hi mate

Depends how developed you are and how adept you are at managing volume in my view.

The very high frequency can be effective at bringing up bodyparts, but it takes careful monitoring and in reality, once you hit a certain level is quite hard to manage.

As an aside, I don’t like torso/limbs, the tricep work almost always messes with the push work in “torso” upper/lower with biceps on lower is a better option for the vast majority mate.

[Rich Ellis]

Push session tonight. Wasn’t that much better than legs yesterday in truth, body was not having a very nice time!

With that said, everything got done unscathed.

Just about to get my last meal, then it will be sleep time for me.

See if everything feels a bit happier for pull tomorrow!

[Rich Ellis]

Thanks for the help!
Would a Husla leg ext pad make the movement a bit better?

Hi mate

If you have one that you use for extensions, give it a go, otherwise, you’ve got a couple of options to try that Meg and Hilly have respectively suggested.

[Rich Ellis]

Bang average leg session tonight.

Knees were not happy. Absolutely no idea why, but managed to get done what I set out to do.

Different gym on Saturday for my next leg session, hopefully somewhat kinder on the aged joints!

About to have my last meal, then sleep

Push tomorrow which must be better.

[Rich Ellis]

Hi mate

I split mine AM and PM, but having yours with M1 is fine if that’s your preference

[Rich Ellis]

Mondays are rest days.

It’s been a busy start to the week, but a good day

Sorted my meal prep and just about to get my last meal ready before it’s time for sleep

Legs tomorrow

[Rich Ellis]

Hi mate

It’s definitely a minefield out there, but you can be sure that any of the TBJP athletes are high credibility individuals, so then it’s a case of who best suits you.

Spend some time doing your research and connecting with those that seem the best fit.