[Rich Ellis]

Good push session today

Tried the Christmas edition of STIM 2.0. I’m really picky about pre-workouts, I genuinely love this one. Really loved training on it!!

Still got some sorting to do with my press of choice, but it’ll figure out

DB Lateral Raise – 3 x RP set

Rope overhead Tri ext – 1 x RP set, 1 x 3-part 10% set

Machine pec fly – 1 x 3-part 10% set

Close grip machine press – 4 x straight sets

Good session, I’ll change tge press next time round but really happy with the rest

[Rich Ellis]

A great investment for sure mate if you have your long term development in mind. A really valuable resource that you’ll be able to refer to as you progress

Combine that with the education videos on here, and the athlete logs, and you have a really comprehensive and interactive pool of information to draw from

[Rich Ellis]

Rest day today guys, but a very good day, supps arrived ? Ive got my STIM 2.0 which I’m very excited to try tomorrow ?

[Rich Ellis]

For me the warm up sets are about getting you in the best state both physically and mentally for your work set

I’ll typically work a number of warm up sets and then a number of “acclimation” sets.

This really is individual though, some people are really happy going into the work set without an understanding of how it’s going to feel, others want to have touched something very similar

You’ll need to find your own style, so as with everything, document what you try

[Rich Ellis]

Pull day today guys

Really happy with all but tge free row. Just not enough weight so I’ll shift next time out

– Upper back chest supported row | 1 mid rep set, 1 loaded set, 1 down set

– Chest supported SA lat row | 1 mid rep set, 1 loaded set, 1 down set

– Overhand Pulldown | 1, 3-part 10% set

– Standing DB Curl | 1 RP set, 1 3-part 10% set

– Bent over DB row | 2 mid rep sets

Rest tomorrow as then I’m on Thursday for push

[Rich Ellis]

I can only echo the team.

There’a always a desire for “more”, but take advantage of periods of sustained progress mate. There’s plenty of time ahead of you to change things, and you will certainly need those options at your disposal.

Enjoy the purple patch, they sadly don’t last forever!!

[Rich Ellis]

Hi mate

A “quick fix” might be to alter the tempo of the movement. I don’t by any means suggest you start making it as ballistic as possible, I more mean work through an even tempo concentric:eccentric. If that eliminates the excessive soreness, you’ve got a good indicator of what was causing it.

[Rich Ellis]

Rest day for me today guys. Much needed after a weekend of training, and looking forward to getting back in there tomorrow for pull

[Rich Ellis]

As the team say, invest some time into watching those videos in the education section mate

Really happy to talk through intricacies with you when you’ve put your first split together , but that will be a really strong learning foundation for you

[Rich Ellis]

With Oscar. Use that as a start point and then adjust to comfort and feel

Inevitably you will want something slightly different to the next guy, so use the versatility to your advantage mate

[Rich Ellis]

Good session today

Arms and calves

– DB Curl – 1 mid rep set, 2 RP sets, 1 down set

– Bicep focus assisted pull-up – 1 mid rep set, 2 RP sets, 1 loaded set

– Stirrup pushdown – 1 3-part 10% set

– Kennelly’s – 1 mid rep set, 1 loaded set, 1 down set

– DB press – 3 straight sets

Rest day tomorrow. Suitably whacked from my sessions this weekend !

[Rich Ellis]

Hi mate

As AJ says, really hard to give a comprehensive answer with such little information

As always he’s outlined key considerations.

It of course browns’s where you are on your training “journey” but it looks quite light on volume unless you’re a super freak!

Perhaps a position to build slightly from if variables allow

[Rich Ellis]

Legs legs legs

Much happier to have targets to go at, so today was ace

Seated leg curl – 1 mid rep set, 1 RP, 1 back off

Abductor – (as above)

Pivot leg press – 1 mid rep set, 2 loaded sets, 1 down set

Smith hack stance – 1 3-part 10% set

Arms and calves tomorrow ?

[Rich Ellis]

I was running that same combo and really liked it!

I like a stimmy product as well so looking forward to the reformulated STIM …. STIM 2.0

[Rich Ellis]

Hi mate

You’re right to flag tht flat barbell pressing can play havoc with your shoulders. That said, plenty of people manage to mitigate injury risk and do really well from the movement.

They’re both good movements for chest development. Bar path and humerus angle will impact where the stress is focussed.

If you get on well with both, and you’re meticulous with your form, there’s no reason you can’t interchange in my view