[Rich Ellis]

It seems I’m the odd one out, but I can’t see why it matters….?

[Rich Ellis]

Rest day today team.

Got legs tomorrow, and very much looking forward to getting to my bed now. I’ve just woken up on the sofa so I’m grumpy.

Food just cooling, then I’ll sleep

[Rich Ellis]

Jeeeeesht, that’s a brave one to post mate! Haha.

Try an airtex pad

[Rich Ellis]

Absolutely mate with the rationale you have given!

[Rich Ellis]

I’m with Kamara

It’s absolutely tge right decision that you prioritise your education, I was worried this was going to be a “considering ditching my A-levels so I can optimise my training” so I’m glad you’re well balanced!

It’s about 100 years ago that I did my A-Levels, but I remember training being a real catharsis and needed mental break.

We are of course all different, and you need to do what gives you the best chance of success, but excellent time management with a bit of time in the day to clear your mind will likely be your friend

[Rich Ellis]

Delt top up and arms today, with a rest tomorrow, and then legs on Tuesday

Cuff lateral metabolic work for delts. Working hard to keep these on the focus muscle and not just move a load of weight “A” to “B”

Arms was two movements each for bis and tris. I am stung a bit with the time constraints, in an ideal world I probably would have another for each, but I’m in danger of sounding like I’m moaning!

One meal to go, then bed

[Rich Ellis]

I don’t disagree, but I think the area has become confused since the ready availability of activity trackers.

In the past, “cardio” was the tool introduced to increase energy output.

That “cardio” might have been a walk outside, but more commonly was structured on a piece of cv kit because it then became measurable.

So I don’t disagree with any of the team, but we just have a new tier of energy output now, which can be accurately (relatively) tracked and manipulated – so a legitimately distinct tool.

[Rich Ellis]

Hi mate

Important points from Hilly, and I’m of very much a simile view

Just don’t see it as an extreme, you are able to use some machine movements as well, but please please don’t rush past this really important developmental stage.

[Rich Ellis]

Back day today, and tweaked from last time out tht just didn’t work with the time limits in place

Three work sets of each, with a rep pattern of mid-rep/loaded/back-off

Chest supported upper back row
SA chest supported lat row
Low pulley row
Underhand assisted pull-up

One more meal to go this evening, but a couple of hours of down time now.

It’s been a good, if not optimal training week, I’ll have a check in tomorrow to see what body weight has done this week

[Rich Ellis]

I’d agree with Corinne in that, if you can touch the floor, do SLDL instead. If actually executing an RDL means you don’t ha e the range to touch the floor, you should be absolutely fine to RDL with a trap bar. Most will find it more comfortable than a barbell because of the CoG shift.

[Rich Ellis]

Leg day today!!

4 work sets of each, still not operating on anything under 10 reps, but really happy with how quickly my knees are coming back to life!

Seated leg curl
Leg extensions
Pivot leg press
45 deg leg press

Just waiting for my last meal, then it’s bed time for me.

Big back day tomorrow ??

[Rich Ellis]

Can you touch the floor doing a true RDL?

[Rich Ellis]

Hi mate

In principle it’s not stupid, no.

That said, there’s a lot of other variables to consider.

When I was good at bench pressing, I did both in the same session and found it very effective

[Rich Ellis]

YES training. Had a great session this evening. Tempo was up and focus was high.

Just cooking off my meals for tomorrow, then it’s bed for me.

Got another long day tomorrow with an evening session. Really lapping them up at the moment ??

[Rich Ellis]

Absolutely agree with Oscar.

Get everything lined up perfectly before you look at additional frequency to your back