Rich Ellis
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Hi mate
The length of service Jord refers to can’t be changed overnight, that’s going to take consistent investment.
It is true that trainihg is harder for strong people than for people that aren’t strong.
What you can do immediately, particularly if you’re in a gym surrounded by people that live this, is see if you can get someone to take you through a session. Don’t expect it for free, be prepared to pay, but let’s find out if your version of failure is the same as theirs as an immediate start point.
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Mega upper session today
Calves
Pushdown
Overhead ext
Neutral pulldown
Chest supported row
Incline chest press
Machine laterals
Really pleased with all of the movements today, settled on implementing ascending sets for my back work to limit overall loading in an effort to protect the bicep whilst stimulating the back
Two meals left to sink, then bed. Finally a bit of chill time after a hell of a week
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I’m the same as Bish mate, any of my anti-inflammatory supps I have am on days that I train evening, or split morning and evening on days I train in the afternoon
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Fridays are rest days.
It’s been a week! Lots happening at work, but it’s good and I’ve enjoyed my gym sessions
Just about to cook my eggs and then I’m sleeping – upper day tomorrow
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In reality it doesn’t really matter provided you’re making a progression that keeps you within the range you’ve set for yourself
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Legs tonight , really good session.
Introduced some light knee wraps for the pressing which worked really nicely for taking away any discomfort thts creeping in.
Resting tomorrow now, and then upper/lower over the weekend.
One meal to go, then bed
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Hi mate
Do you think your gym will allow gympins?
If so, I’d probably carry on with the full body as it’s clearly working well for your progression. The gympins will allow you to continue that performance gain.
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Push session tonight. Was late in the gym after an extended day at work, but it went really well.
Everything up, a bit more confidence in my rubbish arm, so nicely got stuck in
Legs tomorrow which will be fun, then resting Friday
Food and sleep now. Another long day tomorrow to get after
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Why do you want to leave a rep in reserve? What’s the motivation for the question?
You probably don’t want to miss reps, so that’s very sensible as a principle.
I think learning to be able to take a set to true concentric failure is a very good thing that sets you up well for all future training systems you work with.
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Really good pull session tonight, the best one since my bicep rupture.
Managed to find progression on everything without feeling like the arm was at risk.
Just about to get my last meal in, the sleep ready for tomorrow’s push session
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Hi mate
I’d take a good look at the upper / lower set up video in the education section.
That’ll give you a good idea of the philosophy around the set up.
Realistically, whilst it’s good you’re aware of weaknesses, an overall development is probably required, so I wouldn’t get too tied up in the intricacies, as long as you have a well balanced and progressable programme.
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It’s Monday and that means rest day.
Very tired today, just peeling myself off the sofa to get my pre bed supps and my last meal.
Pull session tomorrow evening, but a busy day to work through first!
Now – food and sleep.
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Hi mate
Please try not to let the idea of systemic fatigue be a blocker before you’ve even got started – doesn’t bode well if you’re looking for it to be an issue.
I think with a year away from training, it’s sensible to start back up with high frequency low volume, so like your full body suggestion.
If you outgrow it, you can adjust, but if want to take it to town before needing to shift
Yep, completely agree. Starting with a self defeating attitude from the beginning is not good. I’m usually fine, and overreach well before start to doubt my programming or even start to think about cutting back or deloading.
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Great, get after it then mate. Please do drop your sessions in for critique if you want a second opinion. -
Really good lower session this afternoon, really getting stuck into the movements, but most importantly for me, my knees are letting go after it.
Looking forward to progressing these, it’ll be a long road but want a couple more inches back on my legs
Food prep is sorted for tomorrow, just getting my last meal and then sleeping
Rest day tomorrow, then rolling into pull/push/legs tues-thurs.
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Hi mate
Please try not to let the idea of systemic fatigue be a blocker before you’ve even got started – doesn’t bode well if you’re looking for it to be an issue.
I think with a year away from training, it’s sensible to start back up with high frequency low volume, so like your full body suggestion.
If you outgrow it, you can adjust, but if want to take it to town before needing to shift