[Rich Ellis]

And if you think that range doesn’t work for you , do the the one you think that does .

also just a question you know how you said 8-12 is the best do you train in 8-12 or do you train in a different range because when i look on your instagram its usually 5 reps or does it just vary?

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Please try not to worry about what Jordan does, you don’t have the same training history, you don’t have the same set of circumstances, replicating what he does makes no sense at all as you will be well aware that every choice he makes is based on a personal need, a personal preference, and an informed decision based on personal experience and knowledge.

For the very same reason, I should not just do as Jordan does, nor should Oscar, or Kuba, or Kam, or Meg, or anyone outer than Jordan.

[Rich Ellis]

Legs today and the best one I’ve had in as long as I can remember

I’ve said that a few times recently, definitely a very nice trajectory and one I’m staying patient with and not taking for granted

Push work on the cards for tomorrow, meals are prepped and supps are ready.

One meal left tonight and then an early sleep. Back to the long days tomorrow

[Rich Ellis]

Hi mate

Personally I’d move your peri-workout around

I’d have meal 2 90-120mins before you train depending on how well your food sits

I’d then take your HBCD and move that to intra, eliminating the banana and adding the carbs in HBCD

The EAA I would take from the 45min pre and the post, and combine with your intra EAA giving you 35g and I’d take that just as you’re going into the gym floor, then sipping your HBCD over the first 2/3 of your session

Post, I’d then bump your whey up a bit but will leave you to consider how that sits with total macros

[Rich Ellis]

Rest day today and I’ve actually rested. Had a good amount of sleep last night but woke up feeling under rested, so with the exception of a few errands and little jobs, I’ve spent most of today doing not a lot, and intend to make tomorrow similar with the exception of a leg session 😏

One meal left tonight, then a good sleep

[Rich Ellis]

Hi mate

A really good way to increase the number of failure points, and with it, stimulating reps.

But that comes with a recovery cost.

I genuinely think in more rather than less cases, having something you can accurately and consistently progress over time is the “best” approach.

I do think they can be used with good effect if you understand the cost, and how to execute them to allow progression over time

[Rich Ellis]

Is this normal for you to still be feeling them come push day? If not, what changed?

I’m inclined to agree with Bish, carrying some tenderness into sessions isn’t necessarily a sign you won’t perform, and I’d certainly be going in with every expectation of progressing

You’ll soon know if there is a recovery issue that will limit performance

[Rich Ellis]

Thank you guys, looks like I need to sit down and make a decision on what route I want to jump into, I truly love bodybuilding I just don’t think I will ever be good at it as I am 6’4” so that’s why I opt to running but bodybuilding brings me the most joy and want to be good at it, just don’t think I’ll ever be able to carry the size needed

Not if you don’t go after it you won’t.

Speak to Jamie Johal and Josh Maley, both of whom are 6’ 6”.

You can’t guarantee an outcome, other than if you don’t try, you’ll get nowhere.

You’ve said you love bodybuilding, so you get to love it every day, get to immerse yourself in the process, get to improve every day.

But equally you don’t have to, just seems like you’re defining an outcome before you’ve started.

[Rich Ellis]

Well that was good, totally got my days mixed up, so today was in fact upper, not rest!

Really good session today, elbow is as good as new so got nicely stuck into everything

3 meals left, and a relaxing evening ahead

Tomorrow is in fact a rest day!

[Rich Ellis]

Hi mate

Have you opted for two sessions because you feel you have a lack of options?

As Oscar has said, I think it can work, but I would probably want 3 in an ideal world.

The most important thing will be committing and progressing, so don’t put excessive thought to it, I just think 3 will allow for an elongated progression.

[Rich Ellis]

Legs today, and very happy with the session. Knees continue to get better and better, and genuinely I can’t say enough good things about the tbjp joint stack 🙌🏻

One meal left for this evening, and a rest day tomorrow which I’m quite ready for

It’s been a good couple of days training and a nice change of pace without work

Happy Easter gang

[Rich Ellis]

Hi mate

I don’t mean this patronisingly at all, but have you never trained legs before? I ask only because this is not a lot of work, so to be unable to recover might suggest it’s a completely novel stimulus

Are you in a calorie surplus or deficit?

How consistent are you with sleep and hydration?

If I was looking at this fresh I’d be adding rather than deducting, so looking for a little extra context please.

[Rich Ellis]

Can we see the whole set up please?

How is sleep and nutrition?

[Rich Ellis]

Hi Ben

Prioritise movements that target areas you are looking to bring up.

If that means triceps for you, then the order makes sense.

[Rich Ellis]

Pull session today.

Largely decent, bit annoyed by my RDLs but everything else was where I wanted it or better, so an overall good showing.

Legs tomorrow, then planning to rest on Sunday.

Bodyweight check in this evening – interested to see where it’s sitting as I feel a little heavier, so expect to be up.

[Rich Ellis]

I would probably move to push/pull/legs/rest/upper/lower/rest