Ethan Matthews
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These are earliest ones I could find probably around the middle/end point of recovery phase was probably a year before I got discharged in this image
I can’t see any of the ones you posted at first or just before then. Can you please try again . How you getting on with your current training ?[/quote]
It’s been good.
Just been analysing whether to go to a upper lower rotation with 2 days on 1 off as I never completed this phase as I started with full body for football back in the day then jumped straight to push pull legs when I stopped playing . What would u advise to do in this situation -
I’d agree with the comments. Attempt some extra volume and assess the response – recovery and energy going into sessions after the increase. Assess sleep and general mood too.
Or get a coach so you don’t over think and just follow the instructions given.
I added the volume in at the beginning of week and already experienced worse mood and sleep disruptions at the back end of this week especially yesterday and today so should I take that as a sign that the added volume is not needed [/quote]
This is definitely one sign for sure. I would however give it a little more time to see if these symptoms subside as they may just be a little bit of a shock to the system and you may adapt and benefit from the extra volume. Give it a week and if they don’t subside scale back [/quote]
Should I also be expecting regression in reps on the muscle groups where volume is added in later session for this week too as all chest exercises today regressed in reps [/quote]
No definitely not. [/quote]
Oh so is that a sign I’m under recovered and the extra set on the chest fly isn’t needed[/quote]
Yes bud I’d say so. [/quote]
Ok thank you for your help massively appreciate it -
I’d agree with the comments. Attempt some extra volume and assess the response – recovery and energy going into sessions after the increase. Assess sleep and general mood too.
Or get a coach so you don’t over think and just follow the instructions given.
I added the volume in at the beginning of week and already experienced worse mood and sleep disruptions at the back end of this week especially yesterday and today so should I take that as a sign that the added volume is not needed [/quote]
This is definitely one sign for sure. I would however give it a little more time to see if these symptoms subside as they may just be a little bit of a shock to the system and you may adapt and benefit from the extra volume. Give it a week and if they don’t subside scale back [/quote]
Should I also be expecting regression in reps on the muscle groups where volume is added in later session for this week too as all chest exercises today regressed in reps [/quote]
No definitely not. [/quote]
Oh so is that a sign I’m under recovered and the extra set on the chest fly isn’t needed -
I’d agree with the comments. Attempt some extra volume and assess the response – recovery and energy going into sessions after the increase. Assess sleep and general mood too.
Or get a coach so you don’t over think and just follow the instructions given.
I added the volume in at the beginning of week and already experienced worse mood and sleep disruptions at the back end of this week especially yesterday and today so should I take that as a sign that the added volume is not needed [/quote]
This is definitely one sign for sure. I would however give it a little more time to see if these symptoms subside as they may just be a little bit of a shock to the system and you may adapt and benefit from the extra volume. Give it a week and if they don’t subside scale back [/quote]
Should I also be expecting regression in reps on the muscle groups where volume is added in later session for this week too as all chest exercises today regressed in reps -
I’d agree with the comments. Attempt some extra volume and assess the response – recovery and energy going into sessions after the increase. Assess sleep and general mood too.
Or get a coach so you don’t over think and just follow the instructions given.
I added the volume in at the beginning of week and already experienced worse mood and sleep disruptions at the back end of this week especially yesterday and today so should I take that as a sign that the added volume is not needed [/quote]
This is definitely one sign for sure. I would however give it a little more time to see if these symptoms subside as they may just be a little bit of a shock to the system and you may adapt and benefit from the extra volume. Give it a week and if they don’t subside scale back [/quote]
Ok perfect thank u for the help -
I’d agree with the comments. Attempt some extra volume and assess the response – recovery and energy going into sessions after the increase. Assess sleep and general mood too.
Or get a coach so you don’t over think and just follow the instructions given.
I added the volume in at the beginning of week and already experienced worse mood and sleep disruptions at the back end of this week especially yesterday and today so should I take that as a sign that the added volume is not needed
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Hey buddy! Do you do hip hinge every week? I quite like to rotate with a heavy hip hinge, RDL or similar one week and then I like to do weighted Hyperextension the following week so I’m still hitting my erectors but not putting so much stress on my lower back each week.
I do hip hinge every week as it’s my density day so like to stimulate the erectors as much as possible on this day
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Agree as well, time to pick a different hinge up and run with it
Be conscious though that the RDL will bias slightly differently than the SLDL.
Time to move that up a good bit as well!
Would it be better to run a conventional deadlift then as I also have a barbell row in after
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Are you taking any AAS?
do you have a pre bed routine?
so for example what works wonders for me.
Making sure I right down anything that is on my mind pre bed onto paper/journal and write down what I need to do 2moro. I find over thinking when I get into bed is a huge issue for me and ever since doing so my sleep is much better.
I am also a fan iff both TBJP dream sleep and halcyon for improving sleep.
In your case I would look to dream sleep if its an issue staying asleep.
Are you just waking randomly during the night or are you waking to pee or due to being disturbed ?
I don’t take any AAS no.
Going to give the journal and writing g what to do tomorrow down a go cos I’m a big overthinker and always struggled with anxiety so do find at times before bed my mind is going a million miles an hour so maybe if I get it all out this could help
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This was my main issue for a long time.
I watched some psychological stuff on sleep etc and they worded it as
Off loading your mind / stress onto paper would help reduce this issue massively and it did for me. [/quote]
Did this last night did notice a benefit felt like my mind was more at ease so fell asleep quicker and did get a better night sleep. Defo disturbances in morning that’s affecting me I think -
Are you taking any AAS?
do you have a pre bed routine?
so for example what works wonders for me.
Making sure I right down anything that is on my mind pre bed onto paper/journal and write down what I need to do 2moro. I find over thinking when I get into bed is a huge issue for me and ever since doing so my sleep is much better.
I am also a fan iff both TBJP dream sleep and halcyon for improving sleep.
In your case I would look to dream sleep if its an issue staying asleep.
Are you just waking randomly during the night or are you waking to pee or due to being disturbed ?
I don’t take any AAS no.
Going to give the journal and writing g what to do tomorrow down a go cos I’m a big overthinker and always struggled with anxiety so do find at times before bed my mind is going a million miles an hour so maybe if I get it all out this could help
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The only stimulant I consume is caffeine from pre work and I won’t have that after 3pm latest
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Ok perfect thank u very much I’ll do that
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Thank you very much. can’t get better than an awnser from the man himself so appreciate it
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Perfect thank you all guys I find it better to track.
Would you say the way I calculated it is ok or should be adjusted?
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When u say 2g of protein per kg are u meaning from direct sources or overall intake