[James]

Maddy’s covered it.

Your question here is essentially “Hi guys, I’m super fresh and feel mega, why do I wake up after a good night’s sleep?” 😆

Well done on pulling that weight off. 👏🏼

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[James]

Look to progress everywhere anywhere. I think people use a diet/deficit/prep as an excuse to not go after progressions.

Stick the 0.25 on. Get 7 if you have 7 in you. If 8 shows itself, grab it.

7×100.25 instead of 8×100 feels like regression though?!

[/quote]Did you progress weight? Yes.

Did your last rep stimulate an adaptive response? I hope so so we will say yes.

Where’s the regression in that?

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The reason you do higher lighter reps/lower heavier reps in session where frequency is high is to manage fatigue into the next session and the session after and so on. If I did heavy upper and heavy legs in a full body session, you can bet I won’t be able to train either of those again in 2 sleeps with any progress made. My mentality might still get me in the gym, but I wouldn’t perform well.

So essentially, you do heavy upper work on a FBEOD on Monday, Wednesday you just top it up, Friday you hit it heavy again, Sunday another top up and your leg work would be on the alternate days.

Doing this also allows you to focus on upper muscles one day, lower the next with different biases (order, volume, exercise selection etc).

Into your second point… why can’t you progress them movements? Sets going on too long? As Oscar said, it doesn’t need to be 20+ reps. 12-15 is perfectly fine.

Just a question, if both rep ranges – high and low – are at the same intensity, aren’t the high reps more damaging and fatiguing in theory? If so, my mind says, keep the reps low, just change the intensity if you would like to have a part of the fb day to be less taxing. Am I completely wrong or does it work out in a different way in reality?[/quote]
Target muscle, yes, CNS, no.
Every set should be done with intensity, regardless. Heavy SLDLs EOD vs 15-20 reps Seated Ham Curls EOD?

Having a balance of alternate work in your sessions allows you to manage this well.

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[James]

Try it. See how you feel after you’ve run a few sessions and if you can’t recover take a set away. If you WANT to do 2 sets every 3 days, swap the squat for a press where your back and hips are locked in so you can really get after the deadlift.

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[James]

The reason you do higher lighter reps/lower heavier reps in session where frequency is high is to manage fatigue into the next session and the session after and so on. If I did heavy upper and heavy legs in a full body session, you can bet I won’t be able to train either of those again in 2 sleeps with any progress made. My mentality might still get me in the gym, but I wouldn’t perform well.

So essentially, you do heavy upper work on a FBEOD on Monday, Wednesday you just top it up, Friday you hit it heavy again, Sunday another top up and your leg work would be on the alternate days.

Doing this also allows you to focus on upper muscles one day, lower the next with different biases (order, volume, exercise selection etc).

Into your second point… why can’t you progress them movements? Sets going on too long? As Oscar said, it doesn’t need to be 20+ reps. 12-15 is perfectly fine.

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[James]

Look to progress everywhere anywhere. I think people use a diet/deficit/prep as an excuse to not go after progressions.

Stick the 0.25 on. Get 7 if you have 7 in you. If 8 shows itself, grab it.

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[James]

See a physio re: the pain. A good one is worth the overtime at work 😆

Re pressing: when you say “used to” how long ago was this? Was it when you were younger or was it last year etc?

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Yep, just have a second variation where you put your back work first so an A and B session.

3-4 sets per muscle group is ideal.

Would I then have a whole different set of exercises, cause I would prefer the same exercises just in an different order.[/quote]
Do the same movements if you prefer, but if the order is different, score Torso A movements against Torso A and B against B in your log book.

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I’m not surprised you’re not progressing Push work with an ULULULR as you’re in a constant state of being battered while hindering recovery to get over that battery. When your body is fighting for its life, Push work will succumb to regression first in most cases.

If you absolutely MUST train x 6 a week, I’d give Pull+Legs/Push/Pull+Legs/rest/Pull+Legs/Push/Pull+Legs a go with low volume.

If training ULULULR is a non-negotiable, just do one press in each upper as essentially you have 4 above.

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If suddenly throwing in more volume works, it’s an indication that the first 1/2 sets weren’t doing the job in the first place. If you can recover from a sudden jump in volume, you were nowhere near the limit with less.

This is a scenario where a certain split just doesn’t suit someone. PPL suits you and you’ve found this by trying things you don’t like or get on with. It’s all learning.

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[James]

Yep, just have a second variation where you put your back work first so an A and B session.

3-4 sets per muscle group is ideal.

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[James]

Love it when a plan comes together. 👏🏼

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[James]

What margins are you progressing by?

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Currently in the early stages of doing something similar. Unit is mine, but one thing I definitely do want is a Cybex Bravo cable and a Prime Functional Trainer.

Cybex Smiths are quality.

How big is the unit ? Hah [/quote]
Not that big, as they’re hybrids (office space upstairs, warehouse/workshop space down). My company built 26 near Magna and we are doing another 21 near Crystal Peaks. I’ve kept the end 2 at Crystal Peaks for me so I can base my company there, but will put some kit in the warehouse space for when I’m too busy to get to UF. Don’t worry mate I’m not leaving! 😆😆😆

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[James]

Currently in the early stages of doing something similar. Unit is mine, but one thing I definitely do want is a Cybex Bravo cable and a Prime Functional Trainer.

Cybex Smiths are quality.

Yes we’re also thinking about the cybex smith but haven’t found a place to get one yet… 🙂 but maybe one will turn up soon.
Prime Functional Trainer is also something we we’re thinking about. Haven’t personally used one yet. What do you think makes it worth the investment?[/quote]
Have a chat with Kuba as his business partner at Nytram has just listed a Cybex Smith for sale. Check their IG @Nytram_Gym_Equipment.

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