[Kate Collins]

Today’s check in. 21 weeks out. Feeling very tight/sore caught up in my legs and back especially. Deep tissue massage needed badly. Anyways. Here’s today’s check in pictures.

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[Kate Collins]

Just after finishing training quads and oh my mother have mercy ????

I honestly didn’t have a lot of energy today after work. Had to work late, was on my feet all day, around 15,000 steps done before I began training or my cardio.

But needs must. Was determined to make this a good session. Well needed rest tomorrow though.

1) DB Bulgarian Split squats -Topset 62.5kg x10
Back off 57.5kg x 15

2) Leg Extension –
60kg x15
60kg x13
Triple Dropset

3) Hack Squat-
Topset 200kg x 6 🙂
Back off 150kg x13

4) Close Stance Leg Press –
Set 1- 150kg x15
Set 2- 200kg x10 pain free! (Last time I did this it was like 5 reps and hurt my injury. Very happy here. Now to make it my warm up 🙂 )

5) Calves x2 sets

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[Kate Collins]

Good morning everyone! So I thought I had a lucky escape from this sickness going around! But it seems like I have come down with it!! ???? making sure I’m drinking enough water and also taking cold and flu medication in hope that goes quicker!! X

Oh I’ve gotten a cold myself today too Rhea- it’s horrible! Feel better soon! X

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[Kate Collins]

My push session from today- very pleased with this session. PBs in a couple of different movements 🙂

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[Kate Collins]

Hey Katie!! Really excited to follow your prep on here!! Exciting times ahead!! You have a lovely shape!! As Clare said what show would you be aiming for? Xx

Oh my goodness the fact that YOU are saying that has me SPEECHLESS ???? thank you! I’m hoping to hit a show in Spain May 16th and two others in June, Spain and Portugal 🙂 x x

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[Kate Collins]

Hey Katie. What show are you aiming for?

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Hi Clare- I’m aiming for 2 shows in Spain and one of Portugal. May 16th is the first one. And the other two are in June I believe.

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[Kate Collins]

Congratulations Rhea!!!

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[Kate Collins]

I didn’t get accepted for ohio ????

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I’m sorry about this Corinne. But 2020 is still going to a year that is beyond our imaginations. I’m so damn excited for you. Not many can say that they’re are competing at an IFBB pro show AND competing in powerlifting within the same year. (And with the time frame you’ve given- within 6 months of each other). You’re a force to be reckoned with Corinne. And I’m damn excited to see why you do this year. Show them.

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[Kate Collins]

Morning everyone much needed rest day today!! ???? before we hit the start of the rotation again tomorrow with a push session!! What’s everyone up to today??

Rhea your progress is insane ???? what dreams are made of ???? loving following along- looking forward to the next video that’s up 🙂

What do you think is the biggest thing that’s changed for you since you’ve started with Corinne and Jordan that’s helped your progress so far?

Ps- keep the doggo stories on Instagram coming, I love them ????????

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[Kate Collins]

Hi guys and girlies!! Had a good shoulder workout down at kings yesterday with big tim and big Damien! Spent the rest of the evening with family and taking today as a rest day. Feeling quite beat up from training so going to try and relax as much as possible today get some shopping done and then chill out in the evening! Have you guys had a good weekend?

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Loving following along Louis. Excited to see what’s in store for you for 2020 ???? hope you’ve had a nice weekend

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[Kate Collins]

THE 2020 CALENDAR IS OUT

No way? Can you send it to me? X[/quote]
No problem 🙂 x

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[Kate Collins]

Such a good pull session today ???????? bent over row hit for 6 reps at 110kg then 100kg x 10 and 70kg x 15!! Really happy with chasing the log book at the moment!! Also checked in with the bosses today and my weight is down, they are happy so I am happy!! We now push on!! No changes to diet just yet and still at zero cardio!! ????

You’re looking and your training is PHENOMENAL Rhea! I’m loving this and following along 🙂 hope you’re feeling just as amazing 🙂

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[Kate Collins]

Great session yday. Legs are doing well strength wise . I’m mostly pleased about my good morning strength jumping , it’s allowing me to brace much better in my smith squat , that I’m able to find lines that let me really use my strength , like my deadlift . I have always struggled with that in the squat , never been able to consistently squat 6 plates and over on a barbell because of my form breakdown , but on any given day without doing any pulls for months, could do 7 plates for 5-6 reps easily. Hopefully I can keep building the good morning so the smith squat can keep growing , 6 and a bit plates is very comfy now.

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Hi Jordan, I’ve been doing good mornings on a hammer strength squat machine instead of barbell. Would love to know your opinion on them versus barbell. I understand that there’s a lot more bracing and what not with barbell, but the squat machine allows me to load the movement in a safe manner. Thank you ☺️

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[Kate Collins]

great session last night
body was like mehhhh…..just a bit achey and stiff…BUT went well
seated ham – 2 sets
squats….165kg x 7….172.5kg x 5
hs leg press – 165kg each side x 11…185kg each side x 8
DB lying ham – this was actually down on the last time which was about 2 weeks ago…I don’t mind tbh, hams are less resilient and squats hit my hams hard, last time I had smith squats, so likely this exercise is just reduced by the use of BB squats….ill re set this number now – 2 sets
good morning – heavy set today..85kg x 8
single leg leg press – 2 sets
adductor – 3 sets, heavy today
leg raises
DC calves on the smith – 1 set
so today is rest day
getting my hair done this morning…long overdue! …but I really dislike how long it takes….why is it 3 hours? that’s absurd lol then off with mum for a bit for some Christmas shopping
went to a wreath making class last night which I loved! I would se be a florist if i restarted my career path now

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I just saw it on Instagram Corinne, it’s beautiful! And major feels on the hair dresser situation. Sitting in one spot for that long drives me absolutely nuts ????

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[Kate Collins]

Check in Day & Push Day
Happy with check in still at 60.4 so .1 up from last week. Sessions have all been good and strong, all meals have gone in a little easier than last week so that’s a positive. Looking at a show the first weekend in August which will be in Tampa
Session was strong today I added an extra 10kg to my incline chest for good numbers (session is attached)
Tonight I’m going to my works Christmas party I’m excited for the food hahaha!

Hi Megan,
I just wanted to say I love following a long with your log. I’m currently transitioning from bikini to figure too and it’s so nice and refreshing and relieving to see you do it so well! Anyways, I hope you’re having a lovely holiday season and wishing you the best for your 2020 season ???? [/quote]
Hey Kate,
Thank you very much, really enjoying the process. How are you finding it? When are you thinking of competing? X[/quote]
I’m loving it to be honest. I never thought I’d be so happy with being in an improvement season for so long (November ’18 to current). I’m loving being and feeling strong and making progress with my lifts/logbook.
I’m hoping to compete may/June time. I saw from your previous posts that you are thinking of August time? I’m so excited to follow along ????[/quote]
I think with transition time is needed to make the improvements…we’ve been going for a similar amount of time.
That’s cool any shows in mind? And yes around August just waiting on the European calendar being released ????[/quote]
Oh I agree 100%. I’m in no rush, so to speak, to get to where I want to be. Just enjoying the whole process while I can ☺️

Oh my god same, I’m checking every day for it to be released ???? perhaps Denmark in May and then Spain in June? Perhaps later dates if needs be but that’s what I’m aiming for at the moment ???? x

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