Louis Schuler
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If you are training balls to the wall for 6-8 weeks, I agree a deload is needed. If you were still progressing by the end of those 7 weeks, I would for sure keep the same exercises if they are working for you. I would see how you feel, if you feel good and fresh and sticking to the same movements during your deload, there is no reason why you can’t slap on 315 again and go for higher reps, why not?
Something to think about, personally when I arrive at the end of a progression on an exercise, say I’ve been progressing a barbell row for 6/7 weeks, unconsciously, my form can become less tight as I progress so it can be a good thing to lower the weight a little bit (not back to your start weight 6/7 weeks ago but a little bit) and make sure you progress with perfect form again. But this may not be useful to you, maybe you kept your form perfect throughout -
In your case I would do upper/lower split. This would ensure you get the frequency you need to progress. As for the lower back loading, it honestly depends how strong you are. I think very few of us should follow Jordan’s guidelines on lower back loading since he is so strong, it’s far more taxing for him than it is for us to lower back load. In your week I would lower back load once for lower and once for upper. Monday you can have a back lower back load movement such as rack pull or T bar row or whatever and friday a lower body lower back loading movement like a squat. Hope this helps
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Hello my friend,
If you were still progressing your movements and “enjoying” the sessions, I wouldn’t change a thing if I were you. The only reason I would switch things up is if I’ve stopped progressing.
Are you deloading because you are feeling weaker in the gym? Not so motivated? Just needing a break? Or just because? If this is the case, maybe it’s worth switching things up and rotating exercises.
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6877 on training days and 9777 on non training days.
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Hey,
Be mindful of keeping your shoulders down as shrugging them up will incorporate more trap. As for all scapular retraction movements targeting the overall back/upper back, it’s inevitable to hit the traps, however if you are feeling it in the very top of your traps, you may need to see to your form. If focusing purely on lat, Jordan has said many times, the scapula doesn’t move, you just drive the elbow down to the hip. Doing this you shouldn’t feel in your traps. Hope this helps -
Maybe ankle/calf flexibility/mobility is superior on the side where the knee is further forward?
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Front relaxed. Want more legs
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UPDATE
I’ve lost a good 5 pounds from not being able to eat for most of last week.
TRAINING:
Resumed training after a full week off due to being sick. Pull session Friday, Push session Saturday, Legs today. The only good session was today, the 2 others seeing no progression after coming back from being sick and dropping some weight
Hack squat 2 sets (progression)
Leg press 2 sets (progression)
Lunge (back foot slightly elevated) 2 sets (progression)I usually have leg extensions in 4th but felt absolutely battered. The first 4 sets of the day were all out and so taxing for me. The lunge was a great finisher, had nothing left after those 6 sets.
Progress pictures attached. I think I look okay, not fat by any means. I want to be more consistent with my nutrition, I feel like this will help me progress.
I’ve also been doing lots of research into drugs, thinking of starting a first cycle next year maybe.
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Corentin,
Sleeping habits are very important and I’m guilty of not having the best habits myself. Relax yourself before bed whether that’s taking a shower (ice cold one feels great and sets me up for sleep), drinking some tea, rubbing one out, whatever relaxes you. Low light is also nice and cosy. Then the screens are a big problem, computer and phone especially. The TV pretty far away isn’t as bad in my opinion. If you are used to going to bed a 12, don’t start instantly going to bed at 10 pm because that’s not going to happen. Maybe try 11:45, then 11:30 etc. Melatonin is pretty good too. Just my personal experience.
Louis from France
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Wasn’t directing this at you, I just see a lot of people trying to self diagnose and be too greedy when it comes to recovery (including me). You don’t need to state your credentials, we are all here trying to give solid advice, whether we have the degrees or not. Cheers
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Unless you’ve had this happen before and know exactly what you have, I think you should avoid self diagnosing yourself and avoid taking advice that could potentially do worse than good. Complete rest for a few days, if still lack of range of motion and pain, see a professional to run scans to see what’s going on. Don’t be a hero
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Wide stance squats also work very well
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The idea is to have a big carb meal before bed and in the morning have something that digests very fast ie iso and fast carb.
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Not much to update this week. Been stuck with the flu since Friday night/Saturday morning. Today was at its peak no being able to keep food or fluid down. Saturday was rest day, Sunday felt weak and today no way I could train. Hopefully I’ll be back on form by Wednesday. Made a few changes to my pull sessions which I’m happy with, will update when I feel better and post progress pics too.
It really makes me realise how much I value my good health and ability to work out. Staying positive and back to it asap.
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I may be wrong my friend however in your position I wouldn’t train both sides differently. I believe this would cause imbalances even though there is science supporting the training of one side to help maintain muscle mass on the injured side. I would work on getting your issue fixed and in the mean time, train light/higher reps on both sides. It can be an opportunity to get better in the 12-15 rep range. As for your injury I would search Youtube there’s usually a lot of things there or see a physical therapist for rehab. Before you know it you’ll be back to training 100%. Just don’t rush things and build your strength back up, this is a marathon sport.