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Better execution is on the top of the list for me. Without fixing that (if it’s an issue) it makes no sense to adjust anything at all. After that you can consider adjusting other variables
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Massively agree with Jordan and Meg. You do NOT want to be rounding your lower back. If your back starts rounding in the set, you’re not strong enough (yet) to maintain position and control the load. Reset the movement and work it back up. Just because you CAN move it, it means literally nothing if you cant do it right!If you’re stuck with this, share a video of your training and we can help.
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Hi guys happy Monday! Up for a wet and windy walk, breakfast and then a bit of work. My laptop has been triggering my migraine symptoms bad, I adjusted a setting so the display is a bit easier on my eyes and it helped quite a bit. That and reducing my screen time has helped while I’m not feeling so great. In for hams glutes and delts too. Great session! Back home to continue work for the day, short walk this evening and now chilling! I’ve increased food a touch too as I’ve been teetering around the same weight for a while now. Onwards with the build!
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How long is it between meal times Luna?
I tend to think more about how long it has been between meals e.g. 2-4 hours. I always bring my post workout meal with me too (cream of rice and whey) so I don’t fall into the issue of running late with my mealsInstagram - lulubellelifts
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Hiya Ben, I wish you all the best with your first shows! Let us know how you get on and if you have any questions throughout the process.
I agree with many of the others above that environment matters, and you sound as if you’ll be in a good spot to crack on and will manage well. I love what Marc mentioned. A lot of great athletes can get shit done even with external stressors and environment ‘against them’. If your mindset is in the right place, I have no doubt you’ll have a great experience for prep. I find/found prep quite transformative for myself and clients.
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Hi guys happy Sunday. Rest day today for me. Usual day up for a walk. I’ve had a few days of broken sleep and as the day went on I started to feel migraine symptoms. I am also 7 days away from my cycle. Riding out the day cause I can’t lie I feel not super duper funky fresh air
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Hiya Kyle, how is recovery going?
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Hi guys happy Saturday! In for legs today and the session was great! I was a little apprehensive about how busy the gym might be on a Saturday and doing one of my bigger sessions but it was surprisingly quiet! Great session, food shop, little bit of work and chilling for the evening!
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Honestly, type of scale doesn’t matter at all. You’re tracking the trend rather than putting too much stock in the actual number. UNLESS you are an athlete that needs to make weight then yes, you need a properly calibrated scale
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Totally agree with Jordan and James. If I’m in a position where equipment in the gym is broken or it’s so busy I can’t wait to use a piece of kit, I’ll make a swap. From then on, I know my numbers on that piece of kit and I’ll take note, so if I’m ever in that position again I’ll know what to do. Swapping things weekly and not sticking to a structure isn’t a great way to measure progress. If you are someone that overthinks the small stuff and worries about if you’re actually making progress, stick to movements, stick to order of movements and progress them. That way, you have literal evidence to suggest you ARE making progress.
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Hi guys happy Friday! Rest day today for me and up early. Very wet and windy walk (no snow here in the south just rain) breakfast and work. Then popped over to see my family for the rest of the day. Steps hit, meals consumed, ready for bed
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I completely agree with what Alison, Hilly, Sas and James have said. If you are trying to fast as a tool to help with satiety I think there’s likely a better way to go about things so you can feel a little more satisfied with meals. Let us know what you’re currently eating so we can suggest some helpful options
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Guys above have nailed it!
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Hi guys happy Thursday! Up early for a walk, breakfast and straight into check ins and work. In for hams and glutes today. GREAT session! Back home to continue work/calls for the day a short walk in the evening and now so ready for bed
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Send some pics if you can Chris. Then we can let you know our opinion on what’s best for you. From a mental perspective, sometimes you just need to do it. If you’ve trained for a while, spent time in an offseason(s) and want to experience competing and see if competitive bodybuilding is something you enjoy, I say build a timeline and do it. It’s very easy to fall into the trap of wanting to be bigger, wanting to improve and keep working away. You gain SO much experience from competing; the skill of dieting, you find what works well for you and what you might struggle with, stage time/presentation and of course, feedback from the judges and your coach (if you have one). Look at it as the start of your journey not the end goal.
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