[Maddy]

Hi guys, big laptop day focused around check ins and client work, stopped for a coffee round the corner and ended the day with a Christmas film xox

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[Maddy]

Hiya George. I personally would stick to leg press and adjust to see how you can perform it without it feeling ‘off’. Might you be able to describe what you don’t like about it? Also in regards to progression, even just performing one more rep or putting on a 1.25kg plate is still making progress so while it’s not as jazzy as a 25KG plate, progress is progress. You could alternatively perform it as a single leg leg press.

In reality, anything can be done, so yes you CAN hack squat twice a week if needed but I would advise you think of performing it with some kind of variation if you must e.g to a tempo. Ultimately if your day 2 leg day is going well and you’re making progress, I wouldn’t want to mess with it.

Having it in twice a week performing it the same as day one and two would likely mean you hit a wall with making progressions faster. You may also not recover well from it but these are all ifs and buts

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[Maddy]

Hi guys, usual morning routine today and a little work this morning then in for hams glutes and delts! Dropped my usual Monday session to get back into routine this week. Training felt amazing I can’t lie. After almost a week off just chilling I feel pretty good. Popped over to see grandma then back home to finish a little more work then chill! Very ready for bed

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[Maddy]

Hiya Ray, if you’re managing to lift the weight, make progress and grow then there isn’t really much issue with shaking. If you’re relatively new to lifting (I’m making an assumption) some shaking is relatively normal as benching with a barbell or dumbbell requires some stability and usually newer lifters develop better stability with movements like this over time 👍🏼

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[Maddy]

Hi guys, massive catch up day and I got quite a bit done. Catching up with emails, editing, clients, packing the last of the Black Friday orders from MAD and check ins. On paper it doesn’t look like much but I feel so relieved it’s done. I was initially thinking of going to the gym today but I knew I needed to catch up and then can resume training after feeling a lot less stressed.

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[Maddy]

Hello hello up for the last day in Naples and flew back this evening, spent the day walking around the city, eating some more and walking a LOT back home now and ready to get back into routine this week ✌🏼

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[Maddy]

Hello hello, last full day in Naples and so far it’s been lovely. Had a massive lie in and slept for something like 9 hours, had breakfast and multiple espressos as well as a fab lunch in a traditional Neapolitan seafood restaurant. I had Gnocci with tomato and mozzarella sauce, octopus in tomato sauce and some sweets to finish. Lots and lots of walking while enjoying the views and just stopped to have a tea. Still have the rest of the evening to walk around!

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[Maddy]

Hiya Josh, before adding in more working sets have a look at how you’re performing the movement. Before adding in any additional volume I’d suggest you continue working on establishing better accuracy/mind muscle connection.
How long have you been training for? Are there any movements you currently perform where you feel your lats really well?

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[Maddy]

Hi guys! Day one in Naples and it’s kind of crazy here. Lots of walking around central, eating pizza and off to a lovely dinner tonight. Likely more walking to be done so I’ll be try much be ready for bed tonight

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[Maddy]

Heya Kian, 10 weeks is not a long time for an offseason/push up phase. Please understand that when you’re in a position where you need to grow, you will likely need to accept that you will gain some body fat. Don’t look at pro athletes or seasoned amateur athletes as they are likely not in a position where they need to grow so much. In my opinion, you need to continue growth. If you have taken a break from training (not just for a few days but for a few weeks even) and you’re still struggling, don’t underestimate how this can be something more mental than physical. It’s so very normal to go through phases of not wanting to train and feeling a little less pumped and excited about it. What separates people who are athletes and perhaps people who just enjoy training, is the ability to get training done regardless of emotion.
As you mentioned you have a runny nose, feeling run down and tired (all physical) I suggest you continue with reduced training and focus on rest and recovery until you feel completely better. In the long run for you, you need to focus on growth for an extended period of time (years not months or weeks)

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[Maddy]

Hello hello, it’s been a busy couple of days. Just writing my log now and I’ve realised I totally forgot to write in yesterday. Overall it was a day spent with family, I woke up early to do check ins with clients but ran into a lot of internet issues at the hotel so had to put it to one side to continue on with the day. Got back very very late (midnight) and then set up to do check ins and finally got to sleep in the early hours of the morning. Up today to see a mountain village and have a lovely lunch in a farm restaurant and then headed over to Naples for the rest of the evening and now in Naples for the rest of our time here. I am absolutely wiped and hopefully will have a bit of a lie in tomorrow

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[Maddy]

Hiya Kyle, are you using straps? There’s nothing inherently wrong with a mix grip but just out of preference I grip double over with straps or suggest learning hook grip if possible if you don’t/cant use straps (on platform)

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[Maddy]

Hiya Christian, in the long run I agree with Haider. Upper, Lower, Rest, Upper, Lower, Rest, Rest is likely going to be a set up that you can make progress with in the long run. I would avoid doing 5days back to back as the likelihood of the sessions towards the end of the week being as productive as the front end is a little unlikely as you wouldn’t have had much rest!

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[Maddy]

Hello hello, long day today and it’s not over yet! Up at 4am to get to the airport, breakfast and then flight to Italy. Been spending time with Louis family and friends chilling, eating and switching off a little. I DO have work tomorrow but aiming to get as much done in the morning as I can so I can join in and be present for the rest of the day 👍🏼

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[Maddy]

Hello hello it’s very late, I’m writing this for the 26th but it’s so late it’s the 27th. Busy day today with check ins, training, packing orders and seeing grandma! Off to Italy tomorrow for a few days away but still getting a little work done! Ready for bed and up at 4am to leave 👍🏼

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