[Marc]

I agree with the replies above and like Rich said no one split is better than the other. For me a big part is enjoyment. When I enjoy the split I am more invested in that plan and make most progress. In this instance I would go with the split you enjoy the most as likely this will bring the greatest return for you in results

[Marc]

First day out here in Dubai. I had a night flight and the plan was to get a good sleep in but that didn’t really happen, so when I got to Haider’s I got a sleep in for around 3 hours.

We trained today over at binous. Pretty decent session considering was feeling a little tired. Happy with the how it went, was good to be training with Haider and see what the gym is like seen so much posted about it

[Marc]

I would say oh mega pharma pro, d3+k2 and love heart as a minimum here

[Marc]

Hi Marc, what is your current training split? Are you training 4x per week and is this a push phase?

Currently legs x2 and 1xpush and 1xpull. This is a push up phase but also rehab work is getting done with my knee so building things up slowly here

[Marc]

Rest day today. Been a hectic day, some last minute bits getting done as I’m flying in just a few minutes to go and see Haider which I’m really looking forward too. Keep you guys updated on what we get up to (training and eating) lol when I get there

[Marc]

I’m of the same opinion as Kuba here, with going with TRT and then 4-6weeks post show I would then get bloodwork done to see where my levels are and then address anything that needs to be done at that time before planning future cycles.

Your picture you said you attached for a PCT protocol did not show up, could you post it again ?

[Marc]

Rest day today for me. A day with my youngest daughter and also went to see my parents, and celebrate Mother’s Day with my mum.

Been a pretty busy day today, after I had my last meal I fell asleep lol literally just caught myself now so it’s off to bed to carry on sleeping.

[Marc]

Good morning Marc 🌞

does your new coach your training, nutrition & ped/supplement plan or only one/two of them? Did he also change anything from your current setup, when you started working with him/her?

Warm regards 💪

Hi Laurenz

Coach sets the plan and I follow the instructions. I’m not an athlete who likes to go against the plan, if I put my trust in a coach then I’m happy to follow what’s laid out and if there’s anything I have questions about I’ll ask.

Changes have been made yes, like 6 meals instead of 5, 4 training sessions instead of 5 and working on improving my general day to day routine

[Marc]

Lower 2 session today. Good end to my training week, felt like a good session. Upper body was definitely feeling the DOMS from pull yesterday, but lower body was good to go.

Trained after 2 meals instead of 3 because the gym closes earlier on a Saturday and my sessions take around 2.5-3hours with warm ups / post workout stretching.

Had my girls today also, both of them had their hair done today so they are very happy.

Last meal of the day has not long gone in, so off to bed soon for me and I need it

[Marc]

Hi Rene

Sorry that we missed this question.

When you say don’t plan to stop competing, will you be competing again a few months down the line or do you mean compete again after your off season?

[Marc]

Pull session today, felt like a really good one. Few tweaks to exercise from feedback given last week and I think there was an improvement.

Feel like I’m getting fuller, weight is around the 127-128kg mark and food is going in well so that’s always a good sign. 6 meals is really helping here, although I feel like I’m constantly eating now lol but this is bodybuilding.

[Marc]

I Agree with the comments above. Something to think about is adding more going to be of benefit or will it impact on your recovery. The likelihood is that because you are able to progress your current plan is due to your current volume and recovery being good.

You add too much and this could take a hit. Key word could. If you have set timeframes for a training block I would let this run its course. At the end assess if you feel you could have handled more. If the answer is yes, phase in a few extra sets but not all at once.

From past experience with my own training before I did a PPL split when I was on a bro split, I had loads of sets. Mentally I thought I was doing good because I was pushing myself every single session with loads of volume, but I soon dug a whole. When I started on a PPL split recovery improved and I was able to lift / progress better because the exercise selection was more precise and targeted. Try not to think more is always better. The proof will be in your results as to how you are doing

[Marc]

Rest day today for me. It should have been pull, but had a rubbish sleep last night so didn’t want to have a below par session, so I’ve moved my last two training days for the week to tomorrow and Saturday. Looking forward to getting back in the gym tomorrow, so I’m going to make sure I go to sleep even earlier so I feel good for tomorrow.

The part came for my cpap mask today! Went to try it and now the battery pack has no life in it aargh so I’m ordering a new one. I’ve literally ordered every single part you can think of over the last week except for the machine itself. Hopefully just one more sleep like this and I can get back to using my sleep mask because I think it makes a huge difference.

[Marc]

Rest day for me today. Fasted cardio done early doors along with abs. Took some pictures today, which I haven’t done for a few weeks to how I am looking. There’s work to be done, but I know that and plans are in place to grow and improve.

Felt quite tired today, ordered a new part for my cpap machine as this really helps my sleep and I’ve not been able to use it the last few days.

[Marc]

Hi Benjamin

With posing we all have to start somewhere. I do feel that you can present your physique with some further guidance either with a posing coach online or in person. There are some tutorials on YouTube that you could look at to learn some of the basics and get some tips, but a posing coach would really help.

Physique wise I noticed what Kamara said about your shoulder. Do you have any discomfort here / injury. If not posing coach will help present your physique better.

I’d continue to work on overall size, not rushing the process