[Marc]

Hey Marc,

hope everything is fine!
How does it feel with the “new approach” to training with Patrick? He has a other approach / style that you used to be, or am i wrong? Do you use some of his SST Methods?
Mind you share some PED insides as well, or is this a no go here? Sorry, if this theme was asked before!
Kind regards

Hi mate

I’ve covered my training split a few posts ago so you can see what my current set up is there. Training wise I’m not following SST methods, I know what works for my body exercise wise so I am adapting that within the number of sets / reps he wants me to do for each training session. Peds is not an area I ever discuss here

[Marc]

Ended up getting a cortisone shot, not the course of action I was hoping to go but it is what it is

I have almost same shoulder pain and thinking to take the cortisone shot , does it help ? I took if before for my wrist and help me a lot[/quote]
If I was you in the first instance go and have a consult with Dr Ansar Mahmood if you are in the uk. His email is clinic@kyzn.co.uk and his clinics instagram page is kyznclinics

[Marc]

Back in the uk now. Check in with Patrick today, happy with wheee my body comp is. Today was advised as a rest day with the higher carb day whilst adjusting back to the time zone difference. Today was mainly filled with client work and getting bits unpacked alongside food prep. Off to bed shortly with the intention of being back in the gym after having a good nights sleep. Looking forward to pushing on and getting back to my usual routine now I’m home

[Marc]

Long day of travel today, managed to sleep a little on the first flight before now just waiting for the connecting flight back home, but I’m sure it’s going to take my body a few days to really adjust with the travel / different timezones. Either way an early night sleep is definitely in order

[Marc]

Hi bud I can vouch for what Jordan has said. Post PRP treatment a few weeks back I ran this same protocol and the really helped the healing process for me especially as I had the strongest PRP injections in 3 different sites within my shoulder. The surgeon was impressed with how fast the healing was on my follow up appointment

[Marc]

Well that’s a wrap for Las Vegas and the Olympia, heading back to the U.K. today landing tomorrow late afternoon. It’s been an experience supporting kerry with her Olympia debut and also more fire for me to get there.

Next log will be back in the uk

[Marc]

Is this your first time being as lean as you are? There might be times you going into training feeling tired or maybe not as “fired up” but generally for me anyway once I get going these are often the best sessions that I have.

I think the key is manage training volume alongside your recovery and training can still be enjoyable no matter your body composition

[Marc]

Really good chest, shoulders and triceps session today over at newtech gym. I feel like my training performance has really picked up now I’m 3 weeks post PRP injection. Fullness is regained in upper body and holding good condition. Patrick is really happy with how I’m looking, in the perfect spot now when I get back to the uk on weds to push on in prep which I am very excited for.

[Marc]

Usual Sunday rest day for me. Later night than usual yesterday, went out for a clean off plan meal with kerry and her client who flew over to watch her compete. Nice chilled evening, which then meant had a later lie in today to make sure sleep time was good.

Out today for at a shopping outlet with kerry, hopefully grab a few Bargains :)!

Mr Olympia weekend is over. Definitely shocked by some results, but this is the beauty of bodybuilding that on any given day anyone can win!

[Marc]

Training splits, rep ranges and exercises are generally specific to the individual and what their needs are. For some people they might have varying rep ranges but the same exercise(s) on different days because that exercise could be what is best for that client. There is no right or wrong here, but with all things programming has to be specific to that person and their overall physique development

[Marc]

Pretty epic day! Kerry stepped on stage today at the mr Olympia in the pro bikini division. Such a surreal moment seeing her step on that stage. Sheer determination and hardwork made this possible and what a look her and Meg took to the stage, super proud of her.

Aside from watching kerry compete, I also trained hamstrings, glutes and calves to round off my training week. A great day all round and one to go down in the memory bank

[Marc]

Hi Tobias

I agree with the comments above from the team. Changing macro splits will be determined on what is needed for that individual at that time and on a needs basis.

[Marc]

Here we go, Olympia weekend is here. The highest level / standard of bodybuilders in the world battle it out for top spot and day 1 after pre/ judging is not disappointing. Looking forward to see who win be crowned the worlds best in each division across this weekend and of course watch Kerry compete in her very first Olympia. Today, i trained at the hotel shoulders, chest and triceps and I had a very good session. Feeling like my physique is coming back to life after illness and also the PRP treatment I had a few weeks ago. Sports massage currently then it’s one more meal and then I’m off to bed

[Marc]

So my day today was;

Fasted cardio 45 mins
Client check ins
Haircut
Gym session over at new tech gym – really good back and biceps session, met up with Haider and Rhys (I will post some videos up tomorrow to my IG)
… now I’m at the Olympia athletes meet at great with Kerry as she’s competing this weekend – surreal being here I’m so pleased for her

[Marc]

This set up looks good to me. I’m assuming you are adding arms at the start of lower to give extra volume for your arms across your training week which is absolutely fine