[Marc]

Hi guys

1kg weight drop overnight and a new bodyweight low by 0.7kg, weighing in at 117.9kg this morning. Huge drop off and another step forward with condition. Visuals sent over to Kuba this morning and he said keep steps as low as possible, lower training session as normal and high carb day. I didn’t ask for calories / won’t work it out as I’m not interested but more so do what’s needed without counting numbers.

Today felt like “prep”. Energy is a lot lower, training numbers down as was the weights but I did what was needed for today and that’s what counts.

Pictures and bodyweight will be sent over to Kuba tomorrow for his direction on what the plan of action will be. I’ll keep you all updated tomorrow

[Marc]

Top man really good to read this and you are certainly in a great mindset / learning. Keep this going !!

[Marc]

Potentially you might need to adjust your training volume based on the above what you have said. Could you post up your workouts so that we can feedback to you. Also prior to starting this new training split did you take a de-load or consecutive rest days?

[Marc]

I’m full agreement with Maddy here! It’s good you are taking all the steps to not fail a drug test, but this supplement wouldn’t be on the market being sold if it would cause you to fail a test. All the best for your show

[Marc]

I really do agree with the comments from the team. Try to block out the noise, unfortunately there are some shallow minded people who want to put others down. Keep focused on your goals and ticking them off one by one. You’ve got this

[Marc]

In person check in this morning with Kuba. He’s very happy with where I am currently and it’s added more fuel to the fire to keep on pushing to bring me best. 5 weeks out this weekend, we spoke about other shows also and how the season will go but for now we take one show at a time. Very good upper session also today at ultraflex gym Rotherham with my training partner Karlton who is also prepped by Kuba and he’s looking insane. I’m very excited to see his season unfold !!

[Marc]

1) What are your thoughts on GLP1s (Retatruide, Tirz, Sema etc) Have you or have you had your clients implement any of these?

2) What are your Top 3 Tampa Pro predictions this weekend?

3) What would you say your strongest and weakest body parts are?

Hi mate

So in answer to your questions

1) I personally have used this and my clients haven’t either so it’s hard to comment my thoughts. But given the right environment they can be useful tools

2) Jordan Hutchinson, John Jewitt then 3rd spot wide open Quinton, Justin shier and Jon del a Rosa. It’s a deep line up, if anyone is off they will suffer with placings

3) to be honest I think I’ve closed a lot of gaps in my physique especially this last off season. I would say my back is my strongest bodypart. Weakest hmm I always want more legs lol but this is the bodybuilder in me

[Marc]

Hi all!! New territory for me with my bodyweight. Down 0.4kg from yesterday previous low bodyweight, I weighed in at 118.6kg today and so far I am down 0.9kg on average compared to last week. Things are moving very well and visually I am happy with what I am seeing, leaned and not flattening off so it’s all positives and I continue to push on from here.

Filmed today for my YouTube channel, prep update, Q&A and more… so keep your eyes peeled for that dropping next week

[Marc]

Are you eating bread currently, you said you like it with eggs. If so continue with what is available to you as long as you find it digests well. No need to overthink here

[Marc]

I would advise using reputable brands here such as biolabs

[Marc]

Your session layout / exercise selection looks good. How long have you been running the training split for and how has your progress / recovery been so far?

Thanks Mark

I have been running it maybe 2 months. I have a lot of obligations trough the day,plus family (kids) so i am trying to make time for everything. This was good split for me. Push and pull took me maybe hour ,hour and 15 to finish,so that is something i can make constant. Tried FB ,and simply dont have a time for it. This is i think something i can run a loger period. Chest are little slower to recover,but I still trying to fino right volumen for it

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I think i remember you posting this at the start before you tried it . Now chest needs 4 sleeps or 3 sleeps at a stretch to fully recover before you can press again and progress . I’d maybe look at dropping the volume a touch if your chest isn’t recovering in time . Because as you get stronger , the recovery demands will get bigger . So there’s a decision to make .[/quote]

Yes I did post it thank you for remmebering! Ok,but is there a point to take off a few days,i am running two and half months this split? To take a deload ,not to touch volume for chest still?

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So with a deload this is something you can monitor and see when it’s needed for yourself. Some of the common signs are lifts not progressing, sore joints, lower motivation for training, recovery taking longer.

In terms of training volume for chest I personally think if you had a low incline smith press then an OH press isn’t essential as your front delt will be worked on a low incline press.you could potentially add and extra set to low incline smith press or go with a neutral grip pin loaded chest press or using cable instead of the OH press

[Marc]

Your session layout / exercise selection looks good. How long have you been running the training split for and how has your progress / recovery been so far?

[Marc]

3rd session of my training week done today and what another incredible session with progressing every lift. Leg session, not much on paper but it’s more than enough to keep me moving forwards with the adjusted training volume a few weeks ago. Very happy with how my training is going this past week in particular.

Full session;

Leg ext x3
Hip leg press x3
Lying leg curl x4
Toe press x2

3 back to back posing rounds

Also had a sports massage this evening with muscle matter, incredible treatment!!

[Marc]

I fully agree with comments above. Monitor how you physique develops and how you recover and then make adjustments based of what you are seeing

[Marc]

Incredible push session this morning. Just like yesterday with pull every exercise progressed. Training is flying, I feel tired getting to the gym but once I am there I am flicking a switch and taking what’s mine. I want my first pro win so badly this year and I refuse to cut corners this is literally everything to me.

Full session today

Pec cable fly x3
Low incline smith press x2
Seated chest press x3
Lying cuff lat raise x3
Cross body triceps ext x3

Plank and side plank x2

3 posing rounds back to back with 10 second holds