[Marc]

Relaxing day with my family and Kerry’s today in Worthing. Been a really nice break away from home, lots of special memories made too. Waiting to see the fibo open bodybuilding results, then off to bed

[Marc]

@MarcHector

Hey Mark, does the below show? (I am terrible with tech!)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-Co1ZQd6TFhKVKjG7rl2t1gEWeXO4_1S

Incredible work Damian!!!

I have seen your cut pictures progress a huge well done. Now I personally think your next steps is largely based around your adherence and how much leaner you are willing to get. You could start to reverse diet from where you are, but if adherence to diet is good and you can pull off a few more kg then this will be added benefit for when you start to reverse diet.

[Marc]

Hi Damian

Have you posted pics up, If so I can’t see any? Can you give some info on how long you have been cutting for, cardio, steps etc

[Marc]

Hi guys, few days break away with kerry. Client worked ticked off early morning then now in holiday mode for a few days completely switching off and enjoying some time with kerry and her family. We are out tonight for Kerry’s grandmas 92nd birthday meal (it’s her actual birthday tomorrow) so an off plan meal for me and kerry today. Looking forward to this evening! Hope everyone has a good weekend

[Marc]

For me it’s personal. What my goal is and remembering that. Not every session will be one where I am fired up to train. But knowing i haven’t achieved what I want to achieve yet in the sport is enough to help me “find it” for that session. Find your why and make it happen in a way that works for you

[Marc]

Hi guys

I just realised I did not do my log yesterday, I apologise for this. Yesterday was a very difficult day for me, my school friend / client was yesterday laid to rest passing away at only 39 years of age. I won’t hide the last few weeks have been difficult and the gym has been my release big time.

I am away from today until Sunday with kerry visiting her family. Really looking forward to this mini break

[Marc]

Level 2

Are you asking a question here John?

[Marc]

Final week in off season. Definitely felt tired going into today’s session, but got after it “nobody cares, work harder”. Another session with all lifts progressed. Very happy because it was really mind over matter. Midweek check in today, Kuba was really pleased with the visuals – a perfect spot to be in ahead of prep starting next week. I’m confident the transition from off season to prep will be a good one

[Marc]

So, it’s going to be a 3 day training week for me. From Thursday – Sunday I will be travelling down south with kerry to see her family so a planned in de-load for 4 days will be in place. But for now, business as usual and I will be training pull, push and legs this week.

Started the week with my usual pull session, a strong session ticked off and progression with my lifts. I do think if I was to push past this week before a pull back I’d likely take a hit with training as I’ve pushed the barriers here with training progressions, but I’m happy I did this with my off season coming to a close after this week

[Marc]

I agree with the replies from the time. To add, if you will be doing steps on the treadmill when the weather is not so good I would make a note of what speed you do this at which is a steady walk and not making you out of breath. You can then stay using this same speed (without an incline) each time you use the treadmill for consistency

[Marc]

Hey Joe

Do you mean training in the rep ranges 8-12? How long have you been training this way for and has your training split or exercise selection changed in this time?

hi ive been training in 8-12 for like 2 weeks on fb eod nothing has changed at all but im just losing progression every session on especially push work and idk why

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Out of interest, when was the last time you had a de-load or say 3 consecutive rest days? Are all of your exercises within the 8-12 rep range or does this change depending on the exercise?

[Marc]

Hi guys, celebrated my daughters 9th birthday today with my family. A few games at laser quest, yes I played lol and I didn’t come last (cough – Kerry did). Nice day all round, lots of presents which she wanted so definitely in the good books. Off plan meal this evening, going to be the usual some Caribbean food! Hope everyone has had a good weekend

[Marc]

The end of a very productive training week. Full leg session and full send!

I won’t be doing this session next week as agreed with Kuba to have a de-load as I will be away back end of next week.

Major progressions, highlight 10pps on nytram leg press which was a pb. Last week I did 9pps + 5kg, so a big jump up 30kg in total but a positive step up. Weekend with my daughters and family. I will be celebrating my daughters 9th birthday this weekend, looking forward to family time

[Marc]

Your last rep should have the same form as your first rep. Good form / execution, training with intent and full range of movement. Don’t attempt 50/50 reps, staying safe is key but equally do not leave reps on the table if you are to perform them in a safe manner

[Marc]

Hi Jacob, are you following a set training plan at the moment? I do think you can make progress training 3 times a week, spreading your sessions out. I agree with Kerry, take a look at the education series Jordan has on YouTube. With your previous training experience you might find that a PPL legs split will work well for you. But have a watch of the series and see which program you think would best fit your style of training