[MikeJ]

Gents, thanks for all the feedback. This site is 2nd to none ????????

[MikeJ]

@wotti yeah it worked well for me but I’ve ran it twice now so unsure if it’s beneficial to step it up and if so, how. Extra test, extra NPP or both?

[MikeJ]

*mg not ml

[MikeJ]

Sounds good. I think going off what the guys said above, it’s person dependant. Do more of consume less. Try both and see which you react to better. All trial and error isn’t it.

[MikeJ]

So are you losing weight on those cals @blakey93 if so at what rate? Patience and small adjustments is my preferred option.

[MikeJ]

I like Push Pull Legs but you’re better off honestly assessing you physique and basing your split off what will hit your weaker points with the most frequency. If you’ve never done an upper / lower split that may be a good starting point. Definitely plan in rest days every 2/3 sessions or at least listen to your body for feedback and plan them in as you go. If you train every day intensity can’t be where it needs to be.

[MikeJ]

I wouldn’t say I have severe issues but both shoulders have been dislocated twice (about 8-10 years ago) so ROM isn’t what it could be. Its more my rear Delts start to become painful. Ive has sessions where fly movements aren’t possible because it’s a constant pull and strain on my rears. I get tissue work done every other week which alleviates it but I thought starting with a hammer strength may be a smarter move. Think I’ve convinced myself haha!

[MikeJ]

I got the wireless beats in ears. Definitely the best headphones I’ve had but stupid money for headphones (I’m a tight Yorkshireman) has them about 7 months and no issues.

[MikeJ]

Thanks Sas. Do you see a difference in composition when you create a deficit by cardio rather than calories, or vice versa? The only time I’ve really hit cardio hard my waist really came in. More so than it has from reducing calories.

[MikeJ]

Thanks JP, appreciate it.

[MikeJ]

Agree with Christoph. If you’re late fatiguing you’re struggle to get stronger in your heavier sets

[MikeJ]

Think that’s pretty common. Reduce the weight, slow the negative and make sure you’re initiating with the hamstring. Maybe try a hamstring Isolation first so it’s easier to connect. The belt won’t stop the back doing the work, will only give core stability.

[MikeJ]

I like 3. Means I’m progressing over a range of movements that stops training going stale and getting samey cos there’s maybe 10 days between a session. Personal choice tho. Depending on what exercises suit you there’s no use padding out workouts with movements that don’t agree with you.

[MikeJ]

PPL, Upper Lower Upper or Lower Upper Lower.

depending on experience, recovery time, weak body parts…

[MikeJ]

Hi buddy. I have the same split but have 3 rotations so push 1,2,3 etc. Find it helps me progress lifts when I’m not hitting the exact same movement twice a week. For me Chest is a weakness so I have the following.

Push 1
Chest compound free weight
Chest compound machine
Chest fly
Shoulder raise variation
Tricep Isolation

Push 2
Chest compound free weight
Shoulder compound machine
Chest fly shoulder raise variation x2
Tricep Isolation x2

Push 3
Shoulder compound free weight
Tricep compound (hits chest too)
Chest fly
Shoulder raise variation x2
Tricep Isolation x2

That’s a rough version. Obviously pick and choose movements that suit you and flex volume up/ Down where needed. Hope that’s helpful.