Sara
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Stress is going to play a huge roll here as other athletes have mentioned, so definitely take that into account and aim to reduce ! But as also mentioned by athletes, I would definitely try to measure a little more often and throughout day if possible!
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Posterior done and dusted today! Happy with the outcome , one step closer to the stage! Busy day for clients as per usual (Mondays and Tuesdays are typically rammed full of clients which I LOVE) all wanting to start their days right which is awesome!
Rest day tomorrow then back in for upper Thursday! Things we love to do! 💪
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Couldn’t agree with what other people have said here – This is your goal! Keep smashing it and ignore the comments from other people, you’re achieving something they could only dream of doing, so use it as fuel and show em!
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Crazy weekend done and dusted!! Client had his show up in hull this weekend and I honestly couldn’t have been happier with how he looked! Unfortunately he didn’t place but compared to other competitors he just needs more size, so into the offseason we go! Final show of the season next weekend then holiday for me and the partner – and when I say holiday i mean go to Scotland and move house aha , which to me is perfect – i’m a home gal at heart!
Today push was on the cards, a very steady session, little stiff from travel but nothing that won’t subside after today! Massage in the morning with some posterior work aswell! So should be good!
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As Jordan said , it can be a little detrimental for some , personally I don’t really find any issue with it. But if its effecting you and the numbers you’re able to put down in your push session then I would either move things around or look at variables that might not be at 100% , for example is your rest between those days at 100% , are you sleeping well? what’s stress like? Have you been bang on with your hydration, nutrition? When one of these variables is a little skewed then it can have a big impact on your ability to apply yourself in those sessions! So maybe have a look at these first , then if the push session is still a little on the poor side , move split around.
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If you feel you could do more I would revisit your intensity, keep what you have now and really work on applying yourself in those sets. If someone says they feel they can do more in their training, it makes me think that intensity isn’t where it should be. Repeat repeat repeat, keep it simple and get good at it 🙂
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Legs done and dusted , followed by a long ol drive to hull to support my first timer! (that drive after leg day might not have been the brightest idea!) but very happy with how the session went tbh, my pendulum is moving really well now tbh , just one big set with the drop set until down to no more plates (roughly can be anywhere between 45-55 total reps, but this is one big set, no other sets added because I’m normally cooked after this )
Surrounded by good people and good vibes , what more could you want on a leg day!
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I’m with Jordan on this one – you can get some really good hack squat/leg press combinations! Seen a few in some home gyms from my clients and they’re awesome!
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Birthday pull in the bag today and a bloody good session it was ! All numbers moved, which is fucking brilliant. A couple of movements became a little stagnant but after playing around with a few things and having a little more food prior to the session, numbers are moving again! So a very successful session in the bag! Legs tomorrow morning with the partner before heading over to hull for a client show this weekend! Busy weekend but good weekend!
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Upper went down today! Super happy with how sessions are moving, shoulders felt awesome today after some much needed treatment with Jen at the shed! Its the best feeling when you can get full activation with no pain! FYI I don’t have any direct injury to my shoulders they just tend to get a little more stiff now a days! But today they felt awesome!
Pull tomorrow after work , which should be a good one!
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Moving on from what Jordan was saying , try to avoid overthinking things. I’m going to use myself as an example here, I spent years doing 4-6 sets on EVERYTHING. Every body part, every session, every movement, all of the volume in the world , which worked for a period of time but as I’ve evolved as a bodybuilder, so has my training. I’ve now moved to a lower volume approach 1-2 sets on things, and I’ve grown the most I ever have, but I have also learnt how to apply myself during those sets. It takes time, experience and sheer love for the process that brings results. You can have every research articles on your desk saying this and that, but at the end of the day, if you’re not able to complete things to 110% day in and day out while loving the process, then progress can become stagnant. The industry is very paralysis via analysis now a days, just get in the gym, pour your heart and soul into it and you’ll grow.
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I’m with Jordan and Kuba here! If you want to use something to help drive things, creatine and a little insure is always a good combination! Shouldn’t need to utilise insulin really!
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Posterior session done early this morning, then a little cardio and abs to finish off ! Good day working, training and eating in which tonight I’ll be sending some much needed time with my partner as I’ve hardly seen her this week due to work! Remember it’s important to take some time with the people you love! Cause I know I wouldn’t be here without her !
Onto another day we go!
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Daily vacuums and 2-3 small circuits of abdominal training through the week will help for midsection control through push phases. I personally don’t think waist trainers do anything (unpopular opinion possibly) but some people really think they make a difference , so it’s up to you whether you want to trial it! Also choosing good food sources that don’t leave you bloated and super gassy! These are all a few things that you could do to help control your midsection !
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Wooooooo! Good day! Busy day! Rest day today , with a massage this morning too!
A very wholesome day of client work , all clients are ticking along nicely which is awesome!
Posterior tomorrow, which I’m looking forward too! Just another day doing the do!