Does anyone have any recommendations for knee sleeves that don’t provide too much bounce? I don’t want to pull the trigger on a costly pair that creates a ton of rebound. Im just looking for some support. Any suggestions?

Thanks for the all input as usual, everyone! I’m about to finish week 8 of this rotation, so I’ll start sliding in an extra off day in for the next 8 weeks and see how things go.

I was hoping to get some input on how to approach a training rotation. Currently I’m doing a Push/Pull/Legs/Arms/OFF routine, where I have the following days…

Push A

Push A

Legs A

Arms A

OFF

Push B

Pull B

Legs B

Arms B

OFF

Repeat

Although I enjoy the variety of having two different days a that each have their own movements, I’m just wondering if…

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Thanks for the input, everyone. I tinkered with the weight this past week and…

Prime Incline whooped my butt adjusting the profile more to bottom and mid ROM.

Prime Row…same.

Looking forward to these as new challenges and improving!

Thank you for your input, Jordan!

My gym recently got Prime equipment (Plate Loaded Incline and Plate Loaded Extreme Row). I fully understand the purpose of loading the weight at different positions, etc. Currently I just try to even the weight out across each peg (ex: I use a 45lb+25lb on each peg). I notice most people (mainly a few on this website…yes, Jordan and Kuba…

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What movements are your focus on your “upper” and “lower” days, as compared to your other days in your rotation?

Jordan,

Where do you usually place your feet on the Arsenal Leg Press? My gym just recently got one, and my foot placement either feels too low with the low angle on the bottom part of the sled, and it feels too high when I place my feet on the higher portion.

Question…

Do you get feedback from judging usually, or do you prefer to step back and use you and your coach’s opinions?

Oops. My bad on that assumption. I saw it and and thought you were doing that show again this year.

How are you approaching your upper body days currently? For example, I notice you have 1 set listed. Is that working up to 1 working set? Is it to failure or any RIR? Just curious.

PS I was going to ask what your show plans were this year, and saw the redcon poster with you on IG and got my answer.

Are there certain areas that you get graston work done specifically?

Random Thought

Has anyone (I mean from an IFBB or content creator, not us Average Joe’s lol) asked to come train with you at your place? I want to see Juji roll up to your gym and get through a Michaela session, haha.

Since it’s been a couple of months since you’ve implemented it, I thought I’d inquire about the cold plunges again, and how you feel they’ve been beneficial to you.

Michaela,

How long would you say/think your rest periods are at your top/heavy sets? I imagine you’re not sitting there with a stopwatch, haha, but just curious as to how long it takes you to feel like you’re recovered, and ready for your next set?

Saw your post on IG today. I know you’ve been focused on lower body work since the Olympia, but I just have to say how impressive your upper body is even with no training currently. Can’t wait to see what package you bring when you get where you want. As always, thanks for allowing us to be able to see a glimpse into the work you’re putting in!

These are a knockoff version of the green Rot8 handles. I’m going to go ahead and buy them just to be able to introduce a small change here and there when I mentally need it. Thanks for the input, everyone!

Has/Does anyone use these? I found a knockoff brand that’s about 1/3 of the price, and am thinking about buying them to use occasionally on pull days for certain movements. Any thoughts??

I was wondering your thoughts regarding your use of cold plunges. I guess it’s a two part question.

What is your goal with it in your recovery?

What are the benefits you’ve seen personally with using it so far?

I’ve been wanting to utilize them in my own recovery, but recently I’ve seen information in regards to how it can inhibit…

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What kind of time frame do you feel you’ll need before hitting upper body again?

What time of day do you usually train? I’m always curious as to how other people approach their schedule and training, especially at the professional level.

Thanks for the input guys.

I’ve used the piece at the end of my workout sometimes just to see how it felt. The weight profile feels a little awkward, so I didn’t know of anyone had used/uses it and had any advice regarding it.

Does anyone have any tips for performing movements on this piece? I want to desperately make it a part of my push routine, but I have difficulty creating muscle connection to this movement. Just curious of anyone here uses it.

Ever since I saw the announcement of you joining here, I’ve been looking forward to reading your logs. Excited that you’re sharing with us!