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    As said above consistency is key. Don't ego lift, focus on getting good technique and if that means dropping a weight or 2 then do it (although you already seem to have learned this).

    I focus on one body area one day each week. Monday is chest and core, Tuesday back, Wednesday legs and Thursday is arms and shoulders. I get my cardio through cycling and running.

    Best advice I would give is ignore almost all of the social media noise from influencers. 'Arnie utilised a rear delt trapeze press mixed with an anterior shoulder overhead barbell swing all whilst standing on his head and here's why you should to'. **** off. He had been working his whole life towards near perfection in his physique and was trying to squeeze out a 0.1% gain that was potentially the difference between being Mr Universe again or not. For most people lifting weights is about feeling and looking a wee bit better and keeping the weight off. If you want to grow your arms do some shoulder presses and bicep curls, if you want to grow your chest do some bench and incline presses. The guy who trained Brad Pitt for his roles in Fight Club and Troy (both of which saw him in different but equally impeccable shapes) was very much in this no bull**** school of thought.

    A decent Pt can certainty help with technique and understanding of how different muscle groups grow; they will also keep you accountable. Ultimately though having a core group of 3-5 exercises per body are and targeting them consistently and increasing reps and weight as and when you are ready coupled with relatively clean eating will see you make gains pretty quickly.
    Last edited by Pretty Boy; 01-11-2024 at 10:10 AM.
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