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Adjusting machines to improve your training

Machines are made to fit the generic person, that means one size fits MOST. It doesn’t consider arm length, leg length, height etc… 

So making small adjustments based on your own individual needs and manipulating the set up can really improve the exercise. For example:

The Cable Row: Adjusting the seat height by placing a 20kg bumper plate under my glutes repositions the height/level that the cable comes into my body. Thus, achieving a better exercise to suit my body.   

Small adjustments like this can really help to bring your training up a level. 

As always if you are manipulating a machines set-up, know why you are doing it and what you are trying to achieve.

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New Personal Record!

After a 4 year hiatus I smashed my PR in the first deadlift session back 

180kg Deadlift DONE✅

Today has really highlighted to me how the strength gains of other movements (RDL’s, hack squat, split squats etc…) can and have transferred over, which is good news

Excited to see what can happen over the next few weeks. With more consistency I should be chasing the 200’s club!

Let me know how you’re getting on with your deadlifts and if you have any questions feel free to drop a comment below or DM me!

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Don’t fall for the TRAP

Fitness food companies and food companies in general will write ‘slim’ ‘skinny’ ‘weight loss’ ‘low cals’ on their packaging to grab your attention

It is a marketing technique and one that clearly works because they are all still in business!

The companies are playing you, don’t fall for it!

Tips to get around it:

✅Be more aware when you are doing your food shop

✅If it is really expensive, read the back of the packet to see if it is worth it

✅Buy a small quantity and try it out before you commit to buying more

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Consistency

The level of consistency you can produce will look different compared to others, so take an individualised approach.

When trying to be consistent, be realistic. Allocate time to what you are trying to be consistent with.

Have a plan, stick to the plan!

The plan here has always been to increase my weights on BP, I’ve stuck to it regardless of ups and downs 135kg bench I’m coming for you!!

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Welcome!

Hello, welcome to my blog! My name is Isaac and I am a fully qualified personal trainer based in Kilcock, Co. Kildare. I will be using this blog to share my fitness tips and tricks with you.