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Jan 10

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Alright so after two years on Insta I’ve caved w Alright so after two years on Insta I’ve caved with a ‘glute progress’ pic 🤣 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It was all going so (relatively) professional 🤣🤣 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But seriously though, I’ve always considered myself pretty quad dominant and as I’ll likely be returning to the gym in 2025 with a flat ass and a lockdown belly here’s how I managed to grow some semblance of glutes... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I used to train one body part per day, so not in this order but back, shoulders, arms, glutes and hams, quads and calves. In between lockdown 3 and 4 I completely changed up my routine and alternated quads and calves and glutes and hams every other day, sticking in upper body in-between those days. I also didn’t take a rest day apart from Christmas Day with the occasional double train. Definitely wouldn’t recommend, rest is important but I was paranoid about another lockdown (funny that) 🤣 but the take-home is, the stimulus was there. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I ate... a lot. Yes I lost core definition but I felt the compromise was worth it. Calorie surplus for muscle gain (may have not all been intentional 🐷). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I started lifting heavy. All that fuel gave me energy to hit aaall sorts of PBs, which was fun for me but not so much for my old lady knees 👵🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I spent a lot of time focusing on hams, the big ass, little leg BBL look is just a bit odd looking I think. Thick thighs and all that. I really like good mornings, they’re a nice stretch and they just seem to work for me, even lightweight. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I changed my supplement routine to everything @chevron_nutrition_uk lots of their whey isolate and starting integrating an intra, which I hadn’t bothered with previously. I’d recommend their orange flavour. Use my code SAMANTHA10 for 10% off, you’re welcome 😇 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And so concludes my longest ever Insta post. And it was about ass, go figure 🤣

Alright so after two years on Insta I’ve caved with a ‘glute progress’ pic 🤣
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It was all going so (relatively) professional 🤣🤣
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But seriously though, I’ve always considered myself pretty quad dominant and as I’ll likely be returning to the gym in 2025 with a flat ass and a lockdown belly here’s how I managed to grow some semblance of glutes...
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I used to train one body part per day, so not in this order but back, shoulders, arms, glutes and hams, quads and calves. In between lockdown 3 and 4 I completely changed up my routine and alternated quads and calves and glutes and hams every other day, sticking in upper body in-between those days. I also didn’t take a rest day apart from Christmas Day with the occasional double train. Definitely wouldn’t recommend, rest is important but I was paranoid about another lockdown (funny that) 🤣 but the take-home is, the stimulus was there.
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I ate... a lot. Yes I lost core definition but I felt the compromise was worth it. Calorie surplus for muscle gain (may have not all been intentional 🐷).
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I started lifting heavy. All that fuel gave me energy to hit aaall sorts of PBs, which was fun for me but not so much for my old lady knees 👵🏻
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I spent a lot of time focusing on hams, the big ass, little leg BBL look is just a bit odd looking I think. Thick thighs and all that. I really like good mornings, they’re a nice stretch and they just seem to work for me, even lightweight.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I changed my supplement routine to everything @chevron_nutrition_uk lots of their whey isolate and starting integrating an intra, which I hadn’t bothered with previously. I’d recommend their orange flavour. Use my code SAMANTHA10 for 10% off, you’re welcome 😇
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And so concludes my longest ever Insta post. And it was about ass, go figure 🤣 ...

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samanthajyardley

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Dec 31

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Well 2020... May I say a hearty 🖕🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s to bigger and better in 2021 🥳 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Seriously though, life is what you make it. We have much to be grateful for 🥰 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Happy New Year 😘

Well 2020... May I say a hearty 🖕🏻
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Here’s to bigger and better in 2021 🥳
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Seriously though, life is what you make it. We have much to be grateful for 🥰
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Happy New Year 😘 ...

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Nov 29

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Suffice to say 2020 negated the lube for most of u Suffice to say 2020 negated the lube for most of us... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The past is a lesson, not a life sentence; so be brave enough to nurture the opportunities and the relationships that make you happy and distance yourself from those that don’t 🤓

Suffice to say 2020 negated the lube for most of us...
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The past is a lesson, not a life sentence; so be brave enough to nurture the opportunities and the relationships that make you happy and distance yourself from those that don’t 🤓 ...

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Nov 26

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I’ve just launched my YouTube Channel and would I’ve just launched my YouTube Channel and would hugely appreciate a subscribe 🥰 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So far I’ve uploaded my interviews with the awe-inspiring @vicktipnes and protege to @schwarzenegger @mattgreenfitness ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Both are extremely charming and have a lot of wisdom to share, be sure to check them out at: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3oaAhVv1gXtCLZVs39YSWg

I’ve just launched my YouTube Channel and would hugely appreciate a subscribe 🥰
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So far I’ve uploaded my interviews with the awe-inspiring @vicktipnes and protege to @schwarzenegger @mattgreenfitness
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Both are extremely charming and have a lot of wisdom to share, be sure to check them out at:
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3oaAhVv1gXtCLZVs39YSWg ...

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@what_samantha_eats

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Nov 12

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Head over to @samanthajyardley to see a cool comp Head over to @samanthajyardley to see a cool competition from @7daley. Gotta love a giveaway! . . . . . #7daley #ageisjustanumber #fitfamuk #getstrong #fitnessfreak #staydisciplined #trainsmart #vitaminc #supplements #giveaway #fitnessgirl #fitnessworkout #lockdownworkout #lockdown #fitnessmotivations #fitnessislife #fitnessstyle #coventryfitness #ukfitness #ukfitnessblogger #ukfitgirls #ukfitgirl #gymwomen #gymworkout #gymworld #ukgym #coventrygym #gymismyboyfriend #gymlovers

Head over to @samanthajyardley to see a cool competition from @7daley. Gotta love a giveaway!
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#7daley #ageisjustanumber #fitfamuk #getstrong #fitnessfreak #staydisciplined #trainsmart #vitaminc #supplements #giveaway #fitnessgirl #fitnessworkout #lockdownworkout #lockdown #fitnessmotivations #fitnessislife #fitnessstyle #coventryfitness #ukfitness #ukfitnessblogger #ukfitgirls #ukfitgirl #gymwomen #gymworkout #gymworld #ukgym #coventrygym #gymismyboyfriend #gymlovers ...

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Nov 2

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Healthy meals don’t have to be time-consuming 🙌🏻 Greek yoghurt, blueberries, a new cacao nibs to be fancy 🙌🏻 simples. . . . . . . . #warwickshirefoodblogger #coventryfoodblogger #foodblogger #warwickshireblogger #coventryblogger #warwickshirefood #coventryfood #warwickshireinfluencer #coventryinfluencer #foodforthought #healthyfood #healthymeals #healthymealideas #dietfood #caloriedeficit #mealprep #deliciousandnutritious #foodporn #nutrition #nutritious #alltheblueberries #blueberriesongreekyoghurt #cacaonibs

Healthy meals don’t have to be time-consuming 🙌🏻

Greek yoghurt, blueberries, a new cacao nibs to be fancy 🙌🏻 simples.
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#warwickshirefoodblogger #coventryfoodblogger #foodblogger #warwickshireblogger #coventryblogger #warwickshirefood #coventryfood #warwickshireinfluencer #coventryinfluencer #foodforthought #healthyfood #healthymeals #healthymealideas #dietfood #caloriedeficit #mealprep #deliciousandnutritious #foodporn #nutrition #nutritious #alltheblueberries #blueberriesongreekyoghurt #cacaonibs ...