Rikki Armstrong - Personal Trainer

Snaps from last weekend’s English Masters weightlifting comp at the NEC in Birmingham. After battling a stubborn shoulder injury for a few months, I was just happy to post a total—so placing third place was definitely a bonus 🥉

I couldn't have stepped up to the platform if it was for my main guy - he's been training me since day 1 and I can't thank him enough for the constant help and encouragement he gives me.

Also big thank you to my training partners for sharing the highs and lows during the training leading up to this ❤️❤️❤️.

Big goals set for the future. We move.
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I took this photo over the weekend (rarely take any form of progress pics anymore as I'm solely focused on performance over aesthetics) and I was actually quite shocked and happy to notice some skinny kid back gainzzz 😎 all thanks to heavy lifts and more recovery days.

There is probably only 3-4kg in weight gain on the right hand side, BUT...
I find it fascinating how certain types of resistance training can really reshape your physique. While it’s not a dramatic transformation, I’m pleased to see noticeable gains in my traps and an overall increase in thickness and density throughout my posterior chain.

Thank you for these boss photos from the Wirral weightlifting comp 👊🏻

Looking forward to the next event in the summer. New PBs and better scores to come 💪🏻 🫡.
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What a boss weekend with even better people

Unbelievably proud of everyone who took part in Amsterdam this weekend

We have such an incredible support system in place with everyone at constantly sending messages of support for everyone who took part 🫶🏻

Even though my running felt sluggish and it probably wasn't my best race (not going to make excuses) my partner pushed me from start to finish, and to say that we finished in the top 10% of participants in the pro's division shows that we definitely held our own 🙌🏻

Thank you for these snaps from last week's weightlifting comp at 📸🏋🏻‍♂️.

Looking forward to more work with
to beat my overall score and hopefully to qualify for the British masters nationals 👴🏻.

Never stay still. Always look to get better. Do things that make you nervous. You'll do great things ✌🏻.
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CLIENT • TRANSFORMATION • ----------------------------------------------------
How it started vs how it's going now 🔥. trains with me 2x per week as well as getting to regular classes at when he can.

His results are nothing short of remarkable when you take in to consideration that he was struggling to even walk without assistance when he first walked in the gym.

He has completely switched his life around, rather than falling victim to his physical restrictions, he has taken charge of his health and is almost unrecognizable to the person that I first met.

Nobody deserves it more than this guy. He shows up without fail, works extremely hard and has trusted the process from moment one 👏🏻.
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A boss day of learning and upskilling with the work crew at HMF

Never staying static, always developing our knowledge and skill base 📚🤓 - taking pride in what we do 💯

Very fortunate to have the mentorship of who is absolutely next level on the ergs - truly mindblowing to see the power output and efficiency that man has 👏🏻.

Some snaps from the Health First Teams most recent physical activity session, working with asylum seekers in our local community 📸

It always helps to have a bit of sunshine and blue skies to make kickboxing and football even more fun ☀️ 🥊 ⚽.

I'm very happy to announce that we (Health First Team) have received funding for another Health & wellbeing program

This program is going to be delivered to those seeking asylum in our community. Many of the service users that we work with are escaping war torn countries and are desperate to live a life free of despair and discrimination

It's such rewarding work to be a small part of the process of helping these individuals integrate in to our society 🫶🏻.

It is a very rare occurrence that we (in the UK) have the opportunity to exercise outside and get a tan at the same time 😎

Got to grasp the chance to get that vitamin D and gymnastics pump on board ☀️ 💪🏻.
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Why range of motion (ROM) is vital❗

Having a good ROM is an essential component to living a comfortable, pain free and independent lifestyle 💯

Restricted ROM in any part of the body can lead to discomfort, pain, risk of injury and poor mobility 🤕

ROM and movement quality should be the foundation for any physical task, however it is all too often neglected or rushed through as it is seen as boring, difficult or a 'waste of time' 🤦🏻‍♂️

I'll wait on the hate from all the gym bros who continue to do heavy bench press, despite their shoulder impingement 🐸☕.
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Unbelievably blessed to have the opportunity to travel to so many amazing places with my gorgeous girls 🩷🩷🩷.
Time spent with family really is the most precious thing, and it is all too easy to take it for granted at times.
The Dominican Republic has been fantastic, it is now easy to see why it's been voted 'the happiest country in the world' - everyone is so happy and smiling all the time, especially warm and welcoming for young children 🇩🇴🥰.