Look forward to meeting you at the show pal! Certain to be a great day! Yeah hopefully I won’t dissapoint being 5 weeks out - And as a pro I’m a lightweight luckily haha
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Simon Jones
Sep 09, 2018
Just noticed you will be guest posing at the event I’m competing in - excited to see what a Pro middleweight physique looks like in the flesh ! (Even if it’s a few weeks out ! )
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Ben Howard
Sep 09, 2018
A few more lb hams,quads,glutes and then im there!
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Ben Howard
Sep 09, 2018
Condition at 6 weeks out I want to set a New standard iv got a lot of digging yet to come
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Ben Howard
Sep 09, 2018
Another great week off work - back to it tomorrow, amazing time with family, done loads and made some great memories.
Prep going well - 1 week until guest posing, 6 weeks until UK International, 10 until Worlds
Bodyweight down to 74.9kg - thinking somewhere around 4lb to come off in 6 weeks but sitting at 73kg for a few weeks between the 2 shows ill naturally tighten up and look slightly better come the worlds, but the plan of coarse is to be my best at the UK show.
Will have a good idea of How much weight I have to lose but really not a huge amount now
Great session, enjoying the 6-8 rep range with impeccable form, really suits my strengths and the way I train
Weds 5.9.18 - upper
4x6 bench press- 112.5kg 6,6 110kg 6,6
4x6 barbell row - 115kg 6,6,6,7
4x6 seated Barbell press 80kg 6,6,6,6
3x8 pullups +20kg 8,8,7
3x8 dips +55kg 8,8,8
3x8 curls 50kg 8,8,8
3x8 skullcrushers 50kg 8,8,7
3x8 upright row 55kg 8,8,9
Felt a good pump all over and good weight moved at this stage
Repeated Mondays session on Friday and wednesdays session today with a very slight progression on both including the HIIT which I havnt done more than 2 sessions per week all prep and I think that has attributed to maintaining abit more muscle and strength and not get too depleted
The goal for the next week is another 4 sessions (mon-wed-Thur-sat) as time allows before my early shifts now I have that option to train, week after though will be just 3 sessions.
Looking to shave another pound or so this coming week before the guest spot
Still having a mild refeed/higher carb day on a Sunday, (typical offseason day of diet) which I only consume an extra 350kcals than I do right now
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Ben Howard
Sep 08, 2018
definitly Due to prioritising carbs more this prep! Dipped slightly the last week or 2 but not bad
probably going to stick it out mate and maybe experiment with a full body approach when prep is over squatting X3 per week across different ranges
Had an amazing week off work with the family and our new arrival Joshua is doing great sleeping and eating a lot as newborns do!
Also popped the question to Becky yesterday on her birthday and we went ring shopping and spend another great day the 4 of us, real precious memories being made!
Not effecting the family atall with prep just getting it done weighing 75.3kg so lost 2lb in the last 2 weeks and feeling sharper getting fairly close now! I’m guessing around 5lb so 73kg to be completely peeled all over
3 great sessions this last week and food still at the 2400kcal mark
You have an incredible Physique Ben, Congratultions on the new addition and Best of luck with your Prep.
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Ben Howard
Aug 26, 2018
8.5 weeks out
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Ben Howard
Aug 26, 2018
8.5 week out
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Ben Howard
Aug 26, 2018
Weekly update
What a week!
Our boy (Joshua) arrived on Friday morning weighing 8lb 10, was a great labour and Becky did fantastic! Have some great family time to look forward to, off work for 2 weeks :)
Prep is rolling on with 8 weeks to go until the UK Show, in a good place and won’t have to kill myself to get in shape with only around 2-3kg to lose.
No HIIT as 4 sessions this week , back to 3 from tomorrow morning
Nutrition - same kcals around the 2400 mark daily
Now I’m a little busier I may have to rethink a couple of things regarding meal timing etc now all sessions will be 4:30am - may spread things out a little with 3 meals and 3 snacks, also an element of wanting to emulate my previous prep and just nail it! Stuck in my ways!
Current weight hovering around the 76kg mark ,Hams & glutes are starting to come in although blury
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Ben Howard
Aug 19, 2018
Another good week ticked off pal! Little one could arrive any day now , due in less than a week!
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aj
Aug 19, 2018
Sounds like a great week buddy! Hope everything goes smoothly with the little one on the way!!
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Ben Howard
Aug 18, 2018
Weekly update - currently sitting at 76.3kg and 2-3kg from my best shape at 9 & 13 weeks out
This week has been tough physically , definitly feel depleted and legs feeling empty. Constantly flat and sleep isn’t great but mentally feel great! Just content with doing the work and looking forward to everything that this years going to bring, 1 week until the due date could be any day now! Looking forward to spending 2 weeks off work with the family and our new arrival!
Really nailed the fundamentals this week in the gym although kept that volume down a little and focused on intensity and execution!
This session was typical for the volume I tend to use
Wednesday 15th aug - upper
Went with a top set and down set for more variety today! Loved it!
Bench press - 120kg 6, 105kg 11
Barbell row - 120kg 8, 105kg 12
Incline db press - 47.5kg 9, 42.5kg 10
Seated barbell press - 80kg 8, 65kg 12
Pullups - +25kg 9, +10kg 12
Dips +65kg 7. , +45kg 11
High hammer row - 150kg 10, 130kg 12
Lateral raises - 27.5kg 10, 22.5kg 15
Barbell curl - 50kg 8, 40kg
Pushdowns - 57.5kg 10, 52.5kg 12
Hammer curl- 25kg 9, 20kg 12
Friday 17th August - lower & HIIT
Went with the top set and down set style for today and it was tough but very focused!
Squat 165kg 8, 145kg 14
Deadlift - 185kg 9, 165kg 11
Hack squat - 150kg 8, 130kg 11
Lying leg curl - 60kg 9, 50kg 12
Leg extension - 85kg 8, 70kg 12
Standing calf - 170kg 8, 150kg 10
Hanging leg raises - 12.5kg - 9, 7.5kg - 15
Seated calf - 80kg 9, 70kg 14
Cable crunch - 57.5kg 10, 52.5kg 14
15min HIIT xtrainer same settings as Monday but hit 374kcals
A great week of training, and exciting to see the weight progression from last time I was 76kg , more volume per session, more weight and intensity, more food and more consistency and in a better place mentally, keeping this momentum going as long as possible!
Physique wise apart from living in eternal flatness strength is up and muscle is there , upper is nearly on and glutes are coming through well, well on track! 9 weeks!
Last pics were 12 weeks out, next weekend will take and post the 8 week out pics and hopefully see good progress!
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Ben Howard
Aug 11, 2018
AJ - I’m glad, I can definitly tell during leg sessions and posing but doesn’t effect progress luckily!
WEEKLY UPDATE -
Overall a tough week of prep with a training day at work Monday which turned out to be very physical setting up new classes at the chain of gyms I work for, we practically exercised for hours and felt done in after a 5am Upper session.
Equally each day Is fatiguing now, I know this is right at 10 weeks out things hurt abit which is fine, 1 day at a time
Mon 6th aug- upper
4x6-8 bench 110kg 8,7,7,7
4x6-8 barbell row 112.5k 8,8,8,8
3x8-10 standing press 65k 10,9,7
3x8-10 pullups +15k 10,10,8
3x8-10 dips +50k 10,10,9
3x10-12 ez curl 45k 12,11,11
3x10-12 laterals 20k 12,12,12
3x10-12 skullcrushers 45k 10,9,7
A good solid session holding strength nicely as fatigue builds and weight drops
Happy with this session was feeling tired today but once I was warm all started firing and got through it! Fatigue was high Thursday but kept activity high as I do every off day
Fri 10th - upper
Bench 120k 7, 100k 12
Barbell row 120k 7, 100k 15
Incline bench 100k 7, 80k 12
Pulups +20k 13, BW 23
Seated press 80k 8, 60k 12
V pulldown 125k 7, 115k 10
Dips +60k 9, +40k 14
Db curls 25k 9, 20k 12
Laterals 25k 12, 20k 17
Hammer curls 25k 10, 20k 13
Pushdowns - 52.5k 15,10
Got to train with an old friend and training partner today so not my usual session but enjoyed the intensity and challenge
The weekend will consist of dog walks and family time - baby #2 could arrive any day now!
Weighed in thismorning at 76.9kg so weight stalled and from today taking 25g rice and 50g sweet potato daily (30g carbs), I know I may have to get aggressive with diet to bring it in 10 week on the pro stage - then so be it!
Current macros from today 175p 285c 56f
Usual Sunday refeed tomorrow of 185p 415c 67f - then it’s time to dig a little
It will Be freaky shreds time before I know it!
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aj
Aug 07, 2018
Jesus mate - you definitely wouldn't be able to know you'd broken your leg once! - Yes, do not blow your squat by blowing your mid section haha
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Ben Howard
Aug 06, 2018
Hi flemin,
Yes mate exactly that, i want my family to like what i do and i get more time with them that way & with a 3yr old & baby soon to arrive i 1) dont want to miss this precious time & 2) dont wanna leave my partner running after them all day while im at work and the gym. So i choose to take care of buisness while the world is asleep
Hey aj, i think there adidas powerpro 2 , only started using them this year as iv suffered with hip and back problems over the years stemming from getting hit by a car and breaking my leg a few years back. I find that too most exercises for me feel best when about 1 stone over contest about 80kg for me is that sweet spot. One of the many reasons im making the recovery a BIG priority this year
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aj
Aug 06, 2018
Thanks for the answer buddy - Which OLY shoes is it you use? I have the Nike's atm, I like them and my Squat always feels SO good when I'm a bit lighter!
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Myles
Aug 06, 2018
Really enjoying this thorough Blog Ben great insight into your training and nutrition and how you keep it basic but obviously yield great results. Think there is a few learning points for my self here!
Out of curiosity do you train so early to purely accommodate for your family to ensure you have the rest of the day free for them? I am going to be in a similar situation soon and would probably switch to early morning workouts to free up my evenings with family. Would prefer to train later in the evening but like you said don`t want any part to suffer family/friends...
Best of luck for the season mate looking forward to seeing your progress!
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Ben Howard
Aug 05, 2018
Yes mate really happy with the pace at 11 weeks out I have 0.2-0.3kg per week to lose.
Squats are high bar using a belt and oly shoes, feels silky smooth and most the load felt in the quads
Deadlifts Are belt , straps and touch & go style keeping the tension throughout the set, controlled eccentric and powerful concentric. Although If lower back Is a weak point I see the benefit of resets.
Look forward to meeting you at the show pal! Certain to be a great day! Yeah hopefully I won’t dissapoint being 5 weeks out - And as a pro I’m a lightweight luckily haha
Just noticed you will be guest posing at the event I’m competing in - excited to see what a Pro middleweight physique looks like in the flesh ! (Even if it’s a few weeks out ! )
A few more lb hams,quads,glutes and then im there!
Condition at 6 weeks out I want to set a New standard iv got a lot of digging yet to come
Another great week off work - back to it tomorrow, amazing time with family, done loads and made some great memories.
Prep going well - 1 week until guest posing, 6 weeks until UK International, 10 until Worlds
Bodyweight down to 74.9kg - thinking somewhere around 4lb to come off in 6 weeks but sitting at 73kg for a few weeks between the 2 shows ill naturally tighten up and look slightly better come the worlds, but the plan of coarse is to be my best at the UK show.
Will have a good idea of How much weight I have to lose but really not a huge amount now
Training this week fit in 4 sessions
Mon 3.9.18 lower & HIIT
4x6 squat 165kg 6,6 160kg 6,6
4x6 deadlift 185kg 6,6,6,6
3x8 hack squat - 135kg - 8,8,8 (tough machine!)
3x8 lying leg curl 55kg 8,8,8
3x8 calf raises - 150kg 8,8,8
3x8 cable crunch 55kg - 8,8,8
15min HIIT Xtrainer level 10 45s / level 25 15s X15
Great session, enjoying the 6-8 rep range with impeccable form, really suits my strengths and the way I train
Weds 5.9.18 - upper
4x6 bench press- 112.5kg 6,6 110kg 6,6
4x6 barbell row - 115kg 6,6,6,7
4x6 seated Barbell press 80kg 6,6,6,6
3x8 pullups +20kg 8,8,7
3x8 dips +55kg 8,8,8
3x8 curls 50kg 8,8,8
3x8 skullcrushers 50kg 8,8,7
3x8 upright row 55kg 8,8,9
Felt a good pump all over and good weight moved at this stage
Repeated Mondays session on Friday and wednesdays session today with a very slight progression on both including the HIIT which I havnt done more than 2 sessions per week all prep and I think that has attributed to maintaining abit more muscle and strength and not get too depleted
The goal for the next week is another 4 sessions (mon-wed-Thur-sat) as time allows before my early shifts now I have that option to train, week after though will be just 3 sessions.
Looking to shave another pound or so this coming week before the guest spot
Still having a mild refeed/higher carb day on a Sunday, (typical offseason day of diet) which I only consume an extra 350kcals than I do right now
definitly Due to prioritising carbs more this prep! Dipped slightly the last week or 2 but not bad
probably going to stick it out mate and maybe experiment with a full body approach when prep is over squatting X3 per week across different ranges
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Thankyou simon!
Had an amazing week off work with the family and our new arrival Joshua is doing great sleeping and eating a lot as newborns do!
Also popped the question to Becky yesterday on her birthday and we went ring shopping and spend another great day the 4 of us, real precious memories being made!
Not effecting the family atall with prep just getting it done weighing 75.3kg so lost 2lb in the last 2 weeks and feeling sharper getting fairly close now! I’m guessing around 5lb so 73kg to be completely peeled all over
3 great sessions this last week and food still at the 2400kcal mark
Monday- upper 27.8.18 4x6-8 incline db press 50kg 8,7,7,6 4x6-8 seated cable row 110kg 8,8,8,8 4x6-8 seated B.B. press 72.5kg 8,8,7,7 3x8-10 pullups +15kg 10,9,9 3x8-10 dips +50kg 10,10,8 3x8-10 db curls 22.5kg 10,9,8 3x8-10 pushdowns 45kg 12,12,10 3x8-10 laterals 20kg 12,12,12
Wednesday- lower & HIIT 29.8.18 4x6-8 squats 160kg 8,7,7,7 4x6-8 deadlift 180kg 8,8,7,7 3x8-10 hack squat 125kg 10,10,10 3x8-10 lying leg curl 50kg 10,10,10 3x8-10 calf press 140kg 12,12,12 3x8-10 hanging leg raises 10k 12,10,10 15min HIIT xtrainer
Friday - upper 31.8.18 4x6-8 bench press 110kg 8,7,7,6 4x6-8 barbell row 112.5kg 8,8,8,8 4x6-8 seated B.B. press 72.5kg 8,8,8,7 3x8-10 pullups +15kg 10,10,9 3x8-10 dips +50kg 10,10,8 3x8-10 ez curls 45kg 10,10,10 3x8-10 ez skullcrushers 45kg 10,10,8 3x8-10 ez upright row 45kg 12,10,10
Another productive week ticked off
You have an incredible Physique Ben, Congratultions on the new addition and Best of luck with your Prep.
8.5 weeks out
8.5 week out
Weekly update
What a week!
Our boy (Joshua) arrived on Friday morning weighing 8lb 10, was a great labour and Becky did fantastic! Have some great family time to look forward to, off work for 2 weeks :)
Prep is rolling on with 8 weeks to go until the UK Show, in a good place and won’t have to kill myself to get in shape with only around 2-3kg to lose.
Training this week-
Upper 20.8.18
Bench press 120kg 6, 105kg 9
Barbell row 120kg 8, 105kg 12
Incline db press 50k 8, 42.5k 10
Pullups +27.5k 8, +12.5k 12
Seated B.B. press 80k 8, 65k 12
Seated hammer high row 160k 9, 140k 12
Dips +65k 7, +45k 11
Db curls 25k 9, 20k 12
Laterals 27.5k 9, 22.5k 12
Hammer curls 25k 10, 20k 14
Skullcrushers 50k 9, 45k 11
Lower - 21.8.18
Squat 170k 5, 150k 10
Deadlift 190k 5, 170k 11
Hack squat 140k 8, 120k 12
Lying leg curl 65k 8, 50k 12
Leg extension 80k 9, 70k 12
Standing calf 170k 7, 150k 11
Cable crunch 57.5k 13, 52.5kg 17
Seated calf 80k 11, 70kg 15
Hanging leg raises +10k 12, + 5k 15
15min HIIT - Xtrainer l15/20 45s/15s X15 - 392kcals
23.8.18 - upper
Bench 125kg 5, 105kg 10
Barbell row 125kg 8, 105kg 12
Incline db 50kg 8, 42.5kg 11
Pullups +30k 7, +15kg 12
Seated B.B. press 85kg 6, 70kg 9
Db row - 65kg 8, 55kg 12
Dips +65kg 7, +45kg 11
Ez curls 50kg 8, 45kg 12
Laterals 27.5kg 9, 22.5kg 12
Hammer curls 27.5kg 8, 22.5kg 12
Skullcrushers 50kg 9, 45kg 11
26.8.18 - lower
Squat - 170kg 6, 150kg 11
Deadlift 190kg 7, 170kg 10
Leg press 400kg 8, 360kg 11
Lying leg curl 65kg 8, 50kg 12
Leg extension 80kg 10, 70kg 13
Calf press 300kg 9, 260kg 11
Hanging leg raise 12.5k 9, 7.5kg 13
Donkey calf - 225kg 10, 200kg 15
Weighted sit-up +10kg 10, +5kg 12
No HIIT as 4 sessions this week , back to 3 from tomorrow morning
Nutrition - same kcals around the 2400 mark daily
Now I’m a little busier I may have to rethink a couple of things regarding meal timing etc now all sessions will be 4:30am - may spread things out a little with 3 meals and 3 snacks, also an element of wanting to emulate my previous prep and just nail it! Stuck in my ways!
Current weight hovering around the 76kg mark ,Hams & glutes are starting to come in although blury
Another good week ticked off pal! Little one could arrive any day now , due in less than a week!
Sounds like a great week buddy! Hope everything goes smoothly with the little one on the way!!
Weekly update - currently sitting at 76.3kg and 2-3kg from my best shape at 9 & 13 weeks out
This week has been tough physically , definitly feel depleted and legs feeling empty. Constantly flat and sleep isn’t great but mentally feel great! Just content with doing the work and looking forward to everything that this years going to bring, 1 week until the due date could be any day now! Looking forward to spending 2 weeks off work with the family and our new arrival!
Really nailed the fundamentals this week in the gym although kept that volume down a little and focused on intensity and execution!
Monday 13th aug - lower & HIIT
Squats - 170kg - 6, 160kg 8, 150kg 10, 140kg 13
Deadlift - 190kg 6, 180k 8, 170k 9, 160kg 12
Leg press - 360kg - 12,12,12
Lying leg curl 50kg 12,11,10
Donkey calf - 215kg 15,12,12
Hanging leg raise 5kg 15,12,12
15min HIIT xtrainer - l15/20 - 45s/15s X15 370kcals
This session was typical for the volume I tend to use
Wednesday 15th aug - upper
Went with a top set and down set for more variety today! Loved it!
Bench press - 120kg 6, 105kg 11
Barbell row - 120kg 8, 105kg 12
Incline db press - 47.5kg 9, 42.5kg 10
Seated barbell press - 80kg 8, 65kg 12
Pullups - +25kg 9, +10kg 12
Dips +65kg 7. , +45kg 11
High hammer row - 150kg 10, 130kg 12
Lateral raises - 27.5kg 10, 22.5kg 15
Barbell curl - 50kg 8, 40kg
Pushdowns - 57.5kg 10, 52.5kg 12
Hammer curl- 25kg 9, 20kg 12
Friday 17th August - lower & HIIT
Went with the top set and down set style for today and it was tough but very focused!
Squat 165kg 8, 145kg 14
Deadlift - 185kg 9, 165kg 11
Hack squat - 150kg 8, 130kg 11
Lying leg curl - 60kg 9, 50kg 12
Leg extension - 85kg 8, 70kg 12
Standing calf - 170kg 8, 150kg 10
Hanging leg raises - 12.5kg - 9, 7.5kg - 15
Seated calf - 80kg 9, 70kg 14
Cable crunch - 57.5kg 10, 52.5kg 14
15min HIIT xtrainer same settings as Monday but hit 374kcals
A great week of training, and exciting to see the weight progression from last time I was 76kg , more volume per session, more weight and intensity, more food and more consistency and in a better place mentally, keeping this momentum going as long as possible!
Physique wise apart from living in eternal flatness strength is up and muscle is there , upper is nearly on and glutes are coming through well, well on track! 9 weeks!
Last pics were 12 weeks out, next weekend will take and post the 8 week out pics and hopefully see good progress!
AJ - I’m glad, I can definitly tell during leg sessions and posing but doesn’t effect progress luckily!
WEEKLY UPDATE -
Overall a tough week of prep with a training day at work Monday which turned out to be very physical setting up new classes at the chain of gyms I work for, we practically exercised for hours and felt done in after a 5am Upper session.
Equally each day Is fatiguing now, I know this is right at 10 weeks out things hurt abit which is fine, 1 day at a time
Mon 6th aug- upper
4x6-8 bench 110kg 8,7,7,7
4x6-8 barbell row 112.5k 8,8,8,8
3x8-10 standing press 65k 10,9,7
3x8-10 pullups +15k 10,10,8
3x8-10 dips +50k 10,10,9
3x10-12 ez curl 45k 12,11,11
3x10-12 laterals 20k 12,12,12
3x10-12 skullcrushers 45k 10,9,7
A good solid session holding strength nicely as fatigue builds and weight drops
Wed 8th aug- lower +HIIT
4x6-8 squat 160k 8,8,7,7
4x6-8 deadlift 180k 8,8,7,7
3x8-10 leg press 360k - 12,11,11
3x8-10 Seated leg curl 82.5k 9,9,8
3x8-10 leg extensions 102.5k 12,10,9
3x10-12 calf press 200k 12,11,11
3x10-12 hanging leg raises 10k 12,12,12
15min HIIT Xtrainer level 15 45s / level 25 15s X15 - brutal!
Happy with this session was feeling tired today but once I was warm all started firing and got through it! Fatigue was high Thursday but kept activity high as I do every off day
Fri 10th - upper
Bench 120k 7, 100k 12
Barbell row 120k 7, 100k 15
Incline bench 100k 7, 80k 12
Pulups +20k 13, BW 23
Seated press 80k 8, 60k 12
V pulldown 125k 7, 115k 10
Dips +60k 9, +40k 14
Db curls 25k 9, 20k 12
Laterals 25k 12, 20k 17
Hammer curls 25k 10, 20k 13
Pushdowns - 52.5k 15,10
Got to train with an old friend and training partner today so not my usual session but enjoyed the intensity and challenge
The weekend will consist of dog walks and family time - baby #2 could arrive any day now!
Weighed in thismorning at 76.9kg so weight stalled and from today taking 25g rice and 50g sweet potato daily (30g carbs), I know I may have to get aggressive with diet to bring it in 10 week on the pro stage - then so be it!
Current macros from today 175p 285c 56f
Usual Sunday refeed tomorrow of 185p 415c 67f - then it’s time to dig a little
It will Be freaky shreds time before I know it!
Jesus mate - you definitely wouldn't be able to know you'd broken your leg once! - Yes, do not blow your squat by blowing your mid section haha
Hi flemin,
Yes mate exactly that, i want my family to like what i do and i get more time with them that way & with a 3yr old & baby soon to arrive i 1) dont want to miss this precious time & 2) dont wanna leave my partner running after them all day while im at work and the gym. So i choose to take care of buisness while the world is asleep
Hey aj, i think there adidas powerpro 2 , only started using them this year as iv suffered with hip and back problems over the years stemming from getting hit by a car and breaking my leg a few years back. I find that too most exercises for me feel best when about 1 stone over contest about 80kg for me is that sweet spot. One of the many reasons im making the recovery a BIG priority this year
Thanks for the answer buddy - Which OLY shoes is it you use? I have the Nike's atm, I like them and my Squat always feels SO good when I'm a bit lighter!
Really enjoying this thorough Blog Ben great insight into your training and nutrition and how you keep it basic but obviously yield great results. Think there is a few learning points for my self here!
Out of curiosity do you train so early to purely accommodate for your family to ensure you have the rest of the day free for them? I am going to be in a similar situation soon and would probably switch to early morning workouts to free up my evenings with family. Would prefer to train later in the evening but like you said don`t want any part to suffer family/friends...
Best of luck for the season mate looking forward to seeing your progress!
Yes mate really happy with the pace at 11 weeks out I have 0.2-0.3kg per week to lose.
Squats are high bar using a belt and oly shoes, feels silky smooth and most the load felt in the quads
Deadlifts Are belt , straps and touch & go style keeping the tension throughout the set, controlled eccentric and powerful concentric. Although If lower back Is a weak point I see the benefit of resets.