Trained by Lew

Upper session less than 2 weeks out

combination of good sleep, good vibes and a couple meals in before the workout resulted in one of the most enjoyable and progressive sessions in a while

Not long to go and some numbers will be smashed with a bit more food and fatigue clears out

Till then we keep pushing

What built the muscle will preserve it

Get after it regardless of how hot it is or how tired you feel

You’re only getting older

~ It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable of

SA side raises 2x10-12
Flat press 1x6-10
Pec fly 2x8-12
High row 1x6-10
Prime row 2x6-10
Smith JM press 2x6-10
Cross body tricep extension 2x8-12

It’s almost a wrap on this season

9 days out

Legs are improving, still some water retention and inflammation from some a few things this week but with some low days, reduced cardio, steps and a bit of PeakMAX (excited to try this tbf) I’m sure it’ll drop away the same as last peak

The last tan is almost completely gone so it’s perfect timing to be heading into peak week for a top up on Saturday 😂 definitely got used to being that colour 🔥

Weights dropped since last show, enjoying the process and just life in general much more, generally focussing on bringing back that energy I used to bring into a room and just being a nicer person to be around now which has helped me mentally a lot

Improvements still to be made

Can’t stop won’t stop

Full steam

Such a boss session between shows deserved the recognition

Couple progressions across the workout which were taken, big focus to make sure I keep putting intensity into each working set as I could easily convince myself at this point to “go through the motions”

But that’s not what built the physique and it’s not what will preserve the physique this deep into prep/diet and help me show my best yet in a couple weeks

Volume is slightly lower just to manage fatigue on more demanding lifts but prioritising muscle groups that are going to be important from an aesthetic standpoint

Not long to go, very excited to see what it’s gonna look like come next weekend

You have to address the first problem with the same energy as you’d invest into the bigger goals.

If you can’t eat consistently the bulk is never going to go the way you want it too.

Either you can’t get the food in or you resort to filling macros with junk and get fat fast in the process.

I’m not going to send meal plans to people or clients without first asking questions to understand their life, their work, their current schedule and what foods they do and don’t like.

You have to plan around what is achievable, what is realistic and what you’re actually going to be able to stick too.

Otherwise the idea of starting your bulk and growing muscle will stay and idea because you know you can’t even eat consistently everyday yet let alone push calories higher.

Good coaching meets you where you’re at, finds solutions to the struggles you have and finds solutions to get you on the path to meeting your goals.

Without the clear path, without the certainty that comes from a set roadmap doubt creeps in, weekends off plan, meals missed, the inevitable “f**k it I’ll get back to it next week”

All of it leads to you going round and round in circles and never making meaningful progress towards your goal.

Drop me a message, I’m happy to have a chat about your current situation, what I’d advise and give some possible solutions and point you in the right direction to start working on your goal in the right way.

Peace ✌️

No one talks about the moments before stage, the surreal moments after stepping off, the fact that at the time I couldn’t have told you who I was stood next to, where my girlfriend, coach or friends were in the audience, you can barely even make out the judges who are a few feet away

You’re thinking about breathing, balance, midsection, and all the little ques for each pose and what’s coming up next

And it’s over so fast, after months of graft and hardwork

Getting these pics today is mad looking back through it all

Noticing areas to improve, shots I looked sick in, the mad standard of the guys I stood next to

It only makes me more excited and more determined to improve for the next

One of the best experiences of my life so far

It all passed by in such a blur but I tried to breathe in, be present and live as much of it in the moment as possible

If you want a mad moment, an achievement that you will remember for the rest of your life

Step on stage

I’ll start Monday

I’ve just got this to do first

I don’t know if I’m ready

Waiting waiting waiting

It’s going to get you nowhere

Time will continue to pass

The things you’re unhappy about won’t disappear and life will always have something that comes up and tries to pull focus

It’s not about the perfect plan, the best routine, what’s most optimal or making huge changes from the beginning

It’s just going to lead to burnout and you falling back into the same bad habits and lifestyle that wasn’t moving you towards your goal

The journey of self improvement is a long one

You don’t need to drastically overhaul overnight

You need to aim to be better than you used to be

That in itself is a win and will continue to compound as the time goes on

If you don’t know where to start, struggle to stay accountable to your path or want to take things to the next level

Drop “PROGRESSION” in my DM’s and we can go through what’s the next best step for you and your current situation and where you want to go👊🏻

Yesterday before all the carbs went in

Couple days out so time to fill up

Bit surreal to be this close to something I’ve been talking about for a long time now

Let’s see what some carbs, tan and a shave with do