[Ben]

Training smashed today. I feel super confident for next week! Received quite bit of online hate for my invite to WSM so can’t wait to prove that wrong.

Lots of work, a chilled evening and then hopefully a good night’s sleep.

I’m a tired boy! Luckily Unwind and Dream Sleep exist lol

[Ben]

Another day flying by in the lead up to the biggest competition of my life!

Life admin, work, final physio tune up, nutrition nailed.

Big training and then work session tomorrow followed by first bits of packing and a session with my mindset coach. Then seeing a comedian in the evening with Emily which will be nice before we’re apart for 8 days 🙏🏻❤️

7 days until WSM

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[Ben]

Another crazy day to be honest!

Did WSM squat training – 318kg x5 for a new PB and felt amazing! Albeit restrictive in all the kit.

That was it for training. No heroics, all in on recovery ! That session I was super anxious for so it’s great that it felt superb. Feel way more chilled now.

Sorted some other final bits for WSM, had a great physio session and now just doing household bits, some work and getting all my food in.

I also received my official SBD WSM invite box and invitation. Feels like a dream still…

It’s getting so real now!

[Ben]

Did some training today, was feeling super all over the place but the structure of today settled that massively!

Got to grips with the same style dumbbell we’ll use at WSM and did medley work and barbell clean and press up to 160kg x2

Rest and recovery on, food all consumed (finishing up at the moment) and onto tomorrow!

All final bits of admin for WSM are done so feeling less stressed!

[Ben]

What a ridiculous day 😂

I’m going to World’s Strongest Man! Final 3 invites of the 25 man lineup included yours truly and I’m beyond excited.

Phone has been non-stop all day, had a bunch of last minute admin to do and have been trying to get life in order!

Nutrition lacked a bit yesterday and today but back on track tomorrow and into a final small push before flying out on Sunday. How crazy.

Hoping for more normality tomorrow!

[Ben]

Apologies for lack of updates. Stupidly busy couple of days competing at Europe’s Strongest Man. Travelled up Friday which took ages. Media, interviews and athlete meeting filled the rest of the day.

Saturday was a chilled morning then suddenly it all kicks off around midday, head to the arena and show at 5pm.

I had a decent showing, hit all my comp targets bar one and ended up in 6th place in a hugely stacked lineup! This gives me a great chance at a spot at WSM!

This week could be an interesting one 😂

[Ben]

Somehow quite a busy day doing all the prep bits for comp and leaving home for a couple of days!

But all done, final meal (steaks for good luck) going in in a bit then I’m going to try for an early night.

Up to Leeds tomorrow! Interviews and media bits then athlete meeting then dinner. It’ll fly by I know it.

Then it’s game time…

[Ben]

Bit of coaching, physio, dump run, home admin, business admin and few other bits today. I thought deloads were restful 😂

Tomorrow will be some cardio, mobility, packing, few more small errands and getting in the zone for the weekend!

Woke up at 139.0kg which is a bit of a drop so lots of carbs shuttling in with In-Sure this week (basically just an extra 100g carbs per day) to keep glycogen stores full and ready to lift some crazy shit.

[Ben]

Last session done today. Log press 110/120/120kg x3 and all felt insanely easy.

Body definitely freshening up now, will feel very sharp after physio tomorrow.

Nothing really planned next couple of days, just home admin, online work, content creation. And eating lol.

Travelling up Friday morning to Leeds for the usual pre-comp stuff.

Buzzing

[Ben]

Deload session today felt very snappy. Can feel my body dropping fatigue already, I’m going to be very strong on Saturday!

Can’t wait now 💪🏻

[Ben]

Sunday work day, no Easter plans thankfully so had a good lie in (racking up sleep debt at the moment so was good to cut into that a bit).

Quiet week coming up, couple deload sessions, barely any in person work so I’ll be getting my mind right for the weekend and getting recovery sessions in, physio etc.

Bodyweight has jumped up to a solid 140kg which I’m pleased with, I feel in good shape for this weight and I think it’ll serve me right at the comp.

Comp plan to be finalised this week too so I know where to be mentally on the day. Still such an underrated element of being as strong as possible physically is being in the right state mentally!

[Ben]

Finally back into the site after causing Corinne headache for a couple days with my account – thanks Corinne!

Tuesday I had a superb final heavy deadlift session – 343kg x5 on the axle bar.

Wednesday was usual coaching and physio, my physio battered me (body is in a good way but just insanely tight and fatigued in some muscle groups)

Thursday I hit some squats up to 305kg x6 reps on the goofy WSM setup followed by a couple better sets of log press.

Friday last events session with Adam Bishop, comp runs on events and all felt solid!

Worked today and a gig tonight locally to see one of my favourite bands at the moment.

1 week out now, very excited!

[Ben]

First trash session in ages today. Well, I say trash. It’s not really but it’s well below the standard I set for myself especially this close to competing so it’s irritating!

Need to remember the bad comes with the good.

Log press – 180kg for a barely locked out rep, 150kg x3

Sadly that was all I managed as tendinopathy in my brachialis was screaming at me. I knew I just needed to stop and rest.

Deadlifts Wednesday will go better 💪🏻

Double serving Cure Coming and Osteo Pro for the next couple weeks.

[Ben]

Busy day of work as always and built my new website which has been fun.

Sunday is my quietest day physically and hardest day mentally haha.

All meals in, body feels okay-ish and ready to attack a new week.

Put my Supps order in, can’t wait for a restock on Performance Fuel! Love that stuff and will need it for comp day.

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[Ben]

Hi Ben, what are you doing for your pre bed routine, other than supplements?

Hi Lucas,

I put my phone on night shift mode (automated) from 8pm, I take melatonin 45 min or so pre sleep and last couple months I’ve worked on some meditation type muscle relaxation which has been really effective.

Between those habits, the supps and working/training mega I find I’m dropping off super easily!