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Hack squat with godlike form sir

Thank you for the video and glad to see you

Hi Ben! Thanks so much for keeping your virtual fans updated! The challenges you experienced during competition prep will make you an even better coach in the long run, as you'll truly empathize with clients that face similar struggles. You have such a unique and personal perspective now, so I would enjoy seeing/hearing more of your insights into mindset. Nutrition advice is also always appreciated! I'm looking forward to hearing more from you in the coming weeks and months. (Oh, and Go Wolfpack!)

Thank you for sharing brother. You are wise beyond your years. The pain we feel of loss is of the same magnitude of the love we had. I loved that line.

We feel so honored to have you working with us! You are an integral part of the team!

Imagine trying to go pro in bodybuilding being vegan LMAO.

Love you dude! Thanks so much for the update. Looking forward to seeing you in person soon!

Thanks so much for sharing. I go back and forth on whether things do or do not happen for a reason. I DO know that I got sober 35 years ago (this coming Tuesday), and I am super grateful for that!

Such valuable content for so many people. You have no idea…

Ben ❤️ it's been a long road and I see you bumping into a lot of rocks, finding new cracks and versions of you that need healing and maturing and you are facing it all with so much courage, vulnerability and beauty really. Love you, brother 🌱

Love and appreciate the vulnerability. ❤

Great video. Surely we should be trying to achieve more out of less weight if hypertrophy is the goal? Therefore if there is no difference in growth between slow and fast eccentrics then a slow eccentric would be superior. I like Menno but as you point out here he is getting very jumbled between strength output and muscle growth. Sometimes I feel like he uses a bit of mental gymnastics to justify a contrarian approach just because he enjoys have a different viewpoint to conventional wisdom.

You killed it bro. Proud of you. Great time filming together and looking forward to the next one!

Congratulations

14:23 I am pretty sure our house has the same builder. Cabinets, counter, backsplash. I did a double take.

This came out great Ben, congrats! 👏 And Kudos to Ryan on the production. 📽 I'm so proud of you on this unique journey that you've only just started 👶 and also so grateful for Vegan Proteins 💪🪴 💪in supporting you and having a kick ass team that's in it for all the right reasons. Love you buddy 🫶

ya this was awesome the production and the realness of the video was top tier great job coach can't wait to have my next bodybuilding journey with you

Thank you for all the shoutouts brother!! Keep inspiring others on your journey!

im so excited I am snuggled up with a Diet Coke in my hands as coach ben would want me to watch this LFGGGGGG

Proud as hell of you brother!

Good stuff, Ben 💪🏻

Super relatable, Ben. The mental grind is fierce. The constant weighing, timing & food selection. There is definitely a stress and pressure one feels. Not too mention, being constantly sped up, as you referenced. The opposing actions of trying to build/maintain tissue while cutting calories is unlike any other endeavor I can think of. I'm glad you've landed in this spot. Keep crushing the gym and content 👊🏻

I have so many thoughts: 1. I wonder how much of what you described (many of which sound like ADHD symptoms) are fuelled by an under-glucosed prep brain? I experience this but I have never heard someone else describe it in a bodybuilding context. 2. Do you think some of that "need" to be consuming/doing, is essentially a need for distraction for the inherent suffering of prep?

Thank you for being vulnerable and transparent about your bodybuilding journey, Ben. I have never heard someone so effectively describe in detail the challenges of competition prep. Your story will truly help people in a variety of ways: whether it's to help them feel less alone when they struggle, or to provide them a reality check when considering the pros and cons of competitive bodybuilding. As a "recreational" bodybuilder, it was also motivating to listen and share in your passion for this unique lifestyle! Copious good vibes to you!

Sorry to hear about your difficulties Ben. Glad you're feeling able to get back to us. If you do ever prep again please don't hesitate to bounce any ideas off me. My DMs are always open for you. Take care.

This is my coach and I say that with so much confidence and pride, truly an inspiration. The way ben articulates his thoughts and experience is an art something I need to get better at. Not only did he drive me to look my absolute best he inspired me to learn to express my thoughts. Genuinely motivated me to do better in all aspects of life.

Damn man was looking forward to seeing you on stage 😞 But you made the best decision for your health and that’s the most important thing, I hope you feel better soon and are enjoying the off season food, and can’t wait to see you come back stronger for the next show 💪

Great video Ben! I’m glad you’re feeling better and that you made the best the decision for YOU! ❤

good video

29:59 👁👁👁?

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Thank you, Ben, for sharing your experience. A challenging journey, for sure. I'm glad for your current head space and making it through. I'm sure this experience will be invaluable in your growth forward. Looking forward to following your progress, Brother 💪🏻

Blehhh Walden Farms lol 🫶😂

Oh my god at ~38:00 …. Just so relatable. Prep after a certain point becomes the biggest mindfuck I’ve ever been privy to. The being around people and trying to act like what’s happening is normal… we have chosen the weirdest sport ever.

It's amazing how much our mind can shift how we feel about a situation. It was really insightful to hear how the urge to "binge" seemed to disappear when you gave yourself permission to end the prep. Thank you for taking the time to make this. Best of luck!

everything i know about horsecocking weight, I learned from Eric

What's your height & weight?

You guys look like cancer patients. Put on some weight.

Was surprised to see myself on a thumbnail, just in time for fasted cardio! 😂 it was great getting to spend the weekend with ya ben! ❤

looking good bro nice v taper

Loving the new style of content. More people need to see what the end of a set looks like. Very cool new gym also!

12:50 Abducters I started doing a month ago and have added so much volume to my legs even in a crazy deficit, because it’s the first time I ever trained them

I have a speadsheet just like that lol, I add up the calorie deficit to get my "ideal weight", and its funny to see my weight fluctuate around that line. Can you participate as a first timer in ametuer worlds in Boston? I would love if I could join

Damn good stuff your absolutely diced I do the same PPL as you! I do Push + Arms, Legs, Pull + Arms, Calves & Abs repeat I just turned 18, 6' 190Ib 16-17% bf, and I've been cutting down for my first show in the winter, I've been at 1500 calories for 2 weeks, and before that 2000 for 4 weeks, and my weight has stayed the same, you seem like you know what your talking about, do you have any advice? I'm still getting stronger in the gym and my energy levels are fine (with enough caffeine). I'm also doing a cardio sport which will be 2 hours of cardio a day, do you have any advice on preserving gains?

Great video Ben! God damn that Is one stacked gym, jealous of that Nautilus extension machine!

good morning ben! excited to watch this one 🎉

Love the insight in these videos Ben! I look forward to getting up on the stage with ya this weekend!

love the honesty

Great work buddy!

I will never understand this competition youd look so much better bulked up