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Welcome Back to Season 2 of the GBA Podcast!In this episode Matt & I talk things which have stuck and things which haven't over the past year. The difference between knowing what you should do, and doing it. Building habits, intercepting yourself before you sabotage yourself, diet, training and everything in between!Please like, share with a friend and subscribe to the channel. You have no idea how much of a difference it can make.Thanks for being part of the Garage Built Athlete Crew!OUR AFFILIATE LINKS AND DISCOUNTS:🧊🛁 Get your Ice Bath using this linkhttps://www.nurecover.com/discount/GARAGEBUILTCode "GARAGEBUILT" at the checkout for your GBA discount on anything on the site.🫀Get your Cardiomood Fitness Tracker:https://cardiomood.com?ref=garagebuiltathleteUse code GBA10 for a discount.🏋️♀️🤸♂️💪Get your CrossFit gear:https://reyllen.com/?ref=L5RQhU0UMffDSoUSE CODE: "GBA" AT THE CHECKOUT🌱⚗️Get 10% off your order at Healf!https://www.healf.com/GBANo code required!🧪My Protein - supplements https://www.myprotein.com/referrals.list?applyCode=WILLIAM-R276#garagebuiltathlete#wisdom #routines#advice #lifelessons #workout #workoutmotivation #garagegym#homegym#gym#fitness#fitnessover40#howtoimprove#improvefitness#habits#mindset#motivation#life #lifestyle #lifehacks
1 Feb 2026
Training Buddy #8 - My New Bodybuilding Push Day | Training for Longevity and Strength
**Stop hurting your back and start building muscle.** 👊
Welcome back to the garage for Training Buddy Episode 8. Today is a full Push Session, but there’s a major shift in how I’m approaching my training. After years of CrossFit and constant back tweaks, I’ve decided to hang up the high-rep Olympic lifts for now and pivot to a Bodybuilding-style programme.
In this 35-minute session, I’m walking you through every lift—from the Bench Press to Tricep Extensions—explaining exactly why I’ve made this change. The goal isn’t just to get a "pump"; it’s about longevity, spinal health, and finding a way to get stronger without the constant risk of injury.
If you’ve been struggling with lower back pain or feel like your current training is breaking you down rather than building you up, this one is for you.
In this episode:
✅ My move from CrossFit to Bodybuilding
✅ Why I’m prioritising spinal stability over explosive power
✅ Full Push Day walkthrough (Sets, Reps, and Cues)
✅ How to programme around a back injury without losing your gains and your mind.
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📍 **TIMESTAMPS:**
0:00 - Intro & Why my training had to change
02:34 - Bench Press: High volume with control
07:44 - The Full Programme Split
10:30 - Support @DozerWeightlifting
12:31 - Starting the new programme
15:31 - Dips: Focus on the stretch & pec isolation
17:49 - Testosterone Experiment
20:48 - Overhead Press: Protecting the lumbar spine
22:38 - Sony EV10 vs DJI Pocket Osmo
26:36 - Electrolytes - which are best?
29:00 - Heated Gloves for those cold bars
29:40 - Lateral Raises: Building the V-Taper (Back friendly!)
31:39 - Tricep Extensions: Finishing the pump
33:49 - Outro
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7 Dec 2025
Training Buddy #7 - How to train with a back injury - Mindset, Motivation & Methods for Improved Recovery
NEED A TRAINING BUDDY? Join Will for a cardio session at home, talking through mindset when faced with injury and how to approach the comeback.From the stoics to Jocko Willink, to Family & Formula 1. This episode has it all.Whether you are training at home on your own, in the gym surrounded by maniacs or just catching up on the latest GBA content at home on the sofa. We hope you enjoy the series!Links to everything mentioned in the video are below. You can support me at no extra cost to you by using these links if you are interested in any of the products discussed. If you don't need anything right now, please like, share with a friend and subscribe to the channel. You have no idea how much of a difference it can make.Thanks for being part of the Garage Built Athlete Crew!MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: @RyanHolidayOfficial (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCYmBIKsrzIjdHRuqs2I8nHA) The Obstacle is the way:https://amzn.to/3MfmA8OMyprotein creatine:https://amzn.to/3MIyvvMLMNT available via Healf - Link Below 🔗Harrison YouTube:https://youtube.com/@hwpro29?si=fpQkpsvIFIN3j55_ @itstullis (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCARftWSzQAHKaEluk4huqOw) Craig Tùllis YouTube:https://youtube.com/@itstullis?si=kYWU0YCdk8m0djj3 @JockoPodcastOfficial (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCkqcY4CAuBFNFho6JgygCnA) Jocko Willink YouTube https://youtube.com/@jockopodcastofficial?si=WygaLadDP_ufvRO1OUR AFFILIATE LINKS AND DISCOUNTS:🧊🛁 Get your Ice Bath using this linkhttps://www.nurecover.com/discount/GARAGEBUILTCode "GARAGEBUILT" at the checkout for your GBA discount on anything on the site.🫀Get your Cardiomood Fitness Tracker:https://cardiomood.com?ref=garagebuiltathleteUse code GBA10 for a discount.🏋️♀️🤸♂️💪Get your CrossFit gear:https://reyllen.com/?ref=L5RQhU0UMffDSoUSE CODE: "GBA" AT THE CHECKOUT🌱⚗️Get 10% off your order at Healf!https://www.healf.com/GBANo code required!🧪My Protein - supplements https://www.myprotein.com/referrals.list?applyCode=WILLIAM-R276#garagebuiltathlete#stoicism #coffee#mindset #motivation#crossfit #garagegym#homegym#gym#fitness#fitnessover40
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