Background
My name is Ben, I'm 17 and have been bodybuilding for the past two and a half years. I fell in love with bodybuilding as soon as I started it and would have to say it's more of a lifestyle than a sport! I had to stop bodybuilding for medical reasons 3 months ago but I am now ready...
He can be contacted at benny@toughguy.net.
Vital Stats
Name: Ben
Years Bodybuilding: 2.5 Years
Favorite Bodyparts: Chest/Abs
Favorite Exercise: Leg Extension
Favorite Exercise: Treadmill/X-Trainer
Favorite Supplements: Creatine, Glutamine, Lean Body MRP, L-Carnitine
Favorite Bodybuilders: Lee Priest, Skip La Cour
Hobbies: Bodybuilding |
As of 11/11/00
Age: 17
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 180lbs.
Chest: 39.5 inches
Calves: 15.5 inches
Legs: 23 inches
Arms: 16.5 inches
Waist: 33 inches |
Articles :: Sorted By Date
Ben's Training Journal!
Training Journal Online! See the improvements and development!
Section: Training :: Oct 15, 2000
Ben's Online Training Journal: Q & A!
Training Journal Online! See the improvements and development! Week 3!
Section: Training :: Oct 17, 2000
Online Training Journal: Q & A!
Training Journal Online! See the improvements and development! Week 4!
Section: Training :: Oct 19, 2000
Past Online Training Journal!
Previous Training Journal Online! See my past development and plans then look at my current plans to see how I have improved them!
Section: Training :: Oct 21, 2000
Online Training Journal: Q & A - Week 5!
Training Journal Online! See the improvements and development! Week 5!
Section: Training :: Oct 23, 2000
Ben's Online Training Journal!
Welcome to my online journal with examples of what I do as well as question and answer sections. Follow me and learn as I learn from my own mistakes and successes.
Section: Training :: Nov 29, 2000
My Latest Plan Of Attack!
My goals are still fat loss and muscle gain (at the same time!). My previous results were OK but...
Section: Training :: Mar 04, 2002
Should Creatine Powder be Banned?
They say that "particularly in the long-term" use of creatine, it could even have the potential to cause cancer.
Section: Supplements :: Mar 07, 2002
Ben's Current Program!
Rather than detail my every workout everyday I'll do it every 3 or 4 days. Sorry but it's hard to write every night. A reminder to everyone who has not yet seen my bit...
Section: Training :: Mar 09, 2002
Working Out Together!
Dedication and motivation as you've probably noticed from my previous articles, I place a high importance on dedication and motivation - they ARE the keys to bodybuilding and without them you won't succeed.
Section: Training :: Mar 11, 2002
For Results Lift Heavy And Keep It Short!
Just like my articles I like to keep my workouts 'short and sweet'. Personally I feel there is absolutely NO other way! The way I see it is that...
Section: Training :: Mar 14, 2002
Treat Yourself To A Treat!
You must admit that it's so so hard to keep to a strict diet and training program ALL the time. Those of you who train in the mornings must wake up at 6am thinking why do I do this? Sometimes the time comes when you've...
Section: Training :: Mar 17, 2002
Growth In Short Time!
Everyone wonders the secret of seeing your muscles grow a large amount in just a short timespan - say 24 HOURS!! I'm going to tell you this secret that seems to have evolved over quite a few years. Well a few weeks ago...
Section: Training :: Mar 20, 2002
Training At Home With The Bare Essentials!
Personally I find that gyms are overrated. Sure they have heaps and heaps of equipment and you can do heaps of different stuff. On the other hand crowded gyms can be annoying and can effect the intensity that you train at, particularly when...
Section: Training :: Mar 23, 2002
Q & A With Ben!
Ben is a teenage bodybuilder who's got a lot of experience and smart lifting under his belt! Get ready to learn and grow!
Section: Training :: Mar 27, 2002
Being Symmetrical
Ben is a teenage bodybuilder who's got a lot of experience and smart lifting under his belt! Get ready to learn and grow
. Ben goes through some good ways of being symmetrical and not hurting yourself.
Section: Contests :: Apr 01, 2002
Motivation And Life Improvement!
Take the time after you've finished reading this article to sit down and get organized! Make checklists, write out plans and programs, make a list of short term and long terms goals and stick to them! But as always this is 'easier said than done!
Section: Training :: Apr 01, 2002
