Ben Howard: HIT Training Before vs. After Worlds (Now Available)
Upper-Lower Split, 1 Set To Failure & HIT Training For Advanced Muscle Gains
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Ben Howard reveals his exact 3-day per week HIT (High-Intensity Training) routine, which has proven to be a highly effective way to build muscle, improve strength, and optimize recovery. In this video, Ben explains in detail how his 3-day per week routine is tailored to maximize hypertrophy while minimizing overtraining. Learn about the why and how behind his upper-lower training split training leading up to the PNBA Natural Pro Bodybuilding World Championships, and the lessons learned along the way with upper-lower, full-body training, traditional bodybuilding splits, high volume workouts and more. Whether you're a beginner or advanced lifter, Ben’s experience offers invaluable insights into building muscle, maximizing recovery, and achieving sustainable success to reach natural bodybuilding greatness!
Topics Discussed:
Ben Howard’s Championship Journey: Learn how Ben bounced back from a “failed” prep to winning silver at the PNBA World Championships.
Training Secrets of a World Champion: Discover the high-intensity training methods that took Ben to the top.
The Truth About Natural Bodybuilding: Ben’s insights into the grind behind natural bodybuilding and how to maximize gains with minimal volume.
Overcoming Training Mistakes: Ben shares the lessons learned from past high-volume training and how to avoid common errors in your own prep.
The Realities of Full-Time Bodybuilding: Get an inside look at balancing a career with the demands of competition prep.
Redefining Rest and Recovery: Find out why rest is key to growth and how smart recovery can give you the edge over others.
Ben’s Full Training Breakdown: Get a detailed look at the exact training routine Ben used before vs. after PNBA Worlds and how it has changed from Part 1.
The Next Big Thing in Natural Bodybuilding: Stay ahead of the game with Ben’s predictions on the future of the sport.
Exclusive Training Methods: Ben reveals his current 3-way HIT split and pre-exhaust techniques, plus why training less can mean growing more.
As always, I made sure to timestamp the episode for you all!
Longevity Muscle Podcast Ep. 157 - Natural Pro Lightweight World Champion Ben Howard
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