Ben Craughwell

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell

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Welcome to The Upgrade with Ben Craughwell. On this podcast, you’ll hear how to upgrade your physique and performance, and the many failures and lessons Ben has learned along the way.

Author

Ben Craughwell

Category

Health

Podcast website

bencraughwell.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

E025 - My Essentials For Post-Workout Nutrition & Recovery 04.01.2024

In this episode, Ben delves into his top essentials he implements after each session so that he can recover and grow optimally. Over time, this leads to far better muscle gain and fat loss.

E024 - My Top 6 Books On Mindset & Discipline 01.01.2024

In this episode, Ben gives his top 5 books on mindset and discipline that have helped him to forge the impenetrable habits and lifestyle he leads today. 

E023 - How Long Should You Cut & Bulk For? 27.12.2023

In this episode, you'll learn how long to spend shredding body fat, and how long to spend bulking or gaining muscle.  

E022 - My Experience With TRT [Testosterone Replacement Therapy] 21.12.2023

In this episode, Ben goes into detail on his journey with Testosterone Replacement Therapy (also known as Testosterone Optimisation Therapy), prescribed by a doctor, the pros and cons and his personal experiences with same.

E021 - How To Feel Sharp & Full Of Energy 24/7 18.12.2023

In this episode, Ben delves into the different tactics he's learned over the years that have the biggest impact on his mental and physical performance day to day. 

E020 - The #1 Roadblock In Fat Loss Phases & How To Get Around It 14.12.2023

In this episode, Ben explains the number one thing that destroys fat loss phases for men: notably hunger. You'll learn his tactics to ensure that this doesn't happen to you, so that you can finish out your fat loss phases with ease. 

E019 - One Crucial Thing I Get All My Clients To Do When Starting In The Better Man Project 11.12.2023

In this episode, Ben goes into detail on the exact blood work protocol he provides to new Better Man Project members, the importance of it and why this is such a crucial part of his program.

E018 - How To Get Bigger, More Muscular Arms 09.12.2023

In this episode, Ben divulges everything he's learned over the last 16 years on how to grow your arms properly. From trial and error, he finally got his arms up to 19 inches and is sharing with you the tactics that actually work. 

E017 - Men Who Get The Best Result Do These Things... 06.12.2023

In this episode, Ben discloses the top traits, trends and habits of his absolute best transformations. 

E016 - 5 Vital Steps To Getting A 6 Pack 04.12.2023

In this episode, Ben gives you his top 5 steps to getting a 6 pack. From 16 years of trial and error, Ben has tried everything - he will share with you the only 5 things that truly matter with getting abs. 

E015 - My 5 Essentials For Pre-Workout Nutrition 01.12.2023

In this episode, ben delves into the top 5 essentials he implements before each session so that he can hit PBs and have an amazing workout every single time. Over time, this leads to far better muscle gain and fat loss.

E014 - My Top Testosterone Boosting Foods 29.11.2023

In this episode, Ben delves into the top 4 minerals you need in your diet to optimise and boost your natural testosterone production. These will in turn make your journey to getting lean and muscular far easier. 

E013 - Top Supplements For Fat Loss & Muscle Gain 27.11.2023

In this episode, Ben delves into his list of supplements that he has found made a difference in his journey to getting lean and muscular.

E012 - Steroids: My Experience [The Benefits & Negative Effects] 24.11.2023

In this episode, Ben explores his experience of starting steroids at the age of 18, the negative effects this has had on his life, and also, the benefits he got from them. 

E011 - How To Break Through Fat Loss Plateaus 22.11.2023

In this episode, Ben explains his "loaded gun" approach to fat loss. You'll learn his exact strategy to getting lean properly, without getting stuck in a plateau or backing yourself into a corner too soon.

E010 - How To Get In Shape & Keep Your Social Life 20.11.2023

In this episode, Ben explains his 6 step strategy to maintain a social life and still eat junk food while getting lean and muscular. 

E009 - 14 Sleep Hacks To Improve Fat Loss & Muscle Gain 17.11.2023

In this episode, Ben gives you 14 sleep hacks he utilises to improve his sleep quality and therefore skyrocket fat loss and muscle gain. You'll have access to 15 years of sleep trial and error so that you can skip to what works.

E008 - How To Speed Up Your Progress By Mastering Recovery 15.11.2023

In this episode, Ben explains the pitfalls of training without prioritising recovery, how to maximise your recovery outside of the gym so that you can see far more progress with your physique, and the recovery modalities to avoid.

E007 - How To Maximise Your Workout Performance To Skyrocket Results 13.11.2023

In this episode, Ben does a deep dive into pre-, intra-, and postworkout nutrition - all of which he has tried and tested over the years. By implementing the steps Ben provides, you're going to notice a huge jump in training performance, which in turn will carry over hugely to your fat loss and muscle gain efforts. 

E006 - The 7 ’Big Rocks’ To Upgrade Your Physique 09.11.2023

In this episode, Ben delves into the 7 "big rocks" or fundamentals that are going to make up 99% of your progress. You'll learn from the mistakes he's made with these 7 fundamentals over the past almost two decades, which is going to save you a tonne of potentially wasted time. 

E005 - How To Structure Your Nutrition To Maximise Results 08.11.2023

In this podcast, Ben explains what is optimal when it comes to structuring your nutrition for the best results with fat loss and muscle gain - how many meals, how much protein, meal timing and more. 

E004 - How To Start A Muscle Gain Phase Properly 03.11.2023

In this episode, Ben explains how to start a muscle gain phase properly, and delves into the many mistakes he's made along the way in his pursuit of getting as muscular as possible. 

E003 - How To Start Your Fat Loss Phase Properly 30.10.2023

In this podcast, Ben illustrates how to work out your specific macros and calories in order to get lean. From a decade of winging it, to nearly a decade of doing it correctly, Ben has gone through trial and error over and over again so that you don't have to.  Instagram: @bencraughwell

E002 - How I Get Men Lean & Muscular 28.10.2023

In this episode, Ben explains his method behind getting men lean and muscular. He explains his experiences with this particular method that he has utilised for the past 10 years, which has gotten his physique to where it is now. In this podcast, you'll learn how to take the next step to get lean, get muscular and get the shape you want without second guessing. 

E001 - How Ben Built His Body, Strength & Business 23.10.2023

In this episode, discover the story of why Ben used the gym as an escape from the age of 13 while dealing with a chaotic home life, and how the trajectory of his life changed suddenly at the age of 17 with the death of his father.   Instagram: @bencraughwell

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