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.Craig Richey: Best in Youhttps://open.spotify.com/track/75PqUcMfN0nTG6ksr5aPKz?si=MeMUhJXlT4ab7Gw4TSLmjA---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you’re building strength and resilience from your own garage, hit that SUBSCRIBE button and join the Garage Built Athlete crew.---📍 **TIMESTAMPS:**0:00 - Intro & Why my training had to change02:34 - Bench Press: High volume with control07:44 - The Full Programme Split10:30 - Support @DozerWeightlifting 12:31 - Starting the new programme15:31 - Dips: Focus on the stretch & pec isolation17:49 - Testosterone Experiment20:48 - Overhead Press: Protecting the lumbar spine22:38 - Sony EV10 vs DJI Pocket Osmo26:36 - Electrolytes - which are best?29:00 - Heated Gloves for those cold bars29:40 - Lateral Raises: Building the V-Taper (Back friendly!)31:39 - Tricep Extensions: Finishing the pump33:49 - Outro---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**FOLLOW ME:**Instagram: @GarageBuiltAthlete#GarageBuiltAthlete #TrainingBuddy #Bodybuilding #BackPain #CrossFitToBodybuilding #PushDay #GarageGym #StrengthTraining #Longevity