<p>**Stop hurting your back and start building muscle.** 👊</p><p><br /></p><p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>✅ My move from CrossFit to Bodybuilding</p><p>✅ Why I’m prioritising spinal stability over explosive power</p><p>✅ Full Push Day walkthrough (Sets, Reps, and Cues)</p><p>✅ How to programme around a back injury without losing your gains and your mind.</p><p><br /></p><p>Craig Richey: Best in You</p><p>https://open.spotify.com/track/75PqUcMfN0nTG6ksr5aPKz?si=MeMUhJXlT4ab7Gw4TSLmjA</p><p>---</p><p><br /></p><p>JOIN THE COMMUNITY:</p><p>If you’re building strength and resilience from your own garage, hit that SUBSCRIBE button and join the Garage Built Athlete crew.</p><p><br /></p><p>---</p><p><br /></p><p>📍 **TIMESTAMPS:**</p><p>0:00 - Intro &amp; Why my training had to change</p><p>02:34 - Bench Press: High volume with control</p><p>07:44 - The Full Programme Split</p><p>10:30 - Support @DozerWeightlifting </p><p>12:31 - Starting the new programme</p><p>15:31 - Dips: Focus on the stretch &amp; pec isolation</p><p>17:49 - Testosterone Experiment</p><p>20:48 - Overhead Press: Protecting the lumbar spine</p><p>22:38 - Sony EV10 vs DJI Pocket Osmo</p><p>26:36 - Electrolytes - which are best?</p><p>29:00 - Heated Gloves for those cold bars</p><p>29:40 - Lateral Raises: Building the V-Taper (Back friendly!)</p><p>31:39 - Tricep Extensions: Finishing the pump</p><p>33:49 - Outro</p><p><br /></p><p>---</p><p><br /></p><p>OUR AFFILIATE LINKS AND DISCOUNTS:</p><p>🧊🛁 Get your Ice Bath using this link</p><p>https://www.nurecover.com/discount/GARAGEBUILT</p><p>Code "GARAGEBUILT" at the checkout for your GBA discount on anything on the site.</p><p><br /></p><p>🫀Get your Cardiomood Fitness Tracker:</p><p>https://cardiomood.com?ref=garagebuiltathlete</p><p>Use code GBA10 for a discount.</p><p><br /></p><p>🏋️‍♀️🤸‍♂️💪Get your CrossFit gear:</p><p>https://reyllen.com/?ref=L5RQhU0UMffDSo</p><p>USE CODE: "GBA" AT THE CHECKOUT</p><p><br /></p><p>🌱⚗️Get 10% off your order at Healf!</p><p>https://www.healf.com/GBA</p><p>No code required!</p><p><br /></p><p>🧪My Protein - supplements </p><p>https://www.myprotein.com/referrals.list?applyCode=WILLIAM-R276</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>**FOLLOW ME:**</p><p>Instagram: @GarageBuiltAthlete</p><p><br /></p><p>#GarageBuiltAthlete #TrainingBuddy #Bodybuilding #BackPain #CrossFitToBodybuilding #PushDay #GarageGym #StrengthTraining #Longevity</p>