Man's Search for Muscle

for a second year in a row I won the Burn the Fat, Feed the muscle new years transformation challenge

my plan for the coming year

Results so far & tweaks to the program

results from May

April's gaining/gaintaining log. month 1 has been a good start

how I "peak" for challenges

How the challenge finished off

Summary of how the challenge went

2025 training and diet plan for lean gaining

Week 9 update with my new calorie cap for the 2025 BFFM new years challenge... shifting the strategy

Week 7 of the 2025 BFFM new years challenge... this was a strange week!!

When neither recomping or bulking work, what's the answer to putting on muscle?

Halfway mark update of the 2025 BFFM new years challenge

BFFM week 3 reaults

Week 2 of 2025 BFFM cut

week 1 done. changes being made etc

Jan 4 - pre challenge log

This is my initial training plan for 2026, including doing the BFFM challenge

summary of 2024 training and initial plan for 2025

Following up on the drama between GVS and Dr. Mike Israetel of renaissance periodization

The formula I use

Stream of conscience discussion about the holy grail of physique improvement

My plan for the upcoming year

Looking at the new studies

The necessary components to put on beef

Philosophy and method for exercise to build muscle over the next year

My plan for nutrition and activity as well as how I'm going to track it

The diet and exercise program I used to pack on muscle this past year

This common argument holds people that we care about back. How can we respond effectively?

Body composition during cuts and gaining cycles over the long term

How I cocked it up

How I was assaulted by peak week and by my sister. #drama #bodybuilding #story #fitness

How to give and take advice

#fitness #exercise #bodybuilding, how to do your best in a body transformation challenge

#bodybuilding #exercise #gym #diet #nutrition

#bodybuilding #gym #training #diet

#fitness #summer #bodybuilding #contest #results #exercise #gym

What to do or not to do on a cut #health #fitness

#bodybuilding #diet #photos

Log of my 2022 cut from May 27 - Aug 12

#diet #fitness #bodybuilding discussion on what to prioritize

Or something else??? #bodybuilding

The bodybuilding and YouTube legend has left us far too soon

Changes in #philosophy, #training, #diet and #cardio

What I plan to do leading into the challenge

Should I stay or should I go?

The variables and techniques I've found to be most important for building lean muscle

Some of the subtle things that might get in the way of success, either with fitness or other aspirations

The final leg of my gain before cutting