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The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
Ben Craughwell
184 episodes
1 week ago
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The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E185 - If You're Stuck With The Same Body, Listen To This
If you’ve been training for years but your body hasn’t changed in a long time, this episode is for you. In this episode, Ben will break down why most men get “stuck” physically even though they’re working hard, eating reasonably well, and staying consistent. The issue is almost never effort. 
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1 day ago
8 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E184 - How To Get Jacked In 2026
Training harder isn’t the answer anymore. In this episode, Ben breaks down exactly what it will actually take to get jacked in 2026  without living in the gym or wrecking your life.
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1 week ago
16 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E183 - Why Most Men Stay Average & How To Become The Top 1%
In this episode, Ben will break down the exact behaviours, decisions, and blind spots that keep men stuck looking the same year after year… even though they train, work hard, and want more.
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3 weeks ago
12 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E182 - 21 Reasons Why You Can’t Build Muscle Yet (And How to Fix It)
If you’ve been training for months (or years) and you still look the same, it’s not because you’ve got “bad genetics.” It’s because one or more of the fundamentals are off - and most guys are unknowingly sabotaging muscle growth every week. In this episode, Ben will break down 21 of the most common reasons you’re not building muscle yet, and the simple fixes that actually work.
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1 month ago
21 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E181 - How To Force Your Brain To Like Hard Work
Most men know what to do to get in shape. The real problem is getting yourself to actually do it, day after day, when you are tired, stressed, and not in the mood. In this episode Ben will break down how to train your brain to crave hard work instead of avoiding it, so lifting, meal prep, and saying no to junk stops feeling like a constant battle. You will learn how to build the kind of discipline that does not rely on motivation, and how to make hard choices feel automatic instead of heroic.
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1 month ago
14 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E180 - You Will 100% Experience This When Getting into Shape
In this episode Ben will break down the experiences every man goes through on the way to getting lean, strong and in control - and why most men quit right at the point they’re actually about to break through.
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1 month ago
21 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E179 - 7 Reasons You Struggle With Belly Fat (Even If You Eat Clean)
In this episode, Ben will break down why your belly is still the last thing to lean out.. even though you “eat clean,” train, and feel like you’re doing most things right. If you’re a busy professional, business owner or exec who has been stuck with the same midsection for years, this will show you exactly what’s been missing.
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1 month ago
14 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E178 - Why Fitness is an Infinite Game
In this episode Ben talks about why fitness is an infinite game - something you don’t “win,” finish, or graduate from. If you’re tired of starting over every January and want a way of training and eating that fits the rest of your life, this episode will help you reframe how you think about fitness for good.
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1 month ago
14 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E177 - Throwback: How To Start A Muscle Gain Phase Properly
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. 
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2 months ago
14 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E176 - Why You Need Deprivation To Get Into Shape
Most people run from the word “deprivation”… but it’s exactly what you need if you want a body you’re actually proud of. In this episode, Ben breaks down why a little bit of short term sacrifice is the only way to unlock long term freedom - more confidence, better discipline, and a physique that doesn’t yo-yo every few months.
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2 months ago
10 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E175 - 1 Thing To Avoid When Trying To Get Jacked & Lean
Most guys think getting jacked and lean just means training harder or eating cleaner.. but there’s one thing that quietly kills progress for almost everyone. In this episode, Ben breaks down the single biggest mistake men make when trying to build muscle and strip fat at the same time, why it stalls results, and what to do instead to actually transform your physique. If you’ve been training hard but still look the same in the mirror, this is the episode you need to hear. Listen now to learn how to fix it and start seeing real progress.
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2 months ago
8 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E174 - How to Build an Elite Body in Under 5 Hours a Week
Most high-performing men think getting in elite shape means living in the gym. It doesn’t. In this episode, Ben breaks down exactly how to build a strong, lean, powerful body training less than 5 hours per week - without sacrificing work, family, or performance.
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2 months ago
12 minutes

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E173 - 12 Blunt Truths About Getting Jacked In Your 30s, 40s & 50s
Most men think they’re doing everything right - eating clean, training hard, taking supplements - yet still look and feel average. In this episode, Ben breaks down 12 brutally honest truths about building muscle and staying lean as you age.
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2 months ago
30 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E172 - Preworkout Nutrition Done Right
Most men completely overlook what they eat before they train - and it’s costing them strength, energy, and results. In this episode, Ben breaks down exactly how to fuel your workouts for maximum performance and faster fat loss. You’ll learn: The ideal timing for your preworkout meal How to balance carbs, protein, and fats to train harder and recover faster What to avoid eating before the gym (and why) Real examples of what elite clients eat preworkout If you want to stop feeling flat in the gym and start performing like an athlete, this episode will show you how to do preworkout nutrition the right way.
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3 months ago
13 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E171 - The 2 Most Important Numbers For A Fast Result
Most men chase tactics and miss the only two numbers that actually move the needle. In this episode, Ben breaks down how to use them totighten your plan and see visible progress fast.
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3 months ago
11 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E170 - 7 Steps To Become Disciplined
You don’t need more motivation - you need a system. In this episode, I will break down a simple, repeatable framework for building unshakeable discipline so you can get leaner, stronger, and no longer needing to rely on motivation.
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3 months ago
13 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E169 - Throwback: How To Start Your Fat Loss Phase Properly
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. 
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3 months ago
16 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E168 - Levelling Up Your Fitness: Why Most Men Stay Stuck in the Same Loop
Most men in their 30s, 40s, and 50s think they’re working hard in the gym and with their nutrition… but in reality, they’re just replaying the same level over and over again. In this episode, Ben will break down why so many guys lose 20 pounds, stall, and stay stuck - and how to finally level up. Think of your fitness journey like a video game: once you beat the “Level 2 boss” of eating clean and training, you need to face the more advanced challenges like tracking macros, progressive overload, and dialling in your sleep.
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3 months ago
13 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E167 - Stop Trying To Shred Body Fat Like You're In Your 20s, Do This Instead
Still slashing calories, smashing HIIT, and hoping for 20-something results? If you’re 35+, that playbook backfires: slower recovery, lower anabolic drive, higher stress load, and more muscle loss. In this episode, Ben lays out the 30s, 40s, 50s shredding framework that actually works - built around muscle retention, recovery, and smart nutrition you can sustain with a busy life.
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4 months ago
10 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
E166 - How To Get Jacked & Strong Arms
Getting bigger, stronger arms isn’t just about endless curls. In this episode, Ben will break down the exact strategies high-performing men over 35 can use to build arms that actually look powerful. You’ll discover: The key lifts that create arm size and strength (beyond bicep curls) How to train volume and intensity the right way Nutrition hacks that drive muscle growth in your arms Why most men never see real progress - and how to avoid their mistakes If your goal is to walk into a room with sleeves that actually fit tight around your arms, this episode is your roadmap.
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4 months ago
12 minutes

The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell