The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell

E194 - 13 Hacks For A Better Workout

Most men think they need more motivation to train harder.
They don’t.
What they actually need is a better system.
Because if you’re already someone who shows up to the gym, the difference between average results and an elite physique usually comes down to small adjustments that massively improve the quality of your training.
Tiny things that compound over months and years.
In this episode, Ben will break down 13 practical hacks that instantly upgrade your workouts so you get more results from the same amount of time in the gym.

E193 - Do This Before Ozempic

Most men looking at Ozempic are chasing a shortcut. But the real problem usually is not a lack of medication. It is a lack of structure.
 
In this episode we break down the exact steps to fix your training, nutrition, and lifestyle before you ever consider using weight loss drugs. Because most driven men over 35 can get lean, strong, and in control of their body without relying on injections.
 
If you are thinking about Ozempic or any other weight loss drug, listen to this first.

E192 - Stop Doing This If You Want To Get Into Shape

If you’re a high performing man and want to get into the best shape of your life, stop doing this common thing. 

E191 - The Mindset Shift Needed To Get In Shape

Most high performing men don’t struggle with fat loss because of a lack of information.
They struggle because they’re thinking about it wrong.
In this episode, Ben breaks down the mindset shift required to actually get in shape and stay there.

E190 - Why Short Term Shreds Always Fail

Most men don’t fail because they lack discipline.
They fail because they keep chasing short-term shreds.
In this episode, Ben will break down why aggressive cuts almost always backfire for busy CEOs, executives and business owners over 35.

E189 - How High Blood Pressure Will Kill You (And How To Fix It)

High blood pressure isn’t just “a bit high.” It’s silent, progressive, and responsible for heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, erectile dysfunction, and early death.
Most men never feel it rising. They train. They eat “pretty well.” They assume they’re fine.
Meanwhile their arteries stiffen, their heart thickens, and damage accumulates year after year.
In this episode Ben will break down how this impacts you and how to fix it. 

E188 - Willpower Doesn't Work

Willpower fails because it is unreliable, finite, and collapses under stress, fatigue, and real life. In fitness, that is why most people start strong and fall off when work gets busy, sleep drops, or motivation disappears.
In this episode, Ben will break down why relying on discipline alone keeps people stuck in the same start stop cycle, and why the people who stay lean, strong, and consistent do not depend on motivation at all.

E187 - Throwback: The Exact Process I Use To Get Men Shredded

In this episode, Ben details his exact systems and tactics that he uses to get men over 30 jacked and shredded.

E186 - How To Go From Average To A Top 1% Physique

Most men train for years and still look the same.
Same lifts. Same body fat. Same problems.
This episode breaks down why “average” results are the default - and what actually separates the men who build top 1% physiques from everyone else.

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.