The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell
Welcome to The Upgrade with Ben Craughwell. On this podcast, you’ll hear how to upgrade your physique and performance, and the many failures and lessons Ben has learned along the way.
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Episodes

40 minutes ago
40 minutes ago
17 min
Stuck above 20% body fat and never seen your abs? In this episode, Ben breaks down the exact 10-step process he uses to take men down to 10% body fat with a visible six-pack.

Oct 25, 2026
Oct 25, 2026
17 min
If you don't know your numbers, you'll never get a six-pack. In this episode, Ben breaks down exactly how many calories you should be eating every day, alongside how much protein, carbohydrates and fat.

Oct 15, 2026
Oct 15, 2026
28 min
What separates the physical role models from the dads who’ve let themselves go?

Oct 10, 2026
Oct 10, 2026
29 min
You can hire a coach and say you want to change. But are you actually willing to be coached?

Oct 2, 2026
Oct 2, 2026
12 min
The scale’s down. Your face looks leaner. Your clothes fit better. But the belly and love handles? Still hanging on.
That’s why the midsection feels like the final boss, and why so many guys quit or change their approach just as they’re making progress.
In episode 238, Ben will tackle the frustration of getting leaner everywhere except where you want it most.

Sep 23, 2026
Sep 23, 2026
16 min
You lose the weight, but instead of looking lean and muscular, you look smaller, flatter, or softer than you expected. Why?

Sep 14, 2026
Sep 14, 2026
30 min
Most men don’t struggle because they don’t know they should train, eat better or move more. They struggle because knowing what to do and actually doing it consistently are two completely different things.
In this episode, Ben breaks down 10 reasons why having a coach can completely change your results.

Sep 8, 2026
Sep 8, 2026
15 min
The Wolverine Stack has become one of the most talked-about peptide protocols for recovery, injury support and tissue repair.
In this episode, Ben will break down what the stack actually is.
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Aug 31, 2026
Aug 31, 2026
22 min
In this episode, Ben explains the main reasons why you're not making progress with fat loss and muscle gain, and how to fix it.

Aug 24, 2026
Aug 24, 2026
27 min
In this episode, Ben breaks down the 7 biggest mistakes men over 40 make when trying to build muscle and get lean.
If you’re training consistently, eating reasonably well, and still feel like you look softer, smaller, or more average than the amount of effort you’re putting in, one of these mistakes could be the reason.


