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At 6'8 I understand fully the advantages and disadvantages of height! This is on request of @v_5trong and aimed for us guys over 6'4! Many won't understand how frustrating and even dangerous the gym can be to us! Using fixed machines and even some free weight movements can prove very dangerous and awkward when you can't fit in them correctly. Trying to squeeze in and adapt your movement to be able to use a machine when your too large not only makes a movement harder due to the increased distance the load has to travel but also increases the risk of injury. Taller guys have longer levers, which makes motor skills and proprioception much more difficult to learn and execute, so keep this in mind when performing big compound movements with heavy weight! Don't feel you have to lift all the weights in the gym, or always go to full depth if It is uncomfortable! Train to your comfort level and stay safe! If you find your struggling with ROM be sure to focus on stretching routines which target these muscles. Ego Vs Reality Just because you weigh more, look stronger and are taller than most, doesn't mean you will be! The reality is you most likely won't be, due to how far you have to move the load for each contraction. Train to your own strengths! Don't feel you have to impress anyone with the amount of weight you shift! Correct form and safe form is essential to success! One very important part of training tall guys should be doing is core and flexibility training! It's vital that these are performed on a regular basis to reduce risk of injuries, improve your ROM and overall strength. Try to use mainly free weights in your resistance routines so you can use correct form and not be restricted with machines that are to small for you. Be aware that isolation exercises are great but also very stressful on joints so don't try to go to heavy on these movements! You'll be better off training clever! Lighter weight, slower contraction speed will be just as intense and less stressful on joints ! With this been said you still need structure and planning to your routine, just be sure to plan around your strengths and weaknesses #height #training #gymlife

A photo posted by Martyn Ford (@martynford1982) on Oct 16, 2015 at 2:02pm PDT

Chest routine today – I'm looking at growing and trying to fill out my upper chest more, I really want to work on getting a thicker, more balanced physique, so I will be focusing my training around this. Woth that in mind, this will be my chest (part 1) work out, later in the wk I will hit the chest again with more focus on isolation movements, getting the stretch and contraction working at its maximum. Today's session: Dumbbell chest press incline / inclined chest flys Dumbbells / inclined barbell / flat cable flys / dumbbell flat bench press – I hit the compound movements heavy, with a spotter and reached 7-9 reps, I got a few extra forced reps In while really concentrating on the negative and the hold, also full contraction of the movement. I did 3 working sets of each, with 45-60 second rest, I picked one exercise (inc dumbbell) and did a set of 40-50 reps with relevant weight that allowed me to hit that range. I also upped my intake of carbs pre workout to see if it gave me any extra advantage, and I have to say I did have a good session, so that may of helped, no matter what level you are, you can always learn! Education and dedication is the key to success #martynford #betabodz #richpiana #fivepercent #5%

A photo posted by Martyn Ford (@martynford1982) on Oct 12, 2015 at 9:40am PDT

Just had one of the best photos from the Olympia posted to me thanks to @getshreddedbrahh really appreciate sending in pal, such a cool pic and I'm sorry @davidpaterik_ifbbpro next time we'll get you guys some steps ! Lol hope your well buddy! Great weekend , great memories , great people ! #5percentnutrition #killit #martynford #olympia

A photo posted by Martyn Ford (@martynford1982) on Oct 18, 2015 at 12:15pm PDT

Gaining lean muscle quick and simple tips! -Before you train , ideally you want at least two good meals in you. -Consume the majority of carbs pre – during – post session meal. This will maximise muscle gains and minimise fat storage. -vary you carbohydrates, a great source pre is sweet potato and post brown rice. With oats as your first meal of the day would be ideal. -taking BCAA pre training helps minimise the muscles been used for energy (eaten away) during the intensive sessions. Once carbohydrates are used up, BCAA's in the blood stream will provide the next energy fuel, if they are also depleted , you then start eating into muscle mass for energy! -eggs are a great Pre training protein source! By consuming protein pre workout you will notice an increase of 6-7% in your daily energy expenditure and it will also blunt cortisol through the day! I hope there are some useful tips here for you all! @5percentnutrition #tattoo #meals #martynford #mass #tips #5percentnutrition

A photo posted by Martyn Ford (@martynford1982) on Oct 16, 2015 at 10:11am PDT

Shoulders! The most important lesson that I have learned about shoulders over my years of training is that balance here is key! And there are so many areas to train in such a small space. Be sure when hitting shoulders you do an exercise for all 3 heads. I like to do 1-2 pressing movements and 3 isolation exercises. An example would be Dumbbell shoulder press Arnold press Bent over Rear delts Cable Front raise Single arm laterals I would also rest a little longer between my pressing movement as these tend to drain the system a little more. At the end of the workout, if training for definition try this little giant set front raise, rear delts, lateral raise, shoulder press do all of these exercises with no rest, pick a light weight and aim for 15-20 reps per exercise #martynford #training #advice #tips #fitness

A photo posted by Martyn Ford (@martynford1982) on Sep 30, 2015 at 1:00am PDT

To be seen , but not heard, and still be noticed! Now that's how you leave an impression ! You don't have to always be the loudest in a room to be the most noticed! In other words, be modest with success, be companionate to others and a great saying I once heard! 'The only time you should look down on someone is if you are helping them up!' True words! How we all should look at moving forwards together! #family #team #onedirection #martynford

A photo posted by Martyn Ford (@martynford1982) on Oct 17, 2015 at 7:13pm PDT

Imogen's first time in a church lol not sure I blended into the background that well lol, only one more wedging to go now and that's me done for a while! Only place of worship I'm used to being at on a Sunday is the gym! Lol #church #wedding #daughter #father

A photo posted by Martyn Ford (@martynford1982) on Sep 28, 2015 at 1:34am PDT

Having a stare out with my princess , I will win one day! Lol #daughter #farther #love #family

A photo posted by Martyn Ford (@martynford1982) on Sep 28, 2015 at 1:43pm PDT