Forged By Blake

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Strength & discipline for life. Former Royal Marine Commando
I build strong bodies, calm minds & habits that last. No fads. No extremes. No chaos.

Structure over motivation.

06/05/2026

The fitness industry is becoming obsessed with peptides, fat loss injections, GLP-1 medications, recovery stacks, and “biohacking.”

Meanwhile most people still haven’t mastered:
proper training,
nutrition,
sleep,
recovery,
daily movement,
or consistency.

That’s the real issue.

People are searching for the fastest way to lose weight and build muscle… without building the behaviours that actually create long-term body transformation.

I’m 41 years old.
Over 25 years of training.
Former Royal Marines Commando.

No peptides.
No performance-enhancing drugs.

Just structured workouts, progressive overload, conditioning, mobility, clean nutrition, and discipline built into a repeatable system.

I’m not anti-science.
Some of these compounds absolutely have legitimate medical applications.

But I do think the fitness industry is getting better at selling shortcuts than teaching fundamentals.

Because the truth is:
most people would completely transform their physique naturally if they trained properly, controlled their nutrition, recovered well, and stayed consistent for 12 months.

Curious what people think.

Are peptides and fat loss injections helping people become healthier…

or helping people avoid building discipline?

If I was starting over again…
these are the 10 things I would do to build muscle, lose fat, and stay consistent for life.

1.	Follow a structured program
Stop guessing. Progress comes from a plan, not random workouts.

2.	Prioritise diet (80%)
You won’t out-train poor nutrition. Eat clean, hit protein, stay consistent.

3.	Train with intensity, not just volume
Push close to failure. That’s where adaptation happens.

4.	Use supersets, giant sets, and drop sets
Increase time under tension, reduce wasted time, and drive real stimulus.

5.	Stay consistent 80% of the time
Perfection isn’t required. Consistency is.

6.	Remove emotion from training
You don’t train when you feel like it. You train because it’s part of your system.

7.	Track your progress
If you’re not measuring it, you’re guessing.

8.	Balance strength and conditioning
Lift with intent, but don’t neglect your engine — aerobic and anaerobic fitness both matter.

9.	Prioritise recovery, mobility, and sleep
Your body grows when you recover, not just when you train.

10.	Commit long-term
This isn’t a 6-week fix. It’s a lifestyle that compounds over years.

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I’ve been training for over 20 years, including my time as a Royal Marines Commando.

The results you’re chasing don’t come from motivation.

They come from structure, discipline, and repetition over time.

This applies whether you’re a man starting later in life… or a woman looking to build strength, shape and confidence.

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Comment FORGED if you want early access to my training app. 11/04/2026

If I was starting over again… these are the 10 things I would do to build muscle, lose fat, and stay consistent for life. 1. Follow a structured program Stop guessing. Progress comes from a plan, not random workouts. 2. Prioritise diet (80%) You won’t out-train poor nutrition. Eat clean, hit protein, stay consistent. 3. Train with intensity, not just volume Push close to failure. That’s where adaptation happens. 4. Use supersets, giant sets, and drop sets Increase time under tension, reduce wasted time, and drive real stimulus. 5. Stay consistent 80% of the time Perfection isn’t required. Consistency is. 6. Remove emotion from training You don’t train when you feel like it. You train because it’s part of your system. 7. Track your progress If you’re not measuring it, you’re guessing. 8. Balance strength and conditioning Lift with intent, but don’t neglect your engine — aerobic and anaerobic fitness both matter. 9. Prioritise recovery, mobility, and sleep Your body grows when you recover, not just when you train. 10. Commit long-term This isn’t a 6-week fix. It’s a lifestyle that compounds over years. ⸻ I’ve been training for over 20 years, including my time as a Royal Marines Commando. The results you’re chasing don’t come from motivation. They come from structure, discipline, and repetition over time. This applies whether you’re a man starting later in life… or a woman looking to build strength, shape and confidence. ⸻ Comment FORGED if you want early access to my training app.

11/04/2026

Most people don’t lack motivation.
They lack a system.

Motivation is emotional.
It comes and goes.

Discipline isn’t force…
it’s structure you follow regardless of how you feel.

Train at the same time.
Eat to a plan.
Remove the decision.

Systemise 80% of your life.
Allow 20% because you’re human.

Do that long enough…
and the results become inevitable.

10/04/2026

🤣 don’t run from the system. Happy Friday ☀️

09/04/2026

Your arms aren’t small. Your triceps are.

Most people obsess over biceps… and completely neglect the muscle that makes up 2/3 of your arm size.

If your arms lack thickness, shape, or that “filled out” look - it’s not genetics. It’s poor tricep development and bad angles of attack.

In this video I break down:
– The 3 heads of the triceps (long, lateral, medial)
– How angle of movement changes activation
– Why most people train triceps wrong
– How to actually build bigger, fuller arms

Train smarter. Not just harder.

This is how you build arms that look strong relaxed, not just pumped.



Comment “FORGED” if you want early access to my training app.

Built for real results. No fluff.

08/04/2026

Most people think you need a gym to build your glutes.

You don’t.

This is a hip thrust using a chair - one of the most effective glute exercises you can do anywhere.

The key is ex*****on:
Feet planted
Upper back supported
Drive through your heels
Full squeeze at the top
Control on the way down

If you’re not feeling it in your glutes, you’re rushing it.

This is how you build strength, shape, and control without machines.

Simple. Effective. No excuses.

Follow for more workout anywhere advice.

08/04/2026

Everyone will tell you to relax.

To enjoy yourself.

To stop training and working so hard.

They mean well, but they are not where you want to be.

Do not listen.

Keep pushing.

WIN.

07/04/2026

Most people train shoulders…

…but miss entire parts of the muscle.

Your deltoids have three heads:
• Front (anterior)
• Side (lateral)
• Rear (posterior)

If you only press, you’re mainly hitting the front.

To build rounded, complete shoulders, you need to train all three:

Standing shoulder press → front delts
Lateral raises → side delts (width)
Bent-over raises → rear delts (balance and posture)

This is how you create that broad, capped look.

Not more exercises.
Better selection. Better intent.

Comment FORGED if you want early access to my new fitness app.

31/03/2026

Longevity isn’t luck.
It’s built.

Three things drive how long - and how well - you live:

Health.
Aesthetics.
Genetics.

Most people focus on one.
The ones who last focus on all three.

Health is your foundation.
– Cardiovascular fitness
– Strength
– Mobility
– Recovery

Without it, nothing else holds.

Aesthetics isn’t vanity.
It’s a reflection of discipline.

A lean, strong body tells you:
you’re training properly
you’re eating with intent
you’re consistent over time

That carries into everything.

Genetics matter.
But they’re not your excuse — they’re your baseline.

You don’t control your starting point.
You control how far you take it.

Train long enough, eat well enough, recover properly —
and you outperform your genetics.

Longevity is built through daily decisions:

– Lift with purpose
– Move your body every day
– Eat to fuel, not just to fill
– Sleep like it matters (because it does)

This isn’t about living longer on paper.
It’s about living stronger for longer.

That’s the goal.

Discipline. Structure. Ex*****on.

31/03/2026

Most people don’t fail because they can’t.
They fail because they stop.

Training isn’t about motivation.
It’s about showing up when you don’t feel like it.

That’s where the change happens.

You don’t need perfect conditions.
You don’t need the “right time.”
You need structure, consistency, and intent.

This is what real training looks like:
– Energy
– Focus
– Pushing past comfort
– Repeating it daily

That’s how you build a body.
That’s how you build discipline.

I’ve built Forged by Blake for exactly this.

Structured training.
Clear progression.
No guesswork.

Gym, home, or outdoor —
everything mapped out so you just show up and execute.

Launching soon.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building real results:

Comment FORGE below and I’ll give you early access.

Discipline. Structure. Ex*****on.

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