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progression. Through Gavin's many contributions to my discussion forum on UK-Muscle.com, my whole appreciation of the muscle building
process and my whole attitude towards effective methods for increasing hypertrophy, have been almost revolutionised. As a long-time folower
of traditional body building teachings, Gavin's concepts were at first alien to my mind set, at times almost scandolous. However, as I gradually
allowed myself to become open-minded and accept that Gavin's knowledge of the game was somewhat superior to mine, I allowed many of his
personal tips to creep into my training. Subsequently, after applying maybe 10 months of increased
body part frequency and less of the traditionally-accepted "body building intensity", I peaked at the 2004 BNBF Britain championships with my
best-ever blend physical display. A blend of condition and fullness achieved without cardiovascular work, a concept in itself, almost alien to
many body builders. Since then, I've embraced many of Gavin's theories into my training, as have the clients I prepare for natural body
building competition. All have progressed as I did. After 3 years of slowly allowing myself to think outside the "body building box" I will now
forever retain the concepts of training that Gavin has taught me. What I feel I have learnt primarily from Gavin, is a re-enforcement of what I
began to believe in 2003. The general body building world are woefully behind the rest of the weight-training world in their acceptance of
modern-findings and approaches"
Jason Rickaby
Author, Sports Nutrition "guru".
"Gavin Lairds Ebook is a fantastic purchase. I would say one of its biggest merits is that It is quite easy to understand. You can grasp the
'science' behind muscle growth without needing a PHD to understand it. Once you have read the earlier chapters, you can then see why the
workouts are structured to maximise certain aspects of growth. Once you appreciate that there are many ways to stimulate growth with out just
adding more weight to the bar, It can breathe some life into your training.
There is also a workout geared towards strength athletes too, so you can try another cycle if you choose.
Also, I've never seen a product at this price with online support. You don't feel as if an author has taken your money, and left you to get on
with it! I've had quick responses to any queries I've had: where else can you get this type of support from an expert without paying $$$'s ???
This book, along with Gavins website, certainly has opened my eyes. I know this sounds cliche, but its the book I wish Id had years ago!
Whether you are new to bodybuilding, or consider yourself more advanced, I would suggest you buy the UHT ebook. 10 out of 10!"
Doug Purnell
"I first started training at Gavin Laird's gym about a year ago and within that time I have made huge gains in strength and muscle size, as well
as in my knowledge of training and nutrition. Through what I’ve learned from Gavin's wealth of expertise I feel confident enough to not only
manage my own training but also to advise and direct others. He has opened my eyes to a whole new way of training and has been a joy to
work with, not least because he’s a top geezer who will be sorely missed when he heads up North. All I can say to anyone who might be
considering training with Gav in the future is go for it, you’ll be glad you did! "
Angela Bennett
"With over twenty years of resistance training behind me, I am always keen to explore the possibilities for improving my physique. About two
years ago, I started to engage in conversation with Gavin (through Jason Rickaby’s natural bodybuilding forum on www.uk-muscle.com) about
the possibility of refining my approach to training. Before then, I had always used a conventional split programme, training each body part
every 5-7 days. Gavin introduced me to the idea of increasing training frequency so that it might be possible to train each body part at least
every 72 hours, through variations of an upper/lower body split programme. As soon as I started to work with this 2-on/1-off programme, with
increased volume of sets across a full range of exercises, I noticed considerable improvements in my condition and in the quality and size of
each muscle group trained. This meant I was able to reinstate the anabolic environment within my body, through an optimum turnover of body
parts leading to enhanced protein synthesis and the stimulation of growth hormone release via additional training volume and the introduction
of shorter rest periods between sets. Within two years, this approach has literally transformed my physique, and has in no small way
contributed to my success as a lifetime natural athlete. "
Dean Garratt
1999 ANB British U70Kg Bodybuilding Champion
1999 UIBBN World U65kg Bodybuilding Champion (Paris)
1999 INB World U70kg Bodybuilding Champion
2000 Musclemania U70kg Runner-up (New York)
2003 BNBF Scottish and Northern Overall Champion
2004 BNBF Scottish Overall Champion
2005 BNBF British Finalist
"RH&F contributor Gavin Laird knows more about strength training and muscle building than pretty much anyone in the UK, and he is also
darn good at getting his message across in science-packed yet layman-friendly terms. He’s written "UHT - Training For Hypertrophy", an e-
book that begins with the challenge ‘what’s wrong with ‘normal’ bodybuilding training?’ and goes on to outline where most folk go wrong and,
more importantly, how they can get it right. Whether you’re starting out in the muscle building world, or are an old hand, whether you’re making
gains or have hit a plateau the size of Utah, you’re guaranteed to learn stuff here, stuff that’ll help you up to that next level of development.
Contact Gavin at uht@ultimate-hypertrophy.com for purchase info."
Real Health & Fitness November 2005. Written by Andy Darling, editor, ACSM ceritified Health Fitness Instructor, regular contributor to The
Guardian and various Channel 4 Best Of shows, Psychotherapist and 5th top 40-45 lightweight indoor rower in the world 2004.
"Gavin has been instrumental in my progress over the past two years. His initial advice opened my eyes to a system of training I wish I'd found
years ago. The UHT Ebook is THE essential scientific training manual. It consolidated everything he had previously taught me, explaining
hypertrophy from a cellular level through to assembling a fully adaptable program. It's been an education to say the least. Many thanks Gavin."
Marc Ramis
Personal Trainer
NASM CPT /CHEK NLC 2
"After nearly 20 years of training I thought I knew most of what there was to learn about bodybuilding, hypertrophy and weight-training. I then
had the good fortune to get in touch with Gavin who swiftly blew that idea out of the water, and I'm glad he did. The information he's given me
in the last year is more valuable than the majority of info I've read or studied in the previous 19. Thanks to him I can now say that I'm much
nearer to learning most of what there is to learn about bodybuilding, hypertrophy and
weight-training,or at least most of what's useful to know about them."
Cris Ramis
Personal Trainer
Fitness Studio Owner
"Gavin,
Thanks again for all your help and advice its been an immense help. I'll definitely be using your consultation services again in the future.
(probably for something totally different once I've done ultra-fit and need a new challenge.)"
Dave Edwards, Ultra-Fit Competitor.
"Gavin,
I'm still on your bench press program. Just did 4 sets of 3 at 90% 1 rep max on Monday. Felt pretty comfortable, which is good, because I've
only ever managed 1 set of 3 at 90% before, and that was an absolutely gargantuan struggle. The program is definitely
improving my strength and I have followed it pretty much to the letter so far."
Durand Welsh, Strength Athlete.
"Gavin,
Thank you so much...you gave me a great way of looking at my health..I WILL keep up the hard work."
Brian LaValle
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