Meet Natural Athlete Ben Tatar, writer, fitness
enthusiast, and probably one of the most determined people on the
planet. A Google search of Ben’s name quickly reveals that Ben is a
prolific writer, frequent contributor to the website
Critical Bench,
a frequent poster on multiple discussion boards, and co-author of the
E-book, “50
Keys to a Bigger Bench”.
Drop a
name of some of the movers and shakers in the bodybuilding and fitness
community, and there is a good chance that Ben has already interviewed
them. Ask Ben for his opinion on a particular workout and there is a
good chance that he has already written an article about it. Ask Ben
what his max is on a particular lift is and he will probably tell you
that he hasn’t found one yet. Ben is determined. Piercing through the
granite of determination is a relentless smile which tells that behind
this evolving powerlifter is a young man who just wants to live life to
its fullest. At the age of only 24, Ben has already accomplished what
many spend a lifetime pursuing; he is already living his dream.
Stats---
BEN: I am
24 years old, and I'm 5'10 205lbs during the off season and 180lbs
during the on season. I stay under 10% body fat year round and I have
big lats, pecs and shoulders. I need a size 48 or 50 suit.
Competitive experience, if any---
BEN:
competed in powerlifting meets and strongman competitions.
Favorite exercise--
BEN: Floor presses which are
bench presses on the floor. My best is 455x1. Also, Heavy squats (765
max) And heavy weighted dips with four 45lbs plates attached. I love
DROP sets and anything that is hard!
Favorite body part to train---
BEN: Legs.
Your training philosophy----
BEN: Very old school---The
greater the challenge the greater the reward is in the end.... Train as
hard and as smart as you can! Enjoy the training journey, the journey is
the destination!
Hobbies--
BEN: All sports, bodybuilding/strength training,
my friends, traveling, making new accomplishments, and being happy being
me!
