I built the foundation of my physique by being a reasonable competitive swimmer.
I continued to train with weights without any real goals or much of an idea other than what I read and advice from other guys at gyms.
My early working life as an Electrician involved working lots of hours and working away from home, my training would suffer as a result of this.
I then went on to work offshore and my training became more regular as most of the rigs I worked on had some form of gym.
I had a very bad accident in November 1999, falling from a crane walkway whilst working on a Drill Ship in Brazil, smashing both my heel bones.
This meant 3 months in a wheel chair and having to learn to walk again. As playing any other sports were out for me I used the Gym as my focus and my rehabilitation. My sub-talor joints in both ankles are still badly damaged but I refuse to let them get in the way of achieving my goals in Bodybuilding.
My aim was always to compete and my first shows were in 2008 where I placed 3rd at Prolab Classic, 4th at Nabba Scotand and I won my first show that year at the UKBFF Scottish Championships Intermediate Over 80 Kg, Qualifying for the UKBFF British at Nottingham.
I Won the Classic Class at the UKBFF Scottish Championships the following year and paced 2nd at the UKBFF British in the Classic Class 2009. 2010 was my year in winning the UKBFF Over 175cm Classic British Title.
Competition History
UKBFF Scottish Intermediate Over 80Kg 2008 – Winner
UKBFF Scottish 2009 Classic – Winner
UKBFF British 2009 Classic – 2nd Place
UKBFF British 2010 Classic Over 175cm – Winner
IFBB World Championships 2010 Classic up to 180cm – 12th Place
IFBB Arnold Classic 2011 Classic up to 180cm – 4th Place
IFBB British Grand Prix 2011 Classic up to 180cm – 6th Place
Future Goals
My goals are always on a personal level, I don’t go looking for titles more for improvements in my own physique and to compete on stage at the highest level possible, my aim is to always to be better than I was last time out and be a good ambassador for the Sport of Bodybuilding and for USN, if titles come with that then that’s a huge bonus.
I believe in the classic aesthetic physique that’s achievable for younger guys to aspire too, although I know I have to make a great deal of improvements before I get there myself.
USN Supplements
I own my own Supplement Shop Body Tone Warehouse in Dundee and supplements play a massive role in my diet. I use USN’s excellent range on a daily basis.
I use 1 serving of USN
BCAA’s and
L-Glutamine first thing in the morning and 1 serving Pre and Post Workout, these is the most important Amino Acids, they prevent any chance of muscle breakdown and provide the muscles with an instant scource for growth and recovery.
USN’s
Creatine X4 is used Pre and Post Workout and first thing in the morning on non training days, this clever combination of Creatine Ethyl Ester, Glycine and Beta Alanine increases strength, protein synthesis and GH levels and helps to add Vascularity and enhances muscle pump.
I use
HMB pre and post workout and before bed, this supplement is an excellent muscle builder and vital to add when dieting to minimise any muscle loss.
When I’m trying to add maximum muscle growth a big favourite of mine is
Muscle Fuel Anabolic, this is a hardcore muscle building All in One, I use 150g 1 ½ hours before and directly after my Workouts and get in a serving between morning and afternoon meals on non training days, when in preps for competition I’ll switch to Whey Protein before and after workouts.
30-45 minutes before training I use the
Leutec and
Gaktec combination to ensure maximum muscle protection and explosive strength.
15 minutes before working out I use
Anabolic Nitro, the most important thing for muscle growth is the ‘Pump’ and this supplement gets me pumped from start to finish,
Another of my favourite USN supplements is
Pure Protein IGF-1, I use this mixed in with my oats for breakfast any time during the day for a protein boost, it keeps you full for longer and tastes amazing and most importantly for me - last thing before bed to ensure constant feeding throughout sleep.
I use
19 Anabol Testo to ensure my natural testosterone levels are kept at maximum to create that anabolic environment crucial to maximum muscle growth, helping with explosive workouts and great a bonus for older guys like myself, the increase in libido. 1 serving of
ZMA is added before bed to further enhance test levels and increase deep REM sleep when your muscles are growing most.
During diet and preps for shows I add in
Xedra Cut Hardcore fat burners a great Thermogenic and Lava Sticks to help with fat burning before during and after workouts, even mixing it with my oats for extra flavour.
Triple Omega, Multiplex and Jointplex are used daily to ensure I get all the necessary fats, vitamins, minerals and my joints are protected from the intense training they have to endure.
Supplements for me are vital in bodybuilding, trying to get them just from food alone is impossible, I am very proud to having the backing of the team of a trusted brand like USN, using their products vastly improves my performance in the gym and enhances my physique by providing the necessary nutrients for muscle growth and recovery.