http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/(c) MuscleTalk Bodybuilding Forum30 Been a pleasure Hazel, thanks again! http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3656345Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:11:48 GMT Thanks for a great interview Ken! <br> http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3656338Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:06:28 GMT <blockquote class="quote"><i>James</i><br> <br> <br> <blockquote class="quote"><i>bigscottishbastard</i><br> <br> <br> I think just support some more events that take place in the strongman calander, I'll maybe send you some details about the comps myself and the gyms at the gym run up here in Scotland; Scotland's Strongest Team and also Scotland's Strongest Man U105kg and maybe we could sort something out if you'd be interested. Mind you I would have to consult with my co-promoters first. </blockquote> <br> Details of event please send to Hazel and they will goin the Calender.&nbsp; But, limited finances permitting, we'll see what we can do. <br> <br> <blockquote class="quote"><i></i><br> <br> I think to improve the profile of strongman itself on MT could possibly to add a strongman and also a powerlifting sub sections to the power and strength forum so that individual questions could be directed in the appropriate sub section. Not too sure on that one really mate. <br> </blockquote> <br> The problem here is the P&amp;S section is only moderately busy, and having sub-forums would mean each becomes less busy on it's own, plus people posting in one section would miss posts in others, so the cumulative effect would be actually fewer posts than currently.&nbsp; I have considered this before.&nbsp; I think if the whole forum was busier, then it would be worth doing, but currently, I see the cons out-weighing the pros, I'm afraid. <br> </blockquote> <br> <br> We're still waiting to confirm final details for the comps, but once we do I'll get in contact. <br> &nbsp; <br> Definitely see your point about the sub-sections, sorry I don't have anymore ideas mate. <br> http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3655847Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:37:27 GMT <blockquote class="quote"><i>bigscottishbastard</i><br> <br> <br> I think just support some more events that take place in the strongman calander, I'll maybe send you some details about the comps myself and the gyms at the gym run up here in Scotland; Scotland's Strongest Team and also Scotland's Strongest Man U105kg and maybe we could sort something out if you'd be interested. Mind you I would have to consult with my co-promoters first. </blockquote> <br> Details of event please send to Hazel and they will goin the Calender.&nbsp; But, limited finances permitting, we'll see what we can do. <br> &nbsp; <br> <blockquote class="quote"><i></i><br> <br> I think to improve the profile of strongman itself on MT could possibly to add a strongman and also a powerlifting sub sections to the power and strength forum so that individual questions could be directed in the appropriate sub section. Not too sure on that one really mate. <br> </blockquote> <br> The problem here is the P&amp;S section is only moderately busy, and having sub-forums would mean each becomes less busy on it's own, plus people posting in one section would miss posts in others, so the cumulative effect would be actually fewer posts than currently.&nbsp; I have considered this before.&nbsp; I think if the whole forum was busier, then it would be worth doing, but currently, I see the cons out-weighing the pros, I'm afraid. <br> <br> <br> http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3655810Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:17:54 GMT <blockquote class="quote"><i>ginasmg</i><br> <br> <br> Great stuff mate,all the best with your future progress. <br> </blockquote> <br> <br> Thanks mate, it'll all be documented on MT so you'll be able to follow my progress on here! http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3655732Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:54:15 GMT <blockquote class="quote"><i>James</i><br> <br> <br> Quick question, Ken, before you're de-interviewed tomorrow! <br> <br> What do you feel that MT could do to improve the profile of strongman in the UK, and to improve the profile of strongman on MT itself? <br> </blockquote> <br> <br> I think just support some more events that take place in the strongman calander, I'll maybe send you some details about the comps myself and the gyms at the gym run up here in Scotland; Scotland's Strongest Team and also Scotland's Strongest Man U105kg and maybe we could sort something out if you'd be interested. Mind you I would have to consult with my co-promoters first. <br> &nbsp; <br> I think to improve the profile of strongman itself on MT could possibly to add a strongman and also a powerlifting sub sections to the power and strength forum so that individual questions could be directed in the appropriate sub section. Not too sure on that one really mate. <br> http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3655729Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:52:58 GMT Great stuff mate,all the best with your future progress. http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3655723Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:51:59 GMT <blockquote class="quote"><i>ginasmg</i><br> <br> <br> You got any bad habits mate regards training?anything you would change if you could? <br> </blockquote> <br> <br> I can't thing of any mate. I used to train alot of singles, but that has now been rectified and I'm hitting PBs pretty much every session now. http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3655718Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:49:54 GMT Quick question, Ken, before you're de-interviewed tomorrow! <br> <br> What do you feel that MT could do to improve the profile of strongman in the UK, and to improve the profile of strongman on MT itself? <br> <br> http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3655710Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:47:14 GMT You got any bad habits mate regards training?anything you would change if you could? http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3655708Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:46:59 GMT Sorry bud, I like them though. Their songs both calm me down and then others fire me up! <img src="http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/upfiles/smiley/s2.gif" alt="" /> http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3655706Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:46:44 GMT Great interview K! <br> <br> ... but come on 'Staind'? You can, and must do better! :) http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3655555Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:38:36 GMT Carl's just PMed me to tell me how upset he is.&nbsp; Thanks alot.&nbsp; Lol <br> http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3655341Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:37:53 GMT <blockquote class="quote"><i>evertonfc</i><br> <br> <br> If someone held a gun to your head and said you had to "BUM Pretty young Carl or Big beautiful Daddy bear Gleen" who would you pick? <br> </blockquote> <br> <br> Shawn, I'd rather he pulled the trigger than bum ANYONE!!! <img src="http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/upfiles/smiley/s2.gif" alt="" /> http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3655291Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:04:55 GMT If someone held a gun to your head and said you had to "BUM Pretty young Carl or Big beautiful Daddy bear Gleen" who would you pick? <br> <br> <br> http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3654948Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:30:44 GMT If someone held a gun to your head and said you had to "BUM Pretty young Carl or Big beautiful Daddy bear Gleen" who would you pick? <br> <br> <br> http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3654947Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:30:43 GMT <blockquote class="quote"><i>sivvy1</i><br> <br> <br> ken loves tigh suits!! <br> <br> Ken, what would you have done differently training wise if you knew then what you know now?? <br> </blockquote> <br> <br> To be honest mate I don't think I would do anything differently. I actually got into a big debate with the wee bro about 6weeks or so ago and IMO he and many other guys at the uni gym for example over complicate things. <br> &nbsp; <br> When I first started training I didn't have access to chains, bands, boxes, boards etc etc and all I did was squat bench and deadlift. I feel that just doing the basics and with heavy weights gave me the best base possible for further success. <br> &nbsp; <br> I never used a belt in training until I was deadlifting 200kgs or squatting about 180kg. <br> &nbsp; <br> I hear guys at uni saying that their max squat is 150kg wrapped at 120kg BW and that they're buying one of the best single ply suits on the market and the question that comes to mind is WHY??!! <br> &nbsp; <br> Why jump into equipment when you're clearly not ready? Why overcomplicate training using boards for bench, chains/ bands on squat/ deads etc. <br> &nbsp; <br> IMO the best way to train initially and the way I did train is just through using simples exercises that don't isolate muscles, but are big compound movements. <br> &nbsp; <br> So again, I wouldn't change a thing! <img src="http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/upfiles/smiley/s2.gif" alt="" /> <br> http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3654926Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:19:17 GMT <blockquote class="quote"><i>Packup Pete</i><br> <br> <br> What do you think of Pudz move over into MMA? <br> <br> Whats your opinion on equipped powerlifting? <br> </blockquote> <br> <br> I think that if thats what he wants to do then who am I to object. He's won WSM 5times and has become a millionaire from his successes in the sport. If he feels its time to start I new chapter then I hope he does as well in it as he did strongman. <br> &nbsp; <br> Equipped powerlifting is ok if squats are to depth etc, but multi ply feds are just taking the piss now IMO. <br> http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3654918Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:14:03 GMT ken loves tigh suits!! <br> <br> Ken, what would you have done differently training wise if you knew then what you know now?? <br> http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3654895Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:55:58 GMT What do you think of Pudz move over into MMA? <br> <br> Whats your opinion on equipped powerlifting? <br> http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3654887Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:47:32 GMT