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The sort of body you get by turning yourself into a true machine. System report: Body optimised and at prime.

@/dumbfuckboy on Bluesky is a long-time enjoyer and living proof of what my blog's messaging is all about. Since we started chatting years ago, he has been putting in the work to change and improve himself. Seeing and feeling the rewards produced from his hard work brings me a sense of pride in itself - that confidence comes with commitment.

If visual proof isn't already enough inspiration, I asked what he wanted to say about his journey - what lessons he has learnt:

Don’t be afraid to change. I gained a lot of muscle mass, started training with heavy weights and going to the gym 5 times a week. Morning outdoor workouts too (in spandex of course 😅) and two cycling workouts every week. My face got wider, my neck thicker, and the moustache + shorter haircut made me look older and more masculine. I stopped hiding my body. Yeah, I still get shy sometimes (especially when the bulge and ass are visible in spandex 😅), but I don’t look like a nerd anymore. I look like an athlete now. So people just see it as my normal look now. The most important part: you have to learn to love discipline and submit to the routine 🫡 Don't be afraid to be obedient. Learn obedience.

No better way to put it.

Gear up. Obey that calling. Make that change.

Of course not - it's only natural when spending so much time working up a sweat, surrounded by your fellow men. Take it as a sign that you are being pushed further and harder, becoming better and better.

That being said, if you are struggling with being distracted too much, there is a device that can help you… lock the physical impulse away. It won't be any relief from your affliction, but - believe your Coach - there is a perfect fit for everyone.

Last week, @gayrubber791019 didn’t.

I challenged him to gear up and report in for a uniform / kit check for seven days (during a heat wave, no less), and he committed.

No breaks, no excuses - just gear on, mindset locked in, even underneath civilian clothes. That’s the difference that many of you don’t understand: staying switched on. Committing to the routine.

He even convinced me to get a GBR suit of my own...

His reflection is below:

Thank you coach! Yes I really did enjoy it! It felt amazing and almost second nature to wear them. Sometimes in the last few days it got a bit too hot, but the kit checks were amazing (and hot). They gave me a sense of pride to show it to you and to obey the rules of the challenge!

When the gear goes on without hesitation, when the routine stops feeling like effort… that’s when you know you are part of the team.

Any suggestions on a ‘starter pack’ of things that one might need to go down that path?

With your ambition to transform yourself this year, you may have gotten a boost from this recent post on the same topic. Creating a starter pack is an intriguing thought exercise as there are many different routes that one could go down. Happy to help!

1. Jockstrap

I have mentioned on this blog several times that committing to wearing a good jockstrap as daily wear is one of the strongest adaptations an aspiring jock can make. Classic styles (such as the original Bike brand) or increasingly the black Nike model are widely available and good to experiment with.

2. Sports Socks

Secondly, and easily overlooked by many, choosing the right pairs of Socks will keep you grounded in your path. Anything from a basic 5-pack of white Adidas socks will suffice, but, in my experience, you can make sports socks fit with any attire. I often wear knee-length Rugby socks underneath my suits in the workplace or a pair of Nike Elites with casual trainers (graciously gifted by a follower of this blog).

Whatever choice you make, commit yourself and your wardrobe entirely and trust the process.

3. Spandex/Lycra

It will be no surprise for a regular viewer of this blog that I advocate for skintight spandex/lycra within this list. You can even see this as your new 'jock uniform' for a good workout. Under Armour, Nike Pro and Skins Compression are all solid brands, but anything skintight is right by me. At first, you may feel that you need to wear a looser pair of running shorts, but within time you will quickly realise that the more you wear, the more correct it feels to wear alone.

Short-sleeved shirts with shorts, especially in matching or complimentary sets, demonstrate pride in your appearance. In addition, a pair of full-length tights should be in every jock’s wardrobe as standard practice. Once you start collecting, you might find it hard to stop buying, and even resist wearing anything else.

4. Vest

For those moments when you need a loose-fitting, casual look, a vest and short shorts come in handy. Showing the right amount of skin is paramount - you never know when you’ll be called to perform a good flex for the camera. Show off those gains!

5. Cap & Headphones

Lastly, as you requested a real “starter pack” to assimilate yourself fully as a jock - a good cap and pair of headphones will be vital to help you connect to the right frequency, zone out of the mundane and lock in to your goals.

This might seem like a lot at first, but before long you’ll realise just how important your new wardrobe will be!

For more ideas, you can always check the posted tagged “jock” for more inspiration.

For those lured in and wishing to purchase kits for others rather than for themselves, my Ko-Fi is always open and for TF posts you can visit @coachs-locker-room

Some lads do it backwards - starting on the frame first. If you want to look right in spandex, you need to treat it like it’s uniform, not a costume. I've always been of the belief that when you pull on the right kit properly, it asks something of you back:

Posture tightens. Focus sharpens. Excuses feel weaker - because there is no hiding.

Kit check-ins teach you how to earn the fit. To lock in. To hold yourself Accountable. You need to Lift with intent. Eat like it matters. Repeat until it’s routine.

The rest is simple - you already know what to do. You ready for that challenge, jockboy?

Happy new year, jock-in-making! You have my full support to make this year the year you become what you've always hoped.

My advice, while simple, has always been the same: a routine change, a mindset change, and a lifestyle change can all come by the same first step: embed the right uniform into your daily life.

The uniform will be different for everyone, but the best way to find what works for you is to identify the right kit that aligns with your specific goals. I am a strong advocate of wearing a daily jockstrap and supplementing it with skintight lycra/spandex.

You are what you dress like, you are what you dress like, you are what you do with your free time / downtime. Making these changes will help to reinforce and align the physical, conscious and subconscious mind.

Surround yourself with the right and frequent positive affirmation, backed up with the correct routine changes you need, and you have no choice but to succeed.

Once you start noticing the results, it will be hard to even think about returning to your old habits.

That's not going to stop you, is it?

You're seriously not thinking of stopping now, right before summer?

You're not stopping when the weather is getting warmer, when the nights are getting longer, when it's time to show up and show off?

Nah, I didn't think so.

Time for another round, big lad. No excuses.