Early Life
Martyn Ford was a talented cricket player in his youth, with a promising career ahead. During a training session, he suffered an injury followed by a severe case of glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis), sidelining him for about 12 months. This period was critical for his cricket career, forcing him to reconsider his future.
Transition to Fitness
During his recovery, Martyn turned to bodybuilding and fitness to channel his frustrations. What began as an outlet soon became a passion, and he became captivated by his progress in the gym. Over the years, Martyn has built an impressive physique and gained fame as a fitness model, actor, and online personality.
Martyn’s motivational outlook:
“Think about what you don’t want to become. Negative reinforcement is a great tool to kick start the body into action!”
Training
Cardio & Conditioning:
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Walking, running, cycling, and occasional HIIT sessions
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MMA training twice a week
Muscle Growth Approach:
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Changes exercises every 4–5 weeks to avoid plateaus
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Focuses on proper form, forced reps, drop sets, and slow negative reps
Mass-Building Routine:
Monday – Chest/Biceps:
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Incline Press, Incline Fly, Decline Press, Barbell Curls, Concentration Curls (3 x 12/8/6 each)
Tuesday – Back/Traps:
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Bent-Over Rows, Close Grip Pulldowns, Deadlifts, Seated Single Arm Rows, Shrugs (3 x 12/8/6 each)
Wednesday – Recovery: Rest
Thursday – Shoulders/Triceps:
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Seated Dumbbell Press, Seated Laterals, Single Arm Lateral Raises (Cable), Front Raises, Rear Delt Flys, French Press, Rope Pushdowns (3 x 12/8/6 each)
Friday – Legs:
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Leg Extensions, Squats, Leg Press, Hamstring Curls, Calf Raises (3 x 12/8/6 each)
Saturday/Sunday – Recovery: Rest
Nutrition
Martyn consumes 4500–8000 calories daily, carefully tracking macros to stay at 8–10% body fat year-round. His diet emphasizes high-quality protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs.
Sample Diet:
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Meal 1: Chicken Breast, Udo’s Oil, Green Vegetables
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Meal 2: Chicken Breast, Egg Whites, Oats
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Post-Workout: Protein Shake
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Meal 3 & 4: Chicken, Vegetables, Olive Oil, Brown Rice
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Meal 5: Chicken, Egg Whites, Sweet Potato Salad
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Meal 6: Chicken, Olive Oil, Green Vegetables
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Meal 7: White Fish, Green Salad
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Meal 8: Egg Whites, Low-Fat Cottage Cheese, Green Salad
Supplements:
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Whey Isolate, BCAAs, Creatine, Glutamine
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Multi & Mineral Vitamins, ZMA, Udo’s Oil, Garlic, Ginger
Philosophy & Legacy
Martyn Ford’s story demonstrates resilience and adaptability. Despite setbacks in his early life, he transformed adversity into a successful career in fitness. He serves as an inspiration for perseverance, dedication, and turning challenges into opportunities.
“Whenever you’re faced with a difficult challenge in your life, remember Martyn’s story. That difficulty may be a path to greatness in the future.”
