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Martyn Ford Reveals Food & Supplements of 10,000 Calorie Diet for Bulking at 360-lb
British bodybuilder Martyn Ford transformed himself into one of the freakiest mass monsters in the world. Having started relatively frail for his size, he spent years working hard in the training room to achieve his present physique. In a recent interview with Escape Fitness, Ford revealed the food sources he likes to consume when on a diet and when he’s eating 10,000 calories to bulk up at 360 pounds.
Social media fitness influencer Martyn Ford grew up playing professional cricket before finding his passion for bodybuilding. He rose to prominence for his humongous physique with unreal muscle mass, size, and overall muscularity. Standing at 6 ft 8 inches, Ford’s extreme package amassed him a huge following of 4.5 million on Instagram and earned him the opportunity to get on the silver screen. He made headlines for his antagonistic role in his acting debut in the film Boyka: Undisputed (2016) alongside fellow Brit Scott Adkins.
Ford sparked a heated rivalry with internet sensation Sajad Gharibi, popularly known as the ‘Iranian Hulk’ over the last two years. The pair traded verbal jabs online and were scheduled to settle their differences in a boxing match in April 2022. During the build-up to the outing, Ford shoved Gharibi to the ground with ease after the latter failed his attempt in a face-off. Gharibi later opened up about his mental health challenges that stemmed from the fact he got disowned by his family due to the incident.
Given Gharibi’s admission to suicidal thoughts, the organizers pulled the plug on the bout and Ford added the discrepancy between Gharibi’s online image and real-life factored in as well. Nevertheless, Ford pulled off an incredible body transformation, losing nearly 60 pounds in preparations for the scrapped contest.
Martyn Ford continued to train boxing and left the fans stunned with an insanely jacked physique update following the cancelation. Despite calls from Gharibi to proceed with the match, Ford decided against it as he was concerned about his opponent’s mental health in case the outcome would not be in his favor.
‘The Nightmare’ began training in MMA in hopes of competing under the Polish MMA promotion KSW in May 2022. He showed off his giant physique in a workout update a month later. He was even eyeing a boxing fight with legendary strongman Hafthor Bjornsson but faced issues in making the showdown come to fruition.
Martyn Ford reveals food & supplements of 10,000 calorie diet for bulking at 360-lb
In a recent YouTube video, Martyn Ford revealed his preferred food sources to fit into his diet, which can go up to 10,000 calories to add muscle to his 360-pound frame.
“My appetite is ridiculous and I’m very carb-sensitive so like sweet potato, oats, rice. I could do three or four thousand calories in a meal easily if I am not careful,” said Ford.
“A typical not training for anything day would be oats and eggs for breakfast, rice cakes, cottage cheese, fruit, Greek yogurt snacks, nuts, snacks, and then sweet potato, salmon, steak, rice, potato chips but made myslef in the oven. Just generally that kind of food is where I’m staying at. About eight meals a day easily. When I’m growing I can easily go up to eight meals a day, I’ll wake up starving and eat twice in the night.”
“I’m still doing 4,500 calories dieting so it’s nice because it’s normal whereas when I’m bulking, if I want to put some size on, I’m up to eight, nine, 10,000 calories, which is hard work when it’s good food.”
Ford listed the staple supplements he likes to utilize in addition to whole food.
“The big ones that I’d always lean on to will be glutamines, creatines, aminos, if I’m bulking I’ll have a carb drink intra, post, and then isolate whey. But again, only after workout I would never replace food if I don’t need to with a protein shake. [Greens supplement] as well.”
Martyn Ford opened up on using steroids to achieve fitness goals in July 2022. While he believed there were benefits that can be derived from taking gear, he argued there was a major downside as well if one used substances from the black market and without proper research. Then, he teamed up with former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping for a brutal chest workout last September.
Ford showed off his monstrous package while crushing an intense training session last month.
It’s fascinating to get insight into the diet and supplementation of the man who boasts one of the craziest physiques in the world. His latest offering could benefit others who may be on a similar path to get some gains.
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Published: 18 June, 2023 | 12:11 PM EDT
Martyn Ford Shows Off Jacked Physique While Crushing Workout
Bodybuilder and actor Martyn Ford boasts one of the best builds of any celebrity in the entertainment world. Although he grew up playing different sports, it was bodybuilding where he found his passion. In a recent post made on Instagram, Ford showed off his monstrous physique while crushing several workouts.
Martyn Ford first made headlines for his gigantic build online a few years ago. He displayed impressive athletic talents with an insane work ethic that found him opportunities in a range of fields related to entertainment. His mythical stature garnered attention in the world of fitness and acting. He was lined up to face fellow internet sensation Sajad Gharibi, popularly known as The Iranian Hulk, in a boxing match last year.
Ford issued a warning to Gharibi while giving fans a look into his footwork training ahead of the anticipated showdown in Mar. 2022. Standing at 6’8”, the 320-pound Brit towered over Gharibi when the two collided with each other in the face-offs. Ford shoved his opponent with ease, resulting in the Iranian lifter’s family disowning him a month later.
In Apr. 2022, the boxing match got scrapped. Ford pinned the blame on Gharibi for the bout falling through. He explained health concerns and misrepresentation surrounding Gharibi as the reason for the investors pulling the plug on the fight.
Martyn Ford / Instagram
Ford revealed he shed about 58 pounds in preparation for the canceled boxing match. Although he couldn’t test out his boxing chops, he reports feeling healthier than ever. He offered a freakishly jacked physique update following a boxing training session. In May 2022, Ford opened up on his worries about Gharibi potentially committing suicide if he lost in the contest. He made his way to Gharibi in Dubai to bury the hatchet but realized a positive outcome may not be in the cards.
Martyn Ford was eyeing a move to mixed martial arts competition under the KSW banner a year ago. He left the fans stunned by gaining 6 pounds in only an hour of weight training. Then, he dropped a big physique update while getting ready for his combat sports debut.
Martyn Ford shows off his jacked physique while crushing workouts
In recent Instagram posts, Martyn Ford showed off his monstrous physique while performing a series of workouts.
Martyn Ford teamed up with former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping for a brutal upper-body training session last September. He guided Bisping through a monster chest workout using giant sets.
Published: 13 May, 2023 | 11:15 AM EDT
Martyn Ford Gets Blunt On The Rock & Steroids: “If He’s Natural, He’s F****** Gifted”
Images via Instagram @therock and @martynfordofficial
Martyn Ford weighs in on if he believes The Rock uses steroids to achieve his physique.
Fitness entrepreneur Martyn Ford gave his opinion on whether or not Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is utilizing steroids. Ford discussed his opinion during a recent interview in which he tackled the subject of performance enhancing drugs.
Steroids can be a really touchy subject to tackle. So many individuals want the masses to believe that they were able to attain their physiques without the aid of outside forces. Many believe that if they admit that they’ve been utilizing performance enhancing drugs that it will put an asterisk next to their name. The idea that people would accuse them of being cheats or unnatural is too much for some to bear.
Others are completely unconcerned in regards to answering the steroid question. They won’t hesitate to admit that they’ve done it, but that it still required work for them to get to the level that they have reached. It can truly be an interesting conundrum to be sure.
Popular bodybuilding and fitness influencer and entrepreneur Martyn Ford gave some of his thoughts on the usage of steroids. Ford believes that most individuals, particularly those in the fitness industry, need to use PEDs in order to achieve the otherworldly look so many covet.
“I don’t care what people say. There’s two to three percent of genetically gifted people and then the rest will always be chasing that look. There’s no way you can look like a fitness influencer without drugs. I can look at 100 athletes and 99% I can tell you how many are and how many aren’t on drugs.”
The Rock Natty or Not?
During the interview, Martyn Ford was broached with another interesting query. When asked if he believed The Rock was utilizing steroids, Ford was reluctant to answer yes or no to the question. Ultimately Ford gave a neutral answer in regards to the question.
“I don’t know. You don’t need to answer the question. He’s one of the most famous actors in Hollywood. I love him to pieces. I think he’s a great guy. I think he’s a brilliant guy and he trains ridiculously hard and he’s worked every second for his physique. I mean, if he’s natural, he’s fuc**ng gifted. But I wouldn’t say anything about him by doing it or not doing it.”
Sure, any would say this was playing it safe. In reality, Martyn Ford isn’t privy to such information. Unless The Rock told Ford himself or was able to attain some kind of blood test, there’s really no way for him or anyone else to know.
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Martyn Ford Continues Bodybuilding Workouts, Looks Monstrous In Recent Physique Update
Martyn Ford has continued to put on size while waiting for an opponent in the ring.
Martyn Ford has taken his training up a notch in recent weeks it seems. Since his fight with Iranian Hulk fell through, Ford has continued to put on some muscle while maintaining his new build. He continues to go through different bodybuilding workouts and recently shared another update on social media.
Ford took on a workout while in Italy. He praises the old-school gym with machines that have been used for decades. While in the gym, he took on a back and bicep workout and posted the videos for his followers to see.
“Morning work done ….. no excuses, finally getting to try out these @boohoomanactivevests, loving training in this incredible gym, surrounded by such inspirational people, a true Old School setting. A must visit for any bodybuilding fan.”
The workout for Martyn Ford consisted of T-bar rows, lat pulldowns, and different variations of bicep curls. This comes after Ford shared that he gained six pounds in one hour during a bodybuilding workout that he used to do. Since training for boxing, Ford has been able to cut weight and build a slim, shredded physique.
Will Martyn Ford Find An Opponent?
The drama surrounding the battle between Martyn Ford and Iranian Hulk is well in the rearview. The fight was scheduled for April 30 but fell through after Ford and his team were not comfortable with Gharibi’s mental health. This came after an interview showed Iranian Hulk get emotional following his family’s response to the stare down.
Ford has remained active in the boxing scene and has followed all encounters — including that between Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall. Ford, who is close to Hall, spoke on Bjornsson’s performance and the two have been linked as potential opponents. Bjornsson also does not have a future opponent in the ring and a rematch with Hall is not scheduled just yet.
Martyn Ford continues to prepare for his MMA debut. He has said he is “one hundred percent planning on getting involved in MMA.” Ford has been linked to KSW, a Polish promotion which signed him to a contract in the past. Ford did not make his debut but might have a chance this time around.
Regardless of his status in the ring, it is clear that Martyn Ford is training and staying in shape for his inevitable debut.
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Martyn Ford Adds Six Pounds Following Bodybuilding Workout, Training For Eventual MMA Debut
Martyn Ford is planning to make the switch to MMA at some point in the near future.
Martyn Ford saw his fight fall through with the Iranian Hulk but he is still training in different ways to prepare for a fight. While he has no opponent lined up at the moment, Ford expressed an interest in signing an MMA contract at some point. To stay in shape, he decided to throw it back to a bodybuilding workout that added six pounds to his physique in just one hour.
Ford and his team decided to blackout of the fight with Iranian Hulk because they were not comfortable with his mental state. This came to light after Sajad Gharibi became emotional during an interview about how his family viewed the face-off between both men.
In a recent training session, Ford as able to put on six pounds of muscle in an hour. This came after Ford claimed that he is “one under percent” eyeing MMA.
“Well, with no clear date in mind to fight, thought I’d do a cheeky body building session ??♂️ guess muscle memory is a real thing … thing I’ve added about 6lb in an hour ??”
READ MORE: The Martyn Ford Workout For Intensity & Serious Muscle Growth
Martyn Ford’s MMA Plan
Martyn Ford was hard at work in the gym preparing for his fight with Iranian Hulk. Now, he will have to set his sights on another opponent. There might not be one lined up but Ford certainly wants to make his debut in MMA at some point.
“One hundred percent I am planning on getting involved in MMA,” Ford told Mirror Fighting. “I am already speaking to KSW. This is something that was set pre-covid. I have still been doing pieces of Jiu-Jitsu and stuff. They are looking at coming to London in October, and that is an event I would love to get involved with.”
This is not the first time that Ford has been linked to KSW. This is a Polish MMA promotion that previously signed Ford to a contract. He did not appear in a fight under this contract. The promotion is planning a show in October and Ford has expressed interest in fighting. It will be interesting to see if the two sides come to an agreement over the summer.
“It just needs to be the right person and right time, my feelers have been put out there to try and get this set up as soon as possible. I understand the frustration from people about not yet seeing me fight. I am still training, only thing I am not doing is active sparring.”
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Martyn Ford is Concerned Iranian Hulk Would Kill Himself If They Fought
Martyn Ford thinks Iranian Hulk will kill himself if they fought.
Martyn Ford claims to be concerned about the mental health of the Iranian Hulk stating that he wouldn’t want to be responsible for the strongman killing himself. After the sudden cancellation of their fight both Ford and the Hulk continue to deal with the fallout.
The strange roller coaster ride between Martyn Ford and The Iranian Hulk continues to truck along. While they may not be fighting any longer the two continue to hurl insults and vitriol each other’s way. You can’t blame them really. The two have made their bout personal and as such they’re having a hard time walking away.
In fact recent comments made by Martyn Ford has raised some eyebrows. Recently Ford told the Mirror that he was concerned about his would be opponent’s mental health.
Concern From a Rival
In the midst of the aftermath of their failed meeting in the boxing ring, Martyn Ford and the Iranian Hulk continue their war of words. But now a new wrinkle has been introduced to the story; a wrinkle of concern?
Apparently Martyn Ford claims to be concerned that the Hulk would harm himself if they ever fought. Ford implies that he’d beat the Iranian strongman so thoroughly that the latter would actually contemplate suicide.
“I have genuine concerns about his mental health and how he’s feeling,” said Martyn Ford. “It is who I am. I can’t fight someone who I genuinely believe can take his own life after the fight.
“As an outsider people might say, ‘What are you on about?’ But from someone who was there, who saw him and the way he crumbled. We had a face-off and it was one little push. I looked in his eyes and then turned around and said to the guys, ‘There is no fight’.
“What happened afterwards I already felt bad about, the amount he got bullied and his reaction to being bullied breaking down on National TV. Then his parents came out and said ‘we don’t want anything to do with you, you are weak’. Then on Instagram Live when he turned around and said he hates Iranians and wants to end his life. I just thought, ‘No I can’t be a part of this’.”
This rivalry has certainly taken a turn. If Martyn Ford is to be believed, he claims to be genuinely concerned about the Iranian Hulk and his mental state.
Continued Training
Despite the boxing match being called off Martyn Ford is continuing to embrace the lifestyle. Ford is still training hard and apparently still plans to fight at some point in the future.
“I am still training, only thing I am not doing is active sparring. I have switched back into its resistance and explosive power. If something does happen which I am hoping I can sign up too soon, I have been training and dedicating so much time and effort to it.”
What do you think about Martyn Ford and his recent comments about the Iranian Hulk?
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Martyn Ford Down 58 Pounds Since Boxing Training Began: ‘Getting Back To Feeling 21 Again’
Martyn Ford has seen significant changes in his physique since he began boxing prep.
Martyn Ford might not be fighting the Iranian Hulk anymore but this does not mean that he will stop training the way he has been, especially when he is seeing incredible results. Ford has admitted that he has lost 58 pounds since he began training like a boxer.
Ford took to social media to express how he is feeling the best he has in years. Ford was training with heavy weights and this is how he has built incredible mass. Once he made the transition to boxing, Ford was able to cut weight but maintained his shredded physique.
“Lifting big ass weights VS Boxing …… 360lbs vs 302 lb ….. October I started this journey, and like anything I’ve done in life that I’ve really wanted to do, I’ve given absolutely EVERYTHING and more. This is by far the best and healthiest I’ve felt in years, getting back to feeling 21 again is insane …. if you have a serious goal to achieve get in touch today …. link in BIO … www.martynfordcoaching.com”
It was announced two weeks ago that Martyn Ford would no longer be taking with the Iranian Hulk. Ford made the announcement via Instagram explaining that the event is still on but he would not be featured. There will now be a new main event for the night of boxing on April 30 at the O2 Arena in London.
The Iranian Hulk did not take well to this announcement responding that the cancellation came from Ford’s side and he was going to sue. Ford made a statement once again explaining that the fight was canceled for health and safety reasons along with concerns about mental well-being following a television interview by Sajad Gharibi.
Before the fight was canceled, Ford was sharing videos of his training. He was focusing on speed and agility rather than strength like he has in the past. Clearly, this led to a major physique change and this is something that Ford is interested in maintaining.
Martyn Ford has been linked to other opponents but it is unknown who he will take on in the ring. It seems like Ford still has a chance to step in the ring in the coming months.
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Martyn Ford Says Fight With Iranian Hulk Canceled Because Of Concerns On “Mental Well-Being” And “Health And Safety Risks”
Martyn Ford shared some more information on social media about his cancelled fight with Iranian Hulk.
Martyn Ford revealed last week that his fight with the Iranian Hulk was canceled. What ford left out was an exact reasoning as to why this happened but framed Sajad Gharibi as the reason. This is something that did not sit well with Iranian Hulk as he fired back. Now, Ford is claiming that there were many concerns out of the ring.
Gharibi quickly responded following Ford’s video and shared that the cancellation came from Ford’s side. Because of this, Iranian Hulk was prepared to sue for a contract breach since it was not his decision to pull out of the fight.
Despite the back and forth between fighters, there was still no reason revealed and this left fans in the dark. Ford recently shed some light on his side via social media when one person asked point blank why the fight will not be happening.
Martyn Ford responded that there were “concerns on mental well-being and also health and safety risk involved with this matchup.”
“They say a picture speaks a thousand words. Let’s just say, what they turned up WAS NOT what was sold to us by the investors. This followed up by crying on the TV and saying that he wants to end his life. Was enough for us.”
It seems as though the cancellation did indeed come from Ford’s side but they had reasons. He is referring to the television interview that recently came out of the Iranian Hulk explaining the relationship with his family following their stare down. Gharibi became emotional when discussing how his family reacted to the situation.
Ford also shared a picture of Iranian Hulk where he is looking significantly downsized. This was to be expected as he trains in different ways to prepare for a fight but the weight he lost is eye-opening and apparently was a cause for concern for Ford and his camp.
Despite the cancelled fight, Ford has continued to train and will likely step in the ring soon. In his original video, he revealed that it will not be on April 30 but the event is still on at the O2 Arena. The main event will feature a new fight that has not been shared yet.
Martyn Ford has recently shared some dream fights, including one with The Rock, but it is unknown who his next opponent will be. Ford has also been linked to Hafthor Bjornsson, following his victory over Eddie Hall.
As of now, we have a reason as to why the fight between Martyn Ford and Iranian Hulk was cancelled. What we do not know is if Iranian Hulk will respond once again or if they will ever step in the ring. Now, we will have to wait for Ford to announce his next opponent.
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Iranian Hulk Claims Martyn Ford Pulled Out of Fight: “For Me The Fight is Still On”
The Iranian Hulk calls out Martyn Ford for pulling out if they’re bout.
It appears that the Iranian Hulk is claiming that Martyn Ford pulled out of their fight. Originally it was reported that the Hulk was the one to pull out, but a recent video posted by the Iranian strongman tells a different story.
It appears that a new wrinkle has formed in the case of the recently cancelled bout between popular strength sport figures Martyn Ford and Iranian Hulk. Their much anticipated bout has now been put on the shelf. But according to the Hulk, it’s Ford who pulled out of their bout breaking contract in the process.
A great deal of hype and build up was put into the bout between the Iranian Hulk and Martyn Ford. Both men offered up training footage and Ford in particular talked up the battle with a great deal of trash talk. Ford even mentioned that he’d be able knockout Hafthor Bjornsson if the two met in the squared circle. But it appears talks of a fight with Bjornsson was premature. That’s especially true considering that the bout between the Hulk and Ford was reported canceled.
According to initial reports the Iranian Hulk was forced to pull out of the fight. While Martyn Ford never made this claim himself, that didn’t stop his fans and supporters to hurl allegations at the Hulk claiming he was running away from the fight. But it appears that a new video from the Hulk is challenging the original reporting of the fight cancellation.
Ford Pulled Out?
In a recent post to Instagram the Iranian Hulk had much to say about the fight cancellation. Chiefly the Hulk made it clear that he didn’t pull out of the fight. In fact he claims that is Martyn Ford who pulled out of their bout.
Today i heard ford dont want fight not me not any other fighters i never cancelled any fight but he dont want see me again ! its against the contract and my legal team started.
actually pretty boy cant never fight, who just hide and run away
he must have a permission from women first i cant believe opponent like him its shameful this victory isn’t honor for me
its a century joke not century fight.
The Iranian Hulk seems none too happy about the bout cancellation. It appears that he and his team could also take legal action against Martyn Ford for breach of contract.
The Generation Iron team will continue to follow this story as it develops.
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Martyn Ford Announces Fight Against Iranian Hulk Is Postponed, Will He Find A Replacement Opponent?
The boxing match between Martyn Ford and Iranian Hulk has been postponed once again. Will it happen at all?
The fight between Martyn Ford and the Iranian Hulk has been postponed once again. Originally scheduled for April 2, the boxing match was moved to April 30 but will not take place anymore.
Ford took to Instagram to make the official announcement on Monday morning. This comes after months of anticipation for a fight between two men who have made it personal on multiple occasions. According to Ford, this match is no longer on the card but the event will still take place as scheduled.
“This is a statement I didn’t want to have to release but unfortunately, April 30th, my fight is going to be postponed. The event is still on Boxstar. It’s still on. It’s just my fight okay?
Now, for all those who have tickets, there is a link below and there will be more information on how you can go about that. Like I said, the event will still go ahead. There is some great people, some great fights on,” Ford said.
Martyn Ford continues to explain that this decision was out of his control. By the sound of the explanation, it seems as though the news came from Iranian Hulk’s side but it has not been released just yet. Also, Ford said that the bout will be postponed but it seems as though it is cancelled all together for now. There is no official make-up date.
“Unfortunately, mine won’t be one of them for reasons out of my control. It doesn’t take a genius to figure them all out. I don’t want to go down the route of talking about it, too much time, too much energy has been wasted. For me, personally, I’m still here. I’m still training hard.
There will be a debut, there will be a fight. I’m just not 100% sure of who, when or why. But it will happen, and nothing will change there. Thank you.”
At this time, fans can look forward to the event as scheduled but the card has taken a hit with Martyn Ford and Iranian Hulk being out. There will be a new fight put in the main event spot but that has not been released to this point.
This is not the second time that Ford and Iranian Hulk have moved the match. It makes it difficult to believe that the event will happen at any point but the two sides have certainly been training for it. They even met face-to-face and this added even more fuel to the fire.
Martyn Ford explained how he is prepared to step in the ring and will continue to train at the level he has been. It will be interesting to see who takes this spot on April 30 but also who Ford will be scheduled to take on in the future.
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