Andrew Berry

In the Trenches with Hemradj Mulai, Classic and Open Lightweight Champ

You might remember Hemradj from a feature last year. We had worked together to get him in shape for several IFBB shows in Columbia and the Dominican Republic where he placed 2nd and 1st in those classes respectively.

In the Trenches with Joel Davis, Super Heavyweight NPC Competitor

This month’s feature is on a very big man out of Colorado, Joel Davis. Joel wanted to get in shape for a series of shows in his home state and then look at doing the Jr. USA’s in May.

In the Trenches with Josh Wade during his 2017 Competitive Season- Part 2

Ok, so were back with our second part of Josh Wade’s season. As you recall, Josh did four shows in the spring/summer this year, took a little “break,” and then got right back into it for one more show at the end of 2017, the Ferrigno Classic.

In the Trenches with Super Heavyweight Bodybuilder, Kadu Fernandes

What’s up everybody. We’re back with a feature on a fellow Super Heavyweight bodybuilder Kadu Fernandes. Obviously from the size he’s carrying, you can see that he’s been training for a long time but has only been competing for a short while.

In the Trenches with NPC Classic Physique Athlete, Derek Pranke

This month’s feature is on a young, 20 year old Milwaukee bodybuilder named Derek Pranke. I met Derek a year ago when I was in South Carolina for Junior USA’s. We got to talking about doing the same show a year later. He had already had previously competed nationally at the Teen, Collegiate and Master’s Nationals as a Teen Light Heavyweight placing 4th in 2015. It was time to see what improvements he had made in the last two years by doing a qualifier and then jumping onto the big stage in South Carolina. Here’s what we did.

In the Trenches with Chad Reid, New IFBB Pro!

Hello Gang. This month we are featuring one of John’s newest Pro Card winners from the show that he seems to dominate.

In the Trenches with Heavyweight Bodybuilder, Julien Geoffrion

We’re back with another special on a constantly improving heavyweight bodybuilder, Julien Geoffrion. Julien has been working with John since 2012 and had a victory in the LHW class at the Qc Provincials in 2014.

In the Trenches with Andrew Berry… Again

This month we are doing another feature on yours truly in my third contest season working with John. Starting out this season I had several goals in mind.

In the Trenches with Jarek Larivee

This month we have a feature on a kid with a very bright future in the physique sports. Jarek is a natural athlete who excelled during this prep despite having cystic fibrosis.

In the Trenches with Gabriel Munoz

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In the Trenches with Hemradj Mulai

What’s up everyone. We’re back with another “Trenches” piece, this month on an experienced bodybuilder from Aruba, Hemradj Mulai.

In the Trenches with NPC Bikini Athlete Rachael Oberst

This month I am highlighting a prep on a first-time competitor that hits close to home for me- my fiance, Rachael.

In the Trenches Off-Season Bodybuilder Adam Blevins

This month I wanted to highlight an offseason clients progress and how we worked on bringing calories up over four month period in prepare for a pre-contest season this coming spring.

In the Trenches with David Farwell, Classic Physique and Middleweight Bodybuilder

In this month’s installment of In the Trenches we have David Farwell, a 23 year old bodybuilder from West Springfield, MA. David and I have been working together since July of 2015.

In the Trenches with Ben Cooper

This Month we have a feature on Ben Cooper. Ben is a personal trainer himself and follows many top fitness professionals including Charles Poliquin.

In the Trenches with Nate Spear, Heavyweight Class Killer

This month we have a feature on an absolute freak and a redemption story all in one. It’s kind of funny that our paths didn’t cross earlier about 10 years ago when I was a student at the University of Vermont and Nate was attending Champlain College, a stone throws away. Anyway, many of you will see the pictures of Nate and immediately realize that he has genetics for this sport.

In the Trenches with Joe Thomas, Over 40+ Team Universe Champ

This week’s edition of “In the Trenches” is on another one of John’s Team Universe Champions, Joe Thomas. If Joe looks familiar to many of you that have followed the sport, that’s because you have probably seen him on one of the many covers he’s done with various bodybuilding and fitness publications over the years.

In the Trenches with Josh Wade, NPC Team Universe 35+ Champ

This month we have an ‘In the Trenches’ feature on the 2016 NPC Team Universe 35+ and new IFBB pro Josh Wade.

In the Trenches with Jason Andrews: First time competitor!

This month we have the progression of a guy that started out with John on the Lean Gains program, had ridiculous results and decided to continue on into competitive bodybuilding. Jason Andrews had heard of John from his Gear’d up podcast interviews and started out by purchasing one of John’s famous training programs.

In the Trenches (again) with “the Giant Killer,” IFBB Pro Shaun Clarida

We’re back In the Trenches with the Giant Killer, IFBB Pro Shaun Clarida. Shaun is a few months into his prep for the 2016 season where he is looking to improve further in his long and successful 2015 campaign including his first professional win at the Vancouver Pro show.

In the Trenches with Eric Patno

Hello Gang. This week’s feature is on a 34 year old, natural, first time competitor, Eric Patno. Eric got in touch with me on advice from fellow Vt. State Trooper colleague, Cory Lozier. You might remember the feature we did last year on Cory when he won his first professional show.