“Then, I read about Dorian Yates and
how he had no direction and
eventually found bodybuilding.
I found the way Dorian worked so
inspiring. He couldn’t fail to have
an impact on me.”
Giving it his all
Luke has given 110% since the very
day he started his bodybuilding
journey. Accepting of the fact the
process is a slow one, his monster
physique and freaky condition has
nonetheless been farmed in a very
short time.
“I started training in 2011, so I have
really pushed my barriers for 7
years,” he says. “I’ve given 110%
since the day I first picked up a
weight. I have always been realistic.
It’s impossible to achieve anything
unless you really pay attention and
stick to the plan. I have never
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expected to grow overnight and
I’m always conscious of the fact
I have to keep putting the work in.
I think that’s why I’ve developed
so quickly,” he says.
As much as Luke had his aspira-
tions, it’s been his own self-belief
that has got him to where he is
today.
“Honestly, no single person has
helped me directly,” he insists.
“I have been fortunate enough to
meet a lot of people along the way
though who have played a huge part
in helping me to reach my goals. One
of these invaluable people is my
prep coach guru Chris Aceto. He
works alongside greats such as Lee
Haney, Jay Cutler and many other
legends. At the moment I just eat
what Chris tells me,” Luke reveals.
“I prefer a lower (added) fat diet and
higher carbs, especially around my
training. As I get closer to a show,
I firstly eradicate the carbs from the
meals furthest away from training.
I seem to need to adjust my carbs a
lot in the prep phase also. I go flat
and stall often and having Chris
knowing when to push and pull
carbs has made a huge difference.”
Overcoming hard times
Despite his seemingly effortless rise
to the top, Luke has experienced