Coach Darren Shepherd-Loxton. Natural Bodybuilder

Coach Darren Shepherd-Loxton. Natural Bodybuilder Physique Coach
specialist in
Bodybuilding Cometition Prep, off season prep, posing coach Private exercise / training studio.

dedicated to improving the lives of those with the desire to make it happen.

09/10/2025

Special thank you to
&

My £250 bulk powder order arrived today in super fast time.
Im looking forward to trying out the products and will keep you updated .

Im very grateful for the voucher and the incredible service 🙏🏼

It's that time again.venca 3rd place 🥉 1st timers master 40 This was a fantastic start to vaclavs competition season. An...
02/07/2025

It's that time again.venca
3rd place 🥉
1st timers master 40

This was a fantastic start to vaclavs competition season. And a very well-deserved placeing in a solid class. He has executed everything perfectly this year and has had to push the limits to bring a great look to stage . With endless hrs of posing to improve confidence, and that really showed on stage.

16 weeks to bring a completely new level for the British finals.

I'm very excited to see the next package 🙌🏼💪🏼


Just the beginning, mate.

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THE TEAM
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Fb. Coach Darren Shepherd-Loxton
E. Mail Darrenloxton@hotmail.com
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Standing on stage is a privilege that so many loose perspectives on.This picture is one of my absolute favourite memor...
27/06/2025



Standing on stage is a privilege that so many loose perspectives on.

This picture is one of my absolute favourite memories and was captured 10 years ago. welsh, going head to head (literally) with
Who is one of the biggest and nicest guys you could have the pleasure to meet.

Moments like this need to be cherished and remembered
Moments like this are what has kept me coming back for more and more............ 🤣

Don't wish your prep away
And make the most of every second on stage

Win or lose
This is a privilege




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For all posing & prep enquires

THE TEAM
DM for details
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Dm for Contest prep enquires
Fb. Coach Darren Shepherd-Loxton
E. Mail Darrenloxton@hotmail.com
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Why is it important to find some good lighting every so often🤔When you're deep in prep, it's rare to actually like what ...
25/06/2025

Why is it important to find some good lighting every so often🤔

When you're deep in prep, it's rare to actually like what you see.
Check in video/ pictures can pi # # you off
Mood swings can distort what you see
And lighting can either kill you or flatter you.

whilst I'm not in favour of overly flattering lighting for check-ins, for the simple reason that we need to have an honest vision of where you are. Occasionally, it's needed to help you screw your head back on.

Yes, the stage is set up to compliment you, so if you can look good in average lighting, you will look fantastic on stage.

Keep asking more of yourself
Be better

( photo from 2022 prep)

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For all posing & prep enquires

THE TEAM
DM for details
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Dm for Contest prep enquires
Fb. Coach Darren Shepherd-Loxton
E. Mail Darrenloxton@hotmail.com
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This is actually my favourite day of the week I'm still getting a really good feeling during this session at 6 weeks ou...
20/06/2025


This is actually my favourite day of the week

I'm still getting a really good feeling during this session at 6 weeks out. And although things are starting to get tougher to hit numbers, and im taking a little more rest between sets, numbers have not dropped yet 🙃


69kg






Can't wait to get my season started

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For all posing & prep enquires

THE TEAM
DM for details
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Dm for Contest prep enquires
Fb. Coach Darren Shepherd-Loxton
E. Mail Darrenloxton@hotmail.com
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Book your 1-1 posing session The season is hotting up, and you need to make sure your posing is up to scratch.Dm to boo...
19/06/2025

Book your 1-1 posing session

The season is hotting up, and you need to make sure your posing is up to scratch.

Dm to book a session.

We can cover
Everything you need to know about presenting your physique on stage.

Nail the basics
Perfect your existing skills
Master transitions
Feel confident
Reduce stress
Enjoy your time on stage
Understand what will be asked of you

Im ready
Are you.

You will only regret the work you didn't do.

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For all posing & prep enquires

THE TEAM
DM for details
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Dm for Contest prep enquires
Fb. Coach Darren Shepherd-Loxton
E. Mail Darrenloxton@hotmail.com
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A before and after with a difference The stage shot was back in 2024 when I coached to his 2nd British classic title. ...
12/05/2025

A before and after with a difference

The stage shot was back in 2024 when I coached to his 2nd British classic title.

The second picture shows where he is now 7 months post show.
It's not glamorous, or what some would find comfortable. But it's where he feels good and strong. It's where he wants to be to grow and make his physique better for the next time he takes to the stage ( ) 🤔

This is a sport that divides opinions.
Some will look at this and say he doesn't need to get so heavy.
But the point of this post is to highlight that we are all different.

If you are comfortable getting big, then do it.
If you like to stay at a certain % over stage weight, then fine.

I see some people 5lbs up months after competing
And other 5lbs up that day.

Do what's right for you and agree on one thing.
Do what makes you happy 😊

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For all posing & prep enquires

THE TEAM
DM for details
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Dm for Contest prep enquires
Fb. Coach Darren Shepherd-Loxton
E. Mail Darrenloxton@hotmail.com
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21/04/2025

Felt good to get a decent session in the kick start the week.
Upper session went like this

Mobility work
Face pulls
Straight arm pull downs
Cable crunch
Banded pull downs

Pull ups 2x 10. 1 x failure all slow with controlled eccentric
Seated Db shoulder press 1 feeder, 1 top set, 1 back off
Bs close rows. 3 sets
Rear belt fly SS with laying Crucifix 2 sets each

Arms
2 sets each
Tricep pushdown.
Single arm Db curls 5 each arm repeated x 3
Cable overhead ext
Cable curls

All arm work is done with a higher 15/20 rep range in mind. I find the connection is far better this way, and it results in greater stimuls.

Job done ✔️

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For all posing & prep enquires

THE TEAM
DM for details
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Dm for Contest prep enquires
Fb. Coach Darren Shepherd-Loxton
E. Mail Darrenloxton@hotmail.com
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