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Kieran Stapleton (Stapes)

@kieran_stapes

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🩳 Men's Physique Competitor
🏋🏼‍♂️Sports Massage Therapist @stapletonsportsmassage
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5 months...and we're on track!📈

It's been a long journey, and there's still plenty left to go, but I'm proud of the progress I've made!

After 5 months of watching from the sidelines, we're finally starting to add some familiar movements back into the mix.

Weight is limited, but progress is being made either way. Being able to train, move and actually feel like I'm building something again means more than I can explain😁

The goal remains the same - no rushing, no shortcuts. Just enjoying being back doing what I love (even if it isn't anywhere near my full capacity yet).

It's a slow process, but who doesn't love a challenge?😂

I can't wait for what's to come, and I'm excited to keep you guys updated💪🏼

#stapletonsportsmassage #recovery #gym #bodybuilding #rehab by @kieran_stapes

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I will always love bodybuilding💪🏼🥇

This is a bit of a deep one, but I've been reflecting a lot over the last few months💭
A lot of people see bodybuilding as a selfish or lonely sport, but for me it has always been the opposite.

I never started bodybuilding to show off or prove anything to other people. My reason has always been simple...

To make younger me proud (swipe to the final photo)

As a kid I was shy, skinny, and my confidence in my own ability was pretty low. The idea of standing on a stage in front of hundreds of people with my kit off would have sounded completely ridiculous to that younger version of me.

And that's exactly why I wanted to do it.

I remember telling my family and my first coach Adam that I wanted to do something that younger me would think was impossible, to prove that it was possible.

I started going to the gym to gain some muscle, but bodybuilding quickly became the goal. I fell in love with the process: the discipline, the lessons and the journey itself.

Through bodybuilding I've met some incredible people, built friendships, started a podcast, assisted with posing coaching, and achieved things on and off the stage that I would've never thought were possible...turns out I'm not half bad at bodybuilding after all😂

2024 season:
1 x 🥈
1 x 🥉
5th 🇬🇧

I hope younger me would be proud.

Recent injuries have set me back, but I'm not going to stop...all this is now, is another opportunity to rebuild and prove once again that if you care about something and you have a goal, you can work towards it and anything is possible. Hard shit is hard to do, and that's why it's so worthwhile! Challenge yourself, push your own limits, and more than anything...enjoy it!

I will compete again⏳️
I don't know exactly when, but I know I’m not finished yet!

The kid version of me is my WHY

(Having muscles is pretty cool though too)😂

#bodybuilding #gym #mensphysique #motivation #pca by @kieran_stapes

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Movement Is Medicine!💪🏼

Move within your capacity, Keep moving forward📈

Send this to a friend who needs the reminder. 🔥

#stapletonsportsmassage #gym #bodybuilding #injury #motivation by @kieran_stapes

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2 months ago

'Too Close' - Alex Clare (Cover)

Nearly a year since i last posted any music😂so here's my annual contribution to that😂

When only at home for a weekend, you have to make sure it's productive😂

This was a fun one to do! Hope you all enjoy! Let me know what you think.🎙💙

As always thank you @schismpunk for helping me record this🫶🏼

#music #cover #singing #acoustic by @kieran_stapes

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4 months ago

Shoulder Surgery Complete🦾🏥✅️

Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilisation for an Anterior Labrum Tear w/ Anterior & Posterior anchoring🪡

7 months since i dislocated my Right Shoulder in the gym and tore my Labrum, and what a journey it's been since then:
- 2 X-rays, 1 MRI & 1 MRA🩻
- Many hours of Prehab and Chiropractic treatment
- Adapted my training for the injury🏋‍♂️
- Completed my 2nd year of uni🥂
- Met some incredible people💙

*And now I've got a reinforced shoulder🦾🤪*
- 4 anchors in the front
- 2 suture anchors in the back

Beyond grateful for everyone's support and messages throughout, it means more than you know🤍

Massive thank you to @nuffieldhealthbournemouth and @hsuclinics for all of their expertise and help throughout this journey🙏🏼

Now the next step is recovery!
Getting back to full capacity, back to Sports Massage and back to Bodybuilding!💪🏼🇬🇧

Keep an eye out...who doesn't love a comeback story😉

#surgery #shouldersurgery #rehab #bodybuilding #gym by @kieran_stapes

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5 months ago

One for the night🥃🧊 by @kieran_stapes

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5 months ago

Jazz Clubs or Gym?...it's a close call🎺👀 by @kieran_stapes

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8 months ago

HSU Spring Formal🥂 by @kieran_stapes

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8 months ago

No gym, No Uni...just tea☕️ taken in Bournemouth by @kieran_stapes

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a year ago

Scotland 2025🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
There and back again🚶🏼‍♂️
A week of 50/50s, lots of midges, 18kg rucksacks and many blisters... but one hell of a trip🫱🏻‍🫲🏼here's to the next one lads🍻

#scotland #scottish #highlands #kinlochleven #hiking #outdoors #ladsontour #thereandbackagain taken in Scottish Highlands by @kieran_stapes

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a year ago

Mr Stapes coming in with a super impressive physique update 🔥🔥

Since coming off stage in October 2024, Kieran is 15kg up

Still got abs, still got shape, and has NOT used his growth/bulk phase as an excuse to get sloppy

Sloppy actions = sloppy gains

Not good 😬

The goal, of course, has been general all round growth, but with emphasis on certain areas

Back width/depth, abs development, and legs

So far, so good. The size is coming, and strength & performance is at an all time high

We had a 1-1 review call on the weekend, so new goals have been set, new levels will be reached, and those abs will likely disappaear in the next 6 months 😉

All for good reason... To get absolutely jacked

(It’s worth losing the abs for, when done properly)

We have clear goals to achieve before Kieran gets into his next prep, so it’s time to lock in and go full bear mode

Keep killing it bro!

If you’re looking to maximise your physique growth & development, like Kieran

Then you need to take the same steps Kieran did...

Drop me a message - and I’ll explain what we do next 👊🏼 by @kieran_stapes

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a year ago

GymShark - LFT LDN Day 1 🇬🇧🦈

An event I've been wanting to go to for ages and it didn't disappoint!!

- Meet & Greet with @ryanjterry 🥇 (2x Mr Olympia Men's physique 🐐)
- Saw @cbum and managed to get a quick selfie💪🏼
- Lots of content filmed with the one and only @connor_jfitness - some exciting things on the way!👀🎙
- WNBF Men's Physique World champion @joshcroggon_🥇
- Privilege to watch @chriswillx and @cbum talk on the main stage!

Followed by a lot of walking between underground stations and a long journey home😂

Excited to run it back next year!💪🏼🦈
@gymshark taken in London, England by @kieran_stapes

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