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Our Amateur Bodybuilder of the Week was...
Cathal Tiernan

VITAL STATS

Name: Cathal Tiernan
E-mail: c.mactiarnain@udaras.ie
Age: 29
Where: Galway, Ireland
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 209 lbs, 233 lbs off season
Years Bodybuilding: 3
Favorite Bodypart: Shoulders
Favorite Exercise: Bench Press
Favorite Supplements: Glutamine

How Did You Get Started?

I joined a gym for something to do and from there started powerlifting.

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Cathal Tiernan.

What Workout Plan Worked Best For You?

Day 1: Chest & Biceps
Day 2: Quads & Abs
Day 3: Rest Day
Day 4: Back & Traps
Day 5: Calves, hamstrings & Abs
Day 6: Shoulders & Triceps
Day 7: Rest

I stick to the old school basic training techniques & exercises. I change the exercises as I see fit to improve each bodypart as needed. I base my training routine on Dorian Yates style of training i.e. 2 warm-up sets and go balls out on 3rd set.

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Cathal Tiernan.

What Nutrition Plan Has Worked Best For You?

Meal 1:

10 egg whites
1 scoop whey protein
100g Oats

Meal 2:

10 Oz Chicken
Broccoli (Any Green vegetable)

Meal 3: (Pre Workout)

200g Sweet Potato
10-12Oz Chicken
Green Vegetable

Meal 4: (Post Workout)

10oz Steak
250g Baked Potato
1 scoop whey
BCAA

Meal 5:

10 oz Turkey
Green Vegetable

Meal 6:

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Cathal Tiernan.

What Supplements Have Given You The Greatest Gains?

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Cathal Tiernan.

Why Do You Love Bodybuilding?

Because it's such a challenge in every way both mentally and physically.

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Cathal Tiernan.

What Are Your Future Bodybuilding Plans?

To win the amateur universe.

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Cathal Tiernan.

What One Tip Would You Give Other Bodybuilders?

Spend more time at the table and less time in the gym and always train heavy with old school exercises (free weights).

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Cathal Tiernan.

Who Are Your Favorite Bodybuilders?

Got to be Arnold & Dorian.

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Cathal Tiernan.

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