How Did You Get Started?

I was always a skinny kid growing up but was always active in sports. Once high school was over I needed something to challenge me, so I started lifting with a couple of my friends and it has just snowballed from there. Bodybuilding became a daily challenge and I loved it!

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Evan Pennington.

What Workout Plan Worked Best For You?

Day 1: Power - Lower Body

• Deadlifts: 5 sets of 5-3 reps
• Front Squats: 5 sets of 5-3 reps
• Overhead Squats: 3 sets of 8 reps
• Standing Calves: 5 sets of 6-8 reps

Day 2: Power - Upper Body

• Chin-Ups: 5 sets of 5 reps
• Barbell Bench Press: 5 sets of 5 reps
• Dumbbell Military Press: 5 sets of 5 reps
• Barbell Curls: 4 sets of 6 reps
• Dips: 4 sets of 6 reps

Day 3: Off/Cardio

Day 4: Hypertrophy - Lower Body

• Leg Press: 3 sets of 8-12 reps
• Stiff-Legged Deadlift: 3 sets of 8-12 reps
• Dumbbell Lunges: 2 sets of 10 reps
• Leg Extensions: 2 sets of 12 reps
• Leg Curls: 2 sets of 12 reps
• Seated Calves: 5 sets of 10 reps

Day 5: Hypertrophy - Push Muscles

• Incline Dumbbell Press: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
• Machine Chest Press: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Cable Flyes: 2 sets of 15 reps
• Machine Shoulder Press: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
• Upright Rows: 3 sets of 12 reps
• Triceps Pressdowns: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Dips: 2 sets of 15 reps

Day 6: Hypertrophy - Pull Muscles

• Barbell Rows: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
• Lat Pulldowns: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Dumbbell Rows: 3 sets of 12 reps
• Dumbbell Curls: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
• Preacher Curls: 2 sets of 12 reps
• Hyperextensions: 3 sets of 10 reps

Day 7: Off

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Evan Pennington.

What Nutrition Plan Has Worked Best For You?

Meal 1 - 5 AM:

• 2 Eggs
• 3 Egg Whites
• 2 Organic Poptarts

Meal 2 - 8 AM:

• 2 Servings Dymatize Whey
• 1 Cup Of Oats
• 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter

Meal 3 - 12 PM:

• 1 Turkey Burger
• 1 Banana
• 1 Serving Controlled Labs White Flood
• 1 Serving Controlled Labs Green MAGnitude

Meal 4 - 3 PM:

• 2 Servings Dymatize Whey
• 1 Cup Oats
• 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter
• 1 Serving SciVation Xtend

Meal 5 - 6 PM:

• 1 Chicken Breast
• 2 Cups Rice

Meal 6 - 9 PM:

• 2 Cups Cottage Cheese

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Evan Pennington.

What Supplements Have Given You The Greatest Gains?

• Scivation Xtend
• Dymatize Whey
• Controlled Labs White Flood
• Controlled Labs Green MAG

Why do you love Bodybuilding?

It gives me a daily challenge, something to look forward to every day.

What Motivates You To Follow A Healthy Lifestyle?

My sister who has a debilitating disease and cannot do all the things that normal people can. It's a constant reminder not to take my health for granted and to push myself beyond my own limits.

What Made You Want To Achieve Your Goals?

From the day I started bodybuilding I had people telling me I didn't have the genetics for this sport. I wanted to prove them wrong!

What Are Your Future Bodybuilding Plans?

My plan is to take the rest of the year off to add some quality size. In spring 2011 I plan on competing in only natural shows and obtaining my natural pro card.

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Evan Pennington.

What One Tip Would You Give Other Bodybuilders?

There are going to be days that you don't want to go to the gym, or stick to your diet. You have to constantly remind yourself why you are doing this and push through because it will all be worth it in the end.

Who Are Your Favorite Bodybuilders?

• Layne Norton
• Tommy Jeffers
• Dan Miller

What Features Do You Use On Bodybuilding.com?

I have researched countless articles on Bodybuilding.com, and now I use BodySpace to keep me motivated.

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