Over the years I have been working on becoming one of the strongest and best figures around. I have a long way to go but I feel I am on the right track. My goals include becoming a famous fitness model, owning my own gym, inspiring everyone I meet to reach their fitness goals, and to have a blast while doing it all!

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Matthew Shoffner

Before the gym, whenever I have a few minutes of free time during work, I usually walk around doing lunges, calf raises, and air squats. I don't really have a set number of reps.

• Abductor Machine: 5 sets of 20 reps
• Adductor Machine: 5 sets of 20 reps
• Leg Extensions: 5-6 sets of 15 reps
• Leg Curls: 5-6 sets of 13-15 reps
• Abs Roller: 5 sets of 20 reps
• Crunches: 4 sets of 35-50 reps
• Body Twists: 4 sets of 30 reps

• One Arm Pull-Ups: 5-6 sets of 5-8 reps each arm
• Seated Dumbbell Curls: 5 sets of 8-10 reps each arm
• Barbell Curls: 5 sets of 8-10 reps
• Negative Biceps Curls: 3 sets of 8-10 negative reps
• Triceps Pushdowns: 5 sets of 10 reps
• One Arm Triceps Pushdowns: 1 set to failure
• Triceps Extensions: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Handstand Pushups: 4-5 sets of 25-30 reps

• Pull-Ups: 1 set to failure, 4 sets of 20-25 reps
• Pulldowns: 4 sets of 10 reps
• Seated Rows: 4 sets of 10- 12 reps
• Side Raises: 5 sets of 12 reps
• Front Raises: 5 sets of 12 reps each arm
• Barbell Shoulder Press: 4 sets of 10 reps
• Alternating Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 4 sets of 10 reps
• Back Extensions: 3 sets of 15 reps
• Abs Roller: 5 sets of 20 reps
• Crunches: 4 sets of 35-50 reps
• Body Twists: 4 sets of 30 reps

• Superset:
  Bench Press: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
  Pushups: 4 sets of 15-25 reps



• Triset:
  Close Grip Press: 5 sets of 10 reps
  Wide Grip Press: 5 sets of 10 reps
  Pushups: 5 sets of 15-25 reps



• Superset:
  Incline Bench: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
  Pushups: 4 sets of 15-25 reps



• Superset:
  Dumbbell Press: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
  Pushups: 4 sets of 15-25 reps

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Matthew Shoffner

• 1 bowl high-protein cereal
• 1 cup skim milk

• 1 scoop blended source whey protein

• 5 oz chicken or tuna
• 1 cup vegetables
• 1 cup pineapple or strawberries

• 1 scoop blended source whey protein

• 8 oz chicken or tuna
• 1 1/2 cup vegetables
• 1 1/2 cup pineapple or strawberries

• 1 scoop blended source whey protein

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Matthew Shoffner

• Centrum Chewables: 1 serving

• BSN Syntha-6: 1 scoop

What Motivates You To Lead A Healthy Lifestyle?

Staying healthy has always been extremely important to me. Living longer, looking and feeling great, and being able to remain active, even as an old man, has been an important part of my future plans in life. I want to be able to run, jump, play and see the world, long after retirement.

Living a healthy lifestyle is the best way to continue to live like a big kid. Besides, if I ever got fat my friends would make fun of me.... I can't let this happen!

What Made You Want To Achieve Your Goals?

My love for competition has made me want to achieve my goals above all else. I hate losing. Seeing others achieve their goals has always motivated me to accomplish my own goals and surpass them. I grew up reading Greek mythology, it has always made me feel as if I could push myself beyond my limits and do the impossible.

What Feature Do You Use On Bodybuilding.com?

I use the forums the most. I learn a lot and reading some of the comments make me laugh.

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