How Did You Get Started?

I started bodybuilding my freshman year of high school. I was very skinny so me and a buddy of mine started lifting in his basement. The rest as they say is history!

What Workout Plan Worked Best For You?

The one I am on now... I like to start with a light set then add more weight to each set. The first exercise is the heaviest and works the entire muscle, the others help shape the muscle.

Sample Training Week:

Monday - Chest/triceps

Flat bench


2 x 10
1 x 8
1 x 6
Incline bench

2 x 10
1 x 8
1 x 6

Pec deck

4x10

Cable flyes

4x10

Close grip bench presses

2x10
2x8


Tuesday - Quads/calves

Extensions


4 x 15

Squats

2 x 12
1 x 10
1 x 8

Single leg presses

2 x 12
1 x 10
1 x 8
Hack squat

2 x 10
2 x 8
Seated calf raise

4 x 12

donkey calf raise

4 x 12

Wednesday- Back/Biceps

Weighted pullups


4 x 8

Lat pulldowns to the front

1 x 10
1x8
2 x 6
Seated rows

2 x 10
2 x 8
Roman chair lifts

4 x 10



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Roman Chair Lifts.
Preacher bench curls

2 x 10
2 x 8
Dumbbell curls seated

2 x 10
2 x 8

Thursday-Shoulders/traps

Seated military press to the front


2 x 10
1 x 8
1 x 6

Front raises

1 x 10
3 x 10

Bent over side raises

2 x 10
2 x 10

Reverse pec deck

4 x 10
Barbell ShrugFront shrugs

1 x 10
3 x 10

Rear shrugs

4 x 10

Friday Hamstrings/Calves

Stiff leg deadlift


2 x 10
1 x 8
1 x 6

Single leg curls

2 x 10
2 x 8

Standing calf raises

2 x 12
2 x 10

Seated calf raises

4 x 10



Abs are done with legs

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What Nutrition Plan Has Worked Best For You?

Nutrition to me is about 70% of my program. I typically eat 7-8 times a day. I like a high protein/low carb/low fat diet. I like to take in about 375 grams of protein a day.

Meal 1- Oatmeal with protein powder and skim milk and a glass of orange juice
Meal 2- Sliced ham or turkey breast on wheat bread with skim milk
Meal 3- Tuna salad with wheat bread and water
Meal 4- Protein smoothie
Meal 5- (post-workout) Protein smoothie
Meal 6- Chicken breast with brown rice
Meal 7- Cottage cheese with fruit
Meal 8- Slow acting protein shake

I also drink water all day long, about ten 16 oz glasses.

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What Supplements Have Given You The Greatest Gains?

Protein powder, you can never get too much protein. I'm a hardgainer so I have to take in a lot.

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Why do you love Bodybuilding?

To me it's like sculpture. I like to look in the mirror to see what my body needs and focus on that so I can build the biggest, most symmetrical body I can.

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What Are Your Future Bodybuilding Plans?

Just to keep building and trying to get the perfect body.

What One Tip Would You Give Other Bodybuilders?

Eat, a lot. Dieting is a small part of the puzzle and without the proper diet you'll never get the gains you want.

Who Are Your Favorite Bodybuilders?

I like the old bodybuilders, Reg Park, Lee Labrada, Franco Columbo.

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