VITAL STATS Name: Nicholas Del Toro E-mail: sombradeltoro@hotmail.com Age: 21 Where: Houston, Texas Height: 6'3" Weight: 225 Years Bodybuilding: 3 Favorite Bodypart: All Muscles Favorite Exercise: Bench Press Favorite Supplements: Labrada Supercharge and ON Whey Protein

How Did You Get Started?

I got started with one of those forearm exercisers, the ones where you squeeze them. One day I did like 50 reps with one and my forearms got so pumped up they looked like Lee Priest's, well to me at least. I naively thought they would stay that way (pumped) and I couldn't wait to show my mom. After that day I wanted to pump up my arms and chest and back and so I pursued that and have done a pretty good job so far.

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Nicholas Del Toro.

What Workout Plan Worked Best For You?

Monday - Legs:

• Leg Extension: 6 Sets Of 15-20 Reps
• Squat: 8 Sets Of 10-15 Reps
• Leg Press: 4 Sets Of 15-20
• Leg Curl: 6 Sets Of 10-20 Reps
• Stiff Leg Deadlift: 5 Sets Of 10-15 Reps
• Seated Calf Raises: 5 Sets Of 15-25 Reps
• Standing Calf Raise: 5 Sets Of 15-25 Reps

Tuesday - Chest, Shoulders:

• Incline Barbell Press: 6 Sets Of 8-15 Reps
• Flat Barbell Press: 4 Sets Of 6-12 Reps
• Dumbbell Flyes: 4 Sets Of 8-12 Reps
• Upright Row: 5 Sets Of 15 Reps
• Laterals: 4 Sets Of 10-15 Reps
• Bent Laterals: 4 Sets Of 15 Reps

Thursday - Back:

• Lat Pulldowns: 6 Sets Of 10-20 Reps
• Close Grip Pulldowns: 4 Sets Of 10 Reps
• T-Bar Rows: 4 Sets Of 12 Reps
• Deadlifts: 6 Sets Of 6-10 Reps

Friday - Legs:

• Leg Curls: 6 Sets Of 10-15 Reps
• Squats: With Lighter Weight 6 Sets Of 10 Reps
• Stiff Leg Deadlift: 5 Sets Of 10-15 Reps
• Lunges: 4 Sets Of 40 Reps

Saturday - Arms, Shoulders:

• Rope Extensions: 5 Sets Of 10-20 Reps
• Skull Crusher: 4 Sets Of 10-15 Reps
• Dips: 4 Sets To Failure
• Barbell Curl: 5 Sets Of 8-15 Reps
• Hammer Curls: 4 Sets Of 10 Reps
• Preacher Curls: 4 Sets Of 10-15 Reps
• Military Press: 6 Sets Of 10-15 Reps
• Laterals: 4 Sets Of 15 Reps
• Front Raise: 4 Sets Of 15 Reps
• Rear Delt Flyes: 4 Sets Of 15 Reps

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Nicholas Del Toro.

What Nutrition Plan Has Worked Best For You?

Meal 1:

• 12 Egg Whites
• 1 Cup Of Oats

Meal 2:

• 8 Oz Albacore Tuna
• A Cup Veggies
• 2 Cups Pasta

Meal 3:

• 60 G Whey Protein Shake
• 2 Pieces Of Fruit

Meal 4:

• 8 Oz Turkey
• One Sweet Potato
• A Cup Of Veggies

Meal 5:

• 10 Egg Whites
• 2 Pieces Of Fruit

Meal 6:

• 60 G Whey Protein Shake

Meal 7:

• 8oz Turkey
• 2 Cups Pasta
• Tomato Sauce

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Nicholas Del Toro.

What Supplements Have Given You The Greatest Gains?

Old school creatine monohydrate, ON Whey Protein and Gatorade powder. I still feel like I am growing during my workout with this combo.

Why Do You Love Bodybuilding?

I love bodybuilding because it is the only way I have rebelled. Bodybuilding is still small enough where you can be unique in saying you are a competitive bodybuilder. I love bodybuilding because I never get sick because of this background. I love it because I feel like I can fly after I win my class at a contest. I love it because I am starting to look like those X-Men I have idolized since I was a little kid. It is too cool not to love it. We should be asking others why they don't love it.

What Are Your Future Bodybuilding Plans?

Be the best I can be which means someday being the best in the world.

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Nicholas Del Toro.

What One Tip Would You Give Other Bodybuilders?

Have fun along the way, and take lots of pictures. And smile when you have dieted for 12 weeks and are up onstage at 3- 4 percent body fat.

Who Are Your Favorite Bodybuilders?

Well who doesn't love Arnold? Lee Labrada, Lee Haney, Gunter, Shawn Ray, reigning Mr. O Dexter, and Big Toney Freeman (awesome physique).

BodySpace

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/NickDelToro/

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