Vital Stats

Name: Chris Gumm
Email: Mr.Dead@comcast.net
BodySpace: mrdeaduvz

Before:
Age: 38
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 220 lbs
Body Fat: 25%

After:
Age: 41
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 165 lbs
Body Fat: 10.2%

Why I Got Started

There were a couple of reasons why I got started. I looked in the mirror and was repulsed by what I saw. How could I, working in the health care field and giving out health advice, be taken seriously when I was in worse shape than my patients?

My other reason for wanting a change was that I always told myself I was going to compete in a bodybuilding competition before I turned 40, and the date was rapidly approaching.

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I Looked In The Mirror And
Was Repulsed By What I Saw.

How I Did It

It was the 2006 Emerald Cup in Washington when it all changed for me. I met Bob Cicherillo at the Bodybuilding.com booth. He took extra time to answer my questions and encouraged me to join BodySpace.

From there, my eyes were opened to a whole world of like-minded individuals. From the articles, to the forum, to the helpful staff, to the store, and most importantly from the people I've met on here, I have learned volumes.

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My Eyes Were Opened To A Whole
World Of Like-Minded Individuals.

Eventually I found my perfect trainer, who has guided me to steady improvements, Tom Fuller and I also have the wonderful opportunity of being an online Rep for Universal Nutrition.

Supplements

• Universal Animal Pak
• Universal Ultra Iso Whey
• Universal EAA Stack
• Universal Animal Pump
• Universal Animal Stak
• Universal N1-T
• Universal Animal Cuts

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Diet

Meal 1:
• Oatmeal
• Protein shake

Meal 2:

• 4 oz of chicken breast

Meal 3:

• 4 oz of chicken breast
• 1/2 cup of rice

Meal 4:

• 4 oz of chicken breast

Meal 5:

• 4 oz of chicken breast
• 1 serving of Ultra Iso Whey

Meal 6:

• 4 oz of chicken breast

Training

Day 1: Arms
• Triceps Pushdowns: 2 sets of 10 reps
• Dips: 2 sets of 10 reps
• Seated Triceps Press: 2 sets of 10
• Incline Dumbbell Curls: 2 sets of 10 reps
• Hammer Curls: 2 sets of 10 reps
• Cable Curls: 2 sets of 10 reps

Day 2: Quads And Hamstrings

• Leg Extensions: 3 sets of 50, 40, 30 reps
• Leg Press: 2 sets of 15 reps
• Barbell Squats: 2 sets of 10 reps
• Lying Leg Curls: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Standing Leg Curls: 2 sets of 10 reps

Day 3: Off

Day 4: Chest And Shoulders

• Barbell Bench Press: 2 sets of 10 reps
• Incline Dumbbell Flyes: 2 sets of 10 reps
• Decline Barbell Bench Press: 2 sets of 10 reps
• Barbell Military Press: 2 sets of 10 reps
• Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 2 sets of 10 reps
• Lateral Raises: 2 sets of 10 reps

Day 5: Back, Traps, Rear Delts And Calves

• T-Bar Rows: 2 sets of 10 reps
• One-Arm Dumbbell Rows: 2 sets of 10 reps
• Lat Pulldowns: 2 sets of 10 reps
• Rear Delt Raises: 2 sets of 10 reps
• Barbell Shrugs: 2 sets of 20 reps
• Standing Calf Raises: 4 sets of 25 reps
• Seated Calf Raises: 4 sets of 25 reps

Day 6 And 7: Off

Cardio:

2 sessions of 1 hour everyday except for leg days.

Suggestions For Others

Don't use age as an excuse. I'm in my 40s and in better shape than my 20s. If you fall off the wagon, get right back up, dust yourself off, and get back into the gym! There's always an opportunity for improvement around every corner.

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Don't Use Age As An Excuse.

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