Teen Amateur Bodybuilder Of The Week
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[ Q ] How Did You Get Started?
- I got started in lifting by
- with my two buddies Kyle Laya and Patrick Shanley. Then I started talking to my older cousin from Schumburg, Ilinois. He has been bodybuilding for years, and we thought it was time for me to start sculpting. I had no clue what bodybuilding meant.
[ Q ] What Workout Plan Worked Best For You?
Monday - Chest/Triceps:
- Incline Bench: 6 sets of 8 reps
- Incline Dumbbell Press: 4sets of 10 reps
- Flat Bench Press: 4 sets of 8 reps
- Flat Dumbbell Flyes: 2 sets of 10 reps
- Dips: 3 sets to failure
- Skull Crushers: 4 sets of 8 to 10 reps
- Overhead Dumbbell Extension: 4 sets of 8 reps
- Close Grip Bench: 3 sets of 10 reps
- Cable Pushdown: 3 sets of 8 reps
Tuesday - Back/Biceps:
- Single Dumbbell Rows: 4 sets of 10 reps
- Bent Over Row: 5 sets of 8 reps
- Behind The Neck Lat Pulldown: 3 sets of 12 reps
- Lat Pulldown: 3 sets of 6, 8, 10 reps
- Straight Bar Curls: 6 sets of 8 reps
- Hammer Curls: 4 sets of 10 reps
- Preacher Curl Machine: 4 sets of 8 reps
Thursday - Legs:
- Squats: 6 sets of 8 reps
- Hack Squats: 4 sets of 6-8 reps
- Lunges: 3 sets of 10 reps
- Leg Extensions: 4 sets of 10 reps
- Hamstring Curls: 4 sets of 10 reps
- Calf Raises: 8 sets to failure
Friday - Shoulders:
- Smith Machine Shoulder Presses: 5 sets of 8 reps
- Upright Rows: 5 sets of 8-10 reps
- Dumbbell Military Presses: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Dumbbell Side Laterals: 4 sets of 10 reps
- Dumbbell Front Raises: 4 sets of 10 reps
Saturday - Arms:
- Straight Bar Curls: 4 sets of 8 reps
- EZ Bar Curls: 4 sets of 10 reps
- Hammer Curls: 4 sets of 8 reps
- Alternate Dumbbell Curls: 4 sets of 8 reps
- Preacher Curls: 4 sets of 8 reps
- Close Grip Bench: 5 sets of 8 reps
- Skull Crushers: 4 sets of 8 reps
- Overhead Dumbbell Extension: 4 sets of 8 reps
- V-Bar Cable Pushdowns: 3 sets of 10 reps
- Rope Cable Pushdowns: 3 sets of 8 reps
Monday, Wednesday, Friday abs and calves 20 minutes of cardio after training.
[ Q ] What Nutrition Plan Has Worked Best For You?
- Pre contest diet worked the best for me:
Meal - 1:
- 1 Cup Of Regular Oats
- 8 Egg Whites
- 1 Whole Egg
Meal - 2:
- 1 Oz Of Almonds
- Protein Shake
Meal - 3:
- 8 Oz Chicken
- Veggies
Meal - 4: Pre-Workout
- 8 Oz Sweet Potato
Meal - 5: Post-Workout
- 8 Oz Of Steak
- Veggies
Meal - 6:
- 8 Oz Chicken
- Veggies
Meal - 7:
- Protein Shake
- Egg Whites
[ Q ] What Supplements Have Given You The Greatest Gains?
Pre-Contest:
Off-Season:
[ Q ] Why Do You Love Bodybuilding?
- I love being in control of my body and seeing it respond to what I want it to respond to. And also I love the freaky look.
[ Q ] What Motivates You To Follow A Healthy Lifestyle?
- I love the healthy muscular image, looking so pure and attractive to the average person's eye.
[ Q ] What Made You Want To Achieve Your Goals?
- I always was a heavy set kid I loved to work out but I wanted the complete image. I wanted to work so hard to have a perfect body and the obsession is what got me caught in the mix to achieve my
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[ Q ] What Are Your Future Bodybuilding Plans?
- To be on a pro natural stage with the big boys by the age of 21 and to be the freakiest junior ever.
[ Q ] What One Tip Would You Give Other Bodybuilders?
- Go in get your work done and never leave the gym thinking you didn't leave everything on the floor.
[ Q ] Who Are Your Favorite Bodybuilders?
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[ Q ] What Features Do You Use On Bodybuilding.com?
The forums and the store.