Vital Stats
Name: Tyler Bruner
Email: [email protected]
Bodyspace: TBruner89
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Why I Got Started
My dad was offered early retirement and we moved from California to Washington state when I was a Junior in high school. I wrestled and did track my junior and senior year but always had a love for lifting weights and seeing how much I could push my body.
I always wanted to be in better shape and I started actually bodybuilding when I graduated and the LA Fitness I still lift at opened up next to my job. I got a membership and have been going 5-6 days per week since it opened in 2008. I love it!
How I Did It
I've always been able to pack on weight (mostly unwanted) since I was younger so I always watch what I eat and keep my diet as clean as possible. I read and tested my diet to see how my body reacts to different foods.
I've known about Bodybuilding.com since high school and it's been my main source of education and knowledge of bodybuilding. I read and watch videos/tutorials often and learn new techniques, tips, and lifts.
Viewing other transformations and pro's physiques helps me stay motivated and work harder to get where I want to be!
Supplements
I plan on doing natural bodybuilding shows in the future so I keep my supplements clean. For protein I take Dymatize Elite XT and Dymatize Whey. Other than the protein supplements I take Creatine, a Multi-Vit, Glucosamine, Yohimbine, L-Carnitine, and Green Tea.
Morning:
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Dymatize Elite XT
2 scoops
Morning & Afternoon:
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Green Tea
400mg
Morning & Evening:
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Multivitamin
1 tab
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Glucosamine/MSM
1.5g/1.5g
Pre Workout:
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Premier Nutrition Protein Bar
1; 2.5oz
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Yohimbine
2g
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L-Carnitine
1.2g
Post Workout:
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Dymatize Elite Whey Protein Isolate
3-4 scoops
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Creatine
5g
Diet
I eat every 2-3 hours and my diet plan looks like this:
Meal 1:
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Dymatize Elite XT
2 scoops
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oats
1/2 cup
Meal 2:
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chicken breasts
2
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Broccoli or Brussel sprouts
1 serving
Meal 3:
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chicken breasts
2
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Peanut or Almond butter
4 tbsp
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Broccoli or Brussel sprouts
1 serving
Meal 4: Pre Workout
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Premier Nutrition Protein Bar
1
Other Options:
1 chicken breast -
Peanut or Almond butter
4 tbsp
Meal 5: Post Workout
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Dymatize Elite Whey Protein Isolate
3-4 scoops
Meal 6:
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light tuna
2 cans
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pepperoncinis
1/2 cup
When I'm leaning out, I cut out the peanut butter and lower the chicken breasts to 1 instead of 2 at those intervals. As you can see I stay away from grainy carbs for the most part because I found they trigger fat production in my body.
Training
I love doing supersets and always lift until failure. Put a number in your head of how many reps you want to do and that's where you'll stop. You have to break past your muscles comfort zone! I do 10 min warm-up/10 min cool-down cardio with every workout.
My routine looks like this:
Day 1: Chest/Light Triceps/Abs
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Dumbbell Bench Press
4 add sets to failure -
Incline Dumbbell Press
4 add sets to failure -
Decline Dumbbell Bench Press
4 add sets to failure -
Flat Bench Cable Flyes
4 add sets to failure
Superset:
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Triceps Pushdown - Rope Attachment
4 add sets to failure -
Cable Crunch
4 add sets to failure
Day 2: Back/Light Biceps/Calves
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Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown
4 add sets to failure -
V-Bar Pulldown
4 add sets to failure
Superset:
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Seated Cable Rows
4 add sets to failure -
Smith Machine Bent Over Row
4 add sets to failure
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Dumbbell Bicep Curl
4 add sets to failure -
Standing Calf Raises
4 add sets to failure
Day 3: Shoulders/Traps
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Dumbbell Shoulder Press
4 add sets to failure -
Side Lateral Raise
4 add sets to failure
Superset:
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Elevated Cable Rows
4 add sets to failure -
Front Raise And Pullover
4 add sets to failure
Superset:
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Reverse Flyes
4 add sets to failure -
Barbell Shrug
4 add sets to failure
Day 4: Arms/Abs
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Dumbbell Alternate Bicep Curl
4 add sets to failure
Superset:
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Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press
4 add sets to failure -
Standing Biceps Cable Curl
4 add sets to failure
Superset:
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Weighted Bench Dip
4 add sets to failure -
Preacher Curl
4 add sets to failure
Superset:
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Triceps Pushdown
4 add sets to failure -
Hammer Curls
4 add sets to failure
Superset:
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Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension
4 add sets to failure -
Weighted Decline Crunch
4 add sets to failure
Day 5: Legs
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Barbell Squat
4 add sets to failure -
Hack Squat
4 add sets to failure -
Leg Extensions
4 add sets to failure
Superset:
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Standing Calf Raises
4 add sets to failure -
Seated Leg Curl
4 add sets to failure
Superset:
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Glute Kickback
4 add sets to failure -
Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
4 add sets to failure
Day 6: Rest
Day 7: Rest
Suggestions for Others
My suggestion to everyone is to figure out why you want to change your body and focus and motivate yourself with that goal. Have personal goals and when you meet them, make new goals!
Also, always try and have a motivated lifting partner, this can help you in every way with your overall goals, motivation and progress. It's much easier to skip a day when you know someone else isn't counting on you to be there!