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Age 36
Height 5' 4"
Weight 140 lbs.
Body Fat 7%

Arms 16.5 "
Chest 38"
Waist 28"
Quads 21"

Training for me is a priority and I do whatever it takes to get my training time each day. I work for the New York Mets and my days are long and unpredictable so one day I may have to train at 6:00am, the next day, at 10:00 clock at night., I never miss a day ( they know this at work, I'm very cranky when I do). I am currently working towards doing my first tri-athalon so in addition to my weight days, I make time to swim, bike ride and run. Nutrition is the key as with all of the training, cardio and long work days, I need to get as many calories into my body as possible. I do not really care about fat as I burn that off really quickly and keeping my bodyfat between 6 and 9% is not that difficult.

My approach to training is to mix it up and keep it fresh. I always challenge myself to either lift more, do more sets or decrease the rest time between sets. I also try to switch between barbells, dumbbells and machines as I think it keeps you excited but also works the muscles in different ways. It also works the tie-ins better which is good for muscle performance and appearance.

What makes my approach to training unique is that I love to lift weights but I also want to be a respectable tri-athlete. I train for muscle performance and along the way, my body has developed into a better physique. I have no aspirations about competing in a bodybuilding show but I would accept the challenge if I had the time. I want to compete in a half iron-man in the next two years.

Sunday - Cardio

Exercise: Sets: Reps: Rest(s):
Swimming 1/2 to 3/4 mile - -
Bike 10-15 miles - -
Run 3-5 miles 12 60

Diet & Supplements

Protein Shake in the morning (Optimum Nutrition Whey Gold Vanilla)
RTD post-workout: (Whey Force or RTD 51/Vanilla)
Lunch: Protein Bar (Big 100 Super Cookie Crunch) & 2 pieces of fruit (apple, banana)
Dinner: 2 pieces of grilled chicken, large serving of vegetables
Before Bed: Protein Shake (MET-Rx or Myoplex packet)

Supplements:
Creatine (morning): NO Shotgun pre workout
Glutamine (morning): MHP Glutamine
ABB Speed Shot (pre workout, mixed with NO Shotgun)
Multi Vitamin with dinner: Vitamin Shoppe Ultimate Man
Bedtime: Twinlab Joint Fuel

Cheat Food: Sundays, Friendly's Vienna Mocha Chunk
If I'm at work and can't make my food it's about 10 egg whites or 2 cans of tuna.

Monday - Biceps

Exercise: Sets: Reps: Rest(s):
Seated dumbell curl 4 12,8,6,6 2 minutes
Seated hammer curl 4 12,8,6,6 2 minutes
Preacher curl 4 15,12,10,8  
Concentration curl 3 12 1 minute

 

Tuesday - Shoulders

Exercise: Sets: Reps: Rest(s):
Seated lateral raise 4 15,12,10,10 1 minute
Seated shoulder press (bar/dumbbell)l 4 12,10,8,8 2 minutes
Standing press (bar) 4 12,10,8,8 2 minutes
Upright row 3 12 2 minutes
Calves 4 10 15 seconds

 

Wednesday - Triceps

Exercise: Sets: Reps: Rest(s):
Skull crushers 4 12,10,8,6 2 minutes
Cable pressdowns 3 12,10,8 2 minutes
Reverse grip pressdown 3 15 1 minute
Rope extensions 3 15 1 minute
Close grip press (every other week) 4 10,8,6,4  

 

Thursday - Back

Exercise: Sets: Reps: Rest(s):
Bent over barbell rows 4 12,10,10,10 2.5 minutes
Wide grip pulldowns 4 8,8,6,6 2 minutes
Reverse grip pulldown 4 15,15,12,12 2 minutes
Shrug 4 8,8,8,8 2 minutes
Back hyper extensions 4 15,15,15 2 minutes
Calves 4 8 15 seconds

 

Friday - Chest

Exercise: Sets: Reps: Rest(s):
Dumbbell Press 4 12,8,6,6 2 minutes
Incline dumbbell press 4 12,8,6,6 2 minutes
Decline dumbbell press 3 12,8,6 2 minutes
Cable crossovers 3 15 1 minutes
Incline dumbbell flys 3 15 1 minute
Pullovers (every other week) 3 8 1-2 minutes

 

Saturday - Legs

Exercise: Sets: Reps: Rest(s):
Squats 6 12,12,10,10,8,6 2.5 minutes
Leg press 6 15,12,12,10,8,6 2.5 minutes
Leg extension 4 15 1 minute
Lying leg curl 4 15,12,10,10 1 minute
Hack squat (every other week) 4 8 2 minutes
Calves 4 15 15 seconds

 

Brian’s Review

ABB Speed Shot

– Speed Shot gives me the energy I need to get through my workouts and it tastes good. I use it daily.

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