The Road To: Training and Nutrition Success Guide
The Road To: Training and Nutrition Success Guide
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THE ROAD TO
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TABLE OF
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Introduction………………………………………...………………….……5
Adopt a Winning Mindset………………………………………….…..……6
• It All Begins With The Mind.………………………………….………..6
• Having A Purpose…………………………………………….………..7
• Visualization………………………………………………….………..8
Off- Season Training……………………………………………….………...9
• Workout Split…………………………………………...…….………..9
• Chest & Back………………………………………………...………..11
• Biceps, Triceps & Calves………………………..………..……………13
• Quads & Hamstrings……………………..………………….…..……15
• Chest & Back……………………..…………………..…………….…16
• Shoulders, Traps & Calves……………………..……………….……..17
• Hamstrings, Abs & Calves……………………..………………….…..19
Off- Season Cardio….…………………………….…………………..……21
Off-Season Nutrition…………………………….…………………..……..22
• Supplement Recommendations…………………..………………….23
• Food Plan…………………..………………………………....………24
On-Season Training.……………..........................……….…………..……26
• Training Notes….………………………….…………………..……...26
• Workout Split…....…………………………..…………………..……27
• Quads……………………..……………………………………..……28
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• Chest & Calves……………………..…………………...…………...…30
• Back…………………..……………………………..…………..…..…32
• Shoulders & Abs…………………..……………………………..….…34
• Hamstrings & Calves……………………….……..…………..….……36
• Triceps, Biceps & Abs…………………..………..…………..………....38
On-Season Cardio…………………..…………………..…………..….…....40
On-Season Nutrition……………..…………………..……..….…................41
• Supplement List……………..…………..……………………..……....42
• Meal Plan………....…………..……………………..…………………43
• Notes…………..…………..……………………..…………………….45
Exercise Photo Appendix………………………..……….…………..…..….46
• Biceps…...…………………..………………...………………..….…..46
• Triceps………………………..………………….……………….…….49
• Chest….…………………..…………………………………...…….....54
• Back…….………………..……………………..………………..….....58
• Shoulders……………………..…………………………...…….……..64
• Traps ...…………………………………………………..……….…….68
• Quads……………………..…………………….……………………...69
• Hamstrings……………………..…………….………………….….....72
• Calves……………………………………………………….……........74
• Abs…..…………………..………………………….………….………75
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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT ME
Hi Friends,
First of all, I want to thank you for your interest in learning more about
how I prepare for Mr. Universe.
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If you follow me on social media, you know I bend the rules that typical bodybuilders follow. I enjoy a
wide variety of foods and have unique methods of training. Not to say that others are doing it wrong,
but I refuse to abide by mind numbing diets and miserable workouts that make me dislike going to the
gym. I love to compete and know how to buckle down for a show; however, my basic philosophy is
very simple:
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“I enjoy life and don’t live it so rigidly that doing what I love is no longer fun.”
This e-book is what I believe in, my style of training, and my overall ideologies on food, fitness, and
every-day life. My hope for you is that you too can enjoy looking and training like a bodybuilder while
still leading a healthy and relaxed lifestyle.
Whether you want to lose weight, gain muscle and/or prepare for a show, I’m about to reveal what all
aspiring bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts want to know!
In my Road to Mr. Universe Training and Nutrition Success Guide, you can expect:
How to adopt a winning mindset
My off-season diet and training split
My on-season diet and training split
Contest-level tips, tricks and pictures
Supplement
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Cheers!
Cal
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ADOPT A WINNING MINDSET
IT ALL BEGINS WITH THE MIND
The strongest most powerful asset you have is your mind.
Most people never realize how much potential they have
because they never truly believe in themselves; other people
might doubt them or they lack a vision. The body is the
servant of the mind. Depending on what you think, will
determine how you act.
“You are the master of your thoughts, you own them, only you can see them,
and only you can control them.”
Once you realize you are in complete control of your mind, then you can begin
to redirect your thoughts intelligently and purposefully towards positive actions. This
will lead to a more productive life and an overall higher quality lifestyle. By pursuing
this process, you will sooner or later discover that you are in fact the master
controller of your soul, the director of your life.
You will also find within yourself, the laws of thought, and understand with ever-
increasing accuracy how your thoughts equip your mind with the tools needed to
shape your…
character, circumstances and destiny.
You will be amazed at how much easier it is to take your life by the reigns6!and be the
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ADOPT A WINNING MINDSET
HAVING A PURPOSE
In order to achieve any intelligent accomplishment, you first must link thought with
purpose. Without this connection you will drift aimlessly, like a ship without a rudder. You can't
reach your destination without a purpose.
“You should conceive a legitimate purpose in your heart, then set out to achieve it.”
This purpose should be the centralizing point of all your thoughts. Whether it's losing
20lbs of fat, building 10lbs of muscle, competing in a show, or becoming the most aesthetic
possible version of yourself, whichever it is you choose—I want you to devote all your thought
energy and focus into attaining your desire. Do not allow your mind to wander away and distract
yourself from your goals—remember what you want to achieve and redirect your thoughts. Just
as any weak person can make himself stronger with careful and patient training, a person with
weak thoughts can make themselves stronger by exercising him or herself in the right way of
thinking.
I remember I began training almost a year out for the 2014 Mr. Universe show in South Korea.
My drive came from the 2013 WFF Universe in Greece, where I placed 5th. I was disappointed in
myself, but turned this experience into a positive outcome by telling myself, “Ok Calum, fair or
not fair-you lost!” I then knew what it felt like to lose and I didn’t like the bitter taste it left in my
mouth. I told myself, "I’m going to spend the next 12 months training my butt off so that next
year, when I step on stage, they won’t have any problems choosing first place. It will be a
competition for 2nd and 3rd.” –that was my thought process. I wanted to turn the lights out when
I stepped on stage and make sure that I was the clear winner. By having this drive in me to win, I
created a purpose to train harder than anyone else and made all the necessary sacrifices to win.
Think of a purpose or a goal you have and use it to motivate yourself until you get there.
No great achievement came without sacrifices so be prepared to make them if you want to
succeed. If your friends ask you to go out drinking with them and you know you have to train
legs the next day, tell them: "Cal said I can't go because I have to train legs tomorrow." I don't
care what your excuse is—blame me, tell them you have to walk your pet fish!!! Whatever the
situation is, make sure you don't give in to the temptations that will lead you away from the path
you know you want to be on.
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“Those who! accomplish little, sacrifice little and those who achieve much have sacrificed much.”
ADOPT A WINNING MINDSET
VISUALIZATION
Sometimes people come up to me and say they train their butts off 5 times a
week, eat right and do their cardio but nothing changes and they ask me why.
When I ask them, "What are you training for?" and their reply is: "Oh, nothing in
particular", then it's simple—I tell them, “You have no vision!”
Create an image in your head of how you would like to look one day. An
easy way to start is by having pictures or posters on your walls, screen savers etc.
of people who's physiques impress you the most and who you most want to look
like. I did this at the start with a poster of Arnold on my wall.
When you go to bed at night, visualize yourself with the dream body you
want to have. Make it a realistic vision, focus on this image and begin to think you
are going to look like this.
I've been using visualization techniques like this since my dad taught me when I
used to play soccer. On the way to every soccer match, he would tell me to think
about scoring goals and in my mind see the ball hitting the back of the net every
time I had a shot. He would put my mind on repeat and it worked. That year I won
the Golden Boots Award for kicking the most goals in the league. I've adopted
the same technique for Bodybuilding; I'm no longer just lifting weights at the
gym… I'm getting closer to attaining the world-class physique I have seeded in
my mind.
This is what you must do to adopt a winning mindset. Weed out all useless
thoughts and convert them into constructive and positive thinking. Create a
purpose and have a vision.
“Once you set your heart on something and believe in yourself 100%
nothing can stop you.”
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OFF-SEASON
TRAINING SCHEDULE
WORKOUT SPLIT
DAY 1: CHEST & BACK
DAY 2: BICEPS, TRICEPS & CALVES
DAY 3: QUADS & HAMSTRINGS
DAY 4: BACK & CHEST
DAY 5: SHOULDERS, TRAPS & CALVES
DAY 6: HAMSTRINGS, CALVES & ABS
DAY 7: REST DAY
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OFF-SEASON
TRAINING NOTES
Before you race to the gym and start hurling iron around the place, let me go
through each day here first so you understand the methods behind this 6-Day
split routine.
In the off-season, I trained chest and back twice a week. The reason is I
wanted to bring these areas up, so I prioritized them by hitting these muscles
at the start and middle of the week. My arms grow quickly and I didn’t want
them to be out of proportion to the rest of my body. Plus they get trained
secondary when I do chest and back together, so that’s why I trained them
once a week. I trained legs twice a week. The first workout is primarily focused
on the quadriceps and later in the week, I devote a workout to my hamstrings.
Shoulders and traps got hit once a week, because like my arms they are not as
stubborn and grow faster than other muscle groups.
Reading this you might be thinking to yourself that you have certain
muscle groups that you're finding hard to develop. If this is the case, I
recommend you prioritize them in your splits too by training them twice a
week. Use my rep range as a guide. For example if it says do 10 reps then you
should be failing around the 10th rep. If you get more reps like 15 then the
weight is too light and you need to increase the resistance. If you don’t get
more then 6 reps then the weight is too heavy and you need to lighten the
load. For the most part, keep rest times short: 60-90 seconds. Leg days you
will need up to 2-3 minutes rest on heavier working sets.
One last thing I’ll probably mention it a hundred times in here but I cannot
put enough emphasis on it: SQUEEZE each rep forcefully at peak contraction.
Always SQUEEZE!
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DAY 1
CHEST & BACK
CHEST
Dumbbell Flys 2 sets 15 reps
Incline Press 4 sets 10 reps
Dumbbell Press 3 sets 10 reps
Dips 3 sets to failure with only 30 second rest
BACK
Pullovers (machine or dumbbell) 3 sets 15 reps
Chin-Ups as many sets to get 50 reps
Bent Over Rows 4 sets 8 reps
Close Grip Pull Downs 3 sets 10 reps
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CHEST & BACK
Day 1: Chest & Back.
Start off with 2 sets of Dumbbell Flys. Go lighter than usual because you’ll be doing 15
reps and the idea is to warm up and stretch the pecs before the onslaught begins.
Next move on to Incline Bench Presses. Start with a light, prep set. Then add enough
weight so you can only manage 10 reps. Your form should be controlled using full ROM (range of
motion) and squeezing for 2 seconds at the top of each rep.
Next head over to the Free Bench and take a pair of dumbbells in each hand. You’ll have
to go lighter than what you’re used to because by now your chest should be already fatiguing. 3
sets of 10 reps. Keep rest times at 1 minute.
When you reach the Dip Bars get straight to work on as many reps as you can manage.
Make sure you go all the way down. No half reps! Rest 30 seconds and repeat 2 more times.
Pullovers are a great transition between chest and back. Your chest will be bombed out
after these and by doing 3 sets your back will be primed for action.
Next is time to grind out some chin-ups. You have to do 50 Chin-Ups in as least amount of
sets as possible. If you're not strong enough on the chin-up bar utilize the Lat Pull-Down or
Assisted Chin-Up Machine until you’re doing sets of 10 chins on your own. I recommend doing a
set till failure, rest a minute and start your next set.
Bent Over Rows are my favorite exercise for developing thickness in my back. I committed
myself to this exercise for a year, and when the time came for me to step on stage again I was
equipped with a much thicker back. Make sure you select a weight where you can squeeze the
weight at the top of the movement for at least 1 second. Keep the back straight and not rounded.
That’s the secret here. Don’t sacrifice form for weight!
Last exercise is Close Grip Pull Downs. This exercise is great for hitting the lower lats.
To work the back completely the lower back must be arched, not rounded.
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DAY 2
BICEPS, TRICEPS & CALVES
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Barbell Curls 4 sets 12-8
Incline Dumbbell Curls 3 sets 8 reps
Preacher Curls 3 sets 8 reps
TRICEPS
Cable Push Downs 3 sets 15
Overhead Rope Extension 4 sets 12
reps
Lying Triceps Extension 4 sets 10-6
CALVES
Standing Calf Raises 5 sets
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BICEPS, TRICEPS & CALVES
Day 2: Biceps & Triceps.
Starting off with an empty Barbell, do 20 repetitions to get the blood flow into your
arms. Load the bar with enough weight to allow yourself to forcefully squeeze 12 reps.
Increase the weight until your doing reps of 8.
Incline Dumbbell Curls should be done with very strict form. The elbows need to
remain by the side. Too often I see people raising their elbows in this exercise. All that is
going to do is bring your shoulder in to play. Also supinate your hands as far as you can as
you lift the dumbbell and squeeze for a few counts at the top.
Preacher Curls are a good finisher for biceps because you can sit down and punish
them one last time before triceps. Just make sure you are going all the way down for this
movement, pause and drive the weight up explosively. Squeeze at the top and lower the
weight under slow control.
Cable Push Downs are a good starter for triceps. Do 3 sets of a minimum 15 reps.
Not too heavy but squeeze every rep hard as you can at the bottom for a few counts.
You can do Overhead Rope Extensions two ways. One is by setting up a bench in
front of the pulley. Kneeling in front, rest your elbows on the bench and extend your arms out
in front of your head. The other way is by standing up without the bench and leaning forward.
4 sets here with full ROM.
Finally do the Lying Triceps Extensions. I do them last because I don’t have to load
up as much weight because the triceps are already exhausted. Remember it’s not about how
much weight you can push… if it were, I would be a power-lifter.
Before you go home to feed the pythons, don’t forget to train the calves too. 4 sets.
Using the Standing Calf Machine, do 8 reps from midway to the top with straight knees,
followed by 8 reps with bent knees, followed by 8 reps from bottom to midway stretching at
the bottom part. Repeat 3 more times.
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QUADS AND HAMSTRINGS
QUADS & HAMSTRINGS
Squats 5 sets 20-8 reps
Leg press 4 sets 15 reps
Hack squats 3 sets 10 reps
Lying leg curls 3 sets 20 reps
Leg extensions 3 sets 15 reps
Day 3: Quads & Hamstrings.
Starting with 8 minutes on the Exercise Bike is always a good idea. Squats are a
demanding exercise and legs need to be warmed up properly.
I have always pyramided my Squats . Start off with high reps and low weight. For
each succeeding set, increase the weight accordingly and reduce the reps as you need
to. Squat so your thighs are at least parallel to the floor if not further. As you get to
your final sets you should be resting up to 2-3 minutes to give them the recovery they
need.
Next load up the Leg Press and complete 4 sets of 15 reps. You can change your
foot stance each set. The narrower and lower stance will target the quads more; a
wider and higher stance will hit the glutes and hamstrings more.
Hack Squats are great for also targeting the ‘teardrops’ and outer sweep on your
quads. I go for a narrow stance here. By this time your legs should be feeling like they
are going to depart with your body, so you won’t have to go crazy loading up with
weights.
I finish off with super-setting Lying Leg Curls with Leg Extensions as a final
crucifier for the legs. Do a set of leg curls immediately followed by leg extensions.
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1 minute before repeating.
DAY 4
CHEST & BACK
This workout is basically the same as
CHEST & BACK the first chest & back session. The only
thing that I change up is I’ll train back
Bench Press 5 sets 12-4 reps first this time and then chest. I’ll also
T-Bar Rows 5 sets 12-4 reps change the exercises in the order
they’re done. For example flat bench
Incline Press 4 sets 10-4 reps first followed by incline dumbbell
Deadlifts 4 sets 10-4 reps press. T-bar rows instead of bent over
rows etc. Doing this keeps these
Dumbbell Flys 3 sets 10 reps lagging muscle groups guessing and
Chin-Ups 3 sets 10 reps it’s a good way to shock them into new
growth.
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DAY 5
SHOULDERS & CALVES
SHOULDERS
Seated Military Press
6 sets 12-6 reps
Overhead Dumbbell Press
3 sets 1-drop set
Upright Rows 3 sets 10 reps
Dumbbell Side Raises
3 sets + triple drop set
Rear Cable Flys 3 sets 10 reps
Dumbbell Shrugs 3 sets 10 reps
CALVES
Standing Calf Raises 5 sets
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SHOULDERS & CALVES
Day 5: Shoulders & Traps.
Next hit the Upright Rows. Keep the grip shoulder width and do 3 sets
of 10 reps with lighter weight because you’re only going to rest 30 seconds for
these sets.
Next do 3 sets of Side Lateral Raises. Make sure you select a weight
that won’t turn your side raises into calf raises! After set 3, drop the weight and
repeat till failures… continue in this fashion until your shoulders want to
unhinge themselves from your body.
Finish off your shoulder workout with Rear Cable Flys. I use the cables
with no attachments just by gripping the little rubber spacer. Set it up at chest
height, cross your arms and get to work on your final 3 sets.
Dumbbell Shrugs are simple. Grip the dumbbells by your side and raise
your shoulders like your trying to touch your ears with them. Just don’t bend
the elbows here!
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DAY 6
HAMSTRINGS, CALVES & ABS
HAMSTRINGS
Exercise Bike 8min
Lying Leg Curls 3 sets 20 reps
Stiff-Leg Deadlifts 4 sets 10 reps
Kneeling Ham Curls 3 sets 10 reps
CALVES
Seated Calf Raises 10 minutes doing 10 reps
Rest for 10 seconds between each set (Choose a light
weight and squeeze!)
ABS
Fit Ball Sit-Ups 40 reps
Medicine Ball Twists 30 reps
Leg Raises 20 reps
Plank 1 min
(Repeat 3 times)
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HAMSTRINGS, CALVES & ABS
Day 6: Hamstrings, Calves & Abs.
Warm-up on the Bike for 8 minutes. To start, I like to do a high rep range on
the Leg Curls so they are fully primed for the rest of the workout.
Seated Calf Raises are like a marathon for the calves so don’t go too
heavy on the weight. The idea here is to keep the rest period short over an
extended period of time. My calves are stubborn so to really teach them a lesson
to grow they need to be punished in this fashion.
Finish the workout with an Abs Circuit.1 set Lying Leg Raises for 25 reps
followed by 1 set Upright Leg Raises for 25 reps followed by 1 set Knee Crunches
for 25 reps. Repeat 3 times.
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OFF-SEASON
CARDIO
During the offseason I don't do a lot of
cardio. My body has a quick metabolism
that prevents me from gaining weight
easily. In fact, I lose weight easily. If I'm
trying to bulk up, I’ll minimize the amount
of aerobic activity. If I do cardiovascular
exercise, it’s typically away from gyms as
treadmills bore me. I'll go on hikes or
walks in the morning for an hour up to 3
times a week. If you have a dog—perfect!
Walk him. In the summer I'll go jogging
on the beach, swimming, paddle
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OFF-SEASON NUTRITION
SUPPLEMENTS
The following food plan is a guideline for how I structure my meals around the day in the off-
season. A beginner misconception aside, major muscle growth isn’t achieved solely by training.
If your goal is to add 10lbs of muscle mass to your frame, you will need to consume a lot of
quality protein, carbohydrates and good sources of fat. Gaining weight is not as easy as eating
anything and everything you can get your hands on. Sure, going to McDonalds and slamming
down two Big Macs, a large coke and fries on a regular basis will help you gain weight—but it
will be the wrong kind of weight.
Building quality muscle minus a protruding belly takes a well-formed plan—one that has you
eating the right types of foods at the correct times and in optimal proportions. It might seem
complicated but I'll break it down for you so all you have to do is train, eat and track your
progress in the mirror.
SUPPLEMENTS:
BCAAS: this group of three amino acids (leucine, isoleucine and valine) is the most important for
the manufacture, maintenance and repair of muscle tissue. BCAAs particularly leucine, stimulates
protein synthesis, the process in muscle cells that builds muscle protein and as a result, creates
growth.
• Research shows that BCAAs reduce levels of cortisol, a catabolic hormone that leads to
muscle breakdown. Since cortisol levels rise after workouts and in the mornings, you
should use BCAAs at these critical times.
Take 10-15g with your first breakfast, mid-workout and post-workout.
CREATINE: Taking creatine before and during your workouts helps your muscles continuously
produce the energy they need to perform rep after rep in the gym. It also makes muscles
stronger by drawing water into the muscle cells, which gives them a biochemical advantage, and
ultimately helps you lift more weight or squeeze out an extra rep or two.
• Creatine's effect on muscle growth may be one of the most significant benefits for
bodybuilders. By pulling water into the muscle, it gives them increase in size and places a
stretch on the cells that instigates growth.
Take 5g creatine in your pre-workout, mid-workout and post-workout shake
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OFF-SEASON NUTRITION
SUPPLEMENTS
GLUTAMINE: this amino acid aids growth by increasing levels of leucine in muscle fibers,
inhibiting breakdown and encouraging muscles to store more glycogen. The water glycogen
holds makes the muscles fuller.
• It's also a critical nutrient to keep the immune system strong too.
Take 5-10g glutamine with your post-workout shake.
WHEY PROTEIN: whey is the fastest digesting protein you can swallow. It's rich in BCAAs and
provides peptides (small protein fragments) that enhance blood flow and kick-start the muscle
recovery process.
To build muscle you'll want to have a protein shake upon waking up, before and after
workouts and even between meals.
CASEIN PROTEIN: the other milk protein, casein, is a slow digesting whey protein. Casein has
the ability to provide your bloodstream with a slow and steady flow of amino acids that could
last for hours.
• Muscles may not be built overnight, but drinking a glass of casein-rich milk is the ideal
protein to consume right before bed, as it’ll be more helpful throughout the night than
any other protein option.
Take 30g casein protein at night
FAST DIGESTING CARBS: I recommend using a homopolysaccharide (derived from potato, rice
and corn) carbohydrate over unprocessed waxy maize starches, which are inferior for rapid
glycogen loading and nutrient absorption.
• It's critical to replenish your muscles with carbs as soon as possible after training, both for
fuel and to restock depleted glycogen stores for muscle growth.
Take 50g carbs with your mid workout shake and 75-100g with your post workout shake.
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OFF-SEASON NUTRITION
FOOD PLAN
WAKE UP LUNCH SHAKE IT UP
30g whey protein 1 seasoned chicken breast Consume 30-60min pre-
75g carbs 1 cup cooked white rice workout
OR Mixed vegetables Mix in water:
30g whey protein 30g whey protein
1 banana OR Eat 1 large banana/apple
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ON-SEASON
TRAINING NOTES
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12 weeks out from my show I completely change my training regime. This shocks the
muscles and spur on new growth.
You'll see that I train each muscle group only once a week, however, don't for a
second stop and think it's going to be any easier! For each muscle group I add extra
exercises so that I'm hitting each muscle from as many different angles as I can. This
is crucial if you want to get that detailed, 3-dimensional look.
When I first started working out, I trained in a gym that was very limited to the
different exercises available. It only had a rack of dumbbells, a few barbells, a squat
rack, chin-up bar, lat pull-down and a bench press. Even then, being a virgin gym
goer, I was able to build up a great foundation from utilizing what I had. After a
couple years, I joined a proper gym and it had all sorts of machines I'd never seen
before. When I started using them my body responded immediately to the new
exercises. I was growing faster and I was able to get a more impressive overall build.
Most gyms these days have so much equipment and different exercise machines;
there are now so many ways to train the same muscle. By changing my split routine
and exercises, I've been able to hit each muscle more thoroughly and see them pop
out more clearly.
The following split is one I frequently use as a staple for my on-season training. I want
you to try and follow it as closely as you can, however, every week swap out one
exercise for another. This way you are continuously changing the angles you are
targeting for each muscle group. For example, one week for quads, do close stance
squats. The following week—do close stance leg presses, the following week—do
close-stance hack squats. Don't give your other muscles a chance to adapt either! Hit
them with different machines and exercises each week and they won't have a choice
but to grow.
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ON-SEASON
TRAINING SCHEDULE
WORKOUT SPLIT
DAY 1: QUADS
DAY 2: CHEST & CALVES
DAY 3: BACK
DAY 4: SHOULDERS & ABS
DAY 5: HAMSTRINGS & CALVES
DAY 6: BICEPS, TRICEPS & ABS
DAY 7: REST
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DAY 1
QUADS
LEGS
Leg Extension 4 sets, 12-15 reps
(2 warm up, 2 working)
Leg Press 3 sets, 12-15 reps
Hack Squat 3 sets, 12-15 reps
Squats 4 sets, 8-15 reps
Smith Machine Squats 3 sets,
10-15 reps
Superset:
Lunges 2 sets, 20 reps
(10 each leg)
Leg Extensions 2 sets, 10-15 reps
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DAY 1
QUADS
Day 1. Quads.
Start with two sets of light Leg Extensions. 15 reps for each. Follow with two
heavier sets so your failing on 12th rep minimum. Try and hold each rep for a second at
the top. Between each set of leg extensions stretch your quads 10 seconds twice on
each leg. Total rest time between sets should be just over a minute here.
Next move on to the Leg Press. Start with a weight that you can manage 15 reps
on. Do 2 more sets hitting a minimum of 10 reps. Keep rest times between 1-2 minutes.
Remember to change the foot position each week. One week close, the following
medium.
Move on to the Hack Squat. If your outer -sweep of your quads need
development, prioritize a close stance for this exercise each week. Do 3 sets of 15 reps
resting 1-2min between sets.
After, head over to the Squat Rack. Try and do 4 sets with increasing weight
each set. Aim for 15 reps to start and as you go heavier work down to 8-10 reps. Rest as
long as you need to recover enough to get those reps out.
Smith Machine Squat. If you used a wider stance on squats then go narrow
here and vice versa. By this time your legs should be begging for mercy but it isn’t over
yet hahaha. Here you should do 3 sets of 12-15 reps. I don't expect you to go too heavy
here, however for each rep I don't want you to pause at the top or bottom. You should
move up and down like a piston but never stopping at either end of the movement.
Again, rest times should be between 1-2min but if they are really hurting then I won't
mind if you take an extra minute.
Final crucifer for your legs are 2 sets Lunges supersetted with 2 sets Leg
Extensions. Do 20 lunges for each leg and them slam a set of leg extensions. Repeat
one more time after a few minutes rest. Catch ya later quads!!
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CHEST & CALVES
CHEST
Warm up Pec Dec Fly 3 sets, 15 reps
Incline Bench Press 3 sets, 8-12 reps and a 30% drop set to fail
Dumbbell Bench Press- 3 sets, 8-12 reps
Dips 3 sets to fail
Chess Press Machine- 3 sets 8-12 reps
Incline Cable Flys- 3 sets 15 reps
CALVES
Standing Calf Raises 5 sets 10-20 reps,
last set do 5 drop sets to failure
Seated Calf Raise 3 sets 15 reps
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DAY 2
CHEST & CALVES
Day 2. Chest & Calves.
Start off with a warm up on the Pec Dec Fly. 15 reps for 3 sets should suffice
and get the blood pumping into your chest. Rest time: 1 minute.
Next exercise is the Incline Bench Press. Use a machine or barbell here.
Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps. On your last set, drop the weight 30% and do another set
to failure.
After this, go to the dumbbell rack for 3 sets of Dumbbell Bench Press. By
this time you should be properly warmed up so go heavy from the start to finish. Try
and get 10-12 reps here. Rest 1-2 minutes between sets.
Next move on to the Dip Bar. Here you'll do 3 sets but each set is to failure
and cut rest times down to 30 seconds - 1 minute.
Find a Chest Press Machine. For each rep hold it at the top and squeeze
for a second. Don't let the weight drop, but lower slowly and repeat. 3 sets of 10-12
reps. Rest times 1-2 minutes.
Finish off with Incline Cable Flys. Don't let your arms go to far down at the
bottom of each rep, keep your elbows slightly bent and hold for a second at the
top. 3 sets 15 reps. Rest times 1-2 minutes.
Head over to the Standing Calf Press. Select a light weight and do 20
reps. Follow up with 4 more sets going heavier each time but still try and get 20
reps. Rest times 30 seconds.
Last exercise is the Seated Calf Raise. 3 sets of 15-20 reps. Each rep gold
for a second at the top and stretch down the bottom. Rest times 30 seconds.
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BACK
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Superset
Wide Grip Lat Pulls 3 sets 10-12 reps
Cable Rope Rows 3 sets 10 reps
Start by supersetting 3 sets of 12-15 Lat Pulls and 3 sets of 10 reps on the Cable
Rope Rows. Rest 1-2 minutes before repeating.
Next move on to the Seated Machine Rows. 3 sets of 10-12 reps here. Rest 1-2
minutes.
Dumbbell Rows are next. Grab a fairly heavy dumbbell so you can do 10-12
reps. Keep the dumbbell close to your body as you execute each rep. Rest 1-2 minutes
Follow these with Barbell Bent-over Rows. Again do 3 sets of 10-12 reps. You
want to be able to do a weight that allows you to properly squeeze your scapulars
behind your back at the top of each rep.
Head over to the Rack Pulls next. For these you should go heavy. Don't use a
belt as this will disengage you from squeezing your lower back, which is what you are
trying to do here. Wrist wraps are fine to use if you need extra grip support. Lower the
bar to just below the knees for each rep. Raise and squeeze at the top, while pulling
your shoulders back. 3 sets of 10-12 reps. Rest 2 minutes.
For the 1 Arm Seated Rows, start with your palms facing downwards and as
you pull the pulls closer to your back, twist your grip so your palms are facing into your
side. 3 sets 10-12 reps. Rest 1 minute.
Next is the Wide Grip Lat Bar Pullovers. Make sure you keep your back
straight and don't bend the elbows. 3 sets 10 reps. Resting 1 minutes between sets.
Lastly (if possible) do 2 sets of Chin-Ups to failure. This should have your lats
begging you to stop.
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SHOULDERS & ABS
SHOULDERS
Side Dumbbell Raises 2 sets 15 reps (light)
Machine Shoulder Press 5 sets 8-12 reps
Dumbbell Shoulder Press 3 sets 8-12 reps
Side Dumbbell Raises 3 sets 12 reps with a final drop set to fail
Seated Barbell Press 3 sets plus double drop set to fail
Leaning Side Dumbbell Raises 2 sets 12 reps
Dumbbell Shrugs 3 sets 12 reps
Rear Pec Dec Fly 3 sets 12-15 reps
ABS
Abs Circuit 3 sets, 25 rep each
Seated Knee Crunches
Lying Leg Raises
Upright Knee Raises
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Day 4. Shoulders & Abs.
Side Lateral Raises. Grab a set of dumbbells for 3 sets of 12 reps on these side raises.
Make sure the weight is just light enough so you can get your arms to at least parallel to the
floor. On he final set drop the weight to a lighter pair of dumbbells and rep out to failure. Rest
times 30-60 seconds.
Seated Barbell Press is next. By now your shoulders will feel like they are going to fall
off their sockets so this exercise is not about lifting heavy but squeezing each rep. Start light and
do sets of 8-12. Move up in weight for each set so long as your getting a minimum of 8 reps.
you can do this exercise behind the neck or in front, whichever you're more comfortable with.
Swap it up from time to time if you can. Don't let the barbell go too far below your chin and
don't lock out at top. This will keep your shoulders under constant contraction. Finally on your
last set do a double drop set. The last drop set just rep out to fail on an empty barbell. Rest 1-2
minutes between sets.
Next is Leaning Lateral Dumbbell Raises. Find an upright bench and stand beside it.
Hold on with 1 arm and lean out to the side so you’re on a slight angle. Then with your other
arm, using a light dumbbell raise it up to the side, parallel to the floor. Hold for a second at the
top. Then lower but stop before its hanging by your side, again you should keep your shoulders
under tension by doing it this way. 2 sets, 12 reps. Rest times 1-2 minutes.
Head over to do Dumbbell Shrugs. Grab a set heavy enough to allow you to do 3 sets
of 12 reps without cheating by bending your elbows. Rest times 1-2 minutes
Lastly, finish up with 3 sets of 12-15 reps on the Rear Pec Dec Fly. Make sure you
squeeze each rep for a second and release the weight slowly. Rest times 1-2 minutes
CALVES
Standing Calf Raises 5 sets 10-20 reps last set do 5-drop sets to failure
Seated Calf Raise 3 sets 15 reps
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DAY 5
HAMSTRINGS & CALVES
Day 5. Hamstrings & Calves
Start off with Seated Leg Curls. 3 sets of 15-20 reps. Stretch your
hamstrings in between sets. Rest times 1 minute
Next move on to Lying Leg Curls. 3 sets of 15-20 reps. Rest times 1-2
minutes.
Stiff Leg Dumbbell Deadlifts. A little trick you can do is place to small
2.5kg weight plates under your toes; this will give you a better stretch on your
hamstrings. Keep your legs shoulder width apart and angle your toes slightly
inwards. Don't let the Dumbbells go right down to the floor and don't pull them
right up and straighten your back. You want to keep your hamstrings under as
much tension for the whole set. 3 sets, 10-12 reps. Rest times 1-2 minutes.
After this you'll do High Wide Leg Press. Have your feet positioned up
high on the footplate and have them just outside shoulder width apart. Angle
your toes outwards. 3 sets, 12-15 reps. Rest times 1-2 minutes.
Kneeling Leg Curls. Make sure you squeeze each rep at the top very
hard. 3 sets, 12-15 reps.
Next is Standing Calf Raise. 5 sets of 10-20 reps. on your last set do 5-
drop sets each one to failure.
Last is Seated Calf Raise. 3 sets here of 15 reps and your calves will be
cooked.
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TRICEPS, BICEPS & ABS
TRICEPS
Cable Push Downs 3 sets 12-15 reps
Overhead Triceps Extensions 3 sets 12-
15 reps
Lying Dumbbell Extensions 3 sets 12-
15 reps
BICEPS
Preacher Curls 3 sets 8-12 reps with a
drop set to fail
Standing Dumbbell Curls 3 sets 8- 12
reps with a drop set to fail
21s 2 sets
Rope Hammer Curls 3 sets 8-12 reps
superset with Triceps Pushdowns
3 sets 8-12 reps
ABS
Abs Circuit 3 sets, 25 rep each
Seated Knee Crunches
Lying Leg Raises
Upright Knee Raises
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TRICEPS, BICEPS & ABS
Day 6. Triceps,
! Biceps & Abs.
Begin with Cable Push Downs. 4 sets of 12-15 reps. Stretch your triceps
between sets.
Next is the Overhead Triceps Extension. You can either do single arm or
double with a dumbbell or you can do overhead cable extensions. 3 sets of 12-15
reps.
Last for triceps is Lying Triceps Extensions. You can use a barbell or
dumbbells. If you have elbow trouble you can always use a triceps extension
machine. 3 set 12-15 reps.
For biceps start on the Preacher Curls. 3 sets of 8-12 reps with a drop set
to fail on your last set. Rest times 1-2 minutes.
Next is Standing Dumbbell Curls. 3 sets of 8-12 reps with a drop set to
fail on your last set. Rest times 1-2 minutes.
Standing EZ Bar Curls. Do 7 reps from bottom to midway up, 7 reps midway
up to top and 7 full range of motion reps. 21 reps per set. Do 2 sets. Rest times 1-
2 minutes.
Last finish with a superset of Rope Hammer Curls and Rope Triceps
Extensions. 3 sets 8-12 reps. Rest times 1-2 minutes.
4 WEEKS OUT
Do cardio every day. Use a variety of machines. This keeps it interesting but also works different
muscles in your legs. For example: 10min on the Stepper + 10min walking on Incline Treadmill+ 10min
on an Exercise Bike.
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Add one extra cardio session every day.
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TUESDAY 630am 30mins fasted Cardio After training 30mins
WEDNESDAY 630am 30mins fasted Cardio, 30mins after training
THURSDAY 630am 30mins fasted Cardio After training 30mins
FRIDAY 630am 30mins fasted Cardio, 30mins after training
SATURDAY 630am 30mins fasted Cardio After training 30mins
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ON-SEASON
NUTRITION
WE ARE ALL ! DIFFERENT!
There is no "secret formula" or "magic diet" that is going to work the same for everyone.
There's more then one way to skin a cat (so to speak), so it’s essential you find which way works
best for you! Everyone's body is unique to them and we all have different needs depending on
our body composition. Some of us have fast metabolisms and use calories more efficiently than
others. But that doesn't mean if you're someone who gains weight easily or struggles to lose
weight that you can't get shredded. It just means that you have to be smarter with your eating
habits! Listen to your body; it's constantly talking to you every day. Learn from what it tells you.
"If you put that burger and fries in me I show you what it looks like in the mirror the next day!"
Or, “I'm tired, give me more carbs so I can give you energy in the gym!"
Food is crucial if you want your body to be in tiptop condition.
DO AS I SAY, NOT AS I DO
The following diet is an example of what I used during my lead up to the Mr. Universe. The food
measurements were all relevant to my own body's weight and metabolism function. I don't
expect you to follow the exact same measurements for each meal etc. But I do I want you to use
this food plan as a template for your own dietary requirements. My body demands carbs and
utilizes them very efficiently. You, however, may need to reduce the amount of carbs taken in on
each day to get leaner. Again it's about monitoring your body each day and paying attention to
how you look. Use the mirror and take mental notes and progress pictures each week so you can
keep track of your results and what may need to be adjusted. If you’re not getting leaner have 3
low carb days. Cut carbs back in 2 of your meals. Ultimately only you will understand your body
more then anyone else.
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MEAL PLAN ONE HIGH (CARB) DAY
7 AM 3:30 PM 10:45 PM
4oz lean 4 % beef 9oz chicken or 99% lean After training: 1.5 scoops of
6 egg whites, one whole egg ground turkey carbs with 1 scoop of whey
2 cups of oatmeal with water 9oz sweet potato isolate with BCAA’S and
2-teaspoon udos 1 cups veggies Glutamine
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6 PM
9oz Bison or “horse meat” or
9oz chicken or 99%lean
4% lean ground beef
ground turkey 11:30 PM
1-cup veggies 12 egg whites
1-cup vegetables
9oz of white potato! 1/8 cup of cream of rice
2 Teaspoon “udo’s oil
9 oz. white rice 1-teaspoon udos
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protein powder! on non-training days.
ON-SEASON NUTRITION
MEAL PLAN TWO LOW (CARB) DAYS
7 AM 3:30 PM 10:45 PM
4oz lean 4 % beef 9oz chicken or 99% lean After training: 1.5 scoops
6 egg whites, one whole egg ground turkey of carbs with 1 scoop of
1.5 cups of oatmeal with water 6 oz. sweet potato whey isolate with BCAA’S
2-teaspoon udos 1 cups veggies and Glutamine
9:30 AM 6 PM !
9oz Bison or “horse meat” or 9oz chicken or 99%lean
4% lean ground beef ground turkey 11:30 PM
1-cup veggies 1-cup vegetables 12 egg whites
7oz of white potato! 2 Teaspoon “udo’s oil 1/8 cup of cream of rice
6 oz. white rice 1-teaspoon udos
*Go to bed*
10:45 AM 8:15 PM
1 scoop of carbs with 1 scoop 8 oz. Lean 4%- 7% Bison or
of whey Isolate protein, 2- lean ground beef
teaspoon udos 1cup vegetables
7 oz.’s sweet potato
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9oz’s Chicken or 99% lean
ground turkey 9:05 PM
1 cups veggies Pre Workout: 1.5 scoops carbs
2-teaspoon udos with all other pre workout
7oz white rice supplements and drink before
30 minutes before gym
workout.
1:45 PM
1 scoop of carbs with 1 scoop During your workout: 1.5
of whey Isolate protein, 2- scoops of carbs with 2 serve !
teaspoon udos BCAAS water !
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NOTES
IMPORTANT:
- No juices or milk or sodas or almond milk. Coffee okay!!
- Stevia is a good sweetener. You can use stevia instead of sugar.
- No marinating food, you can use Hot Sauce “Franks”.
- You should drink at least 4-6 liters of water a day.
- Sleep 7-9 hours a night.
- Sugar free or low sugar BBQ sauces are okay. At 4 weeks out remove them.
2 weeks out
- Swap out the beef at "Meal 6" and substitute it with Tilapia or other white fish
meat.
- Remove cream of rice from "Meal 7".
- Remove whey and carb shakes between "Meals 2 & 3" and "Meals 3 & 4".
- Reduce carbs to half a scoop for pre and during workout.
- Remove post workout shake.
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