Jeff seid from zero to hero

Jeff wanted to sculpt a body like his hero, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Not an easy feat, but he is well on his way to building the ultimate body. Check out his transformation!

VITAL STATS

Name: Jeff Seid
Email: Seid.Jeff@yahoo.com
Bodyspace: JeffSeid

BEFORE 120 LBS.

AFTER 195 LBS.

Age: 13
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 120 lbs.
Body Fat: 9%

Age: 17
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 195 lbs.
Body Fat: 5%

WHY I GOT STARTED

Throughout elementary I had been kind of a nerd. I would read my fantasy books everyday for hours upon hours, played Runescape (Six 99 levels, combat level of 122) and World of Warcraft and I would always visualize myself as the mighty hero. Acne also was a problem. I knew I could be more than I was at the time.

I was also an athlete. I playedfootball, wrestled, baseball and ran track. But in order to succeed in sports you have to be in amazing shape, strength is a must.

Whenever I would see a jacked dude walk by and all the girls would just be staring, that's what I wanted to be. I wanted everyone to stare at me; I wanted them to feel my presence as I walked into a room. The one thing that got me started was that I wanted to be like Arnold Schwarzenegger, my hero. I can remember the first time I saw Conan the Barbarian, and how awestruck I was throughout the entire movie.

That was the first time I had seen Arnold Schwarzenegger, the one who inspired me to become who I am today. Later that night I went and researched him to see who this person was. All of the websites and images just left me in amazement. I than knew what I wanted to do with my life. So I went to my dad and told him that for my birthday I wanted a weight set.

My birthday was in a couple weeks so it was perfect timing. My parents bought me a little set that included 40 pounds of plates, with a curling bar. Every night I would do curls until I couldn't curl anymore, and ab workouts. I asked to get a poster of Arnold Schwarzenegger for my room so I could look upon my idol while I did my novice workouts.

Back than I had no idea what I was doing, all I knew was I wanted to be like Arnold Schwarzenegger, my hero.

HOW I DID IT

Obsession and dedication! I have always been obsessed with my figure. I watch what I eat, never miss a workout, etc. I haven't missed a workout for a longer time period than a week since I started in 7th grade, and that was only because I had to. In order to achieve your goals you must be obsessed and dedicated.

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Every day I look forward to going to the gym. The gym shouldn't be something you dread to do; it should be something you can't wait to do. Once I arrive, it's all business from there. No messing around, no goofing off. The gym isn't a time to hang out with your friends; it's a time to get aesthetic.

Also when I'm in the gym, if I feel as if I can do more reps than the workout says, I pump them out until I reach failure. The feeling of your skin just being torn from your amazing pump is what I look forward to everyday in the gym.

Diet is a huge factor in the way I have gotten my body today. Diet is a serious must if anyone wants to get results.

SUPPLEMENTS

In all honestly food always beats supplements, but still supplements are a must for your diet. When your diet says to eat 5,000-plus calories in one day, you're going to need yourmass gainers. Period.

My favorite supplement is hands down mass gainers. When you go to the store just make sure you don't buy the mass gainers that are loaded with sugars, look at the nutrient label. Make sure it's packed with complex carbs and loaded with protein that way you'll get your results of jacked up muscles and gain little fat.

Pre-Workout supplements aren't necessary as that cash would be better spent on foods, but if you're tired and need a kick of energy, Pre-Workout is a must! Just do what works for you.

HERE IS A LIST OF MY SUPPLEMENTS:

WITH MEAL 1

ANIMAL PAK 1 PAK

CHROMIUM PICOLINATE 200 MCG

WITH MEAL 1 AND 7 & PRE/INTRA/POST WORKOUT

GLUTAMINE 1 TSP

WITH MEALS 2 AND 4 & POST WORKOUT

MASS GAINER 1 SERVING

PRE WORKOUT

NUTREX HEMO RAGE BLACK 2 SERVINGS

PRE-WORKOUT DRINK

OPTIMUM NUTRITION BCAA 5000 POWDER 1 HEAPING TBSP W/ 10 OZ OF WATER

POST WORKOUT

CREATINE MONOHYDRATE 1 TSP

VITAMIN C 2000 MG

BEFORE BED

ZMA 1 SERVING

CASEIN PROTEIN 2 SCOOPS

DIET

I would be nowhere if it wasn't for diet. Working out in the gym can go only so far. Once you realize that lifting isn't everything, that's when you need to get on an amazing diet.

Everyone's body types are different. Some gain muscle faster than others, and some gain fat faster than others. It all depends on who you are and what works for you. Just experiment with different things until you finally find out what works for you.

Here is an example of my bulking diet:

MEAL 1

OATS (DRY) W/WATER 1-1/2 CUPS

BANANA 1

EGG BEATERS 1 CUP

MEAL 2

MASS GAINER 1 SERVING

2% MILK 16 OZ

FLAXSEED OIL 1 TBSP

OR

MEAL REPLACEMENT POWDER WITH COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES 1 SERVING

FLAXSEED OIL 1 TBSP

FRUIT (OPTIONAL)1 PIECE

MEAL 3

CHICKEN, TURKEY OR LEAN FISH 6-8 OZ

BROWN RICE 1-1/2 CUP

GREEN BEANS OR BROCCOLI 2 CUPS

MEAL 4

MASS GAINER 1 SERVING

2% MILK 16 OZ

FLAXSEED OIL 1 TBSP

OR

MEAL REPLACEMENT POWDER WITH COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES 1 SERVING

FLAXSEED OIL 1 TBSP

FRUIT (OPTIONAL)1 PIECE

MEAL 5

CHICKEN, TURKEY OR LEAN FISH 6-8 OZ

BROWN RICE 1-1/2 CUP

GREEN BEANS OR BROCCOLI 2 CUPS

MEAL 6

MASS GAINER 1 SERVING

2% MILK 16 OZ

FLAXSEED OIL 1 TBSP

OR

MEAL REPLACEMENT POWDER WITH COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES 1 SERVING

FLAXSEED OIL 1 TBSP

FRUIT (OPTIONAL)1 PIECE

MEAL 7

CREAM OF RICE 1/2 CUP

BANANA 1

MEAL 8 (BEFORE BED)

CASEIN PROTEIN 2 SCOOPS

COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATE POWDER 3 SCOOPS

TRAINING

Here is an example of my weekly workout routine. I change up my workouts all the time to keep my muscles shocked and constantly growing, so it is always something new. Stays focused in the gym and never get distracted. Finish every single rep and always go 100%!

Note: For abs I do random workouts for 15 minutes with no rest.

DAY 1: CHEST/CALVES/ABS

SUPERSET

BARBELL INCLINE BENCH PRESS MEDIUM-GRIP

4 sets of 10, 8, 8, 6 reps

INCLINE DUMBBELL FLYES

4 sets of 10, 8, 8, 8 reps

SUPERSET

DUMBBELL BENCH PRESS

4 sets of 10, 8, 8, 6 reps

BUTTERFLY

4 sets of 10, 8, 8, 8 reps

SUPERSET

CABLE CROSSOVER

3 sets of 12, 10, 8 reps

LOW CABLE CROSSOVER

3 sets of 12, 10, 8 reps

SUPERSET

DECLINE BARBELL BENCH PRESS

3 sets to failure

DIPS - CHEST VERSION

3 sets to failure

WORKING SETS

STANDING CALF RAISES

2 sets of 100, 75 reps

DONKEY CALF RAISES

2 sets of 50, 25 reps

ABS

15 min various exercises

DAY 2: LEGS

BARBELL SQUAT

5 sets of 15, 10, 8, 8, 6 reps

FRONT BARBELL SQUAT

2 sets of 10, 8 reps

SUPERSET

HACK SQUAT

3 sets of 10, 8, 8 reps

LYING LEG CURLS

3 sets of 10, 8, 8 reps

WORKING SETS

LEG PRESS

3 sets of 10, 8, 8 reps

DAY 3: BICEP/TRICEPS/ABS

SUPERSET

BARBELL CURL

4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 6 reps

STANDING OVERHEAD BARBELL TRICEPS EXTENSION

4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 8 reps

TRISET

PREACHER CURL

3 sets of 10 reps

LYING TRICEPS PRESS

3 sets of 10 reps

REVERSE BARBELL CURL

3 sets of 10 reps

TRISET

ONE ARM SUPINATED DUMBBELL TRICEPS EXTENSION

2 sets of 10 reps

INCLINE DUMBBELL CURL

2 sets of 10 reps

LYING CLOSE-GRIP BARBELL TRICEPS EXTENSION BEHIND THE HEAD

2 sets of 10 reps

SUPERSET

CONCENTRATION CURLS

2 sets of 15 reps

DUMBBELL ONE-ARM TRICEPS EXTENSION

2 sets of 12 reps

RESUME NORMAL SETS

ABS

15 min various exercises

DAY 4: BACK/ABS

BARBELL DEADLIFT

3 sets of 10, 8, 6 reps

SUPERSET

BENT OVER BARBELL ROW

4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 8 reps

WIDE GRIP CHIN-UP(TO BACK)

4 sets of 10 reps

SUPERSET

SEATED CABLE ROWS

2 sets of 10, 8 reps, 1 double drop set of 8, 6 reps

WIDE GRIP CHIN-UP(TO FRONT)

4 sets of 10 reps

SUPERSET

LYING T-BAR ROW

3 sets of 12, 10, 8 reps

WIDE-GRIP LAT PULLDOWN(TO FRONT)

3 sets of 10, 8, 8 reps

RESUME NORMAL SETS

ABS

15 min various exercises

DAY 5: SHOULDERS

TRISET

FRONT DUMBBELL RAISE

3 sets of 10 reps

SIDE LATERAL RAISE

3 sets of 10 reps

SEATED BENT-OVER REAR DELT RAISE

3 sets of 10 reps

TRISET

STANDING BARBELL PRESS BEHIND NECK

2 sets of 10, 8 reps

CABLE SEATED LATERAL RAISE

2 sets of 8 reps

DUMBBELL LYING REAR LATERAL RAISE

2 sets of 8 reps

RESUME NORMAL SETS

UPRIGHT BARBELL ROW

2 sets of 10 reps

BARBELL SHRUG

4 sets of 20, 15, 12, 10 reps

DAY 6: CHEST/CALVES/ABS

SUPERSET

BARBELL INCLINE BENCH PRESS MEDIUM-GRIP

4 sets of 10, 8, 8, 6 reps

INCLINE DUMBBELL FLYES

4 sets of 10, 8, 8, 8 reps

SUPERSET

DUMBBELL BENCH PRESS

4 sets of 10, 8, 8, 6 reps

BUTTERFLY

4 sets of 10, 8, 8, 8 reps

SUPERSET

CABLE CROSSOVER

3 sets of 12, 10, 8 reps

LOW CABLE CROSSOVER

3 sets of 12, 10, 8 reps

SUPERSET

DECLINE BARBELL BENCH PRESS

3 sets to failure

DIPS - CHEST VERSION

3 sets to failure

WORKING SETS

STANDING CALF RAISES

2 sets of 100, 75 reps

DONKEY CALF RAISES

2 sets of 50, 25 reps

ABS

15 min various exercises

DAY 7: REST

SUGGESTIONS FOR OTHERS

Something I picked up from Arnold is that mind is as much at play as your muscles. If you don't think you can finish your set, you most likely won't. You need to believe that you can finish.

Concentrate as if someone were holding a gun to a loved one of yours and you need to finish the set if you want them to live. You need to go to the extreme during your workouts.

Also concentrate on your muscles at play. Feel them being torn as you go through your workout. Just remember to have a solid workout plan and a solid diet, than you'll be set toward making great gains!