I have a love-hate relationship with cardio. I love what it does for my physique, as there is no way to get lean without it. I love to challenge myself and test my limits. I love how my heart sometimes feels like it is beating out of my chest. But I’ll be honest – I … SEE MORE
I train abs 3-5 times a week, usually after a workout but sometimes during rest periods on an upper body day. The workouts are constantly … SEE MORE
Here we are at four weeks out already – time is flying by so fast! This hasn’t been the easiest prep for me so far, but it hasn’t been the worst either. My mindset has been very positive and I have just been taking it one day at a time. Thinking too far ahead can … SEE MORE
It is important to take preventative measures when training intensely to reduce the risk of injury. One method I have been using for the last year is Active Release Techinques. I have used ART to improve my shoulder injury as well as work on any imbalances and help bring out more detail in my physique. … SEE MORE
Alternative Exercises Standing Calf Raise, Single Leg Standing Calf Raise
Alternative Exercises One Arm Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise, One Arm Cable Lateral Raise
Alternative Exercises Barbell Hip Thrust, Bodyweight Hip Thrust, Exercise Ball Hip Thrust
Alternative Exercises Seated Up And Over Barbell Press
See how I train my quads, glutes and calves in this full-length Real Workout video five weeks out from the Figure Olympia! Exercises, sets, reps, weight used, rest periods and more!
A day in the life of my meals at six weeks out from the 2014 Figure Olympia! In this video I break down the whats, whens and whys of what I am eating on this particular day during my contest prep.
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