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Fit Status:
Having to live off of cafeteria food is wreaking havoc on my diet. I do what I can but it's far from ideal. Training is going pretty well.
Motivation Level: 6/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Sam Germann
Sex:
Male
Age:
20
Location:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Occupation:
Full time student
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Jun, 2002
How I Started:
I bought my first body building magazine in 2002. I was hooked from then on. In May of 2005, I bought Anthony Ellis's program "Gaining Mass". Using the diet and exercise techniques outlined in the program, I managed to gain about 25 pounds. After I learned the basics, I used my own diet and routine to get up to 165 pounds before cutting down for a contest. Since Beginning bodybuilding, I've gained over 50 pounds of muscle. I've also added nearly 200 pounds to my max bench, 250 to my max squat, and I'm currently near a triple bodyweight deadlift.
Why I Love It:
It gives me a great outlet for all of the frustration and anger that comes from living everyday life. I like to think of bodybuilding as my "anti drug" because it mostly kept me out of trouble during high school. Also, unlike singing, dancing, or playing sports, people can tell just by looking at you that you work out. You probably wouldn't be able to pick the best golfer out of a line of people, but you can certainly pick out the bodybuilder! Being strong helps in a lot of areas outside of bodybuilding and powerlifting too. Bodybuilding has influenced the path I've chosen for myself in life. Because of my interest in the human machine, I'm now pursuing a degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
How I Stay Motivated:
I set goals for myself and don't stop until I meet them. It also helps to have a workout partner who is interested in the same goals as myself. Seeing my own results in the mirror does more for me than any Arnold poster ever could.
BB Accomplishments:
-3rd place in teen men at the Mid-Illinois Championship.
-Two 1st place wins at the Illinois State Fair Bench Press/Deadlift Championship.
-Various top 3 placings in high school powerlifting competitions.
Forum Signature:
KING OF SWOLE ASS 150 POUNDERS
Currently pursuing a degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Nutriton at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Then----Wt:115...Bench:125...Squat:145...DL:135
Now-----Wt:160...Bench:255...Squat:335...DL:445
Goal-----Wt:220...Bench:405...Squat:500...DL:600
Eat for size, train for strength.
Last Updated: Oct 16, 2008 12:35pm
What sgermann Is Up To:
Oct 7, 2009
sgermann changed Weight from 150 lbs. to 146 lbs., a 4 lb. loss in 21 days - 11:56 pm - Comment
Sep 16, 2009
sgermann changed Weight from 148 lbs. to 150 lbs., a 2 lb. gain in 39 days - 12:50 am - Comment
Aug 8, 2009
sgermann changed Weight from 152 lbs. to 148 lbs., a 4 lb. loss in 74 days - 10:38 pm - Comment
Jun 12, 2009
sgermann updated Motivation Level from 7/10 to 6/10 and said: "I've been missing a lot of workouts and I can't afford enough food." - 4:25 pm - Comment
May 26, 2009
sgermann changed Weight from 160 lbs. to 152 lbs., a 8 lb. loss in 71 days - 10:58 pm - Comment
This time, I'm going for 220 and I refuse to quit until I get there. I'd like to be at a 300 bench, 400 squat, and a 500 deadlift by the end of my freshman year of college. I also want to win an NPC show sometime in the future.
Nick has made one of the most incredible transformations I've ever seen despite circumstances that would keep most people from even considering getting into bodybuilding. Congrats Nick!! You're a true inspiration!
Day 1: CHEST/TRIS/SHOULDERS
Bench: Set of 8,6,4,2 (increasing weight)
DB Military Press: 3x8
Skullcrushers: 12,10,8,6 w/ burnout. (constant weight)
Incline Dumbbell Press: 10,8,6 (increasing weight)
Single Arm Cable Tris: 5x10-15 (optional superset with dumbbell curls)
Cable Chest...
Sam, great profile. I would like you highlight you in a teen transformation project we are currently working on. Shoot me an email at will@bodybuilding.com when you get a chance.
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Your progress is impressive. I'd like to be as thick as you someday, man. Hey, do you do any olympic lifting? i'm having a hard time with Hang cleans, lol.
just been trying to bulk. and i just got serious beginning of april. idk why i kept slacking but i put my old lifestyle behind, never gonna miss another day of lifting, havent since i started back up
Things are going well .... first day back in the gym after month off ... same routine new passion and new partner ...so getting back at it hardcore...aded about 5lbs of bad weight but not bad fora month of slacking. Thanks for the encouragement!
Hey, I'm doing good man. Your new pf pic is awesome. Keep up the hard work. :D
Tamimguest
Jan 13, 2009 6:27pm
yo not bull**** but Im 19, i weight 141, bench 260, squat 335 and I'm 5"8, worked out for 2 years and to be honest my upper body looks bigger than you. Idk how, Idk why I weigh so less. :( why could that be? Im serious I need to know!
