I first started working out trying to imitate my older brother. This began in elementary school. In the 6th or 7th grade I started working out to impress the ladies and I wanted to beat other guys in school at arm wrestling. I started working out seriously when I joined the wrestling team in high school. I continued lifting and wrestling throughout college.

I love the pursuit of improving my figure and lifting heavier and heavier weights. Also, I've always been fascinated with feats of strength and all forms of elite fitness activities/competition. Pushing iron around makes me feel like I could be one of the World's Strongest Men. Attempting to get through intense HIIT workouts makes me feel like I'm at the Crossfit Games. I love competition and I turn my workouts into mini competitions against myself.