VITAL STATS Name: Stephen Parks E-mail: stephen.parks@nbed.nb.ca Age: 44 Where: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Height: 5'10 3/4" Weight: 156 Lbs. 175 Lbs. Off Season Years Bodybuilding: 1 Favorite Bodypart: Chest Favorite Exercise: Bench Press Favorite Supplements: NO Xplode, GP3, ISO XP Protein Powder

How Did You Get Started?

I have been athletic and competitive all of my life. I started lifting weights more seriously because of constant knee and back pain and as I started to progress in my training I realized that I wanted to see if I could take this to an extreme. I connected with the right people and the right trainer and set some very rigid, serious goals. My goal was to compete in the 2008 New Brunswick Bodybuilding Championships and just look like I belong. I ended up winning one of my divisions.

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Stephen Parks.

What Workout Plan Worked Best For You?

Split Training: Abs Everyday

Sunday: Legs

• Leg Extension - 3 X 30 - 10 Toe In, 10 Toe Out, 10 Toe Straight
• Leg Curls - 3 X 10-12
• Squats - 3 X 10-12
• Leg Press - 3 X 20 - 10 Feet Apart/10 Feet Together
• Walking Lunges With Weights - 4 Sets (30 Steps Per Set)
• Calve Raises - Standing - 3 X 10-12
• Calve Raises - Seated - 3 X 10-12

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Monday: Chest And Triceps:

Chest:

• Flat Bench Press - 3 X 10-12
• Incline Dumbbell Press - 3 X 10-12
• Decline Dumbbell Press - 3 X 10-12
• Superset 1: Incline Barbell Press - 3 X 10-12
• Superset 1: Incline Flies - 3 X 10-12
• Superset 2: Cable Crossovers - 3 X 10-12
• Superset 2: Pushups To Exhaustion

Triceps:

• Rope Cable Pushdowns - 3 X 10-12
• Skull Crushers - 3 X 10-12
• Triceps Extensions - 3 X 10-12
• Triceps Dips - 3 X 10-12

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Tuesday: Back And Biceps

Back:

• Wide Grip Pull-Ups - 3 X 10-12
• Wide Grip Pulldowns - 3 X 10-12
• Seated Cable Rows - 3 X 10-12
• Dumbbell Bent Over Rows - 3 X 10-12
• Side To Side Pull-Ups - 3 X 10-12
• Reverse Flyes - 3 X 10-12

Biceps:

• Alternate Dumbbell Curls - 3 X 10-12
• Barbell Standing Curls - 3 X 10-12
• EZ Bar Curls - 3 X 10-12
• Hammer Curls - 3 X 10-12

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Wednesday: Shoulders/Light Legs

Shoulders:

• Smith Machine Shoulder Press - 3 X 10-12
• Dumbbell Press - 3 X 10-12
• Reverse Flyes - 3 X 10-12
• Cable Shoulder Extensions - 3 X 10-12

Legs:

• Leg Extension - 3 X 30 - 10 Toe In, 10 Toe Out, 10 Toe Straight
• Leg Curls - 3 X 10-12
• Walking Lunges With Weights - 4 Sets (30 Steps Per Set)
• Calve Raises - Standing - 3 X 10-12
• Calve Raises - Seated - 3 X 10-12

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Thursday: Biceps And Triceps (Superset)

• Superset 1: Alternate Bicep Curls - 3 X 10-12
• Superset 1: Tricep Cable Reverse Grip Pulldowns - 3 X 10-12
• Superset 2: Rope Bicep Curls - 3 X 10-12
• Superset 2: Straight Bar Pulldowns - 3 X 10-12
• Superset 3: EZ Bar Curls - 3 X 10-12
• Superset 3: Skull Crushers - 3 X 10-12

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Friday And Saturday - Rest

Cardio:

Every morning on empty stomach - 45 minutes - Sunday to Friday - Saturday off.

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Stephen Parks.

What Nutrition Plan Has Worked Best For You?

Diet was the key to my success in my first competition. 16 weeks out I began a "clean-up" diet of high protein and complex carbohydrates consisting of 40% protein, 40% carbohydrates, 20% fat. Protein was in the form of egg whites, chicken, turkey and lean steak. Carbohydrates were in the form of sweet potatoes, whole wheat pasta and fruit.

As the competition came closer, the diet became rigid, more protein in the form of chicken and turkey and less carbohydrates in the form of sweet potatoes. Water intake was considerable, starting at 6 liters a day and ending at 12 to 14 liters up to the competition.

What Supplements Have Given You The Greatest Gains?

GP3's - Combination of BC Amino Acids, Glutamine and Creatine, NO-Xplode, ISO Pro Protein Powder Isolate

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Stephen Parks.

Why Do You Love Bodybuilding?

The challenge, commitment and discipline needed to achieve such a high goal gives me the drive to succeed. I love taking my body to an extreme, to see if I can have the best body possible, and to see where I stand against fellow competitors. I love that it's all up to me?absolutely no excuses. Balls to the wall!

What Are Your Future Bodybuilding Plans?

To compete in the 2009 NB Bodybuilding Championships and then to compete at the 2010 Atlantic Canada Championships.

What One Tip Would You Give Other Bodybuilders?

Find and listen to your trainer! No matter when times are rough and the diet seems to be overwhelming you. Stick to the plan...always stick to the plan.

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Stephen Parks.

Who Are Your Favorite Bodybuilders?

Jay Cutler, Dexter Jackson, Ronnie Coleman, Arnold.

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