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Name: Drew Marcum
Email: Drewgmarcum@gmail.com
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Why I decided to transform
When I was younger, I wasn't a great athlete because I was weak and out of shape.
My friends realized it and decided to "get me huge" by introducing me to the gym.
One of my friends is a competing bodybuilder and just won the teen division at the Lakewood, Ohio, competition.
Seeing his physique was a big motivation for me.
Before
After
AGE 17 / HEIGHT 5'10" / BODY FAT 22%
AGE 18 / HEIGHT 5'10" / BODY FAT 13%
Post To FitboardHow I accomplished my goals
I accomplished my goals through trial and error. At first, I was under the impression that working out meant I needed to eat a lot, so I gained fat on top of the muscle I built.
At that point, I tried a no carb diet that made me feel miserable. I discovered that training properly and limiting carbs and unhealthy fats would help me reach my goals without losing energy.
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Supplements that helped me through the journey
Universal Nutrition Animal Pak
Fish Oil
Optimum Gold Standard 100% Whey
Pre-workout Supplement
Creatine
Optimum Gold Standard 100% Whey
Diet plan that guided my transformation
Cutting is difficult for me, so I avoid cutting diets. I try to burn fat while building muscle by eating 6-8 meals per day to keep my body in an anabolic state.
Egg Whites1 cup
Banana1
Optimum Gold Standard 100% Whey1 serving
Quest Protein Bar1
Brown Rice1/2 cup
Chicken Breast8 oz
Natural Almond Butter2 tbsp
Optimum Gold Standard 100% Whey1 serving
Brown Rice1/2 cup
Chicken Breast8 oz
Training regimen that kept me on track
Barbell Incline Bench Press - Medium Grip
4 sets of 10 reps
Dumbbell Flyes
4 sets of 10 reps
Decline Barbell Bench Press
4 sets of 10 reps
Flat Bench Cable Flyes
4 sets of 10 reps
Reverse Triceps Bench Press
4 sets of 10 reps
Leverage Decline Chest Press
4 sets to failure
Triceps Pushdown
4 sets of 10 reps
Dips - Triceps Version
7 sets of 7 reps
Push-Ups - Close Triceps Position
4 sets of 10 reps
Lying Triceps Press
4 sets of 10 reps
Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press
4 sets of 10 reps
Weighted Crunches
3 sets of 25 reps
Bent Over Barbell Row
4 sets of 10 reps
Reverse Grip Bent-Over Rows
4 sets of 10 reps
Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown
4 sets of 10 reps
Seated Cable Rows
4 sets of 10 reps
Dumbbell Bicep Curl
4 sets of 10 reps
Barbell Curl
4 sets of 10 reps
Preacher Curl
4 sets of 10 reps
Hammer Curls
4 sets of 10 reps
Stairmaster
30 min
Arnold Dumbbell Press
4 sets of 10 reps
Standing Military Press
4 sets of 10 reps
Upright Barbell Row
4 sets of 10 reps
Machine Shoulder Press (Single-arm)
4 sets of 10 reps
Dumbbell Shrug
4 sets of 10 reps
Barbell Shrug
4 sets of 10 reps
Hanging Leg Raise
4 sets of 10 reps
Barbell Squat
4 sets of 10 reps
Leg Press
4 sets of 10 reps
Seated Leg Curl
4 sets of 10 reps
Dumbbell Lunges
4 sets of 10 reps
Lying Leg Curls
4 sets of 10 reps
Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift
4 sets of 10 reps
Seated Calf Raise
4 sets of 10 reps
Stairmaster
30 min
Triceps Pushdown
4 sets of 10 reps
Dips - Triceps Version
4 sets of 10 reps
Triceps Pushdown - Rope Attachment
4 sets of 10 reps
Lying Triceps Press
4 sets of 10 reps
Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press
4 sets of 10 reps
Dumbbell Bicep Curl
4 sets of 10 reps
Preacher Curl
4 sets of 10 reps
Hammer Curls
4 sets of 10 reps
Pullups
4 sets of 10 reps
Ab Roller
4 sets of 10 reps
What aspect challenged me the most
The most challenging part of my transformation was the nutrition. I like to eat and cutting out all the simple carbs and sugars was hard. Throughout my journey, I developed a taste for healthy food. It got to the point where I feel sick if I don't eat clean.
"Throughout my journey, I developed a taste for healthy food. It got to the point where I feel sick if I don't eat clean."
My future fitness plans
I've already signed paperwork for the U.S. Army. After that I plan to focus my career on fitness.
Suggestions for aspiring transformers
Look at how far you've come.
Focus on your goals.
Keep the end in mind.
Stay with your nutrition plan.
Listen to advice.
Work hard.
How Bodybuilding.com helped me reach my goals
Bodybuilding.com helped me reach my goals by providing ample amounts of information for beginners on supplements. BodySpace helps me organize my goals so I can continue to aim high. The Transformations are motivational because it's helpful to see what others are doing.
Drew's Top 5 Gym Tracks
"Electric Forest" by I See Stars
"Understanding What We've Grown To Be" by We Came As Romans
"Paper Thin" by Dangerkids
"Day Dreamer" by Flux Pavillion
"One Minute" by Krewella
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