Not long after I decided to upgrade from my home set up to a local gym called Fit4All. It was here that my passion for weight lifting and Bodybuilding grew beyond my expectations, and I decided that Bodybuilding would be my new sport.

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Aaron Kingsley.

I competed at the Australian Natural Bodybuilding Central Coast Championships at the age of 18, finishing 3rd in the Teenage Division. I then went on to place 2nd at the ANB South Coast Titles in May of 2009.

What Workout Plan Worked Best For You?

Monday: Chest, Triceps And Abs
• Bench Press: 4 sets of 4-12 reps
• Decline Dumbbell Bench Press: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
• Dumbbell Flyes: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
• Machine Bench Press: 2 sets of 8-10 reps
• Triceps Pushdowns: 4 sets of 6-12 reps
• Dips: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
• Seated Triceps Press: 4 sets of 6-10 reps
• Air Bike: 4 sets of 20-30 reps
• Reverse Crunches: 4 sets of 20-30 reps

Tuesday: Legs

• Barbell Squat: 4 sets of 4-12 reps
• Leg Press: 4 sets of 6-12 reps
• Leg Extensions: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
• Lying Leg Curls: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
• Seated Leg Curls: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
• Standing Calf Raises: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
• Seated Calf Raises: 4 sets of 8-12 reps

Wednesday: Shoulders And Abs

• Arnold Dumbbell Press: 4 sets of 6-12 reps
• Lateral Raises: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
• Military Press: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
• Rear Delt Raises: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
• Upright Dumbbell Rows: 4 sets of 6-12 reps
• Air Bike: 4 sets of 12-15 reps
• Hanging Leg Raises: 4 sets of 20-25 reps

Thursday: Back, Biceps And Calves

• Barbell Deadlift: 4 sets of 4-12 reps
• T-Bar Rows: 4 sets of 6-12 reps
• Pullups: 4 sets to failure
• Barbell Curls: 4 sets of 6-12 reps
• Dumbbell Curls: 3 sets of 6-12 reps
• EZ-Bar Curls: 3 sets of 6-12 reps
• Standing Calf Raises: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
• Seated Calf Raises: 4 sets of 8-12 reps

What Nutrition Plan Has Worked Best For You?

Meal 1:
• 4 whole eggs
• 2 egg whites
• Oats
• Banana

Meal 2:

• MRP

Meal 3:

• Tuna
• Cottage cheese
• Spinach

Meal 4:

• MRP

Meal 5:

• Chicken or steak
• Sweet potato or brown rice
• Broccoli

Meal 6:

• MRP or cottage cheese

What Supplements Have Given You The Greatest Gains?

• CytoSport Muscle Milk
• BSN Syntha-6
• EAS Myoplex
• Ultimate Nutrition Iso Mass Xtreme Gainer
• Creatine
• Multivitamin
• Fish Oil

Why Do You Love Bodybuilding?

It's not just a sport to me, it is a lifestyle. It is the most challenging yet rewarding sport I have ever been involved in. There's nothing I love more than a heavy weight session after a long day of study at University.

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Aaron Kingsley.

What Motivates You To Follow A Healthy Lifestyle?

There is plenty to say on this but generally speaking it improves almost every aspect of my life. Living a healthy lifestyle improves my energy, emotions, longevity, etc.

What Made You Want To Achieve Your Goals?

I place great emphasis on being a successful person, both physically and mentally. The pride that I feel and the respect I receive for doing what I do is all I need to carry on improving my physique.

What Are Your Future Bodybuilding Plans?

I am currently trying to gain a few lean pounds before beginning my next pre-contest schedule, where I will again compete at the ANB Central Coast Championships in the hope of gaining a win in the Teenage Division.

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Aaron Kingsley.

What One Tip Would You Give Other Bodybuilders?

Nutrition! Many guys I know train well at the gym but never seem to gain the muscle they work so hard for. Understanding nutrition is the most vital yet challenging aspect to obtaining a quality physique.

Who Are Your Favorite Bodybuilders?

• Arnold: He brought bodybuilding to the mainstream.
• Frank Zane: Aesthetics! A classic physique that the average man wishes they had.
• Rich Gaspari: For emphasizing the importance of science and nutrition.
• Franco Columbu: For his amazing strength!
• And many others including Dennis Wolf, Dexter Jackson, Flex Wheeler, Tom Platz and Ed Corney.

What Features Do You Use On Bodybuilding.com?

Not only have I learnt a great deal about nutrition and training from the many articles I have read, but also the previous amateurs of the week have given me a variety of information to apply to my own program.

BodySpace

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/kingsley_taurus/

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