I wanted to take my body to places it had never been before and push it to see what it could do. I also really enjoyed the attention that I got from other people about how good of shape I was in and the progress I was making. The summer before my senior year, I was approached by an older friend at our local gym and he told me about competing in bodybuilding. He told me I had the genetics to do it so I decided to give it a shot. I have been hooked ever since that day!

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Drake Maxwell.

Day 1: Legs

• Squats: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
• Leg Press: 4 sets of 12-18
• Leg Extensions: 3 sets of 10-12 reps
• Hack Squat: 3 sets of 10-12 reps
• Walking Lunges: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Standing Leg Curls: 3 sets of 10 reps

Day 2: Chest

• Incline Dumbbell Press: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Flat Dumbbell Press: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Decline Bench: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Cable Crossovers: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Incline Flyes: 3 drop sets to failure

Day 3: Legs (Hamstrings)

• Straight Leg Deadlifts: 5 sets of 8-12 reps
• Lying Leg Curls: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Lunges: 3 sets of 10 reps each leg
• Standing Leg Curls: 3 sets of 10-12 reps

Day 4: Back

• Lat Pulldowns: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
• T-Bar Row: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Bent Over Rows: 3 heavy sets of 8-15 reps, 1 set to failure
• Seated Cable Rows: 3 heavy sets of 8-12 reps
• Hyperextensions: 3 sets to failure

Day 5: Shoulders

• Seated Dumbbell Press: 3 sets of 8-12 reps
• Seated Barbell Press: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
• Bent-over Lateral Raises: 3 sets of 8-12 reps
• Lateral Raises: 3 sets of 8-12 reps
• Front Cable Raises: 3 sets of 10-12 reps
• Upright Rows: 3 sets of 8-15 reps
• Barbell Shrugs: 5 heavy sets to failure

Day 6: Arms

• EZ-Curl Barbell: 3 sets of 8-12 reps
• Weighted Dips: 3 sets to failure
• Isolated Curls: 3 sets of 8-12 reps
• Skull Crushers: 3 sets of 8-12 reps
• Hammer Curls: 3 sets of 8-12 reps
• Close-Grip Bench: 3 sets of 8-12 reps
• Standing Cable Curls: 3 sets to failure
• Rope Pulldowns: 3 sets to failure

Day 7: Rest

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Drake Maxwell.

Morning:

• 2 Large Egg Yolks
• 7 Large Egg Whites
• 1 Cup Oatmeal
• 2 Tbsp Peanut Butter

3 Hours Later:

• 2 Cans of Tuna
• 1 cup whole wheat pasta

3 Hours Later:

• 10 Ounces Chicken Breast
• 10 Ounces Baked Sweet Potatoes
• 1 Cup Zucchini

3 Hours Later:

• 8 Ounces Sirloin Steak
• 2 Cups of Romaine Lettuce
• 2 Tbsp of Low-Fat Dressing

Pre Workout:

• 2.5 Grams of Creatine
• 1 Scoop Waxy Maize
• 1 cup coffee or 1 scoop of whatever NO2NO product I'm currently using.

Post Workout:

• 2 Scoops Whey Protein
• 2 Tbsp Peanut Butter
• 5 Grams Creatine
• 2 Scoops Waxy Maize

45 minutes later

• 8 Ounces Sirloin Steak
• 1 Cup White Rice
• 1 Cup Zucchini

Before Bed:

• 1 Scoops Casein Protein
• 4 Ounces Deli Turkey

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Drake Maxwell.

In my opinion, it is THE hardest sport in the world and I have always enjoyed the challenge and doing things that others can't seem to do. I feel like if I can be successful in bodybuilding then I can be successful at whatever I set my mind to do in life.

What Motivates You To Follow A Healthy Lifestyle?

I stay motivated by reading the latest magazines and seeing how big all of the pros are getting and how they look. I also keep in touch with the people I compete against to see how much they are improving during the offseason. I am a very competitive person at whatever I do so when I hear that someone else is having a good offseason that motivates me to try even harder to have a better one than them.

I have two of the best workout partners who also compete and push me to the limit every single day. I also have a good friend of whom I met my first year of competing that has taught me a lot about the sport and helps and supports me in everything I do.

What Made You Want To Achieve Your Goals?

What really set a fire in me to achieve my goals were those people who doubted me and told me that I couldn't do it. I would use that as fuel for my fire, and it didn't do anything but make me try twice as hard to prove them all wrong! Also, seeing the gains that I am making each year really motivates me to stay on track and continue to work hard.

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Drake Maxwell.

I plan on taking a full year off to really put on some quality size! I'm finally learning what it takes to get where I want to be and what I have to do to get there. I'm more focused and determined than I have ever been and nothing is going to stop me from reaching my goal of being at the top. Look out for big things to come in the future!

BB Accomplishments:

2008: 17 Years Old
Arkansas State Show 2008: Teen Overall 5th place

2009: 18 Years Old
Northwest Arkansas Classic: Teen Overall 2nd place, Men's Open Middleweight 3rd place (as a teen)

2009: 18 Years Old
Arkansas State Show 2009: Teen Overall 1st Place, Men's Novice Middleweight 5th place (as a teen)

2010: 19 Years Old
Teen Nationals 2010: Middleweight 4th overall

"Bodybuilding isn't about making money. It's not about the fans or the judges. Bodybuilding is all about personal achievement and bettering yourself year after year. I don't do it for anyone else, but myself." - Darrem Charles, 9-Time IFBB Pro Champion

I recently met Quincy Taylor at the 2010 Arkansas State show. He is also from a small town in Arkansas like me who made a name for himself. That gives me some hope that you can be somebody no matter where you from if you just work hard. He was the nicest and most down to earth pro that I have met. I had a chance to talk to him one on one for about 20 minutes and he answered all kinds of questions for me and gave me some good tips and information.

What Features Do You Use On Bodybuilding.com?

I spend most of my time on the store looking at the newest products and finding the best deals and the best supplements that I think will give me that edge that I need.