How did you get started with bodybuilding?
I first got the bodybuilding bug at a very young age, my uncle was a bodybuilder, he didn’t actually compete, but he trained hard and had a great physique. I didn’t actually start competing until very late, 31 years of age!
What keeps you motivated?
To be the best I can be and to be a role model for youth and anyone wanting to achieve their dreams.
What is your current workout routine?
I currently train 6 days a week.
Monday: Chest/Calves
- Pec deck
- Cable fly
- Incline dumbbell press
- Decline chest press
Tuesday: Legs
- Thigh adductor
- Leg extension
- Leg press
- Front squat
- Lunges
Wednesday: Shoulders/Calves/Abs
- Shrugs
- Side laterals
- Front shoulder press
- Upright rows
- Bent over flyes
Thursday: Back/Calves
- Bent over rows
- Partial deadlifts
- Lat pull down to the front and rear
- Cable crossover for the rear delts
Friday: Arms/Abs
- Hammer curls with dumbells
- Dumbell curls
- Preacher curls
- Single arm cable curls
- Tricep rope push downs
- Reverse cable tricep push downs
- Tricep dips
Saturday: Hamstrings
- Seated hamstring curls
- Lying hamstring curls
- Standing single leg hamstring curls
- Stiff leg partial deadlifts
If you had to choose only 3 exercises, what would they be and why?
Bench press, squats and deadlifts. I have chosen these 3 exercises because these exercises create the most growth and increase strength.
Competition history:
I am a 212lb competitor.
- 2014 IFBB Bodypower Pro: 2nd place
- 2011 IFBB Toronto Pro 202: 1st place
- 2011 IFBB Mr Olympia 202: 5th place
What is your favourite form of cardio?
That’s easy, walking on the treadmill. 🙂
What is your diet like?
My diet usually consists of steak, fish, chicken, rice, potatoes and oats. My calorie intake is around 5500-6000 calories per day.
What supplements do you use?
I use creatine, acer pro series protein. I don’t use that many supplements as I eat a lot of food. 🙂
What are your future goals?
My future goal is to be 212lb Mr Olympia and to be the best ambassador for the sport.
Facebook: IFBB PRO Shaun Joseph-Tavernier Official
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