We all heard about one of the best aesthetics in the world “Jeff Seid”. A rising star who has struggled a lot to chase his dreams is now motivation for most of the bodybuilders. His life story inspires us that “No matter how much you are in pain. Just believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable”. Let’s talk about his life story that will give you goosebumps and inspiration.
Life Story of Jeff Seid: A Rising Star
Jeff Seid was born on 12 June 1994 in Washington, United States. At the age of 5, he started playing sports from where his epic journey started. He started his career as an athletic kid and soon he realized that he is physically strong and has a great physique which became a great advantage for his career. At the age of 11, he started lifting weights. He started taking multiples of sports scholarships and was ranked the best wrestler in the country.
Sometimes life doesn’t happen the way you expect it to be. At his first senior football game, he tore his ACL (Anterior cruciate ligament). Not only his dreams were shattered but also his scholarship offers were gone. A couple of months later he again tore his ACL and thought that now his life was over. After his surgery, he suffered from depression for a short period of time.
How he overcomes his fear
He challenged himself and decided to plan a new future for himself. Few days before his first accident, he was featured in Bodybuilding.com. He worked hard for getting into new IFBB bodybuilding category Men’s Physique. He started his training consistently for 6 years to chase his dream of bodybuilding. He became the best physique of 2013 at the age of 19. He stated in an interview that “Hard work pays off!”. After his first fitness competition, he went to win nationals and became the youngest bodybuilder in history!
After becoming an IFBB professional, he decided to compete for the Olympia. He was qualified for the Mr. Olympia Men’s physique. He became the youngest Olympia competitor ever. After Mr. Olympia contest he was now flying over the world for the collaboration, expos, and appearance. Now he is one of the best Aesthetics in the world. He started his own fitness industry and also become a successful fitness youtuber.
In an interview, he stated that
“So, with all the obstacles and problems that were there in my way, I managed to overcome them. What doesn’t kill you, only makes you stronger.”
Interviewer- You are only 19 and got a pro card. Talk to us a little bit about how that feels?
Ans- You know, it feels pretty good! I mean when I first started competing, the goal was to step on to the Mr. Olympia stage and the men’s physique category. When I first started competing I was 17 years old, I had the goal on my head that I wanna go on the Olympia stage, I wanna be the first one there. I guess I finally got it.
Interviewer- Tell us about the things you did to make the improvement and changes in your physique that will take it to the Olympia.
Ans- I got my pro card in June which was a couple of days after my birthday. I know I had to step on stage and I hate every single posture I do to get to that Olympia stage. I worked pretty hard to improve my physique.
Workout Routine For Jeff Seid
We have analyzed the workout routine of rising star Jeff Seid. Most of the people has a dream to get a physique like Seid. Here is the workout routine of Jeff Seid.
- Monday- Chest and Calves workout
Super Set
- Incline Bench- 3 sets of 12, 10, 8 reps along with a drop set of 6(failure set)
- Incline Fly’s- 4 sets of 10, 10, 8, 6 reps.
- Dumbbell Flat Bench- 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 6 reps.
- Incline Bench Machine- 3 sets of 10 reps each.
- Pushups and Dips- 3 sets to failure
- Dips- 4 sets of failure
Single Set
- Cable Cross Overs- 3 sets of 15, 12, 10 reps along with a failure set of 8 reps.
- Seated Calf Raises- 4 sets with 15 reps each.
- Standing Calf Raises- 4 sets with 15 reps each.
- Tuesday- Back and abs workout
Super Set
- Bent-Over-Rows: 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 6 reps.
- Chainsaws- 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 8 reps.
- Seated Rows- 4 sets of 12, 10, 8 and 6 reps
- Pull-ups (Wide Grip)- 4 sets to failure
Single Set
- Deadlifts- 4 sets of 15, 10 ,8, 8 reps
- Abs workout for 20 minutes (crunches, hanging etc)
- Wednesday- Legs workout and cardio
Super Set
- Squats- 5 sets of 15, 10, 8, 8 reps.
- Front Squats- 4 sets of 12, 10, 8 reps along with a drop set of 6 reps.
- Hack Squats- 4 sets of 12, 10, 8 reps with a drop set of 6 reps.
- Lying Leg Curls- 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 6 reps.
Single Set
- Leg Press- 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 6 reps.
- Standing Calf Raises- 4 sets of 15 reps each.
- Seated Calf Raises- 4 sets of 15 reps each.
- Thursday- Shoulders and Abs workout
Super Set
- Dumbbell Shoulder Press- 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 8 reps.
- Arnold Press- 3 sets of 10, 8, 6 reps.
- Cable Upright Rows- 3 sets of 10, 8, 8 reps.
- Upright Rows- 3 sets with 15, 12, 10 reps.
Single Set
- Shrugs- 4 sets of 15 reps each.
- Side Lateral Raises- 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 6 reps.
- Abs workouts for 10 to 15 minutes (Crunches, hanging leg raises)
- Friday- Arms and Calves workout
Super Set
- Barbell Curls- 4 sets of 12, 10, 8 reps with a drop set of 8 reps.
- Machine Curls- 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 8 reps.
- Pushdowns- 3 sets of 10, 8, 8 reps.
- Incline Curls- 4 sets of 10, 10, 8, 8 reps.
- Concentration Curls- 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 8 reps.
Single Set
- One Arm Extension- 4 sets of 12, 10, 10, 8 reps.
- Hammer Curls- 4 sets of 12, 10, 10, 8 reps.
- Standing Calf Raises- 4 sets of 15 reps each.
- Seated Calf Raises- 4 sets of 15 reps each.
- Saturday- Rest Day
- Sunday- Rest Day
Full day diet routine of Jeff Seid
Jeff Seid has its own insane diet chart. After his heavy workout, He provides his body with all the necessary nutrients.
- At 9 AM he consumes 5 egg white with 1 whole egg, half cup of oats and Banana.
- 11 AM: Protein Shake and fruits.
- 1 PM: Sweet potato, Salad, and Chicken Breast.
- 4 PM: Sandwich and
- 6 PM: Protein Shake.
- 7:30 PM: Sweet potato, Broccoli and salad.
- 10 PM: Peanut butter, jelly sandwich and 2 glasses of milk.
- 12 PM: Greek yogurt and blueberries.