[h=1]Arnold 2.0: Calum Von Moger Talks With Simplyshredded.com[/h]
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[h=2]What was your lifestyle like prior to your transformation?[/h]I grew up in a very small town on a little farm with my family. I played soccer for 8 years and was always very athletic. I remember growing up in an organized household where the entire family followed a daily routine. The environment where I grew up undoubtedly helped shape my mindset on discipline.
[h=2]What was your low point or turning point?[/h]
When I was 14 my brother and I started training at an old warehouse; it had rusty iron barbells and dumbbells. At that time, I was skinny and not very strong; my fitness goal was to catch up to my older brother who was bigger and stronger than me. I spent my days training and watching Pumping Iron. I ate cans of tuna and whole chickens, and I hit the beach all while attending high school. In 2011, I was recruited to enter the WFF Junior Mr. Universe competition. I competed in the NABBA Junior International Championships and won that competition.
[h=2]Were there any unique challenges or circumstances that made your transformation particularly difficult?[/h]Yes, women. My mum really didn’t like me bodybuilding as a teenager, and many times she tried to stop me from going to the gym. Now I 100% have her support because she sees how successful I have become.
[h=2]What is your life like now that you’ve made a transformation?[/h]I’m extremely busy now. After becoming Mr. Universe for 3rd time and being an ambassador for the health and fitness industry, I find that I am traveling every month to a new city or country.
[h=2]What motivates you to keep going and push harder?[/h]
As a kid, I remember watching Steve Reeves in Hercules. I looked up to him as a role model for my ‘dream’ physique. Now that I have built a nice shape from bodybuilding, kids on social media are looking up to me and reaching out to me on a daily basis.
[h=2]What is your next goal? Where do you see yourself this time next year?[/h]My next goal is to expand my name not just in the fitness industry, but in entertainment and wildlife conservation in Africa. I have a big heart for animals, and I would love to use my platform to create awareness for purposes that are greater than my own. Next year, I plan on hosting the Mr. Universe show in Miami.
[h=2]What is your current training philosophy?[/h]
[h=2]Monday: Back[/h]
[h=2]Favorite form of cardio?[/h]How do you do cardio? (Laughs) But in all seriousness, I don’t do any cardio. At the present moment, I do a lot of walking daily. I only incorporate cardio when I have to shred down for a show.
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Age: 25
Height: 6’2″ – 188 cm
Weight: 250 lbs – 113 kg
Height: 6’2″ – 188 cm
Weight: 250 lbs – 113 kg
[h=2]What was your lifestyle like prior to your transformation?[/h]I grew up in a very small town on a little farm with my family. I played soccer for 8 years and was always very athletic. I remember growing up in an organized household where the entire family followed a daily routine. The environment where I grew up undoubtedly helped shape my mindset on discipline.
I learned to place a high value on food and nutrition at a young age too.
[h=2]What was your low point or turning point?[/h]
When I was 14 my brother and I started training at an old warehouse; it had rusty iron barbells and dumbbells. At that time, I was skinny and not very strong; my fitness goal was to catch up to my older brother who was bigger and stronger than me. I spent my days training and watching Pumping Iron. I ate cans of tuna and whole chickens, and I hit the beach all while attending high school. In 2011, I was recruited to enter the WFF Junior Mr. Universe competition. I competed in the NABBA Junior International Championships and won that competition.
I went on to take first place in the Jr. Mr. Universe in the same year. That competition had a big impact on me because I knew I could now excel in bodybuilding.
[h=2]Were there any unique challenges or circumstances that made your transformation particularly difficult?[/h]Yes, women. My mum really didn’t like me bodybuilding as a teenager, and many times she tried to stop me from going to the gym. Now I 100% have her support because she sees how successful I have become.
I also had girlfriends in the past which made it hard at times, but I think anyone can relate to that.
[h=2]What is your life like now that you’ve made a transformation?[/h]I’m extremely busy now. After becoming Mr. Universe for 3rd time and being an ambassador for the health and fitness industry, I find that I am traveling every month to a new city or country.
I meet so many people, fans and friends along the way; it’s a beautiful feeling. I really am very blessed.
[h=2]What motivates you to keep going and push harder?[/h]
As a kid, I remember watching Steve Reeves in Hercules. I looked up to him as a role model for my ‘dream’ physique. Now that I have built a nice shape from bodybuilding, kids on social media are looking up to me and reaching out to me on a daily basis.
I feel I have switched from being the kid with ‘big’ dreams, to a man who can be a role model; that’s what motivates me.
[h=2]What is your next goal? Where do you see yourself this time next year?[/h]My next goal is to expand my name not just in the fitness industry, but in entertainment and wildlife conservation in Africa. I have a big heart for animals, and I would love to use my platform to create awareness for purposes that are greater than my own. Next year, I plan on hosting the Mr. Universe show in Miami.
I also plan on doing guest appearances around the world; I’m already booked up each month until May of next year.
[h=2]What is your current training philosophy?[/h]
Rome wasn’t built in a day; it takes time, patience and consistency.
Full Routine:
[h=2]Monday: Back[/h]
- Hammer Lat Pulldowns 4 x 10-15 (Superset)
- Rope Pullovers 4 x 10-15
- Low Back Machine Rows 3 x 10-12 (Superset)
- Middle Back Machine Rows 3 x 10-12
- Close Grip Lat Pulldowns 3 x 10-12 (Superset)
- Single Arm Machine Lat Pulldowns 3 x 10-12
- Hyperextensions 2 x 15
- Pec Deck 3 x 10-15
- Incline Machine Press 3 x 10-12
- Flat Machine Press 3 x 10-12
- Machine Fly’s 3 x 10-12
- Incline Dumbbell Press 3 x 10-12
- Decline Machine Press 3 x 10-12
- Leg Extensions 4 x 10-15
- 45° Leg Press 4 x 10-15
- Smith Machine Squats 3 x 10-15
- Single Leg Press 3 x 10-15
- Vertical Leg Press 3 x 10-15
- Lying Leg Curls 4 x 10-15
- Stiff Legged Dumbbell Deadlifts 3 x 10-15
- Hatch Machine Deadlifts 3 x 10-15
- High Leg Press 3 x 10-15
- Calf Press 5 x 10-15
- Adductor Machine 4 x 10-15
- Standing EZ-Bar Curls 4 x 10-15
- Preacher Curls 3 x 10-15
- Machine Curls 3 x 10-15
- Cable Pushdowns 4 x 10-15
- Skull Crushers 3 x 10-15
- Machine Extensions 3 x 10-15 (Giant Superset)
- Leg Raises 3 x 20
- Knee Raises 3 x 20
- Machine Sit Ups 3 x 20
- Machine Shoulder Press 3 x10-15
- Side Lateral Raises 3 x10-15
- Dumbbell Overhead Press 3 x 10-15
- Rear Delt Fly’s 3 x 10-15
- Seated Shoulder Press 3 X Failure
- Seated Calf Press 5 x 10-20
- Recovery
- Recovery
[h=2]Favorite form of cardio?[/h]How do you do cardio? (Laughs) But in all seriousness, I don’t do any cardio. At the present moment, I do a lot of walking daily. I only incorporate cardio when I have to shred down for a show.
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Just steps on stage and wins looking like he does every day of the year. On another subject it's good to see Antoine back and I hope he stays sober this time.
