Pro Natural Bodybuilder Jessie Godderz Interviewed By FullyFlexed.com

What’s your background? What got you started into bodybuilding?
I’m originally from Iowa where my parents raised me to have very high morals, standards, and values throughout my life.

My entry into the sport of Bodybuilding began during my senior year of high school where I wrestled at a weight of 145lbs. After I graduated, I went to the Community College where I lived and used that gym daily, in conjunction with protein/creatine supplements, to start making dramatic improvements in my physique. I also started to eat more – a lot more. Fortunately, I either had really good genes or a great workout ethic because my body slowly changed. In fact, within a year, I was up to 160lbs. of solid muscle and my friends and peers were actually beginning to accuse me of using steroids, but I wasn’t, of course!

In fact, I didn’t have the money, knowledge, or inclination to ever use drugs. As a result of the naysayers though, I felt obligated to show them that I was completely clean, and I wanted to find the strictest testing organization to compete in: The North America Natural Bodybuilding Federation (www.nanbf.org). I immediately joined and couldn’t have been happier to do so. Prior to every competition, to ensure that we’re completely clean, we had to take a urinalysis and a polygraph test twice by a trained cop or professional. As you can tell, it was very, very strict.

So, at the ripe old age of 19, I entered the Teen Class and Novice of the NANBF. I ended up winning the Teen, Novice, and Overall Novice! I was even told by other competitors in the back that I had a knack for the sport and to pursue it further. As a result, there was yet another competition 2 weeks later that I decided to enter – I ended up winning the Teen Division again! I was on a roll!

Then, my big day came around – I competed on May 20th, 2006 at the Iowa show (having just turned 20 years old less than a month earlier), and that’s the date that I’ll never forget. I went up onstage to compete against people who weighed upwards of 230 pounds, and in some instances were even in their mid thirties – yet I still beat them handily! Weighing in at barely 170lbs and at the tender age of 20, I actually won my pro card! I had done what the naysayers had told me was impossible – but I always knew was possible, and I had done it NATURALLY. Since then, there’s been no stopping me. It’s been a whirlwind! I moved out to California and there’s been no looking back since!!

What are some of your accomplishments in the sport of bodybuilding?
Two of my biggest accomplishments in the Sport of Bodybuilding that I’m most proud of is that I became The Youngest Natural Pro Bodybuilder in the USA mere days after turning 20 years old (a title I still hold to this day) and I’m also Mr. Natural Iowa 2008.

Please check out this link for my latest accomplishments:

http://www.MrPEC-Tacular.com/biography/accomplishments

Whats the #1 thing you like best about being into bodybuilding? What keeps you so motivated to stick with bodybuilding?
The #1 thing I like best about being in Bodybuilding is that I can inspire others to change their lives and lead a healthier, happier, drug-free lifestyle. For instance, I have been asked to speak in front of kids at two different schools over the last year to give them a presentation called “The Art of Healthy Living”. The fact that I’m helping inspire youngsters (and adults) of all ages to improve their lives means more to me than I can put into words. That’s what it’s all about. That’s why I do what I do. It comes from the heart. And that’s what keeps me so motivated to stick with the Sport of Bodybuilding. I plan on being in the sport for the rest of my life!

What’s your routine like? How often do you switch it up?

As for my training schedule, I’m currently on a training regimen of 3 days on, 1 day off. I usually switch it up a couple of times a year.

My current daily workout schedule looks like this:

Day 1: Chest, Shoulders & Abs
Day 2: Legs & Calves
Day 3: Arms, Back & Abs
Day 4: Off
Day 5: Chest, Shoulders & Abs
Day 6: Legs & Calves
Day 7: Arms, Back & Abs
Day 8: Off

Here’s an example of my arm workout:

My arm workout routine totally annihilates BOTH the Biceps and the Triceps, and gives me an insane pump – the likes of which are difficult to describe unless you’ve experienced the feeling for yourself!

My arm workout is in two parts:

• The first part consists of doing 3 grueling exercises for the Biceps one after the other to complete failure — for a total of 13 sets.
• The second part consists of doing 3 grueling exercises for the Triceps one after the other to complete failure — for a total of 14 sets.

My entire arm workout takes about an hour to an hour and 1/2 to complete. I personally like to do the same regimen for approx. 6 – 8 weeks at a time and then I change it up to confuse my muscles and shock them into growing HUGE!

So, to begin with, here is my bicep workout:
I always start off doing 5 sets of EZ Bar Curls for a total of 10 reps per set. This immediately causes blood to rush into my bis and gives me a good pump to begin my workout with. Next, I move on to Alternate Hammer Curls. This is where I feel I got most of my arm size from because it works all 3 heads of the bicep simultaneously. I normally do 4 sets of maximum weight for this exercise. I start off doing 16 reps for my first set and I then gradually decrease in number to 12 reps for the second set, then 8 reps on my third set, and, finally, 8 more reps on my fourth and final set. Moving on – to finish the Bicep portion of my workout, I perform 4 killer sets of Concentration Curls Supersetted with Reverse Grip Curls for a total of 12 reps per set. This is a detailing exercise that has worked wonders for my bicep peak.

All totaled, that’s 13 sets for the Bicep part of my arm workout.

Next, I move on to my Tricep Workout:
I start off doing 6 sets of Overhead Extensions using maximum weight per set. I always do 20 reps on my first set, followed by 16 reps on my second set, then 12 reps on the third set, then 8 reps on my fourth set, 8 more reps on my fifth set and I finish off with another 12 reps for my 6th and final set. Form is particularly important on this exercise. I always try to emphasize keeping my elbows tight and in towards my ears while performing this exercise (as opposed to having my elbows hang out which makes it easier to do). Moving on, I next do 4 sets of Lying Extensions for 12-15 reps per set. This particular exercise really helps improve the shape and look of my Triceps. To finish off, I complete 4 sets of Tricep Kickbacks doing 12-15 reps per set. This exercise really gives my tris an unbelievable pump and I can barely move my arms after I’m done.

All totaled, that’s 14 sets for the Tricep portion of my arm workout.

When done in sequential order, these size, shape and conditioning exercises keep my body guessing and, most importantly, keep my arms growing, and growing, and growing!

What kind of workout would you recommend for beginners?
I actually would recommend my current workout for beginners. It’s the exact same type of workout I’ve followed since I started out in the Bodybuilding industry, and it’s helped me achieve a world-class physique in just a few years time.

Can you tell us a bit about your bulking diet and cutting diet? What’s your diet like leading up to competitions? What’s your supplementation like? Anything you prefer to use? Can you please describe what your daily routine is like?

1. Before I begin my workout, I drink a protein shake consisting of whey protein isolate. My preference is Muscle Milk.
2. About an hour after that, I eat a breakfast consisting of 1 cup of oatmeal and 6 eggs (i.e. 4 egg whites and 2 whole eggs).
3. About 2-3 hours later, for my third meal of the day, I eat an 8oz. serving of lean turkey or lean beef along with 1 cup of steamed vegetables.
4. Then, I go to workout. On my way to the gym, I shake-up and start sipping two scoops (i.e. one serving) of Vitargo’s Juicy Orange or Tropical Punch products made by GENr8.
5. When I arrive at the gym, I immediately take one serving (i.e. 1900mg) of BCAAs (Branched Chain Amino Acids) and one Kre-Akaline by AAEFX.
6. Then, I go back to sipping on the Vitargo shake throughout the first hour of my workout. I usually try to take a sip after every set in an attempt to ration it and have it last a full hour into my workout.
7. Next, after my workout, I consume one more serving of BCAAs and one more Kre-Akaline.
8. After that, I have a post-workout shake consisting of my whey protein-isolate of choice, along with two scoops (i.e. serving) of unflavored Vitargo S2.
9. My post workout meal then consists of one serving of lean beef or fish, along with one serving of rice.
10. Finally, right before I go to bed, I drink a casein shake.

That completes my normal, daily diet.

I am a sponsored athlete by the sports supplement company, GENr8. They provide me with all of their products. They helped me out immensely and helped turn me into the world-class athlete that I’ve become today. I would highly recommend the Vitargo S2 shakes (as well as all of GENr8’s other products)! You can check out their website at: www.genr8speed.com

Care to share your thoughts on pro hormones and anabolic steroids?
Simply put, DON’T TAKE THEM!! I’m proud to say that I’m completely NATURAL – always have been and always will be.

As I always like to say:
“It’s the Right Way, the Hard Way, the ONLY Way!”

Any advice or tips for beginners?
The bottom line is that dedication, hard work, and perseverance will definitely yield results! It just takes time – results don’t happen overnight so patience and setting incremental goals for yourself is the real key to success. If it could happen to me, it can definitely happen to you!!

In closing, for more information on me, my background, photos, videos, latest accomplishments, appearances, etc., please check out my website at: www.mrpec-tacular.com

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