Jeff Seid

Bodybuilder, Men's Physique Model

Jeff Seid had a full career in sports laid out in front of him, being an All-American wrestling champion, and a high school football player. Jeff believed that nothing could go wrong.

Until one day in his first senior football game, an unforeseeable injury changed everything. Rising up to the challenge, Jeff became America’s youngest ever IFBB Pro, and this is his story:

Athlete Statistics

Accomplishments

From All-American wrestling champion to high school football, and then on to be the youngest IFBB champion in America. Jeff Seid has overcome roadblocks, injuries and maintained a strong belief that he will always keep going, giving more and more each time.

“So with all the obstacles that were put in my way I managed to overcome them. What doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger.”

Biography

Lifting for Dummies

Jeff first started training at the early age of 12 years old. He asked his parents for a set of weights for his 12th birthday. He was lucky enough to receive a bench press, dumbells, 50lbs of weights, 30lbs barbell and a training book “Weight Lifting For Dummies.” Jeff still has the very same book today that started it all off.

He admits his main reason for getting into shape in the beginning, was to impress girls. But things soon changed as he started to get serious about training and the lifestyle. He now lives and breaths training and devotes his life to creating the perfect physique. “Training is a lifestyle now. I can’t imagine life without it. Working out is as much a part of me as my own skin and bones.”

Sports Injury

Jeff was an avid sports person at school, playing high school football and also being an All-American wrestler, his sights were set on a scholarship for sports that he hoped to continue in college. Things were looking good for Jeff, the path looked set and clear.

In his very first football game of the senior year, Jeff broke his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Soon after surgery, things went downhill for Jeff, his motivation dropped off and found it extremely difficult to pick himself back up again. But there was a ray of hope when Jeff discovered bodybuilding (Men’s Physique).

He set his sights on competing and regaining his confidence, Jeff said;“I was depressed for a short period of time after the surgery. But I knew just dwelling on it wasn’t going to do any good for me, so I just told myself shit happens and planned a new future for myself.”

America’s Youngest IFBB Pro

With this new found motivation, Jeff went forward and started preparing for his first competitions. Soon after starting, he tore his ACL again for the second time only 3 months after the first surgery. With these constant setbacks, Jeff never gave up.

He kept on pushing forward for his IFBB Pro card. With a deep drive and a passion to win, Jeff became America’s youngest professional competitive bodybuilder in history in the IFBB league.

A young Jeff Seid  – 8th grade.

“I am always trying to be the best version of myself that I can possibly be and It’s a pretty good motivator for me.”

Training

Cardio

When Jeff does cardio, it’s always in the form of HIIT. He’ll do a 10-minute work out every other day to burn the fat. His preferred method is the bike where he’ll keep his RPM over 120 for 30 seconds on level 15, then go down to level 5 for 30 seconds for a rest period. This he will do for 10 minutes straight.

Building

Looking at Jeffs workout plan, it’s clear to see he likes to use supersets and a lot of volume. This type of workout is great for maximum growth and symmetry. Adapting to this type of intensity and volume takes months of slow and steady progress.

Jeff’s Weekly Workout

Monday: Chest/Calves/HIIT

• Incline Bench: 4 sets of 10, 8, 8, drop set 6, failure (Super Set)
• Incline Fly’s: 4 sets of 10, 10, 8, 8 (Super Set)
• Cable Cross Overs: 4 sets of 15, 10, 8, drop set 8, failure (Single Set)
• Dumbbell Flat Bench: 4 sets of 10, 8, 8, 6 (Super Set)
• Dips: 4 sets to failure
• Incline Bench Machine: 3 sets of 10 (Super Set)
• Pushups: 3 sets, failure
• Pullovers: 3 sets of 15 (Single Set)
• Standing Calf Raises: 4 sets of 15 (Single Set)
• Donkey Calf Raises: 4 sets of 15 (Single Set)
• Seated Calf Raises: 4 sets of 15 (Single Set)

Tuesday: Back/Abs

• Deadlifts: 4 sets of 15, 10, 8, 6 (Single Set)
• Bent Over Rows: 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 8 (Super Set)
• Chainsaws: 4 sets of 12, 10, 10, 8 (Super Set)
• T-Bar Rows: 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, drop set 8, 6 (Super Set)
• Wide Grip Pull Ups: 4 sets, failure
• Seated Rows: 4 sets of 10, 8, 8, 6 (Super Set)
• Wide Grip Lat Pull Downs: 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 8 (Super Set)
• Good Mornings: 3 sets of 12 (Single Set)
• Various ab exercises for 10 minutes. Crunches, Hanging Leg Raises. (Single Set)

Wednesday: Legs/Calves/Cardio

• Squats: 5 sets of 15, 10, 8, 6, 4 (Single Set)
• Front Squats: 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, drop set 8, 6 (Super Set)
• Hack Squats: 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, drop set 8, 6 (Super Set)
• Leg Press: 4 sets of 10, 8, 8, 6 (Single Set)
• Quad Extensions: 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 8 (Super Set)
• Lying Leg Curls: 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 8 (Super Set)
• Standing Calf Raises: 4 sets of 15 (Single Set)
• Donkey Calf Raises: 4 sets of 15 (Single Set)
• Seated Calf Raises: 4 sets of 15 (Single Set)

Thursday: Shoulders/Abs

• Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 4 sets of 10, 8, 8, 8 (Tri-Set)
• Alt. Front Lateral Raises: 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 8 (Tri-Set)
• Side Lateral Raises: 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 8 (Tri-Set)
• Arnold Press: 3 sets of 10, 8, 8 (Super Set)
• Cable Upright Rows: 3 sets of 8-10 (Super Set)
• Bent Over Lateral Raise: 3 sets of 8-10 (Super Set)
• Upright Rows: 3 sets of 12-15 (Super Set)
• Shrugs: 4 sets of 15 (single set)
• Various ab exercises for 10 minutes. Crunches, Hanging Leg Raises. (single set)

Friday: Arms/Calves

• Barbell Curls: 4 sets of 10, 10, 8, drop set 8, 8 (Super Set)
• Incline Bench Skull Crushers: 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, drops set 8,8 (Super Set)
• Machine Curls: 4 sets of 8-10 (Super Set)
• Pushdowns: 4 sets of 8-10 (Super Set)
• Incline Curls: 4 sets of 8-10 (Super Set)
• Kickbacks: 4 sets of 10-12 (Super Set)
• Concentration Curls: 4 sets of 8-10 (Super Set)
• One Arm Extensions: 4 sets of 10-12 (Super Set)
• Standing Calf Raises: 4 sets of 15 (single set)
• Donkey Calf Raises: 4 sets of 15 (single set)
• Seated Calf Raises: 4 sets of 15 (single set)

Weekend: Rest Days

Nutrition

To maintain his lean physique, Jeff’s diet is filled with lean proteins, healthy fats and good sources of carbohydrates. A full day’s eating will look something like:

• 9:00 AM: 5 Egg Whites, 1 Whole Egg, half a cup of Oatmeal & Banana
• 11:00 AM: Protein Shake & Apple
• 1:00 PM: 8oz. Chicken Breast, Salad & Sweet Potato
• 3:30 PM: Ham Sandwich, Grapes
• 6:00 PM: Protein Shake
• 7:30 PM: 8 oz. Steak, Sweet Potato, Broccoli & Salad
• 10:00 PM: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, 2 glasses of Milk
• 11:30 PM: Half cup of Greek Yogurt & Blue Berries

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“Simply said the only real motivator in my life is myself.”

Idols and Influences

Knowing that Jeff is no pushover when it comes to life setbacks, he’s got a desire deep down to get the most out of life and achieve his best. His inner drive and passion to compete against himself, has shaped not only his life, but also his incredible physique.

“I try to live without regrets so I try to take chances at things that I know I would regret not doing when I’m older. I am so lucky to have gotten such an early start in the fitness industry.”

What we can learn from Jeff Seid

If you’ve ever thought about giving up when you’ve had a setback or an injury from training, then you can look at Jeff for inspiration. With a path laid out in from of him for his entire career in football, which was only to be stripped away from under his feet with a disastrous injury. Jeff has overcome not one, but two injuries and still made it to the top.

At 19 he became America’s youngest IFBB Pro bodybuilder in history. With sheer drive and determination to make his life the best it could possibly be, Jeff is truly an inspiration to us all. With the will to succeed and the drive win, you too could have your very own physique of greatness.