CANADIAN PHYSIQUE ALLIANCE July/August SUMMER ISSUE | Seite 58

people in the industry by getting
them to understand that times in
life are going to be tough. I have
had to learn everything by myself
on the computer, talking to people,
watching people, reading, etc. But
if you truly want something in life
and you work for it every day you
will find that it becomes a part of
you. That’s what I feel has happened
with my life when it comes to
bodybuilding and competing. I
started working out to increase my
size and strength because I was
always the small, skinny, lean kid.
I was always quick but weak. So I
wanted to change that. It became
an addiction for me and it has led
me to a different purpose now
which is competing. I’ve had my
setbacks, like when I broke my
left humerus. I didn’t have any
professional help rehabilitating my
muscles, nor any therapy because
I couldn’t afford it at the time. So I
used what I learned over the years
when it came to building muscle
and maintaining as well. Overall I
want people to get motivated when
they see me and know that you can
do anything you commit yourself
too as long as you stay true to it.
Don’t get me wrong, I started from
the bottom just like everyone else.
But one thing that sets me apart
from other people in the industry
is that I am not a quitter and I will
continue to strive for what I love
and for my ultimate goal.
What is your favourite
workout routine?
My favourite workout routine is
5x5 drop sets, lifting heavy and still
achieving a pump.
Do you compete for fun or
are you working towards the
Pro Card?
I am most definitely working
towards my pro card and I won’t
stop until I achieve it. Even then
I will still continue until I win
Olympia.
Do you have any advice
for anyone thinking of
competing?
Never cheat on your diet because
you are only cheating yourself. If
you have a coach, listen to what
they say because it is for a reason.
Stay away from peanut butter and
Nutella while on prep and don’t
listen to the naysayers.
EMERSON
@emer_brah
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