Before I talk about my training I must explain a bit about my first two heroes, my father Orvil E. Stephens, definitely the physically strongest
human being I know. This is why, he has survived six strokes, a 5 heart by pass surgery, diabetes, high blood pressure, low blood sugar, a pace maker, and this year the death of a daughter, and if you see him all you would assume is he is just an older man taking his time and walking along with his kane.

My second hero or shero is I may, Justina E. Stephens, the mentally, spiritually, and emotionally strongest person I know. To stand by a husband who went through the things my father went through and still stick by his side with the same love, to raise 2 daughters and four sons who were not the easiest to raise and always have a positive encouragement to give, that is strength. If I hand a small percent of the strength my mother has I would be a far better human being than I am right now.  Now I'll give a little insight on my preparation for MM NY. It is in my hometown so I don't have to stress about traveling.  My main focus for this show is condition, condition and some more condition.
I have a whole lot of mass and muscle, now I have to show them under those bright lights. At nine weeks out, I am holding at 293 pounds and getting leaner. My workout right now is:

Monday: Quads- 5 sets of leg extension, 5 sets of Squats, 5 sets of Leg Press and 5 sets of Hack Squats.

Tuesday: Chest, Biceps, calves and Abs- 5 sets of Incline press, 5 sets of Flat bench, 4 sets of Barbell Curls and 4 sets of Preacher curls, 6 sets of standing calve raises and 3 sets of leg raises and crunches.

Thursday: Back and Hams-4 sets of Barbell rows, 4 sets of T-bar rows, 4 sets of Wide pulldowns, 3 sets of Top deadlifts, 3 sets of Hyperextensions, 4 sets of lying leg curls, 4 sets of seated leg curls, 4 sets of single leg curls.

Friday: Shoulders, triceps, calves and Abs- 5 sets of side laterals, 3 sets of rear laterals, 3 sets of front laterals, 3 sets of military press, close
grip bench press, 3 sets of tricep extensions, 4 sets of seated clave raises, 3 sets of standing calve raises and 3 sets of Broom stick twists for
60 seconds, and 3 sets of leg raises.

I'll keep you updated as to my progress. thanks to everyone that is emailing me with kind words, keep the email coming. GOD BLESS!

Ryck

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