Who is Jeff Seid?
Being an All-American wrestler and a high school football star, Jeff Seid had a whole athletic future ahead of him. Jeff had the mindset that everything will be fine.
Up until the point when an unexpected injury in his first senior football game changed everything. Jeff Seid accepted the challenge and went on to become the nation’s youngest-ever IFBB Pro. Here is his story:
Body Measurements of Jeff Seid
| Full Name: | Jeff Seid |
| HEIGHT: | 6′ (183cm) |
| WEIGHT: | 205 – 215lbs (88.5 – 93.0kg) |
| NATIONALITY: | American |
| PROFESSION: | Bodybuilder, Men’s Physique Model |
| ERA: | 2010 |
Accomplishments
Being the youngest IFBB champion in America followed by being the All-American wrestling champion and playing high school football.
Jeff Seid has persevered despite setbacks and injuries while holding fast to the conviction that he will always give his all.
“So, despite all the challenges placed in my path, I was able to overcome them. What doesn’t kill you merely strengthens you.
Biography
Lifting Made Simple
Jeff began his training when he was just 12 years old. For his 12th birthday, he requested weights from his parents.
He was fortunate enough to have a bench press, dumbbells, 50 pounds of weights, a 30-pound barbell, and the instruction manual “Weight Lifting For Dummies.” Today, Jeff still owns the original book that got everything started.
He acknowledges that initially, his primary motivation for working out was to get the attention of women. But as he began to take his training and lifestyle seriously, things soon began to alter.
He now focuses his entire life on developing the ideal physique and breathing exercises. “Training becomes a way of life. Without it, I can’t imagine living. Exercise is an integral part of who I am, just like my skin and bones.
Athletic Injury
As a high school football player and All-American wrestler, Jeff was a passionate sports fan. He had his sights set on a scholarship so that he could continue playing sports in college.
Jeff’s situation was looking bright, and the way ahead appeared to be well-defined.
Jeff ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in the opening game of his senior season (ACL). Things started to go south for Jeff soon after surgery; he lost desire and found it very challenging to get himself back up.
However, Jeff’s discovery of bodybuilding (Men’s Physique) offered some optimism.
Jeff stated, “I was despondent for a brief period after the surgery. I focused my goals on competing and regaining my confidence. But I realized that obsessing about it wouldn’t help me, so I told myself that crap happens and made plans for a new future.
Youngest IFBB Pro In America
With his desire restored, Jeff moved on and began training for his first competition. Only three months after the initial surgery, he tore his ACL twice shortly after starting. Despite these repeated failures, Jeff never gave up.
Jeff Seid persisted in working toward getting his IFBB Pro card. Jeff, who had a strong desire to succeed, became the IFBB league’s youngest professional competition bodybuilder in America’s history.
Being the best version of myself that I possibly can serve as an effective motivator for me.
Training
Cardio
Jeff only ever performs HIIT as his type of cardio. Every other day, he’ll work out for 10 minutes to burn fat. He prefers to use the bike, maintaining a level of 15 RPM over 120 for 30 seconds before lowering it to level 5 for a 30-second rest. He’ll continue doing this for a whole ten minutes.
Building
It is evident from Jeff’s exercise schedule that he enjoys using supersets and doing a lot of volume. Maximum growth and symmetry can be achieved with this kind of exercise.
It takes months of gradual advancement to adjust to this level of intensity and volume.
Weekly Workout With Jeff
Monday: Chest/Calves/HIIT
- Incline Bench: 4 sets of 10, 8, 8, drop set 6, failure (Super Set)
- Incline Fly: 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
Jeff consumes a lot of lean proteins, healthy fats, and nutritious carbs to keep his trim physique. A typical day’s worth of food will look like this:
- 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 a cup of Greek Yogurt & Blue Berries
Simply put, I am my own best source of motivation.
Influences And Idols
Jeff has a deep-seated drive to make the most of life and do his best since he is aware that he is no pushover when it comes to dealing with life’s adversities.
Both his extraordinary physique and his inner urge to compete against himself have been formed by this.
“I want to live without regrets, thus I try to take chances in situations when I know that if I didn’t, I would later regret it. I feel fortunate to have entered the fitness profession at such a young age.
What Jeff Seid Can Teach Us?
If you’ve ever considered giving up after experiencing a setback or being hurt while practicing, you can draw inspiration from Jeff.
With a route already set out in front of him for his entire football career, it would later be pulled out from under him by a terrible injury. Jeff has persevered through not one, but two injuries and reached the top.
Jeff Seid was America’s youngest IFBB Pro bodybuilder in history when he was 19 years old.
Jeff is a true inspiration to all of us because of his unwavering ambition and desire to live his life to the fullest. You too could own a body of excellence if you have the determination to accomplish it.