International Cover Model Sami Eskelin Talks With Simplyshredded.com

Quick Stats:

Age: 33
Height: 6’0″ – 183cm
Weight: 215 lbs – 97 kg

How did you get started with bodybuilding?

I was introduced into fitness and training when a friend of mine took me to the gym with him when I was 13 years old. Right away, I was hooked! The gym was full of Olympic Weightlifters and Powerlifters. I started the foundation of my training with the basic lifts – Bench Press, Deadlifts and Squats. The next 15 years of my bodybuilding career were focused on Powerlifting before evolving into what I do now which is Hybrid Training.

Entering the fitness industry was the best choice I ever made. I love transforming my physique and pushing myself to my absolute limits!

Where does your motivation come from?

I try to be the best possible version of myself I can be. I’m also extremely critical of myself and everything I’m doing! I combine that with a never-ending quest of knowledge in my fitness and training and always finding something to improve in myself.

Also since I am a personal trainer and owner of my own business I want to offer to my clients, my knowledge and training methods/theories to the best of my ability!

What workout routine has worked best for you?

The base of my workout regimen stays pretty consistent year round. I workout each muscle group on a separate day – Chest, Legs, Shoulders, Back and Arms plus one day for functional whole body exercises. I change up my intensity of training every three weeks in cycles and go from really heavy, heavy and moderate. I’ll also incorporate slow twitch and fast twitch exercises in my workouts daily.

Full Routine:

Monday: Chest

Incline Bench Press 5 x 10-15
Dumbbell Fly’s 5 x 10-15
Dumbbell Press 5 x 10-15
Barbell Front Chest Raises 5 x 10-15
Cable Chest Fly’s 5 x 10-15

Addition: After each set I add a lighter adaptation of the exercise or a pushup of some kind

Tuesday: Legs

Raw Squats 8 x 10-15. After each set, 10-15 Deep Squat Jumps
Single Leg Press 6 10-15
Straight Leg Deadlift 6 x 10-15
Lying Leg Curl 6 x 10-15
Walking Lunges 6 x 30

Wednesday: Biceps/Triceps

Tricep Press 6 x 10-15
Incline DB Bicep Curl 6 x 10-15
Cable Tricep Extensions 6 x 10-15
Preacher Curls 6 x 10-15
Dips 5 x 20
Cross Cable Bicep Curl 6 x 10-15

Thursday: Back

Dumbbell Rows 6 x 10-15
Lat Pulldown 6 x 10-15
Alternating Grip Cable Row 6 x 10-15
Shrugs 5 x 10-15
Rear Delt Raises 6 x 10-15
Alternating Grip Pull Ups 3 x 20
Alternating Grip Chin Ups 3 x 20

Friday: Shoulders

Military Press 6 x 10-15
Upright Barbell Row 6 x 10-15
Alternating Grip Lateral Raise 6-10-15
Seated DB Military Press 6 10-15
Front Cable Lateral Raise 6 x 10-15

Addition: After each set I add a lighter adaptation of that specific exercise

Saturday: Powerlifting/Functional Exercises

Front Squats
Shoulder Press
Jump Pushups
Pull Ups (Explosive)

Sunday: Rest Day

Light Cardio – Mountain Hiking, Swimming etc

What is your diet like?

I’ve tried a lot of different diets and done a lot of studying and noticed that my body reacts best to a clean high protein, low carbohydrate diet. I try to eat as much organic food as possible. I also eat heaps of Organic Free Range Eggs, Wild Caught Fish & Grass Fed Beef. Following this diet I feel more alert, energetic and recover faster.