Rising Star: Andrei Deiu Talks With Simplyshredded.com

Quick Stats:

Age: 19
Height: 5’11” – 181cm
Contest Weight: 165 lbs – 75 kg
Off Season: 181 lbs – 82 kg

What was your lifestyle like prior to your transformation?

Prior to my transformation I wasn’t a very active person, and every day I used to play a lot of video games. I ate a lot of snacks, sweets, and junk food without caring about the impact it had on my health and weight, and it showed! I got to the point where my weight became a real issue. I was getting bullied a lot and that really dragged me down. I lost my confidence.

That’s when I realized that I had to do something about it, and that’s how I got started.

What was the hardest part about your transformation?

In the beginning, I wasn’t very confident about the outcome of my journey, and everything seemed impossible to me. I had absolutely no clue about the importance of nutrition, and at the time the whole process was very scary.

I think the hardest part was adapting to new nutrition habits.

What is your life like now that you’ve made such an amazing transformation?

I think this transformation was the best change I ever could have made in my life. I didn’t only make a physical change, but also a big mental change too. Now, I see things a lot differently!

What motivates you to keep going and push harder?

The results and improvements that I see day by day continue to motivate me and keep me hungry for more. The more I achieve, the higher I raise my goals.

What is your current training philosophy?

My main focus is bringing up my weak areas, which at the moment are my legs and shoulders, and to put on overall more mass.

Full Routine:

Monday: Chest/Shoulders

Incline Barbell Chest Press 4 x 10-12 (Superset)
Incline Press Ups 4 x 10-12
Incline Cable Fly’s 4 x 10-15
Flat Dumbbell Press 4 x 8-10 (Last Set Drop Set)
Machine Chest Fly’s 4 x 10-12
Seated Lateral Raises 6 x 10-15 (Last Set Drop Set)

Tuesday: Back/Abs

Pull Ups 3 x Failure
Pulldowns 5 x 10-12
Seated Cable Row 4 x 10-12 (Superset)
Machine Pullovers 4 x 10-12
One Arm Dumbbell Row 3 x 8-10
Deadlifts 3 x 8-10
Leg Raises 4 x 15-20
Cable Crunches 3 x 10-5

Wednesday: Shoulders

Military Press 4 x 8-10 (Superset)
Barbell Front Raises 4 x 8-10
Seated Side Lateral Raises 5 x 10-15
Standing One Arm Lateral Raises 5 x 10-12
Seated Dumbbell Rear Delt Raises 4 x 10-12 (Superset)
Reverse Pec Deck Fly’s 4 x Failure
Dumbbell Shrugs 4 x 8-10

Thursday: Cardio/Abs

1 Hour Incline Treadmill (Steady State)
Decline Leg Raises 4 x 12-15
Cable Crunches 4 x 10-15
Hanging Oblique Knee Raises 3 x 10

Friday: Quads/Calves

15 Minutes Warm Up Bike
Squats 6 x 8-15
Narrow Stance Leg Press 4 x 12-15
Leg Extensions 6 x 10-15 (Superset)
Single Leg Extensions 6 x 5
Standing Calve Raises 5 x 16-18 (Reduce Weight to 50% for 8 Reps)
Standing Calve Raises 4 x 10-15

Saturday: Arms/Abs

EZ-Bar Skull Crushers 4 x 10-12
Rope Pushdowns 5 x 10-15
Reverse Single Arm Extensions 3 x 10-12
Barbell Curls 4 x 8-10 (Superset)
Reverse Barbell Curls 4 x 8-10
Seated Concentration Curls 4 x 10-12
Air Bike 4 x 15-20
Side Lateral Leg Raises 4 x 10-12

Sunday: Hamstrings/Calves

Lunges 4 x 10-12
High/Wide Stance Leg Press 5 x 10-12
Seated Leg Curls 5 x 10-12
Straight Legged Deadlifts 3 x 10-15
Calf Press (Using Leg Press) 5 x 10-15
Standing Calve Raises 3 x 10

What is your secret for to your incredible tricep development?

Mainly, I believe it is my genetics, as I don’t have any hidden secrets. (Laughs) However, the best exercises that work for me are tricep pushdowns using the cable rope machine.

What is your approach to nutrition?

I really try to keep it as healthy as possible. However, if I feel like having a cheat meal once or twice a week, I go for it!

Do you bulk and cut or stay lean year round?

I usually stay lean year round, but at the same time, I try to put on some quality muscle.

Daily Diet:

Meal 1: 2 Whole Eggs, 6 Egg Whites, 1 cup Oats, 2 ounces Berries and 1 teaspoon Peanut Butter
Meal 2: 7 ounces Chicken Breast, 5 ounces White Rice and 1 cup Broccoli
Meal 3: 5 ounces Fish or Chicken and 7 ounces Sweet Potato
Post Workout: 2 scoops Whey Isolate and 1 ½ ounces Dextrose
Meal 4: 7 ounces Chicken, 5 ounces Sweet Potato and 1 cup Vegetables
Meal 5: 5 ounces Steak and 1 cup Green Beans
Meal 6: 1 cup Cottage Cheese or Greek Yogurt and 1 handful Almonds