Mark Baldwin

My current condition is 5' 11", 189 pounds (see photos below). My best condition achieved has been 178 pounds and under 6% bodyfat, measured with skin calipers.

My training program in the recent past has been a 2 times per week, full body 'maintenance' routine. I did not train to muscular failure or push myself to increase reps. Rather, I took it easy to sustain motivation. I recently began a more demanding split routine: Day 1 quads, chest, triceps; Day 2 hamstrings, back, biceps; Day 3 shoulders, calves, abdominals. I rest 2-3 days between training days and walk one hour on my off days. I am also now emphasizing leg, chest, and triceps development.

I did not bother watching calories too carefully, nor did I eliminate all estrogenic substances. My supplements include GROW! protein powder, ZMA (a zinc/magnesium supplement I started just before taking the photos below), a multi-vitamin/liquid minerals, and glutamine. I have also began taking MD6 while watching my daily caloric intake carefully... but allowing one night of free eating per week. I eliminated creatine since I did not like the side-effects, being flu-like symptoms almost every day during consumption.

My goal is to lean up over eight weeks and reach 180-183 pounds while achieving a much fuller look to my muscles, and particularly my quads.