People frequently ask me what my earliest inspiration was to hit the weights and put on some muscle. I guess I've just always wanted to get as close as humanly possible to a real-life superhero. Growing up in the 90's, some of my earliest inspirations were G.I. Joe's and Popeye. At 8 years old I began putting myself through body weight workouts. At 14 joined my first gym and at 16 years old I set a goal to become a natural professional bodybuilder. Subsequently, at 19 years old I became the youngest natural professional bodybuilder on the planet. I proudly compete in the WNBF - the worlds oldest natural bodybuilding federation, with the most strict/random drug testing policy. After turning pro, I began setting my sights on completing at the professional level. I was two weeks out of my first pro show when it happened . I tore my labrum back-flipping at a fitness video shoot. Looking back, even though it challenged the hell out of me to finish prep for my first pro show and the world championship (Placing 3rd at the Monster Mash Pro & 8th at the World Championship) I’m ultimately grateful for it. My injury and "downtime" after surgery broke the tunnel vision of my personal bodybuilding career, allowing me to see a bigger vision and purpose -helping others unlock a better version of themselves. In 2016 TeamAntGainz was born. Since, I’ve had the opportunity to coach hundreds of lifestyle clients, actors, bodybuilders, and professional bodybuilders all around the globe (Including but not limited to USA, Germany, Japan, Canada, Dubai, Mexico). I still remain active as a natural professional bodybuilder, and have recently had the opportunity to be featured in several commercials & the hit TV show 9-1-1. My current goal is to help 1 million people "Unlock a better You”.