Transformation 2 MIN READ Dec 6, 2022

Hustled For That Muscle – Piyush Grover’s Journey

21/22 65kg > 75kg 16% > 8%

1. Why did you decide to transform?

It all started when I was very thin and weak. Everyone in my school used to tease me by saying that you are ugly. I was upset and disturbed due to these things. At that time, I decided to start going to the gym. Seeing my friends working on their bodies and attaining the desired results motivated me and I worked out for 3 years. Soon after, I started receiving compliments and was even suggested by someone to take part in a bodybuilding competition. This is how my journey began.

2. How did you accomplish your goal?

I focused on my workout as well as diet. I kept patience.

3. Training routine that helped you achieve your goals?

Back Workout

  • Pull-ups 
  • Bent over (3 sets – 6, 10, 12 reps)
  • One arm row superset (4 sets of 10 reps – heavy straight arm pulldown)
  • V bar pull down (3 sets – 12, 15, 15 reps)
  • Lat pull down with hyper-extension superset (5 to 10 reps)
  • Barbell shrugs (5 sets of 10 to 15 reps)

Chest Workout

  • Flat bench dumbbell press (5 sets of 10 reps)
  • Inclined dumbbell fly (4 sets of 12 reps)
  • Decline barbell bench press (4 sets of 10 reps)
  • Pec Dec fly (6 sets of 10 to 12 reps)
  • Inclined barbell bench press (3 sets of 10 to 12 reps)
  • Decline cable fly (5 sets of 12 to 15 reps)

Biceps and Triceps Workout

  • Barbell curl wide grip with triceps push down super set (5 sets of 10 to 15 reps; last drop set)
  • Preacher dumbbell with single arm triceps extension (4 sets of 8 to 10 reps)
  • Reverse barbell curl superset reverse push down (5 sets of 15 reps)
  • Concentration curl with lying triceps extension superset (6 sets of 10 to 12 reps)
  • Close grip push-ups with chin ups superset (3 set of failure) 

Shoulders Workout

  • Standing military press (4 sets of 8 reps)
  • Seated side laterals (5 sets of 10-12 reps)
  • Front raise with rear fly superset  (5 sets of 12-15 reps)
  • Shoulder machine press (4 sets of 10 reps)
  • Cable side laterals (4 sets of 12 reps)
  • Upright row with dumbbells (5 sets of 12 reps)

Legs Workout 

  • Barbell squats with progressive overload (5 sets 12, 10, 8, 8, and 6 reps)
  • Leg press (4 sets of 15 to 20 reps)
  • Stiff leg deadlift (4 sets of 10 to 15 reps)
  • Leg extension with leg curl superset (6 sets of 10 to 15 reps; drop set)
  • Carves on leg press (5 sets 15 to 20 reps)
  • Standing machine calf raises (4 sets of 20 reps)
  • Body weight calf raises (2 sets of failure)

4. Which supplements did you take?

Protein, BCAAs, Multivitamin, Omega-3, Creatine 

5. What challenges did you face during your transformation?

The most challenging thing I faced during my transformation was criticism. People criticised me for my bodybuilding career. I used to hear from my relatives and friends that I must leave this profession as it doesn’t have any future.

6. Suggestions for future transformers

I am seeing myself at the level of Mr. Olympia and for that I am giving my 100% in the gym. My suggestion for anyone who’s trying to transform their body would be to not give up on themselves owing to criticism.   

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