Bodybuilding.com's Feature Bodybuilding Tonya Carter

Our Over 40 Bodybuilder of the Week was...
Tonya Carter

VITAL STATS Name: Tonya Carter E-mail: thayes11@neo.rr.com Age: 42 Where: Ravenna, OH Height: 5'6" Weight: 130 lbs Years Bodybuilding :2 Favorite Bodypart: Arms/Legs Favorite Exercise: Side Lateral Raises/Good Mornings Favorite Supplements: ON Amino Chewables, ON Gold Standard Whey, Jack3d

How Did You Get Started?

After 24 years of smoking, I quit and started researching fitness. I wanted to be happy and healthy. I spectated at a local NPC Natural bodybuilding competition and grew the desire to challenge myself to become one of those competitors. I only had three months of training, by myself that is, and placed 8th in figure. Six months later I tried my luck again and fell into the same placing. I knew I needed more time to train for a higher placing. After all I abused my body for over 24 years and reversing time does not happen overnight...there are no magic pills...it is hard work and dedication.

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Tonya Carter

What Workout Plan Worked Best For You?

The plan that works best for me is when I change my workouts around frequently, but can honestly say that lifting heavy weight with lower repetitions four days a week works best for my body type.

Day 1: Light Lower Body

• Barbell Squats: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Deadlifts: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Good Mornings: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Dumbbell Lunges: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Standing Hamstring Curls: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Standing Calf Raises: 4 sets of 10 reps
• Dumbbell Step-Ups: 3 sets of 10 reps
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