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How Sam Wood Went From Skinny Teen To Jacked Unit

Here's how Wood built serious muscle, and created a fitness empire in the process - by Ken Adams
  • 01 May 2018
How Sam Wood Went From Skinny Teen To Jacked Unit
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While weight loss is a huge motivator for most fitness programs, there are some lads who are in constant search of gains. Not content with a skinny frame, these are the men who struggle to build muscle and have what scientist call an 'ectomorph' body shape. Or what us normal folk call 'lanky'.

There have been many famous ectomorphs who have successfully transformed their bodies and packed serious muscle onto slender frames, including Brad Pitt, Joe Manganiello, and Australia's own Sam Wood.

"I started training, not to lose weight but to gain it," said Wood this week. "When I tell people I used to be incredibly skinny and it was something I was really conscious of I don’t think they understand or believe me."

It easy to understand while people have their doubts about his skinny past. The former Bachelor and new dad is the picture of health, and carries a lot of muscle on his 6 foot 2 frame. 

"Since discovering training I have gained confidence, I have a belief and first hand understanding of what is possible when you put your mind to it and discovered that when you take care of your body, it usually takes care of you," said Wood. 

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I started training, not to lose weight but to gain it. When I tell people I used to be incredibly skinny and it was something I was really conscious of I don't think they understand or believe me. Since discovering training I have gained confidence, I have a belief and first hand understanding of what is possible when you put your mind to it and discovered that when you take care of your body, it usually takes care of you. But most importantly it was the first step for me in my calling, my personal transformation was the catalyst for me to get in this industry and help people. Never did I believe I would have worked with nearly 200,000 people spanning over a 17 year career but this skinny kid is just getting started 💪🏽

Speaking to Women's Health this year, Wood dished up some golden advice for those looking to transform their lives. "One of my favourite sayings is 'Don’t exercise because you hate your body, exercise because you love it'. Exercise because it strengthens your muscles and joints. Exercise because it is good for your heart. Exercise because it is good for your wellbeing. There are so many people in the world who wish they could exercise, don’t take it for granted."

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Been loving my new @UnderArmourAU HOVR's. Super soft foam, perfect for a super hard workout. Check them out at UA Brand Houses or at @rebelsport #UAHOVR #UAPartner

Since his transformation, Sam has shared his passion for personal conditioning with the world, building a fitness empire in the process and attributing it's success to his transformation. "My personal transformation was the catalyst for me to get in this industry and help people. Never did I believe I would have worked with nearly 200,000 people spanning over a 17 year career but this skinny kid is just getting started," said Wood, referring to his extremely popular 28 By Sam Wood program.

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GET STRONG. 1000 REP CHALLENGE @thewoodshed_

Building Bachelor muscle doesn't come easy however. Just last week, Wood hosted and participated in the Strong '1000 Rep Challenge' at his Melbourne based gym, The Woodshed. The workout, programmed by fitness guru Michael Ramsey, pushed Wood and his crew to the limits. If you're brave enough, give it a go, and thank us later when The Bachelor producers are signing you up to your own series.

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✖️1000 REPS✖️fast becoming my favorite public holiday past time 🤤 x2 LAPS 👇🏽 Deadlift (60kg) x 50 Hindus x 50 DB Lunge Single Arm Press (20kg) x 50 Toes to Bar x 50 Bench to Bench Dip x 50 KB Squat w hand release (32kg) x 50 Chin Ups (neutral grip) x 50 DB Snatch (20kg) x 50 BB Bicep Curl (30kg) x 50 Box Jump (30 inch) x 50

STRONG 1000 REP CHALLENGE

Deadlift (60kg) x 50
Hindus x 50 
DB Lunge Single Arm Press (20kg) x 50
Toes to Bar x 50 
Bench to Bench Dip x 50
KB Squat w hand release (32kg) x 50 
Chin Ups (neutral grip) x 50
DB Snatch (20kg) x 50
BB Bicep Curl (30kg) x 50
Box Jump (30 inch) x 50

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Ken is a self-confessed health and fitness nerd, with a passion for the weird and wonderful. A pop-culture vulture, Ken loves keeping readers across of the latest Hemsworth workout, Wahlberg nutrition tips, and Efron style. Ken is always on the hunt to try the latest fitness craze, and when not in the office is a dedicated rock climber.

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