My name is Jessey Fernandez. I was born as a premature (2 pounds 3 oz.) "The Complete opposite of what my body and mind would exemplify" Early on in my youth I developed a passion for sports. Particularly playing soccer as well as track, which took up most of my high-school career. I have always been an athlete that had endurance as well as speed, both of these sports allowed me to show case my ability. My 1-mile record for track, held at the Reggie Louis center in Boston Ma, was set at 4 minutes & 43 seconds which I'll never forget. Moving forward though my soccer career was where I wanted to excel; in which carried into my college era. Fast forward to my senior year I was offered the opportunity to attend pro tryouts in the U.S. With D.C. United of the major leagues. But before I was given this opportunity, I had suffered a severe injury to my knee 5 games into the season, that I'll always share to my followers as this is a story of triumph not defeat. I had a collision with a goal keeper and the damage that was done could of been career ending. I had torn my anterior cruciate ligament, torn my medial collateral ligament, crushed meniscus, and fractured the top of my tibia bone. After the diagnosis was made, I also had to remove my patella tendon to replace as my new anterior cruciate ligament. All these components are major structures of the knee.

So let's fast forward a year after surgery I made a 100% recovery, in which I thank God as a miracle. I attending my calling as the top 40 players in the country to be invited to the pro tryout, but I did not make the cut. But this was life changing and has made me who I am today, and extremely hungry to conquer feats that may seem impossible! So I know what you thinking, how does this lead into fitness? Here goes: after my tryouts were over, it didn't mean that I was over with sports or physical activity. I started heavily training my body and used my mind as a weapon to learn and grow each day. I needed something to strive for, something to feed my hunger, some type of success that I wanted to reach. That's when I get involved in the most disciplined sport: competitive bodybuilding.

As time went on I decided to hit my first NPC competition in November of 2015, (Jay Cutler Classic) where I placed 6th out of a battle of 16 men in the middle weight division. But I wasn't satisfied (even though this was my first time ever on stage, I knew that I would place at the top) so I prepared for my next competition like a man on a mission; my will was indomitable! 5 months later at my second NPC competition ever I Placed 1st, and qualified for Team Universe!! The weight was lifted, and I was so humbled to be on stage with the elite as a true 100% natural competitor.

Ok so let's talk training/ meal prep and how I condition myself for my competitions. Before I start I would like to say I have been a hard gainer for years due to my heavy endurance sports that I competed in prior to bodybuilding, so trust me when I say this "You are not alone, and if you are having a hard time gaining weight; with the right training proper diet and discipline you can reach your goals". With that being said let's speak a little about off season, then on season regimens. Off season, when I'm bulking so to speak I still maintain a tight abdominal core believe it or not as well as lean muscle. I understand everyone's bodies are different, this is just how I keep my physique with my fast metabolism. I train heavy and hard, but also smart as injury is something that I always try to avoid. My meals during off season is actually probably similar to others when bulking. They mainly consist of steak, rice, and numerous cheat meals along the way. They are also more sporadic and not as dialed in as on season.

Which brings us into on season training and dieting. During season I do run a strict diet which consist mainly of chicken, rice, whey protein, fruit, and vegetables. Cheat meals are only thrown in when needed and are modified. It is very important to try as best you can to stay on your diet and not to steer into food that is not needed, because this can alter your physique. My training is Intense but specifically designed to keep building muscle as much as possible while keeping low body fat. I hit cardio when needed to keep lean, and to hold a denser look as a prepare to step on stage. My Monday through Sunday training split changes from time to time, but looks something similar to this:

Monday: CHEST OF DEATH! -In which I usually hit 7 different machines. I start off on Incline Bench Press to keep the upper pecs full. I'll also hit 4 more incline chest workouts, from Dumbbells, smith machine, and other machine presses. At the end I'll hit two decline chest exercises.

Tuesday: (ARM)AGEDDON - I start out with all tricep workouts as this makes up 2, 3rds of the arm. This mainly consist of rope pull downs, V bar pull downs, E Z bar skull crushers, Close Grip Flat Bench Press. Target the muscle heads and focus on full extension. After I'm finished with triceps, I move on to Biceps. I like to do a lot of individual/isolating movements. For instance: Dumbbell Curls, Dumbbell hammer curls, Incline Seated Dumbbell Curls, and usually end with a compound movement, EZ Bar curls.

Wednesday: LEGENDARY LEG DAY! - By far the most ruthless of all muscles. I start off by targeting my quads first; I'll hit Hack Squats, Smith Machine Squats, Leg Extensions, Free Bar back squats, Hamstring Curls Machine, Seated Hamstring Curls, Leg Press, Barb bell Lunges.

For Calves- Standing Calf Raise, Seated Calf Raise, Calf Press, Smith Machine Calf Raises, High Box Jumps. I hit them heavy and hard as possible. But remember start off light, once you can adjust to weight, then work your way up to heavier sets.

Thursday: BOULDER SHOULDERS! - Ok now since shoulders is a delicate muscle, it is of major importance to start of light with any exercise. To warm up the shoulders I'll start with 10-15 lbs. Dumbbells Front Raise. Once completed I move into heavy, Dumbbell Presses, Smith Machine Press, Lateral Raises, Rear Delt Pulls, Rea Delt Machine Pull Back. *Pinch the shoulders back on rear movements for better muscle development.

Friday: BACK ATTACK! - For a killer back I hit Deadlifts, Seated Rows, Lat Pulldowns, Barbell Rows, Machine Back Pulls, Back Push Backs (Lower Back). For these exercises I like to make sure the core is tight to prevent any injury. Focus on full contractions and squeeze to promote more muscle and a strong back.

Saturday/Sunday: Abdominal Muscles

Remember consistency is key, but also training wisely with higher reps to promote vascular skin splitting muscle that looks tight as possible. Keep your eyes on the prize, so that you can obtain your goals.

My main goal working in this industry is to inspire people through my words and work ethic, as I believe congruency is important and being authentic as possible. This goes along way with my values and I hope people can see this in me as I carry myself. I also would like to build partnerships with companies to help market myself as I strive to reach the top of the bodybuilding pyramid. Developing and creating with others, as well as working on interpersonal communication skills is very important to me and I hope to connect with like minds.