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Destroy your delts: read on to discover how to stack nitro-tech & cell-tech to help build outrageous delts! - Special 6-Page AD Report

Flex,  May, 2002  

Are you man enough to accept the challenge of building shoulders so wide they could support the weight of the world? Then venture into the world of freak show Mat Duvall, your personal tour guide for delt destruction. No matter which angle you view this monster from, Mat Duvall's delts are in a league of their own.

Mat Duvall of Eatontown, New Jersey, is a top American amateur bodybuilder and is just one win away from realizing his dream of becoming a professional bodybuilder. At 28 years of age, he tips the scales at a mind-boggling 305 pounds in the off-season. He has competed in the NPC Nationals, only to miss his pro card by one measly spot, placing second in the superheavyweight class at 265 rock-hard pounds! To put it bluntly, when Mat turns professional he's going to do some serious damage. Some of you pros should be looking over your shoulders.

Mat believes in balls-to-the-wall training and extreme supplementation for undeniable growth. With that said it's time to put the women and children to bed, because these exclusive tips are not for the faint of heart. This is true hardcore advice that will help you pack on freakish mass. You'll never again have to wear three sweaters and a puffy jacket to look wide. Just follow these tips and your new delt size will speak for itself.

TIP #1 - EAT FOR EXTREME SIZE

The first law of mass: To get big you've got to eat big! Diet is crucial for recovery after destructive training sessions. "Diet is one aspect of my program that I just cannot ignore," says Mat. "My success depends on it." He usually consumes 5500 to 6500 calories a day, much of it consisting of protein. Carbs are kept moderate at 200 to 300 grams a day, and fat only comes from the protein foods he eats like whole eggs and red meat. As you can imagine, a lot of Mat's protein intake comes in the form of shakes. He doesn't mess around with inferior protein, choosing instead to rely on supplements that are supported by science and produce noticeable results. That's why NITRO-Tech, by MuscleTech Research and Development, is such an important part of Mat's supplement program. MuscleTech's outstanding research team performed countless hours of clinical testing before they released the world-renowned NITRO-Tech protein powder to the market.

NITRO-Tech has 17 studies supporting its formula and ingredients. In one study, it was clinically shown to help build up to 24 times more mass than regular whey protein. You want to have every edge possible in your quest for ultra-wide delts, so make sure your main protein source is NITRO-Tech. "After I finish annihilating my delts, NITRO-Tech helps me to start building muscle," says Mat. "I don't know about you, but I'd rather build muscle than watch it waste away."

Mat drinks six NITRO-Tech shakes each day. He also takes CELL-Tech religiously, and believes true hardcore body-builders should be using CELL-Tech all year round. CELL-Tech is clinically proven to be up to 19 times better than creatine for gains in ripped mass and has over 30 studies supporting its formula and ingredients. In fact, some CELL-Tech users report gaining up to 10 pounds in as little as 7 days! In Mat's case, he even reloads on CELL-Tech every few months to make sure his tanks are fully fuelled and primed for explosive gains in mass and strength. If you want to watch your shoulders swell to the size of watermelons, take Mat's advice: eat and train like a beast and get on CELL-Tech!

TIP #2 - DESTROY YOUR DELTS

Ever seen a grown man cry? Well, if you try this routine you may be shedding tears like a baby! Mat Duvall has always had good shoulder development but he says that in the last year they've grown to unbelievable proportions. He tortures his delts with three exercises (only 1 set per exercise) and does shrugs for his traps. Mat starts with dumbell side laterals--lining up the 75s, 45s, 25s, and the 15s. He pumps his delts with each pair until he's reached absolute failure and then proceeds to do even more damage by having his training partner spot him for 2 or 3 forced reps. When he hits the 15s his training partner pushes down on the dumbell to add resistance and Mat pauses at the peak of contraction, holding it at the top for a few painful seconds that must seem like an eternity. At this point Mat's delts are screaming for mercy but he continues to pound them with dumbell shoulder presses.

He proceeds to pick up heavy dumbells--as much as 150 pounds in each hand--and perform another 4 drop sets plus forced reps. He also does extra negatives on the final drop set to increase the torture on his delts and try to force them into growth. Next, Mat moves on to rear delts, which he assaults using either the rear-delt machine or standing rear laterals. For laterals he hits a triple-drop set without forced reps. He then finishes off with a triple-drop set of heavy shrugs. As you can see, this routine is really intense, and only for those with the courage and willpower to go deep into the pain zone, where only the biggest and strongest men venture.