Mike Sommerfeld incorporates different methods while training legs.
Classic Physique competitor Mike Sommerfeld has inserted himself into the conversation for the 2025 Olympia. After his breakout last year, Sommerfeld has his eyes on a victory at the end of the year. He has shared many different tips during workouts and that continued during a recent leg day where he discussed myo reps.
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Along with myo reps, Sommerfeld broke down other methods that work to improve his physique, including plenty fo rest.
“The more and better you sleep, the better everything else works.”
Sommerfeld finished as the runner-up to Chris Bumstead during the 2024 Olympia. With Bumstead announcing his retirement, this puts Sommerfeld in line to compete for the title right away in 2025. It has been kicked into high gear following his victory in Columbus.
Mike Sommerfeld’s Leg Day
Sommerfeld put together a leg day workout consisting of five different exercises:
Mike Sommerfeld incorporated myo reps into this workout. This is a high-intensity strategy where mini-sets follow an initial activation set with short periods of rest.
“Every rep you mess up is a rep your competitor performs perfectly. If you’re a wimp, you can be as strong as you want, you just won’t access it.”
Myo reps allow you to train to failure, especially in the first set where it is a lower load to start. While it is beneficial to complete the full range of motion within a rep, partials can be used during this method.
Mike Sommerfeld’s 10 Recovery Supplements
Mike Sommerfeld brought an insane physique to the Arnold Classic stage and following his victory, he discussed the importance of recovering using these 10 supplements:
- Creatine
- Electrolytes
- Human Milk Oligosaccharides
- Liver Support
- Multivitamins
- No Stress
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Sleep & Dream
- Thyroid Support
- Vitamin C
“We’re not able to eat high amounts of vegetables or high amounts of fruits, especially when we’re in contest prep because we’re limited in calories.
I take creatine everyday. The reason for that is it also helps cognition so you can remember better and you’re much more fresh. And of course, better pumps, better ATP production, you’re stronger.”
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