Transformation: Ryan Broton Bulks Up By 40 Pounds

What Was Your Life Like Before Your Transformation?

I was born legally blind with cataracts and other issues impairing my vision. Growing up I had many procedures to fix my vision.

Despite my impairment, I had played sports my entire life but was always the smallest kid on the team. I was bullied for being so small and for being the "blind kid."

After I had graduated and been dumped by my (at the time) girlfriend who had left me for another person, I decided to start training with a proper workout split and good nutrition. I fell in love with every aspect of it.

Since my transformation, no one's made fun of me for the way I look or my eyes. They recognize the hard work, dedication, and love I have for training. I even won first place in a bodybuilding show last year (in men's physique).


What Were Your Major Struggles or Challenges?

Honestly, the only struggle was getting others to understand why I loved it. Regardless of what I had fallen in love with training and a healthier lifestyle the moment I bought a gym membership and had my very first workout there.

Detail Your Workout and Cardio Plan During Your Transformation

I did a push/pull/legs, arms/shoulders, push/pull/legs seven-day split. I focused on going as heavy as possible during my compound movements and supersetting my isolation exercises.

I would do five sets of 3-12 reps on all compound movements. While isolation exercises I would superset three sets of 6-12 reps.

Detail Your Diet/Eating Plan During Your Transformation

I primarily focused on eating as much as possible and taking in an ample amount of protein. I only recently started taking nutrition seriously and have seen tremendous progress since then.