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CHEST TO IMPRESS
Xavisus
Gayden was
nominated
(and is
still in the
running) for
Marine Corps
2011 Athlete
of the Year
Xavisus Gayden
Age: 31
Occupation: U.S. Marine Corps career
planner, music producer
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Current Neighborhood: Vista, Calif.
How do you energize yourself prior to
workouts?
Yok3d, which is a brand new nitric oxide pill that
brings ferocious pumps to a whole new level.
How often do you work out, and for how
long?
At lunchtime and after work for an hour to
two hours. I usually get in at least two-and-ahalf
to three hours a day for at least five or six
days a week. Sometimes I could go seven days.
What jam fuels your workouts most?
I’m a huge fan of R&B, but I love rap music
as well. Some of my favorite artists are
Juvenile, B.G. and Ludacris. I also tend to
mix my own music in there, songs that I have
written and performed.
What’s the biggest mistake you see people
making at the gym?
People executing exercises with entirely too
much weight, which prevents them from
isolating the muscle or muscle group they are
working on. Bad form can lead to imbalance.
What do you do to make your chest look
so great?
Normal bench presses are executed with
barbells. I use dumbbells. I also try to
maintain high reps with heavy weight. Forced
reps are also a great help if you have a spotter.
Which wild animal do you most closely
resemble?
I love white tigers, so I would definitely go
with a tiger. Tigers can be vicious and at times
very content or humble. I’ve been called a
gentle giant because I have that southern
hospitality…and I believe I’m a gentleman.
48 pacificsandiego.com {July 2011}