Many fans look up to John Cena‘s physique as one of the best in the pro wrestling industry. But the wrestler has been working for it forever. Not to mention that before becoming a household name in WWE, Cena had bodybuilding aspirations. Today, we shall reveal the diet and the workout plan that The Cenation Leader follows in order to stick to his desired looks.
Cena has been an example of a superheavyweight in WWE and has often impressed fans with his physique.
John Cena’s workout plan
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Seeing his well-defined muscles, people would assume Cena to be in the gym 24/7, lifting weights. However, that’s not the case. Despite his ‘no days off’ policy, the Hollywood superstar still takes his well-deserved, required breaks twice a week to rest his body. He also once revealed that he doesn’t ignore cardio, and in fact, starts his daily workout routine with a 15-minute cardio-vascular warmup.
Contrary to popular belief, Cena doesn’t like to lift heavy. So, the wrestler typically uses light to medium weights with 3-4 sets of each exercise. To compensate, he makes sure to do high repetitions, 15-20, during each set.
Reportedly, his 5-day workout plan goes as follows:-
Monday – Legs and Calves
Tuesday – Chest
Wednesday – Arms
Thursday – Shoulders
Friday – Back
But if you truly aspire to compete with the WWE legend’s physique, you’re going to have to focus on much more than just exercises. This is because following a balanced, healthy, and nutritious diet is just as important.
John Cena’s usual diet routine
Sticking to the same sets of meals is unrealistic, even for the greatest of bodybuilders. However, a certain level of dedication is required when you are working on improving your lifestyle. So, even though it’s possible for Cena to ditch his regular meals seldom, the following plan is what he reportedly intakes on a regular basis:
Meal 1: 4 scrambled eggs, Swiss cheese, bacon, sautéed vegetables or 100g oatmeal with raisins and apple sauce, 6 egg whites, and 2 whole eggs
Meal 2: 200-250 calories protein bar or 2 scoops of whey protein & 2 cups of water
Meal 3: 2 chicken breasts, 100g of brown rice, and vegetables or salad
Meal 4: Whole wheat pita bread and tuna
Meal 5: 200-250 calories protein bar or 2 scoops of whey protein & 2 cups of water
Meal 6: Pasta or brown rice, vegetables or salad, and chicken or fish
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Meal 7: Low-fat cottage cheese and casein protein shake
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So, to conclude, his diet plan usually consists of seven meals per day. This accounts for a total of 3600 calories consumed throughout the day, comprising 450 grams of carbs, 290 grams of protein, and 65 grams of fat. This is the plan that typically helps the Hollywood store restore his strength and build up his shape at 46 years of age.
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Would you be able to follow his rigorous training and diet routine? Let us know in the comments below.