The American actor, producer, director, and writer Joe Manganiello has long been a well-known name in the entertainment world. He has won over fans with his talent and adaptability. Let’s have a look at his daily routine and his secret of staying fit.
Name |
Joseph Michael Manganiello
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Date of birth |
September 28, 1976 |
Birthplace |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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Occupation |
Actor, producer, director, writer
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Known for |
Roles in the television series True Blood, the Magic Mike movies, and the film Sabotage
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Awards |
1 Primetime Emmy Award
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Net worth |
$20 million |
Early Life and Career
On December 28, 1976, Joe Manganiello was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,. He studied drama at Carnegie Mellon University, where he received a BFA in acting.
Throughout his career, Joe Manganiello has experienced a great deal of success and accomplishment. He rose to fame as an actor by taking part in popular television shows like True Blood and blockbuster movies like Magic Mike, Spider-Man, Pee Wee’s Big Holiday, Sabotage, Rampage, and as the super-villain DeathStroke in Zack Snyder‘s DCEU.
In addition to acting, Manganiello has established himself as a producer, director, and writer. He is working on a number of projects that will be released in the coming year, including the upcoming Netflix series Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas, the AMC series Moonhaven, and Mythic Quest for Apple TV.
Workout Routine
This is a good time to point out that Joe Manganiello has written his very own fitness book, Evolution: The Cutting-Edge Guide to Overcoming Mental Barriers and Creating the Body You’ve Always Wanted.
Chest/ Back
- Ellipticals or low-impact plyometrics for a dynamic warm-up
- 3 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions of dumbbell rows
- Dumbbell press at an incline (three sets of 8–10 repetitions)
- Pull-ups with a wide grip (3 sets of 8–10 reps)
- Deadlifting (3 sets of 8–10 repetitions).
- 3 sets of 8–10 repetitions of lat pulldowns
- Chest Fly’s (three sets of 8–10 repetitions)
Legs/ Triceps
- 15 minutes of running or rowing for warming up
- Leg press (three sets of 8–10 repetitions)
- 3 sets of 15 reps of calf raises
- 3-set, 8- to 10-rep sets of hamstring curls
- Treble pushdowns (3 sets of 8–10 repetitions)
- Dips: 3 sets of 8–10 repetitions.
- Three sets of eight to ten repetitions of standing dumbbell triceps extensions
Shoulders/ Biceps
- 15 minutes of running or rowing for warming up
- 3 sets of 8–10 repetitions of lateral raises
- Shoulder flies (three sets of 8–10 repetitions)
- Curls for preachers (3 sets of 8–10 repetitions)
- Chin-ups with a close grip (3 sets of 12 reps)
- Hammer curls (three sets of 8–10 repetitions)
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“Also, to be honest, my dad wanted me to be an athlete. And I think all sons want to prove something to their dad. So now, aged 35, I want to see what I can achieve physically.”
Day |
Muscle Group |
Exercises |
| Monday | Chest and back |
Barbell bench press, incline dumbbell bench press, dumbbell flyes, pull-ups, bent-over rows, lat pulldowns
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| Tuesday | Legs and triceps |
Barbell squats, leg press, leg extensions, hamstring curls, triceps pushdowns, overhead triceps extensions
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| Wednesday | Shoulders and biceps |
Barbell shoulder press, dumbbell lateral raises, front raises, barbell curls, hammer curls, concentration curls
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| Thursday | Chest and back |
Repeat exercises from Monday
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| Friday | Legs and triceps |
Repeat exercises from Tuesday
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| Saturday | Shoulders and biceps |
Repeat exercises from Wednesday
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| Sunday | Rest |
Diet Plan
Joe Manganiello prioritizes his food just as much, if not more, than his action-packed workout routine. Manganiello weighs 226 pounds, making him a big person, therefore he definitely needs to consume more calories.
Breakfast
- Plain Oatmeal and water
- Whey Protein mixed with water
Snack
- Almonds
At Noon
- Omelette without yolks
- Ham, Turkey, bacon, feta cheese
Snacks
- Fruits, Buffalo jerky, Sugar Free Chocolate, Almonds
Dinner
- Pork Chops
- Broccoli, Squash
- Mushrooms
Before Bed
- Whey Protein with water
However, the actor enjoys exchanging some foods for others and adds a variety of foods to his diet. For his lunch, he occasionally substitutes lean beef steaks for chicken breast.
“We never do less than 80 percent of full capacity with the diet and the workouts. But that means he can still have a cheat meal and enjoy life the other 20 percent.”
Other than these, Manganiello also takes some supplements like caffeine, creatine, NO2 and Glutamine.
“Everybody is looking for this fad diet or something, but there is really no secret. There is no fad. Just Exercise. Get in there and break a sweat every day. That’s my secret. My secret is, ‘There is no secret’.”