Under Armour, Calvin Klein, Old Navy, and Old Spice are among the brands that worked with top U.S. fitness model Greg Plitt. If you watched TV, went to the gym, or flipped through major magazines in the 90s, you most likely saw his work.

While the icon passed away in 2015, his legacy still lives on. And if you are a fan of his physique, here is the routine he used to achieve his signature toned appearance.

Training Methods

Being a former U.S Army Ranger, Greg Plitt’s workout used a training split that included one major muscle group per day. His workouts generally included supersets and compound sets with minimal rest.

He created the MFT28(Military Fitness Training 28), where he recommended morning and evening sessions to stimulate growth.

The MFT28 Program

Designed by Greg Plitt in accordance with military training, this 4-week program combines intense workouts and a strict nutrition plan. The plan includes rotating around different workouts to hit different muscle groups each day with minimal rest.

Up to 11 workouts per week, with each session ranging between 45-90 minutes. What are the goals? According to Plitt, if the individual follows the workout as well as the dietary routine properly, then they can expect an increase in lean mass and stamina.

According to him, the workout should be split something like this:

• Monday – Chest
• Tuesday – Back
• Wednesday – Shoulders
• Thursday – Arms
• Friday – Legs
• Saturday – Shock and Awe
• Sunday – Recovery

Plitt was a superset guy, strongly in favour of multi-angle stimulation. The use of fixed cables and free dumbbells provided constant tension and varied loading, which were always present in his workout routine.

At his peak, Plitt was the ideal lean physique. Back in 2009, during an interview with Ironman Magazine, he stated, “Only about five pounds heavier—195; I can still use the belt, my mother made me for high school graduation.”

Workout was important, but what mattered more to him was the fact that he had no ego.

Ego-lifting was a no-go for Greg Plitt

Greg Plitt was completely against ego-lifting. He believed that this practice does more damage than any gain. “Pride is your biggest enemy in the gym,” Plitt shared with GQ.

“The fastest way to improve growth and strength comes through perfect form, which usually entails using lighter weights but achieving more muscle burn,” He asserted.

This was his philosophy that helped him build one of the greatest lean physiques of his time. Given that, what is your opinion on his routine?

Written by

Suryakant Das

Edited by

Joyita Das