When he is not squaring off against the Teen Titans as Deathstroke or playing a conflicted werewolf in True Blood, Joe Manganiello dedicates his time to chiseling a Greek-god physique.

Standing 6’5”, Manganiello is packed with lean muscle that often strains through his outfits. What are his secrets? Let’s find out.

Joe Manganiello Workout Routine

You may be surprised to learn that he has also authored a book titled Evolution: The Cutting-Edge Guide to Breaking Down Mental Walls and Building the Body You’ve Always Wanted.

Currently training under the guidance of the Cofounder of Reebok CrossFit Lab, Ron Mathews, Joe Manganiello often describes his workouts as “being in the pain cave.” He deadlifts 225-pound deadlifts for sets up to 10, 300-pound deadlifts for sets of four. Here’s how Mathews trains him:

• Barbell Deadlift: 6 sets — 10, 8, 6, 4, 4, 2
• Toes to Bar: 6 sets — 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8
• Sled Pull: 40 yards
• Jump Squat: 5 reps
• Burpee Box Jump-Overs: 8 (odd minutes)
• Barbell Front Squat: 8 (even minutes)

According to Men's Journal, his back workout routine looks something like this:

• Back Squat 3 x 5 reps
• Hack Squat 3 x 12 reps
• Bulgarian Split Squat 3 x 10 reps each side
• Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift 3 x 10 reps
• Leg Extension Machine 3 x 12 reps
• Jump Squat 3 x 12 reps

Joe Manganiello Nutrition

All of those heavy workouts require a proper, nutrition-rich diet that includes proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and other essential nutrients. According to CoachWeb.com, his diet includes:

Meal 1: No-added-sugar protein bar

Meal 2: Post-workout protein shake

Meal 3: (About 1 hour after post-workout shake)

• Egg whites,
• ham & cheese omelette,
• Bacon or sausage,
• Vegetables
• Cup of coffee

Meal 4: Grilled organic chicken breast with vegetable stir-fry

• Olive oil, red pepper, green beans, capers, cherry tomatoes, olives, spinach
• Drizzled with balsamic vinegar

Meal 5: Large fillet steak with steamed broccoli and cauliflower

Meal 6: Protein shake before bed.

Well, that was the diet and workout Jose Manganiello has been following all these years. Given that, what is your opinion on the actor?

Which habits will you incorporate into your fitness regimen?

Written by

Suryakant Das

Edited by

Joyita Das