Dwayne Johnson is nicknamed 'The Rock' for many reasons, and one of them, without a doubt, is his physique. A few years ago, Johnson described how he achieved his physique.

And it turns out the secret to his legendary physique is discipline—no mystery at all. That legendary abs routine begins before most people set their first alarm.

"Four o'clock in the morning is when no one else is up, so no one else is bothering you, and you can focus on whatever work you have to get done," Johnson said, describing how he starts every day with caffeine and emails before most of the world even stirs.

By 4:30 or 4:45, he's already moving, jumping on a cardio machine in his garage with the doors open, working through the dark while "Blair Witch things" happen out in the woods. The strength and conditioning sessions come after breakfast, and then it’s time for the training.

"Between cardio, strength, and resistance training, stretching, maybe about an hour and 45 minutes," he said of his total daily output — split across the morning rather than crushed into one session.

But Johnson was quick to point out that the workout is only half the equation. "It's not all at one shot," he said. "You have to be watching your diet — abs are made in the kitchen."

Rather than cutting food groups or chasing restriction, his philosophy centers on balance. "I think carbs are your friend," he said. "Find balance in a little bit of everything."

'The Rock', Dwayne Johnson's Diet Revealed

The diet of 'The Rock' is something that most fitness enthusiasts seek after; the secret is far more than one might expect.

Dwayne Johnson has been open about the sheer volume his body demands. "It's probably somewhere between five and 7,000 calories a day," he said,

"Very balanced in carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and greens." That fuel isn't thrown together randomly — the structure of the diet, he explained, starts with the goal. No matter what the objective is, the macros and calories will always revolve around it.

For optimal output, these calories will be distributed across multiple meals throughout the day, with carbs playing a starring role.

When the question regarding the favorite meal came up, Pizza didn’t disappoint. And there you have it, consistency wins over motivation in this case. One should plan the diet according to their objectives.

What does your calorie intake look like? Let us know in the comments!

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Written by

Proma Chatterjee

Edited by

Ashvinkumar Patil