Happy birthday, Will Smith! Revealing his best-kept fitness secrets
What's the story
A talented actor and phenomenal rapper, Will Smith has won several accolades for his onscreen performance, making him among the most bankable celebrities around the world. He also enjoys attention for his fit and chiseled physique, for which he's known to follow a disciplined workout routine and healthy eating practices. On his birthday, let's find out how he keeps himself fit as a fiddle.
Workout
Smith trains 5 days a week, 2 body parts daily
According to a report by Jacked Gorilla, Smith indulges in his workout five days a week and trains two body parts at a time. He and his trainer follow a pyramid workout routine. It involves starting with a light exercise, then going heavy, and eventually doing lighter workouts again. Traveling, shooting or not, the actor ensures he stays loyal to his fitness goals.
Dedication
He does a combination of cardio and weight lifting
Smith does a lot of cardio and weight training to look this beefy and toned. He tailors his body as per the role he is playing in a certain film. For instance, for his stint in Ali, the star went from 84 kg to 98 kg. And for this, he started training 12 months before the shooting even started!
Exercises
From Monday to Friday, here's what the superstar does
Per sources, on Mondays, Smith focuses on chest exercises like push-ups, barbell bench press, lying dumbbell punch, etc. While Tuesdays are for shoulders with dumbbell shoulder press and behind-the-neck barbell press, Wednesdays are dedicated to his back with chin-ups and pulldowns. On Thursdays, however, he does arm exercises like cable pushdowns and works on his legs on Fridays with full squats and hip abductions.
Diet
The 'Suicide Squad' actor consumes 3,500 calories daily
If sources are to be believed, Smith intakes 3,500 calories daily to achieve his fitness and health goals. He has a personal chef who takes care of his nutrition and portion sizes at all times. When he is training at the gym, the Men in Black hero consumes a spoonful of protein powder to keep working out hard.
Meals
Here's what he eats throughout the day
For breakfast, Smith prefers oatmeal, while his lunch and dinner scenes are summed up with some of his favorite non-vegetarian food. On certain days, he loves to gorge on sweet potatoes for supper. Additionally, he likes to include a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables in his daily diet. Protein shake by Optimum Nutrition is his go-to snack and gym fuel.