Joseph Michael Manganiello (born on 28 December 1976) is a famous American actor known for playing the characters of “werewolf Alcide Herveaux” in the TV series True Blood and “Flash Thompson” in the Spider-Man trilogy. The Hollywood hunk has also appeared in popular movies such as Magic Mike film series, Sabotage, and What to Expect When You’re Expecting.
Joe Manganiello, having a ripped physique with a gorgeously shredded look, was voted as one of the “100 Fittest Men of All Time” by the Men’s Health magazine. To keep himself in shape, Joe follows a full body workout plan and strict diet.
Joe Manganiello Body Stats
Height: 1.96 m (6’5”); Weight: 107 kg (236 lb)
Chest: 47”; Waist: 34”
Biceps: 18”
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Joe Manganiello Workout Routine
In an interview, Manganiello has revealed that he trains hard as a professional athlete. Before appearing in True Blood, he trained with fitness trainer Ron Matthews who devised a 6-day workout regime, which helped him in lowering his overall body fat and increasing muscle definition.
The 39-year-old movie star trained each muscle group by working on the muscle tips rather than exercising the larger and heavier parts of muscles. He began his training session in the morning with light workouts and then increased the intensity during the second session in the afternoon. The actor succeeded in reducing his body weight by 8 percent, losing 12 pounds in just 3 months.
Joe Manganiello Workout Plan
Circuit Training
On each day, Manganiello started out with 1 hour of circuit training, which included abs and cardio workouts.
Cycling for 15 minutes
Hanging Leg Raises (reps: 30)
Crunches (reps: 25)
Hip-ups (reps: 20)
Mountain Climbers for 10 minutes
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Day 1 and 4: Chest/Back Workout
Three-four sets of each of the following exercises
Bench Press (reps: 20)
Incline Dumbbell Press (reps: 15)
Cable Flyes (reps: 10)
Deadlift (reps: 5)
Bent-over Dumbbell Rows (reps: 8)
Clean and Jerk (reps: 16)
Day 2 and 5: Legs/Triceps Workout
Three-four sets of each of the following exercises
Back Squat (reps: 20)
Hang Clean Squat (reps: 15)
Reverse Lunge (reps: 10)
Triceps Push-down (reps: 5)
Tricep Dips (reps: 8)
Close-grip Bench Press (reps: 16)
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Day 3 and 6: Shoulders/Biceps Workout
Three-five sets of each of the following
Seated Lateral Raise (reps: 20)
Alternating Standing Shoulder Press (reps: 15)
One-arm Kettlebell Military Press (reps: 10)
Hammer Curls (reps: 5)
EZ-bar Curls (reps: 8)
Cable Rope Preacher Curl (reps: 16)
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Day 7: Rest
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Joe Manganiello Diet
Aside from his rigorous workout program, Joe Manganiello had to be disciplined about his nutrition and diet plan. Here is a full breakdown of the actor’s daily diet:
Day 1
10a.m. – Protein shake, oatmeal (2 packets) in hot water
5p.m. – Three apples, whey protein supplement (50g) with water
10p.m. – Mahi-mahi (1 fillet), salad, spinach
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Day 5
8a.m. – Whey protein supplement, almonds
9a.m. – Papaya, bacon, egg whites
10a.m. to 2p.m. – Pineapple, bacon, apple
2p.m. – Two chicken breasts, beef (tri-tip), broccoli, cauliflower
5p.m. – Chicken, bacon, carrots, corn, salad
5:30p.m. to 10p.m. – Snacks
11:30p.m. – Green beans, salad, salmon steak
Day 6
8a.m. – Whey protein
8:30a.m. – Bacon, 4 eggs, apple
2p.m. – Two truffle burgers, cheese tots, onion rings
4:30p.m. – Sour Patch Kids candies
8p.m. – Sashimi, green salad
10p.m. – Two apples
Day 7
9a.m. – Whey protein
9:30a.m. – Bacon, 4 eggs
12p.m. – Two chicken breasts, salad, almonds
2:15p.m. – Two Atkins bars
4:30p.m. – Two buffalo burgers without bun, salad
10p.m. – Spinach, Mahi-mahi
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Joe Manganiello Fitness Tips
In his book Evolution, Manganiello has shared his research and experience in diet, cardio exercises, and anatomy to help his fans achieve that perfect physique. The True Blood-star advices his followers to opt for a balanced mix of exercises for working all the muscle groups of the body.
