Chris Meloni is new to squats but has fallen in love with the exercise!
Actor Chris Meloni has remained in elite shape over the years as he has appeared in some of the top shows on television. At 64 years old, Meloni continues to adopt new ways of improving his overall physique. In this post, we detail Chris Meloni’s squat routine and how it has impacted his physique weekly.
About Chris Meloni
Chris Meloni became known for his role as Elliot Stabler on Law & Order: SVU. He quickly became a fan favorite in the early years of the show that has become one of the longest running on television. Prior to that, Meloni was featured on many different programs, including Oz and NYPD Blue. After over a decade away from the franchise, Meloni returned with in his new show Law & Order: Organized Crime.
Fans were excited to see Meloni back in his role as Detective Stabler and doing it with a physique that continues to improve with age.
Chris Meloni’s Leg Workout
Chris Meloni has incorporated different exercises to achieve his goals since working with trainer Matt Pietrantonio. The duo has created a workout plan that features a four-day split with many heavy compound movements. Meloni has included squats into his leg days for a workout that looks like this:
- Barbell Back Squat – 3 sets, 6 reps
- Lat Pulldown – 3 sets, 10 reps
- Hamstring Walkout – 3 sets, 12 reps
- Good Mornings – 3 sets, 12 reps
- Kettlebell Pullover – 3 sets, 12 reps
Meloni discussed his new-found love for squats with Men’s Health.
“I’m shamed to say, they’re kind of new to me. I’ve been working out many years and I always shied away. I either did the sled, everything but squats. And the reason why is because they’re very tough.”
Why Improving Squats is Important
As to why you should be mindful of improving your squat, there are a few reasons, let’s dive on!
For one, gains are far better with better form. Who wouldn’t want their gains to be more glorious? For example, if you are half-repping your squats, or any exercise for that matter, you are not getting the full muscular engagement as opposed to when you complete a full range of motion. Squatting with the best possible form, leads to the best possible gains for the lifter!
Another reason to be mindful of how you are squatting is injury. Performing squats incorrectly could result in things like back issues, knee issues, and other unwanted issues that could put you out of commission. It is every lifter’s worst nightmare to be injured to the point where they cannot hit the gym at maximum strength. Make sure to do everything you can to avoid something like that.
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