How Glen Powell maintains a ripped physique!
Glen Powell had a a lot of success in 2024 that included many appearances on the big screen showing off his shredded physique.
Powell hit the ground running in December 2023 when he appeared on the cover of Men’s Health magazine and this set the stage for a breakout year. He did not disappoint over the last 12 months, appearing in different films such as Anyone But You. Powell was able to completely transform his physique for his role in Top Gun: Maverick in 2022 and has maintained this healthy lifestyle.
In this post, we detail Powell’s strict diet and workout plan. Below, check out how the actor is able to stay in the best shape possible.
Glen Powell’s Workout Plan
Glen Powell has worked with Nick Mitchell, who is the CEO of Ultimate Performance and a respected personal trainer. The two teamed up to help Powell prepare his physique for Top Gun: Maverick and it led to a shredded build on the big screen.
Chest & Back
- Bench Press – 3 sets of 8-10
- Rack Pull – 3 sets of 8-10
- Incline Dumbbell Press – 3 sets of 8-10
- Shoulder Width Lat Pulldown – 4 sets of 8-10
- Pec Deck – 3 sets of 10-12
- Cable Pullover – 3 sets of 10-12
- Farmer’s Walk – 3-4 sets of 1
Chest, Back, Traps, Abs
- Incline Bench Press – 4 sets of 8
- Semi-Supinated Pull-Up – 4 sets of 4
- Triceps Dip – 4 sets of 8
- Seated Low Row – 4 sets of 10
- Swiss Ball Plank – 3 sets
- Hanging Leg Raise – 3 sets AMRAP
- Single-Arm Cable Shrug – 3 sets of 15
Arms & Shoulders
- EZ Bar Preacher Curl – 4 sets of 8
- Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extensions – 3 sets of 10
- Reverse Cable Curl – 3 sets of 12
- Standing Cable French Press – 3 sets of 15
- Cable Crossover Tricep Extensions – 2 sets of 20
- Dumbbell Lateral Raise – 3 sets of 15-20
- Standing Cable Press – 3 sets of 15-20
Strongman & Abs
- Sled Pull – 4 sets of 30 seconds
- Standing Cable Crunch – 4 sets of 15
- Bodyweight Split Squat – 4 sets
- Farmer’s Walk – 4 sets of 30 seconds
- Swiss Ball Plank – 3 sets of ALAP
- Prowler – 4 sets of 60 seconds
Glen Powell’s Full Diet Plan
Glen Powell has discussed his favorite foods during a diet previously and this includes ice cream as his cheat meal.
“My diet is pretty chill. I come from a family of eaters so if you made me truly diet, I think I’d be pretty grumpy.”
The first phase of his diet lasted seven weeks and contained 2,800 calories per day. This was spread out over four meals including key supplements.
Meal 1
- 80g Smoked Salmon
- 100g Oats
- 100g Fresh Berries
- 2 Eggs
- Spinach
Meal 2
- 200g Chicken Breast
- 100g Avocado
- 1450g Basmati Rice
- Broccoli
Meal 3 ( Post Workout)
- 2 scoops Vegan Protein
- Glutamine
- Creatine
- 1 Banana
Meal 4
- 200g Sirloin Steak
- 400g Sweet Potato
- Green Beans
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