Jesse James West’s Profile, Workout, Diet, & Stats

The life, biography, and workouts of fitness influencer Jesse James West. 

Jesse James West has established himself as a prominent bodybuilding, fitness, and nutrition figure. His relentless drive to improve physically and mentally while entertaining his audience has opened up many opportunities. West often finds himself in extraordinary places he never imagined as a teenager, including a recent appearance at the 2024 Olympia, where he presented an award.

Creating engaging content focused on fitness, bodybuilding, and nutrition, Jesse has collaborated with renowned athletes such as Ronnie Coleman, Eddie Hall, Jay Cutler, Jeff Nippard, Urs Kalecinski, Sadik Hadzovic, Jeremy Buendia, and many others. Additionally, his website offers comprehensive fitness programs featuring tailored training plans catering to various fitness levels and goals.

Before venturing into the online fitness realm, Jesse was a dedicated lacrosse athlete who initially teamed up with a friend to share lacrosse videos on YouTube. After parting ways, he began producing independent content in 2016, gradually shifting his focus to fitness, training, and diet tips. Jesse embraced the challenge of tackling demanding fitness and bodybuilding routines, successfully documenting his transformative journey.

This article delves into Jesse’s profile, bio, physique, highlighting his workout routines and diet strategies to achieve his goals and exploring his distinctive training approach. 

Full Name: Jesse James West
Weight	Height	Date of Birth
(86 kg) 190 lbs	(185 cm) 6’1”	01/25/2000
Profession	Era	Nationality
Fitness Influencer & Bodybuilder	2020s – Till date	American

Jesse James West’s Workout Approach

Jesse James West does intense, structured training, focusing on different muscle groups daily. He uses upper and lower body split training, which helps him balance and ensures he hits every part of his body. West works out six days a week and rests on the seventh day.

Jesse James West’s Workout Routine

 

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Before starting his workout, West takes a pre-workout drink. This study proves that taking pre-workouts before your exercises can help improve your exercise performance (1). Below is how Jesse James West trains his muscles weekly:

• Chest & Triceps
• Back, Biceps, and Rear Delts
• Shoulders & Legs 
• Chest, Triceps, & Abs
• Back, Biceps, & Rear Delts 
• Shoulders & Legs 

Day 1 — Chest & Triceps Workout (Monday)

Exercises	Sets	Reps
Barbell Bench Presses	4	8-12
Incline Dumbbell Bench Presses	3	10-12
Low to High Cable Flys	3	10-15
Dumbbell Flat Bench Presses	3	8-12
Cable Rope Extensions	4	10-12
Dumbbell Flys	4	8-12
Dumbbell Skull Crushers	4	8-10
Triceps Dips	4	10-20

Day 2 — Back, Biceps, & Rear Delts Workout (Tuesday)

Exercises	Sets	Reps
Deadlifts	4	5-8
Pull-ups/Assisted Pull-ups	4	10-20
Lat Pulldowns	4	12-15
Single-Arm Dumbbell Rows	3	8-12 (ea. arm)
Cable Pullovers	4	12-15
Preacher Curls	4	12-15
EZ Bar Curls	4	12-15
Dumbbell Hammer Curls	4	8-10
Barbell Curls	4	8-10
Bent-Over Dumbbell Flys	5	10-12

Day 3 — Shoulders & Legs Workout (Wednesday)

Exercises	Sets	Reps
Dumbbell Arnold Presses	3	10-12
Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Presses	4	8-10
Dumbbell Lateral Raises	4	12-15
Barbell Back Squats	4	5-8
Cable Lateral Raises	3	12-15
45-Degree Leg Presses	3	10-12
Stationary Lunges	3	10-12 (ea. leg)
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlifts	3	10-12
Machine Leg Extensions	3	10-12
Smith Machine/Leg Press Calf Raises	5	10-12

Day 4 — Chest, Triceps, & Abs Workout (Thursday)

Exercises	Sets	Reps
Barbell Flat Bench Presses	4	8-12
Incline Dumbbell Bench Presses	3	10-12
Low to High Cable Flys	3	10-15
Dumbbell Flat Bench Presses	3	8-12
Cable Rope Extensions	4	10-12
Dumbbell Flys	4	8-12
Dumbbell Skull Crushers	4	8-10
Triceps Dips	4	10-20
Hanging Leg Raises	3	AMRAP
Russian Twists	3	AMRAP
Sit-ups	4	AMRAP

Day 5 — Back, Biceps, & Rear Delts Workout (Friday)

Exercises	Sets	Reps
Pull-ups/Assisted Pull-ups	4	10-20
Lat Pulldowns	4	12-15
Single-Arm Dumbbell Rows	3	8-12 (ea. arm)
Cable Pullovers	4	12-15
EZ Bar Curls	4	12-15
Dumbbell Hammer Curls	4	8-10
Barbell Curls	4	8-10
Bent-Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Flys	5	10-12
Cable Rope Face Pulls	4	10-12

Day 6 — Shoulders & Legs Workout (Saturday)

Exercises	Sets	Reps
Dumbbell Arnold Presses	3	10-12
Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Presses	4	8-10
Dumbbell Lateral Raises	4	12-15
Barbell Back Squats	4	5-8
Cable Lateral Raises	3	12-15
45-Degree Leg Presses	3	10-12
Stationary Lunges	3	10-12 (ea. leg)
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlifts	3	10-12
Machine Leg Extensions	3	10-12
Machine Hamstring Curls	4	10-12
Machine Seated Calf Raises	3	12-15
Smith Machine/Leg Press Calf Raises	5	10-12

Day 7 — Rest

Jesse James West takes time off from the gym and surfs or spends time with family and friends once a week. 

Jesse James West’s Diet

West enjoys healthy and nutritious foods and always pays attention to his supplements, especially when preparing for exercise. He occasionally adopts some diet plans of well-known bodybuilders, but he has a strict diet plan. Below is a list of typical foods Jesse James West consumes daily.

Meal 1 

• Eggs
• Oatmeal
• Berries

Meal 2 

• Almonds
• Protein Shake

Meal 3 

• Grilled Chicken
• Quinoa
• Vegetables

Meal 4 

• Greek Yogurt
• Honey

Meal 5

• Sweet Potatoes
• Salmon
• Vegetables

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Reference

1. Martinez, N., Campbell, B., Franek, M., Buchanan, L., & Colquhoun, R. (2016). The effect of acute pre-workout supplementation on power and strength performance. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 13, 29. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-016-0138-7  

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