Kumail Nanjiani’s workout routine and diet to get in shape
Kumal Nanjiani is a Pakistani-American stand-up comedy, actor, writer and podcast host, best known for his HBO role in “Silicon Valley”.
Recently the actor got ripped and in shape for a role in a Marvel film, and his physique is shocking everyone.
He workouts out more than 5 days a week and his workout routine is intense. Every gym session lasts at least one hour and he likes to follow a body routine targeting one or two body parts at the same time.
The workout
Monday: Back and Traps
1. Hex Bar Deadlift (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
2. Hex Bar Farmers Walk (4 sets, 50 meters)
3. Barbell Shrugs (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
4. Straight Arm Cable Pulldowns (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
5. Dumbbell Shrugs (3 sets, 12 reps)
6. T-Bar Rows (3 sets, 12 reps)
Tuesday: Chest and Abs
1. Bench Press (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
2. Incline Dumbbell Press (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
3. Cable Chest Flyes (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
4. Dips (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
6. Hanging Knee Raises w/ Twist (3 sets, 26 reps)
7. Sit-Ups w/ Twist (3 sets, 26 reps)
8. Side Planks (3×30 seconds each side)
Wednesday: Legs and Calves
1. Back Squat (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
2. Walking Weighted Lunges (4×50 meters)
3. Hamstring Curls (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
4. Seated Calf Raises (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
5. Leg Press (3 sets, 12 reps)
6. Calf Raise on Leg Press Machine (3 sets, 12 reps)
Thursday: Shoulders and Abs
1. Seated Dumbbell Press (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
2. W Press (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
3. Lawnmower Row (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
4. Behind-the-back Cable Lateral Raise (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
5. Hanging Leg Raises (3 sets, 25 reps)
6. Sit-Ups (3 sets, 25 reps)
7. Planks (3×60 seconds)
Friday: Cardio
1. Seated Dumbbell Press (3 sets, 6-20 reps)
2. W Press (3 sets, 6-20 reps)
3. Skull Crushers (5 sets, 6-20 reps)
4. Seated Calf Raises (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
Saturday: Biceps and Triceps
1. Preacher Curls (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
2. Reverse Grip Cable Pushdowns (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
3. Standing Alternating Dumbbell Curls (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
4. Skull Crushers (4 sets, 6-20 reps)
5. Concentration Curls (3 sets, 12 reps)
6. Chin-Ups (3 sets, 12 reps)
Sunday: Rest
The diet
He’ll go on low-carb eating for five straight days (Mondays to Fridays) then binge eat on Saturdays and Sundays as they are his cheat days.
1. Breakfast:
Eggs and Avacado
2. Lunch
Chicken Breats, Brown Rice
3. Dinner:
Salad/fish with rice
4. Snack
Protein Bar/Shake