By Hiep Ngo
“1.5gms of protein for each pound of his body mass and 0.5gms of healthy fats per gram of body weight. He takes his pre-workout protein shake at least thirty minutes before starting the workout”
That’s what professional bodybuilder Kai Greene’s macronutrient intake must match in order to be at maximum competition readiness. Aside from giving it all he has in the gym, Kai also must give it all he has in the kitchen to maintain and fuel his abnormally large muscles.
Kai Greene poses for a photoshoot
Bodybuilding becomes a sport of numbers during the offseason in between competitions. Athletes must tweak their diets and workout routines to sculpt their bodies’ to be as lean as possible, as big as possible, and as defined as possible. with the help of coaches and dietitians, exact data can be given to bodybuilders to ensure maximum results based off the bodybuilder’s weight, height, and body type.
Standing at 5 feet and 8 inches and weighing around 300 pounds in the offseason, Kai Greene’s regiment emphasizes maximum protein and fat while minimizing carbohydrate intake.
According to Borntoworkout.com in an article by James Gold, Kai Greene’s chest workout goes as follows: 3 sets of 20, 15, 12 reps of bench press, dumbbell fly, decline bench press, and arm pullovers for a final count of 188 reps.
Kai Green Chest Workout
Kai’s regiment in the kitchen is equally ritualistic to ensure he is getting all the macronutrients necessary to maintain his body mass. Kai must eat 7 meals a day with each meal consisting of more than 30 grams of protein for a total count of 210 grams of protein.
Kai’s success during the on-season has its foundation in his offseason. He must perform at the top of his game in order to compete against others in his sport. With the use of data/numbers, Kai can ensure that he is working out and eating at the level he needs to to make sure his body is ready for competition.
Sources:
Photo 1: https://twitter.com/kaigreene/status/915915998951346176
Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erw_mG6BTpQ
Article: http://www.borntoworkout.com/kai-greene-workout-routine-meal-plan-training-video/
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