Ryan Phillippe is not only a skilled actor, he is also a fitness freak. He lives his life by his own rules and has a body to die for. He has also dealt with mental health issues like depression and he is doing well now. Here we try to explore his exhaustive workout routine, diet secrets, his training for his show, his fitness app idea and how he is coping with depression these days.
Workout Routine
Ryan has been working out for 1 to 1 and a half hours a day consistently since the last 20 years (we must say, this level of dedication is commendable). Currently, he is following the prison-style workout with the help of his trainer Happy Hill. The specialty of this workout regime is that it needs the most basic equipment such as dumbbells, barbells and includes several bodyweight moves. It also includes a half-hour warm up of sprints on an elliptical or on a treadmill, free weights, and old-school calisthenics. This workout routine not only trains his entire body, it also tests his muscular endurance.
How To Do It
If you are eager to learn the exact workout routine of the ex-husband of Reese Witherspoon and do it yourself, you should keep reading. Also, remember to perform each circuit at least three times before moving on to the next one. To make things interesting, you should jump rope for 2 or 3 minutes between circuits while alternating between double under and single jumps. It is also essential to take some rest between rounds. If you are in a hurry, then you should focus on any of the following circuits and try to do as many rounds as possible.
Circuit 1
Abs (Try to do 3 rounds)
- Hanging Leg Raise
Sets: 1
Reps: 25
Rest: 0 seconds
- Swiss Ball Crunch
Reps: 25
Rest: 0 seconds
- Bicycle Crunch
Sets: 1
Reps: 50
Rest: 0 seconds
- Oblique Crunch
Sets: 1
Reps: 10 (for each side)
Rest: As needed
Circuit 2
Chest and Legs (Try to do 3 rounds)
- High Box Jump
Reps: 10
Rest: 0 seconds
- Barbell Clean and Press to Rollout to Pushup
Sets: 1
Reps: 10
Rest: 0 seconds
- Bench Press
Sets: 1
Reps: 15
Rest: 0 seconds
- Decline Pushup
Reps: 15
Rest: As needed
Circuit 3
Back and Biceps (Try to do 3 rounds)
- Wide-Grip Pullup
Reps: 10
Rest: 0 seconds
- Pullover/Triceps Extension
Reps: 10
Rest: 0 seconds
- One-Arm Dumbbell Row
Sets: 1
Reps: 10 (per side)
Rest: As needed
Circuit 4
Legs (Try to do 3 rounds)
- Smith Machine Squat
Sets: 1
Reps: 15
Rest: 0 seconds
- Hamstring Curl
Sets: 1
Reps: 15
Rest: 0 seconds
- Farmer’s Walk
Sets: 1
Reps: 15
Rest: As needed
Circuit 5
Lats and Traps (Try to do 3 rounds)
- Chin up
Sets: 1
Reps: 10
Rest: 0 seconds
- T-Bar Row
Sets: 1
Reps: 10
Rest: 0 seconds
- LAT Pulldown
Sets: 1
Reps: 10 (per arm)
Rest: As needed
Circuit 6
Chest and Arms (Try to do 3 rounds)
- Shoulder Press
Sets: 1
Reps: 10
Rest: 0 seconds
- Biceps Curl
Sets: 1
Reps: 10
Rest: 0 seconds
- DIP
Sets: 1
Reps: 10
Rest: 0 seconds
- Skull Crusher to Close-Grip Bench Press
Sets: 1
Reps: 10
Rest: As needed
Training for Shooter
The Shooter (2016-Present) actor is so dedicated to his role that he went to the United States Marine Corps’ Camp Pendleton where he trained at a range with three bona fide Marine special ops snipers.
Helping Others Stay Fit
The New-Castle born also believes in helping people to stay fit. This is the reason he is developing an app that would most likely help men to become as fit as he is at the moment. He is working with many fitness fanatics like him and has some of the best doctors, nutritionists, and trainers on board as well. The aim is to help men over 40 to look young and stay fit.
Customized Moves
When working out, the writer doesn’t just grind through the motions, he uses the training know-how to adapt on the fly and turn any surroundings into a gym. Some of the things he does are, incline pushups on the rock, tearing through dips or using a boardwalk railing in order to work on his abdominals.
Diet Secrets
The blue-eyed hunk knows that when he is training, he needs to eat a clean diet as it helps in maintaining his lean and muscular physique. So, he does that.
Fitness Results Slow Down With Age
The blonde celebrity believes that as you age, you will see half of the results for twice the work while striving for fitness. So, you should try to take care of yourself from an early age by eating right and getting to the gym consistently. Being lazy is not an option.
Battling Depression
Ryan has been a victim of depression for many years now, but this painful condition doesn’t bother him as much as it used to do. He struggled with it a lot when he was in his 20s or 30s. He has got better by doing a lot of reading and working on himself to find ways to cope that are much healthier than before.
His main fundas include being considerate and careful about making the choices in your life or finding out where some feelings are coming from. He also believes in breathing right to get rid of all the negativity. Thanks to all these strategies, he is in a happy and healthy place now and wishes to explore more places.