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Man who shed 59 kg reveals his 'best workout to gain muscle while losing weight’. Watch

Updated on: Oct 28, 2024, 16:33:31 IST
Justin O’Regan at age 18, and at 21-years-old, after his weight loss. (Pic courtesy: Instagram/ Justin O’Regan)
Justin O’Regan at age 18, and at 21-years-old, after his weight loss. (Pic courtesy: Instagram/ Justin O’Regan)
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A US fitness coach and influencer shared his weekly workout regime and said that while ‘these are not fat-burning workouts, they simply worked best’ for him.

Justin O’Regan is a US-based 'weight loss coach'. He often shares videos of his fitness regime, healthy diet and weight loss journey on Instagram. In one of his latest videos, Justin shared his workout secrets. Alongside it, he wrote, “I used this workout split to gain muscle while losing 130 pounds (58.96 kg).” Also read | Man who lost 50 kg reveals 12 not-so-obvious benefits of drastic weight loss: 'I am an inch taller'

Sharing videos of his weekly gym workouts, he further wrote, “This 6-day split trains each muscle 2x per week... NOTE: fat loss comes from a calorie deficit, not exercise. These are not 'fat-burning' workouts. This split simply worked best for me.”

Details of his workout

Justin gave a breakdown of his fitness routine and wrote 'rest and repeat':

Monday - push

Tuesday - pull

Wednesday - legs

Thursday - rest

Friday - chest/back

Saturday - arms/shoulders

Sunday - legs

Justin on how to manage after a cheat day

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.

 
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