LeBron James' Insane Workout Revealed 

Often considered as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, LeBron James does not need any elaborate introduction. His long list of achievements including multiple MVP awards, two Olympic gold medals only reiterate the same.

His tremendous skills on the ball even amaze his opponents at times, making him a very influential player for any team, be it Miami Heat and Cleaveland Cavaliers. A high-intensity and super-focused workout program followed by LeBron James also helps him to maintain his physical dominance on the basketball court.

In addition, the American supplements it with a healthy diet that not only gives him tonnes of carbs and protein but also all the essential vitamins and minerals.

Let us look closer at his workout schedule and understand what makes Lebron James tick both on and off the court.

James works out four days a week and gives a rest on Saturdays and Sundays along with a break on Wednesdays. His workout sessions include a blend of classic exercises combined with some modern movements to target all the essential muscles with increased precision. Moreover, the exercises revolve around the utilisation of free weights as these not only improve the target muscle group but also improve a host of stabilising muscles.

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# Monday

Video: Dumbbell Snatch

The first day of the week includes exercises that focus on improving the upper body with special attention given to the biceps and the shoulders.

Also, read 8 Ultimate Dumbbell Workouts You Should Do To Hit Every Muscle.

Push-Ups - 8-10 reps, 3 sets

The push-up is one of the easiest exercises that one could do to condition the upper body. The push-ups are very effective in targetting the pectorals, deltoids in the shoulders, triceps in the arms, and the abdominal muscles.

Pull-Ups - 8-10 reps, 3 sets

Being an upper-body compound exercise, the pull-ups target the forearms, biceps and triceps in the arms. Additionally, they target the shoulders, traps and the core for a complete upper body workout.

Dumbbell Snatch - 5 reps, 3 sets

The dumbbell snatch exercise is very effective in improving the overall speed and agility of the body. Moreover, the exercise strengthens the shoulders, lats, lower back, glutes and the hamstrings.

Single Arm Cable Row - 8-10 reps, 3 sets

This intermediate-level single-arm isolation exercise activates the muscles in the shoulders, biceps and the back. Performing this strength-training exercise on both the sides allows for an even activation of the target muscle groups.

# Tuesday

Video: Swiss Ball Hip Raise and Leg Curl

Tuesday's workouts concentrate on toning the muscles in the lower body especially the hamstrings. Along with it, the exercises target the muscles in the lower back as well.

Dumbbell Squat - 10-12 reps, 3 sets

The dumbbell squat is a compound exercise that primarily targets the lower-body. The beginner-level exercise activates the glutes, hamstrings and the quads.

Swiss Ball Hip Raise and Leg Curl - 10-12 reps, 3 sets

This exercise targets multiple joints in a single rep, thanks to its unique motion. Primarily used as a strength training exercise, it activates the muscles in the lower back while also toning the glutes and the hamstrings.

Dumbbell Step-Ups - 10 reps, 3 sets

The dumbbell workout is yet another free weight exercise that tones the muscles in the lower body with a multi-joint movement. The dumbbell step-ups emphasise improving the quads, hamstrings and the glutes.

Single-Leg Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise - 12 reps, 3 sets

The beginner-level exercise is effective in toning the calves and other leg muscles. Results include improved leg strength and bettered calf size.

# Thursday

Video: Lat Pulldown

After a break, the workouts on Thursday revolve around building the upper-body muscles using weights.

Dumbbell Bench Press - 10 reps, 3 sets

The dumbbell bench press primarily targets the pectoral muscles in the chest. The secondary target group includes the muscles in the shoulders, back and the triceps.

Lat Pulldown - 10 reps, 3 sets

This compound exercise is very effective for building a great back, especially targetting the latissimus dorsi muscles. Along with that, the lat pulldown targets the rhomboids and the traps found in the upper back region. Other stabilisation muscles at work during this movement include biceps, deltoids and the pectorals.

Single-Arm Overhead Press - 6-8 reps, 3 sets

The single-arm overhead press is a very effective exercise for targetting the deltoid muscles found in the shoulder region. Other target muscles of this exercise include the chest and the back. This exercise allows for increased efficiency as it attacks one side of the body at a time unlike the regular overhead press.

Single-Arm Dumbbell Row - 10 reps, 3 sets

The exercise is ideal for toning the muscles in the lats, rhomboids and the traps for a bigger and a stronger back. The rotator cuff acts as the primary stabilisation muscle in this exercise.

# Friday

Video: Single-leg squat

Friday is the last workout session of the week, which focuses on toning the muscles in the lower body.

Single-Leg Squat - 5 reps, 3 sets

The single-leg squat is very effective in toning the entire leg with a special focus on the quads, glutes and hamstrings. Moreover, the exercise is great for improving the overall balance and stability of the body.

Dumbbell Side Lunge - 10 reps, 3 sets

Glutes, hamstrings and quads are the primary target muscle group during this exercise. The strength training exercise is also very effective in improving the overall flexibility and balance of the body.

Single-Leg Swiss Ball Curl - 10 reps, 3 sets

The single-leg swiss ball curl activates the hips, glutes and hamstrings in the lower body. Additionally, the exercise targets the core for a strong abdomen.

Unstable Jump Rope - 45 seconds

Not only does the exercise tone the calf muscles, it actives a whole lot of other muscles including the quads, hamstrings, deltoids and the abdominal muscles.