Chris Brown
Singer
Born: 1989
Born in Virginia, Chris Brown was interested in music from the time he was a little boy. He taught himself to sing and dance and performed in his church choir as well as in local talent shows. When he was 13, Brown was discovered by Hitmission Records. He signed with Jive Records in 2004 and moved to New York in 2005 to further his career. Brown’s self-titled album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, and went on to be sell 3 million copies around the world. To date, he has sold over 140 million records worldwide. He has also won a Grammy and 15 BET Awards among other accolades. In 2007, Brown landed a role on The O.C. and also appeared in the film Stomp the Yard. Brown creates street art under the name Konfused. He has had run-ins with the law for substance abuse, domestic violence and other issues. Brown has 1 child with aspiring model Nia Guzman and another with Ammika Harris. He has millions of followers on social media.
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Chris Brown’s Diet
Summary
As his abs prove, Brown doesn’t mess around with his diet. He eats clean and counts calories. He steers clear of junk and especially fatty foods. His top picks for what to eat include tuna, fresh fruit and fresh juice. When he really wants to look ripped, he’ll cut his meals down to just 1 per day. Brown drinks a lot of water to stay hydrated and healthy.
Estimated Macros
- Low Fat 15%
- Mid-High Protein 30%
- Medium Carb 25%
Diet Details
Calorie Countdown
Brown allows himself a wide range of foods. So long as he sticks to his calorie count each day, he lets his taste guide him.
Eat Fresh
Brown is a big fan of fresh fruit and fresh orange juice. Fruit is a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth while still eating healthy.
Stay the Course
Brown doesn’t go for fad diets. He has a plan for healthy eating and sticks to it.
Prison Diet
In case anyone needed another reason to avoid going to prison, Brown gained 35 lbs. after 108 days behind bars.
Getting Ripped Diet
Brown says when he’s prepping for a role or show, he only eats 1 meal per day to really make his muscles pop.
What to Eat
Oatmeal
Eggs
Tuna
Chicken
Vegetables
Salad
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Orange Juice
Rice
Protein Shakes
Water
What to Avoid
Fatty Foods
Added Sugar
Processed Food
Junk Food
Trans Fats
Chemical Additives
Artificial Ingredients
Brown on Gaining Weight In Prison
‘I couldn’t fit in my jeans.’
Brown on His Self-esteem and Prison Weight Gain
‘I was scared to go out.’
Brown on Health
‘Body is a blessing.’
Chris Brown’s Workout Routine
Weekly Routine
Cardio King
Brown loves to do cardio. Whether it’s dancing or basketball, he’s down with getting sweaty.
Core Training
To keep his abs looking fab, Brown does targeted exercise such as push-ups, planks, and crunches.
Dance Master
Brown has been called the best singer-dancer of the century. He’s a master of free style, has fast footwork, and is a mean breakdancer. He credits Michael Jackson as his inspiration for both singing and dancing.
Daily Dose
Brown works out at least 5 days a week for 1-2 hours at a clip.
More Cardio
Besides dance and basketball, Brown likes to run, outdoors when possible. But if not, he’ll hit the treadmill for 30-40 minutes at a medium pace.
Bodyweight Circuits
For his core, Brown does simple yet effective exercises to keep his abs ripped.
Exercise Style
A Chris Brown Routine
Cardio:
Dance
Basketball
Weight training:
Chest
Do 8-15 reps x 3 sets. Rest: 30 sec between sets
Bench press
Incline bench press
Flat bench dumbbell press
Flat bench dumbbell fly
Pec fly
Chest press
Cable crossovers
Dips
Shoulders
Do 8-15 reps x 3 sets. Rest: 30 sec between sets
Military press
Arnold dumbbell press
Seated side lateral raise
Machine shoulder press
Dumbbell front raise
Pulley side lateral raise
Rear delt fly
Shrugs
Back
Do 8-15 reps x 3 sets. Rest: 30 sec between sets
Lat pulldown
Back lat pulldown
Single-arm cable rows
V-bar cable rows
Single-arm dumbbell rows
Bent-over rows
Deadlifts
Arms
Do 8-15 reps x 3 sets. Rest: 30 sec between sets
Biceps curls
Isolation dumbbell curls
Barbell curls
Hammer preacher curls
Cable curls
Triceps chest press
Triceps overhead press
Skull crushers
Rope pushdowns
Triceps dips
Legs
Do 8-15 reps x 3 sets. Rest: 30 sec between sets
Squats
Front squats
Leg press
Leg curls
Lunges
Stiff-leg deadlift
Calf raises
Targeted core exercise:
Do 20 reps x 3 sets. Rest: 30 sec between sets
Crunches
Bicycle crunches
Russian twists
Hanging leg raises
Side hanging leg raises
Toes to bar
V-hold
Plank hold
Side plank hold
Brown on Getting Back Into Shape After Being in Prison
‘After a while, I went and played a lot of basketball, a lot of cardio.’
Brown on His Other Way of Getting Fit
‘I was always dancing…trying to get my body back.’
Brown on Dance
‘Dance is my escape when I want to let loose and have fun.’
Brown on Why He Loves Dancing
‘Dance evokes emotion, and music evokes emotion, and makes everything come together.’
Brown on Why People Should Enjoy Dancing
‘People in general, there’s a natural thing for them to want to move.’
Chris Brown’s Supplements
Besides the occasional protein shake, Brown is keeping quiet on the subject of supplements. So, below are options that can benefit anyone following a similar diet plan.
protein shake
Brown likes his protein shakes and drinks a lot of fresh orange juice which is full of the antioxidant power house vitamin C.
multivitamin
greens supplement
electrolytes
fiber
Chris Brown’s Lifestyle
Skyrocket Career
Brown’s debut album was produced in less than 8 weeks. He had 50 songs already recorded, and 14 made the final cut.
Hot Ticket
Brown has won numerous awards. He has had 82 songs hit the Billboard Hot 100 so far.
The Infamous Mr. Brown
Brown is infamous for being charged with felony assault against ex-girlfriend and superstar Rihanna. He received 5 years probation and 6 months of community service.
Anger Management
In 2013, Brown was sentenced to 3 months of anger management rehab, which jeopardized the release of his album X. X was eventually released on his birthday the following spring.
Proud Daddy
Brown has 2 children with 2 different women: daughter Royalty with Nia Guzman and son Aeko with Ammika Harris. He is not currently in a relationship with either mother.
Apparel Fetish
Like fellow singer Drake, Brown also has a huge collection of sneakers. There’s no exact count, but it’s above 1,000 pairs that are housed in multiple rooms. He also owns a significant amount of hats and a department store’s worth of clothing.
Brown on His Time in Prison
’It was a humbling experience for me to become a man and mature.’
Brown on Life
‘Life is a learning experience, so I’m learning as I go.’
Brown on Happiness
‘If you’re not happy being single, you’ll never be happy in a relationship.’
Brown on Love
‘Love is something I’m still learning. It’s just an obstacle that I haven’t mastered yet. I think that’s my biggest hurdle in life.’
Brown on Trust
‘Be careful who you trust and tell your problems to.’
Brown on Mistakes
‘I can say that I am only human and I have made mistakes.’
Brown on Himself
‘I would say I’m an inspirational guidelines book. You can take my life story or scenarios or songs and relate them and apply them to your everyday life.’
Brown on His Sneaker Collection
‘It’s like high school. You want to be the freshest.’
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