Drew McIntyre Workout and DIET 

Pro Wrestler
Born: 1985

From Scotland, Drew McIntyre is the professional name of Andrew Galloway IV. He was interested in playing soccer professionally as a kid, but by age 15, McIntyre set his sights on pro wrestling. Nonetheless, he did not neglect his studies and holds a master’s degree in criminology from Glasgow Caledonian University. McIntyre trained at the Frontier Wrestling Alliance Academy with British pros including Mark Sloan, James Tighe, Doug Williams and Paul Burchill. McIntyre’s debut came in 2003 at the British Championship Wrestling show. He lost a fair number of those early matches and has suffered some major setbacks like getting fired by the WWE. But McIntyre persevered, and has gone on to win 5 world championships: the WWE and WWE Raw Tag Team twice each and the Intercontinental WWE. McIntyre took down Brock Lesnar to become the first British citizen to win the WWE. He wrote a book about his rollercoaster path to the top. He is married and lives in Florida. McIntyre has over a million followers on social media. He is 6 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs about 265 lbs.

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Drew McIntyre’s Diet

 

Summary

McIntyre is a big guy. His metabolism is very fast and he has to eat a lot to maintain his musculature. He is also very busy and so he uses a meal prep service to save time and brain space. His macros are counted for him so there’s no guesswork. He’ll have 3-4 prepped meals a day. They are high in protein and low to moderate in carbs, and might be anything, including healthy versions of pizza and burritos. He also makes some of his own meals, like an 8-egg omelet for breakfast. He stays hydrated with plenty of water.

Estimated Macros

  • Medium Fat 30% 30%
  • Medium Carb 30% 30%
  • High Protein 50% 50%

Diet Details

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Secret Sauce

After breaking his neck in 2014, McIntyre wanted to do everything he could to heal. His wife suggests focusing on diet, and it was a game-changer for him.

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No Rollercoasters

McIntyre has had a lot of ups and downs in his career, but one thing he doesn’t like to mess around with is his diet. He eats clean year round, rather than take time off and then have to work hard to get back into shape. He likes to look, and feel, good all the time.

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Have Cooler, Will Travel

To help him eat healthier, stick to his macros, and save money, McIntyre uses a meal prep company. His pre-made meals have around 50g protein and 20-30g carbs, and are way better than fast food.

What to Eat

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Pre-made Meals

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Eggs

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Oatmeal

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Meats

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Whole Grains

R

Veggies

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Fruit

R

Water

What to Avoid

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Junk Food

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Empty-calorie Foods

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Refined Sugars

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Trans Fats

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Artificial Ingredients

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Chemical Additives

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McIntyre on His Revamped Diet

‘I could see the difference in my physique within a month of changing my meals.’

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McIntyre on The Importance of Diet

‘It [eating right] makes all the difference, especially when you’re traveling.’

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McIntyre Maintaining His Mass

‘I eat as much as possible — and Brock Lesnar is much the same — to maintain the size and energy.’

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McIntyre on The Need to Eat

‘If I don’t eat enough, I drop weight like crazy.’

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McIntyre on Prepping for a Match

‘When it comes to diet and fitness, I don’t change anything in the run up to a big pay-per-view event.’

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McIntyre on His Approach to Health

‘My philosophy is to look good all year round, rather than look decent, and then look really good for WrestleMania.’

Drew McIntyre’s Workout Routine

Weekly Routine

There’s an App for That

McIntyre and many other WWE stars including John Cena and Nikki Bella use an app created by fitness trainer Rob McIntyre (no relation to Drew).

Inspirational Tune

McIntyre says that when he listens to Brock Lesnar’s theme song, he is able to lift more at the gym.

A K.I.S.S. Plan

Unlike a lot of pro wrestlers, McIntyre likes to keep his routine simple. He doesn’t spar too often when he’s doing shows and he isn’t into fads like CrossFit because he says wrestling is hard enough on the body.

Daily Dose

McIntyre usually trains 4 days a week, in addition to his 4-7 wrestling matches each week.

Mix It Up

One of the things McIntyre likes about his fitness app is that he never knows what’s coming and so it keeps things fresh.

Functional Exercise

McIntyre does a lot of drills on muscles that are prone to injury, such as the rotator cuff.

Stretching Matters

McIntyre is very keen to have a long career and prevent injury, and so he does stretches, both static and dynamic.

Exercise Style

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A Drew McIntyre Routine

Train 4+ days/week

Switch things up

Weights

Sparring (occasional)

Stretching

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McIntyre on Size vs. Speed

‘I’ve got to be functional, especially when wrestling someone like Brock Lesnar who is just an absolute giant freak of nature. He’s big and fast and strong.’

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McIntyre on His Fitness Goals

‘I want to be as big as possible but maintain my speed and be known as the bigger, more athletic guy.’

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McIntyre on Listening to Brock Lesnar’s Theme Song

‘I normally listen to it when I’m struggling on my heaviest sets in the gym and suddenly I’d be able to squat more than I ever have in my life. I’ve done that for years.’

Drew McIntyre’s Supplements

 

McIntyre isn’t dishing on any supplements he takes, so below are options that can benefit anyone following a similar diet.

Protein Powder

protein

Protein is always a smart move when you’re looking to bulk up while staying lean.

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Creatine

Creatine

Creatine is another top pick for serious athletes looking to boost power and strength.

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Pre Workout

pre workout

A pre workout can help you last through tough sessions at the gym and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are a smart choice to maintain muscle and reduce recovery time and post-workout soreness.

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Weight Gainer

weight gainer

If you struggle to put on weight, a weight gainer can help you get the calories you need.

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B Vitamins

B vitamins

B vitamins are needed by the body to perform all sorts of important functions, including digestion and energy production.

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Omega 3 Fish Oil

Omega-3s

Omega-3s are essential to combat inflammation and for brain health.

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Vitamin C

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is another essential nutrient that is required to synthesize collagen, growth hormones, and make iron more bio-available. Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant that fights damage to cells, making it an all-around winner.

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Drew McIntyre’s Lifestyle

 

Serious About Recovery

When McIntyre broke 2 vertebrae in his neck, he took what he calls the ‘John Cena’ approach to recovery. He went full-throttle, doing rehab twice a day, 6 days a week for a few weeks. His doctor was amazed and called him a cyborg.

Personal Tragedy

McIntyre became depressed and took to drinking after his mother died at age 51. This led to him getting booted from the WWE. He credits his wife with helping him get back on track. Writing his memoir was also cathartic for him.

Simple Country Lad to Scottish Psychopath

McIntyre had laser focus on his goal of being a WWE superstar, despite no one from Britain ever winning it before. When people said, ‘Why you?’ he would reply, ‘Why not me?’

 

Weird Win

McIntyre wrestled Brock Lesnar during the pandemic, which meant no crowds. When he won the match, all he heard was the resounding sound of silence in the empty arena. He says it was a bit surreal, but he was still totally stoked.

Be Yourself

McIntyre says he spent a lot of time trying to please other people and that he used to let the pressure get to him, but now he just gets out there and gives his all.

Proud Doggy Daddy

McIntyre and his wife don’t have any kids, but they do have dogs that they love like children.

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McIntyre on Changing His Mindset

‘It was very clear that I wasn’t giving my all in the past, not even close.’

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McIntyre on Becoming the First British WWE Champ

‘I just kept on believing, had a lot of bumps along the way, and it finally happened.’

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McIntyre on His Wife

‘Without my wife, there’s no Drew McIntyre.’

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McIntyre on Being Part of the WWE

‘I thrive on any opportunity to entertain.’

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McIntyre on his Success

‘I achieved more than anyone or myself could ever have dreamed.’

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McIntyre on Perseverance

‘I want to inspire people and show people, no matter how much you get knocked down, you can pick yourself up. Just keep pushing forward, keep being positive.’

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McIntyre on Media Coverage of His Match Against Brock Lesnar

‘I loved every second of it, but it was basically all day, every day.’

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