Ja Morant Workout and Diet
Professional Basketball Player
Temetrius Jamel ‘Ja’ Morant is from South Carolina. Both his parents played basketball in high school or college. Morant left a high school record of all-time leading scorer and a 3-time All-region MVP. Although unranked, he received offers from several colleges including the University of South Carolina, Duquesne and Wofford, and signed with Murray State where he was named All-American as a sophomore in 2019. Morant entered the NBA Draft in 2019. He was picked up by the Memphis Grizzlies and named Rookie of the Year in 2020. ‘G12’ was a starter in the NBA All Star Game in 2022 and won the Most Improved Player Award. He is endorsed by Nike. Morant has 1 daughter, born in 2019. He has millions of followers on social media. Morant is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs about 175 lbs.
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Ja Morant’s Diet
Diet Summary
Morant is young, active, and tall. All of this adds up to him being able to eat everything, what he calls the see-it-eat-it diet. His biggest issue is eating enough so that he can grow more muscle. He prefers his parents’ cooking to everything else, but he will eat food from a meal prep service and whatever his team feeds him when they tral;op , vel. His mom makes a lot of Italian food like lasagna and spaghetti, and his dad will make Southern-style food like wings or ribs, but the most important thing is that there’s lots of it available to eat.
Estimated Macros
Medium Protein
Medium Fat
Medium-High Carb
Diet Details
Always Eating
Morant is one of those lucky people who can eat basically anything. On game days, in addition to regular meals, he’ll eat both before and after the game.
Homemade Wins
Morant says his parents’ cooking is much better than the stuff they served at college, and it helped him make essential gains.
Top Picks
Morant loves his mom’s spaghetti, fettuccini alfredo and lasagna, and his dad’s chicken wings, bbq ribs, baked beans and dirty rice.
A K.I.S.S. Plan
When Morant is on the road, he doesn’t look to go out and just eats whatever the team nutritionist has for them.
The Noodle Guy
Morant loves ramen and says beef is his top pick, but he will also have chicken and shrimp.
What to Eat
- Homemade food
- Beef
- Chicken
- Fish
- Veggies
- Pasta
- Beans
- Rice
- Potatoes
- Fruit
- Water
What to Avoid
- Not eating enough
- Processed foods
Morant on his diet
I’m on a see-it-eat-it diet. It’s just about eating enough.
Morant on making gains
Eating more…was the only thing that I changed.
Morant on his diet focus during the pandemic
I…focused on gaining some weight.
Morant on some of his favorite meals
My mom’s spaghetti, lasagne, or her chicken alfredo. My dad’s chicken wings and fries.
Morant on quantity
It’s always a lot of food.
Ja Morant’s Workout Routine
Workout Routine
Dad’s Drills
Morant started playing b-ball with his dad in the backyard. His father strengthened his legs by having him jump on truck tires.
There Is No ‘I’ in Team
The Grizzlies are a young team, yet Morant and his teammates play with maturity and a connected style of people who have known each other for a long time.
Film King
In addition to his b-ball drills, Morant spends a fair amount of time studying film.
Sweet Set-Up
At his home where he lives next door to his parents in Tennessee, Morant has a weight room set up in one of his garages, a theater in the house where he watches film, and an NBA-size basketball court to practice on. He also had the pool redone because it wasn’t deep enough for him.
Daily Dose
Morant hits the gym most days, both with the team and on his own. He does shooting, jumping and agility drills, lifts weights, and swims.
Game Day Training
Morant will get some early shooting in, then eat, watch some film, have a nap, then shower and head to the arena.
Recovery Matters
Morant takes his prep and recovery seriously. He uses ice boots and a hypervolt massager, in addition to getting regular massages. He always does a proper warm-up before working out.
Exercise Style
A Ja Morant Agility Routine
Single leg hops: 10 reps x 2 sets/each leg
Single leg cone hops w/ reaction: 10 reps x 4 sets
Single leg broad jump to 90 degree jump: 3 reps x 4 sets
Reactive jump cut
Mirror drills
Accommodating back squat: 3 reps x 6 sets
Reactive skater: 3 reps/each side
Elevated reverse lunge: 8 reps x 3 sets
Rebound forward lunge: 5 reps x 3 sets/each side
Rebound lateral lunge: 5 reps x 3 sets/each side
Pallof press: 10 reps x 3 sets/each side
Recovery:
Massage
Ice
Hypervolt
Morant on his early training
After jumping for a while, your legs get tired, but it was about battling through that…It’s allowed me to get off the floor quicker…and it shows when I’m out there on the court.
Morant on upping his game
I don’t think I can get bored with trying to get better.
Morant on team play
First, it starts on the defensive end…We let our defense fuel our offense.
Morant on an important part of peak performance
I do all types of recovery.
Morant on his prep work
I…get massages and focus on stretching…after a game or before practice.
Morant on his fitness philosophy
My motto is: “My body makes me money,” so I take care of my body and make sure it’s 100%.
Ja Morant’s Supplements
Morant is keeping quiet on any supplements he might take, so below are options that may benefit anyone following a similar diet plan.
Protein
Protein is always a smart move when you’re looking to get stronger and bulk up.
Mass Gainer
Likewise, a mass gainer can help those who struggle to get enough calories.
Creatine
Another go-to for the pros is creatine, which helps grow muscle, increase strength, and speed recovery.
Omega-3s
Morant is big on recovery, making anti-inflammatory omega-3s another top pick.
Multivitamin
Morant is young and gets away with eating more junk food than most people, but a multivitamin would do no harm.
Ja Morant’s Lifestyle
Late Bloomer
Morant was not particularly tall in high school. He was only able to dunk as a senior.
Lucky Break
Despite being a star in high school, Morant was not ranked by any recruiting service. He was discovered accidentally by a Murray State assistant coach.
Family Guy
Morant says one of the hardest parts of the lockdown was being separated from his baby daughter.Morant says one of the hardest parts of the lockdown was being separated from his baby daughter.
Giving Back
Morant gifted a recovery room to Murray State University, complete with high-tech NBA-approved gear.
Top Five
Although barely into his twenties, Morant considers himself to be in the top 5 point guards in the NBA. The others on his list: Steph Curry, Chris Paul, Dame Lillard, and Russell Westbrook.
Modest Guy
Morant says that all he wants to achieve in his career is to be considered the greatest player basketball has ever seen.
Good Guy
Morant heard through social media that a young fan had her special autograph basketball stolen while waiting for him to sign it. He invited her family to another game and gave her his jersey and shoes.
Morant on b-ball
You could have people who actually play basketball but they probably don’t love it. I actually love it…I love the grind.
Morant on pressure
I like when the pressure is one me.
Morant on self-confidence
My message to myself is always: “If you don’t believe in yourself, who will?”
Morant on naming the best point guard
It’s tough. The point guard position is so loaded. Some guys have to get left out.
Morant on family
Everybody knows I’m a big family guy.
Morant on his influencers
Both of my grandmas had an influence on me. They both talked to me a lot about keeping God first…and with God on your side, anything’s possible.
Morant on himself
I always just try to bring positive and good vibes everywhere I go.
Recommended Products
Hypevolt percussion massager
Hyperice Normatec boots
Plyo Box
Grizzlies #12 Ja Morant jersey
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