Method Man Workout and DIET

Rapper
Born: 1971

Method Man is the stage name of Clifford Smith, Jr. He was born in Long Island, NY, and as a child, he was passionate about sports, especially lacrosse. In high school, Smith became friends with fellow rapper Remedy. In the early 1990s, he joined the East Coast hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, and in 1996, he won a Grammy. Smith has also worked as an actor since the late 1990s. He appeared in films like Belly, Garden State, and The Cobbler. Smith and fellow East Coast rapper Redman briefly starred in the sitcom Method & Red. He is married and has 3 children. Method Man has millions of followers on social media. He is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs about 219 lbs.

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Actor Rapper

Method Man’s Diet

Summary

Estimated Macros

Medium Fat 30% 30%

Medium Carb 30% 30%

Medium Protein 40% 40%

Diet Details

Get Your Protein

Just because Smith gave up meat does not mean he stopped eating protein. On the contrary, he eats plenty of TVP (textured vegetable protein) every day in the form of veggie burgers, fakin’ bacon bits, and more.

Edamame Love

Smith is a fan of edamame (immature soybeans) for its many benefits including lower cholesterol and blood sugar, and reduced cancer risk.

No Junk

Vegan fast food has exploded in recent years. However, Smith isn’t falling for it. He sticks to the healthy stuff and takes a pass on the junk.

What to Eat

Veggies

Fresh Fruit

Whole grains

Legumes

TVP

Edamame

Pea protein

Nuts

Seeds

Water

What to Avoid

Meat

Animal products

Processed food

Junk Food

Artificial additives

Chemicals

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Method Man on Focusing on his Health

I’m more disciplined than I ever gave myself credit for.

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Method Man on other benefits of getting Healthy

I learned to slow down, take my time, and focus on the things that matter to me.

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Method Man on living a Healthy Lifestyle

If I can do this, anybody can do this.

Method Man‘s Workout Routine

Weekly Routine

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Always Active

Smith was into sports since he was a little kid, lacrosse being his top pick.

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No Cheating

Smith does not take the easy way out. He says starting at the top of a pull-up (arms bent) is cheating.

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The Beast

Smith’s training buddy is Joey Crespo. The two encourage and spot one another. Crespo calls Smith a ‘beast.

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Daily Dose

Smith works out 5 days a week. He can often be found at the gym as early as 4 am.

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Go Heavy

Smith is all about lifting heavy. He is also into old-school training, such as lifting a weight strapped to his head by a harness.

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Classic Split

Smith follows a classic weightlifting schedule of focusing on 1 body part per day, such as legs on Monday, arms on Friday, etc.

Exercise Style

A Method Man Routine

Weight training: daily
Monday: legs
Tuesday: shoulders
Wednesday: back
Thursday: chest
Friday: arms
Saturday & Sunday: rest
At-home routine:
Push-ups: 25-30 reps x 5 sets
Banded curl: 15-20 reps x 5 sets
Banded shoulder press: 15-20 reps x 5 sets

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Smith on how he found his Fitness Groove

Two days turned into three days. Three days turned into 5 days, and I’ve been consistent ever since.

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Smith on pull-ups

Some people like to start from the top — That’s cheating! You have to start from the bottom.

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Smith on trying new Exercises

I’m not going to say “no” to anything.

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Smith on working out on the Regular

I lost the anxiety about going to the gym.

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Smith on Deadlifting 455 lbs

Ain’t even winded.

Method Man‘s Supplements

Besides his BPI supplements pre-workout, Method Man is keeping quiet on other supplements he might take. So, below are options that can benefit anyone following a similar diet plan.

pre workout

Smith partnered with BPI supplements to develop a pre workout called Killer Bee to help you focus and give you energy to work out hard.
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vitamin B 12

As a vegan, adding in vitamin B 12 is a smart idea as it is difficult to get enough from plant-only sources.
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Vegan protien

Smith makes a point of focusing on protein, but if you are starting out with a vegan diet or struggle to get enough, supplementing with vegan protein makes it easier
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Vitamin D and calcium

Two more essentials that aren’t always easy to get from plants include vitamin D and calcium, necessary for strong bones amongst other things.
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vegan omega-3s

Vegan omega-3s are also a smart idea for a healthy brain and heart, and to combat inflammation throughout the body.
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Method Man‘s Lifestyle

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Cure for Insomnia

Smith was waking up multiple times a night and hating. Playing video games did nothing to help, and he decided to stop wasting time and make the most of it by going to the gym. His insomnia went away.

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Comic Super Fan

Smith loves his comic books. He has thousands carefully stored in a warehouse. He says comics helped him learn to read when he was a boy, and even instilled moral values. He launched his own comics universe called Tical World via NFT.

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Wu-Tang Controversy

Smith went head-to-head with Divine Diggs and Power Grant over their (mis)management of Wu-Tang. Amongst other things, Smith said he did not agree with the shoddy quality of Wu-Wear, despite the fact that it was a major money-maker for the group.

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Butting Heads with Wendy

In 2006, Smith had a public debacle with talk show host Wendy Williams who had mentioned Smith’s wife’s cancer on air. He says members of their own family did not yet know of the diagnosis and was furious at their finding out in this way. His wife is currently happily cancer-free.

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15 Minutes

Smith’s Fox sitcom Method & Red only aired briefly before going on hiatus, never to return. Smith said the network was not willing to compromise.

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Tax Woes

In 2009, Smith was arrested for failure to file taxes, owing about $33,000 to New York State. He pled guilty and paid a fine of $106,000.

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A Different Kind of Record

Pulled over for having an expired inspection sticker on his SUV in 2007, Smith was arrested for criminal possession of marijuana and given a DWI (in addition to having his car inspected). His plea agreement included community service rapping to kids about the dangers of drugs.

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Marijuana for Social Justice

Smith’s run-in with the law over marijuana did not turn him off the substance. Far from it; he is a self-described ‘pot head.’ He and his buddy Redman have developed a line of cannabis edibles. The brand is called TICAL line (which stands for Taking Into Consideration All Lives) with the goal of combatting racial and social injustice by partnering with minority and marginalized groups, from suppliers to vendors.

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Smith on the value of Comic Books

The stories taught me how to read better, taught me words that I wouldn’t have known…gave me a moral code that I didn’t know I had.

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Smith on his Wife

My wife is one of the strongest people on the planet.

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Smith on the short-lived Method & Red

There’s been too much compromise on our side and not enough on their side.

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Smith on Rap

Rap is a gimmick, but I’m for the hip-hop, the culture.

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Smith on how to Size People up

In my culture, shoes are more or less the first thing women look at…If you don’t have nice shoes, you don’t have money. When I meet a lawyer, the first thing I look at are his shoes.

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Smith on his Family

I call my brother ‘Sun’ because he shines like one.

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Smith on Marijuana

I don’t mind being an advocate for weed. It’s not as bad as tobacco, alcohol, or firearms, for that matter…I think the cure for cancer’s probably in cannabis. Who knows?

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