Patrick Schwarzenegger Workout and Diet
Actor
Patrick Arnold Schwarzenegger is from California. He is the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver (and the cousin of Patrick Knapp Schwarzenegger). While in high school, he took acting lessons, and found small film roles in his teens, including in Stuck in Love, Grown Ups 2 and Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse. In 2016, Schwarzenegger graduated from USC with a business degree and a minor in cinema arts. After college, he landed tv roles including a recurring on Prime’s The Boys, but he is probably best known for playing in HBO’s White Lotus. Schwarzenegger has tried several different business ventures, including a clothing line, a Blaze Pizza franchise, modeling, and investing in health foods such as Liquid I.V., Super Coffee, and Nuggs. He also has an endorsement deal with Brooks running shoes. Schwarzenegger got engaged to model Abby Champion in 2023. He has millions of followers on social media. Schwarzenegger is 6 feet tall and weighs about 190 lbs.
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Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Diet
Diet Summary
Schwarzenegger takes his diet as seriously as any pro athlete. He says his family had a strict No Junk Food policy growing up, and he carries on that tradition by investing in healthy food companies. As for his diet, he starts with a protein bar first thing before his morning workout, and he continues to hit the protein hard for the rest of the day. He has a food service deliver a healthy lunch that is also protein-packed. His snacks include protein smoothies and beef jerky. Dinner is also meat-based. He runs on iced coffee and smoothies.
Estimated Macros
Medium Fat
Low Carb
High Protein
Diet Details
Diet Matters
Schwarzenegger once ran a pizza franchise, but he has since decided to follow a healthier route, and considers diet to be as important as hitting the gym.
Protein Power
Schwarzenegger eats a lot of protein in all forms: meat, eggs, jerky, bars, shakes, you name it. He has protein all day long.
Get Help
Schwarzenegger uses the food service Trifecta so he can eat healthy any time, anywhere.
Hot Sauce Addict
Schwarzenegger has just about every version of hot sauce you can imagine and all levels of heat, including truffle, pasta sauce, and mayo.
Going Bananas
Schwarzenegger loves bananas: in smoothies, pancakes, pudding, and pie. Banana pancakes top his list for favorite breakfast, followed closely by a breakfast burrito.
What to Eat
- Protein
- Iced coffee
- Protein bars
- Bananas
- Peanut butter
- Smoothies
- Eggs
- Sausage
- Veggies
- Animal protein
- Jerky
- Whole grains
- Hot sauce
- Water
What to Avoid
- Empty-calorie foods
- Refined sugar
- Processed foods
- Excess carbs
- Artificial additives
- Chemicals
Schwarzenegger on coffee
‘I get up early because I’m so excited to drink my coffee.’
Schwarzenegger on his diet goals
‘I’m…trying to get more calories, more protein, and more complex carbs in my system.’
Schwarzenegger on his diet focus
‘I try to eat really high in protein and lower in sugar.’
Schwarzenegger on his pre-gym diet routine
‘I’m…trying to eat something before my workouts to have enough energy.’
Schwarzenegger on his cutting diet
‘It was always an empty stomach…fasting to burn off fat.’
Schwarzenegger on his favorite smoothie
‘I love a peanut butter and banana smoothie.’
Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Workout Routine
Workout Routine
Nepo Body
Schwarzenegger is considered to be a poster child for a Hollywood ‘nepo baby,’ but he also inherited his dad’s impressive genes.
Gymcel?
Schwarzenegger doesn’t take his genetics for granted. He works hard to maintain what he’s been given. He has an extensive gym at his home.
No Mickey Mouse Time
Schwarzenegger says the best gym advice he got from his dad is ‘no phone,’ which he calls ‘Mickey Mouse time.’ He says total focus is the right way to approach training.
5 AM Challenge
In 2021, Schwarzenegger made a promise to himself to put on 25 lbs. of lean muscle, and posted on social media to keep himself accountable.
Nice Problem to Have
Schwarzenegger bulked up so much, he actually had to cut back on training to maintain continuity for his tv character.
Daily Dose
Schwarzenegger makes a point of hitting the gym every day, first thing, a step down from his dad’s 2- or 3-a-day workouts.
Fasted Training
Schwarzenegger works out fasting to burn fat, although he says it can be tough to have enough energy.
No Excuses
Schwarzenegger says that while he doesn’t always feel like working out, the exhilaration of the pump makes it worth the effort.
Exercise Style
A Patrick Schwarzenegger Routine
- Exercise daily, first thing if possible.
- Min 10K steps/daily.
- Take group classes to stay consistent.
- Make a plan and stick to it.
- Focus completely on your workout while training.
- Switch up your routine to keep it fresh & interesting.
Schwarzenegger on his workout regimen
‘It’s my ritual to work out every day. Yes, I get up at 5 am…I’m that guy.’
Schwarzenegger on his routine
‘I try to continuously switch it up and move around.’
Schwarzenegger on group ex
‘When there are other people around me, it makes me want to perform.’
Schwarzenegger on his least favorite exercise
‘I’m probably the only guy in the world who hates bench press.’
Schwarzenegger on his dad’s advice for training
‘My dad has always been a believer in committing to a plan.’
Schwarzenegger on pushing through
‘There’s no better feeling when you’re done at the gym and you feel the blood flow, and you’re feeling pumped.’
Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Supplements
Preworkout
Schwarzenegger is up early to exercise, and takes a preworkout with caffeine to get himself going.
Beet Extract
Schwarzenegger takes beet extract first thing to boost his energy and nitric oxide levels.
Brain Nutrition
Schwarzenegger has a brain health brand called MOSH that makes bars that are high in protein, fiber, vitamins and citicoline that is essential for a healthy brain.
Coffee + Protein
Schwarzenegger endorses Super Coffee. Sweetened with monkfruit, it is keto friendly with 0 g added sugar, only 3 net carbs, and a respectable 10 g plant protein. It can be enjoyed cold or hot.
Electrolytes + Energy
Schwarzenegger invested in the brand Liquid I.V., a drink mix with B vitamins, l-theanine, and coffee fruit extract which offeres focus, energy, and alertness.
Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Lifestyle
Rise & Express Yourself
Schwarzenegger and his fiancée get coffee every morning, and then walk to the beach where they share prayers and gratitude.
High Profile GF
Back in 2014, Schwarzenegger dated Miley Cyrus. The couple made headlines but the relationship only lasted a few months. Schwarzenegger has been with model Abby Champion for over a decade, and they got engaged in 2023.
No Shortcuts
Schwarzenegger floated the idea of skipping college, but dad Arnold said, No way. His dad insisted he study something practical besides acting, which is exactly what Patrick did.
Close Family
Schwarzenegger is close with his siblings, and his brother-in-law Chris Pratt who is married to his older sister Katherine.
Healthy Family
Schwarzenegger and his mom Maria Shriver created the wellness brand MOSH (which stands for Maria Owings Shriver Health) to support brain health. They went on Shark Tank to pitch it, and some of the proceeds go to fund research for Alzheimer’s disease.
Proud Fur Daddy
Schwarzenegger’s golden retriever is named Dutch, and he’s an Instagram star in his own right.
Protein Theater
On White Lotus, Schwarzenegger is a total gym bro, and regularly downs protein smoothies. The director once thought it’d be funny if he put endless scoops of protein into his smoothie.
Giving Back
Schwarzenegger works with many charities. His Project 360 clothing line supports mental health and disaster relief.
Schwarzenegger on the acting bug
‘Going to set with my dad [is] where my first love for acting came from.’
Schwarzenegger on his parents
‘I couldn’t ask for a better parent duo.’
Schwarzenegger on stamina
‘I feel better when I’m eating healthier from a physical side, but also from a mental side, and I think it’s so important…when you have 14-hour days.’
Schwarzenegger on his White Lotus 8-scoop protein smoothie
‘It was awful.’
Schwarzenegger on getting his 10K steps every day
‘It drives me crazy when I’m on set and they take my Apple watch away and I don’t know how many steps I’ve taken.’
Recommended Products
Simulate Nuggs Vegan Nuggets
Ladder Preworkout
Performance Inspired Better Beet Extract
Liquid I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix
Super Coffee
MOSH Brand Brain Nutrition
Trifecta Meal Service & Nutrition Coaching
Brooks Running Shoes
Apple Watch
Project 360 Apparel
