"This one's a little bit more intimidating than the last one," he says. The second meal is 17 and a half ounces of seared chicken breast, and a yogurt berry bowl made with extra cottage cheese, protein powder, and a chopped-up protein bar-or as Tennyson puts it, anabolic cement. "This is actually the most calories of the day in one sitting," says Tennyson, before forcing it all down.Īccess exclusive muscle-building workouts and weight loss diets with our digital membership program. Breakfast consists of an enormous, 1,000-gram egg white omelet with coffee and a 1,600-calorie protein shake. He manages to complete just over half of his reps by 4:30 a.m., performing 75 minute-long sets of 15, totaling 1,125.įor the diet portion of the challenge, Will sticks to a macro breakdown of 1,200 grams of protein, 400 grams of carbs, and 177 grams of fat, consumed via four huge meals throughout the day. "I know for a fact I cannot do all these in 75 minutes, so I'm going to give myself the entire day." He breaks the reps down into chunks, in an attempt to pace himself and make the target less daunting and more achievable.
"He would do all these in 75 minutes," says Tennyson. Then Rush would usually crank out his 2,222 pushup reps, which he performs as a way of both commemorating and raising awareness for the on-average 22 military personnel who commit suicide every day. "I do not know how this man functions," says Tennyson. Oh, and he does all that on just three hours of sleep. In his most recent video, Tennyson spends a day living like Andre Rush, the former White House chef and Army Sergeant who is known for his bulging, 24-inch arms, which he maintains by doing 2,222 pushups every single day, and eating between 6,000 and 10,000 calories. "I have to be smart and not hurt myself," he said.Bodybuilder and fitness YouTuber Will Tennyson regularly recreates the diet plans, workout routines and daily schedules of famously fit celebrities and athletes, from actor Mark Wahlberg to Navy SEAL David Goggins. Rush usually breaks the 2,222 down into two sessions a day, and fuels up well before and after. "22 won't grab anybody's attention," he said. Rush left the military four years ago after having fought in Iraq.Īs well as twice daily workouts, Rush does 2,222 push-ups a day to raise awareness of the estimated 22 military veterans who die from suicide every day. "I know what to do, but I've also adapted my lifestyle for my body." "Practice what I preach, not what I do, because my lifestyle is different from yours," he said. Rush wants people to know that his diet is specific to him, and it wouldn't be right for most of us. Rush doesn't recommend his diet to other people Snack: protein shake containing Greek yogurt, oats, quinoa, blueberries, and bananaĪs Rush travels a lot, sometimes he has to be flexible and eats unusual meals like microwave rice with tuna and peanut butter. Second dinner: salmon, kale, and tomatoes Lunch: whole roast chicken, 2-4 oz steak, white riceĭinner: sweet potatoes, broccoli, whole chicken, and a protein shake Snack: beef with quinoa, tomatoes, and feta
Snack: peanut butter, banana, and jam sandwich Sometimes he resists pizza and opts for a whole chicken with green beans and some mashed potato, not to save on calories but to help him get enough protein.Īn average day of eating for Rush can look like:īreakfast: coffee 24 soft boiled eggs (20 just whites, four whole) a few pieces of lean beef and a protein shake containing oats, peanut butter, and kale He enjoys eating out and loves pizza, but tries to maintain a healthy balance. "There's no such thing as a cheat meal to me," Rush said. Rush, also known as The Jacked Chef, prioritizes protein and whole foods - "I love vegetables, but I love meat also," he said - but he doesn't have any strict rules around food groups. "I'm an endurance trainer, even now at my age and at my size, my body still burns weight like crazy," he said. If he doesn't keep his food up, he loses weight. "I eat three to four chickens a day, I eat a lot," he said. Rush, 47, weighs around 275 pounds and although he doesn't track macros or calories, he aims to eat 60% protein, and 20% each carbs and fats. "There's literally no effort to get to 6,000 calories," he said. Rush, who previously worked as a White House chef and went viral for the size of his biceps (24 inches), told Insider that although it sounds like he eats a lot, it's not hard for him. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Ĭelebrity chef and military combat veteran Andre Rush eats 6,000-10,000 calories a day to maintain his size and fuel his lifestyle.
This usually includes four whole chickens and 24 eggs, he told Insider. The former White House chef eats 6,000-10,000 calories a day to maintain his physique. Andre Rush is known as 'The Jacked Chef.' Andre RushĪndre Rush went viral in 2018 for the size of his 24-inch biceps.
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