THE BLUEPRINT
Training & Philosophy

The Blueprint

The workouts, the diet, and the mindset that built the aesthetic physique. This is how the legend was forged.

Training Splits Diet Philosophy Supplements The Mindset

Training Splits

Zyzz followed a Push/Pull/Legs split with an emphasis on volume and muscle-mind connection. Aesthetics over ego.

Day 1

Chest & Triceps

Exercise Sets Reps Rest
Barbell Bench Press 4 8-10 90s
Incline Dumbbell Press 4 10-12 75s
Dumbbell Flyes 3 12-15 60s
Cable Crossovers 3 15 60s
Tricep Dips 3 To Failure 90s
Skull Crushers 3 10-12 60s
Rope Pushdowns 3 12-15 60s

Focus on the squeeze at the top of every rep. Aesthetics over ego — leave the bouncing bench press to the normies.

Day 2

Back & Biceps

Exercise Sets Reps Rest
Deadlifts 4 6-8 120s
Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown 4 10-12 75s
Seated Cable Rows 4 10-12 75s
Single Arm DB Rows 3 10-12 60s
Barbell Curls 3 10-12 60s
Hammer Curls 3 12 60s
Preacher Curls 3 12-15 60s

Build the V-taper. Wide lats, thick back. The foundation of the aesthetic physique.

Day 3

Shoulders & Abs

Exercise Sets Reps Rest
OHP (Military Press) 4 8-10 90s
Lateral Raises 4 12-15 60s
Front Raises 3 12 60s
Rear Delt Flyes 3 15 60s
Shrugs 4 12-15 60s
Hanging Leg Raises 3 15-20 60s
Cable Crunches 3 15-20 60s

Boulder shoulders = the illusion of width. Key to the V-taper. Lateral raises are your best friend.

Day 4

Legs

Exercise Sets Reps Rest
Barbell Squats 4 8-10 120s
Leg Press 4 10-12 90s
Leg Extensions 3 12-15 60s
Romanian Deadlifts 4 10-12 90s
Lying Leg Curls 3 12-15 60s
Standing Calf Raises 4 15-20 60s

"Yeah I train legs, brah." Don't skip leg day. Proportional physique = aesthetic physique.

Day 5

Rest & Recovery

Recovery is where the magic happens. Zyzz believed in listening to your body and taking rest when needed. Light cardio, stretching, or just hitting the beach. Then the cycle repeats — back to Day 1, bigger and better than before.

Sleep 8+ hours. Stay hydrated. Let the gains come to you.

Diet Philosophy

Zyzz kept it simple: high protein, moderate carbs, clean fats. No overcomplication. Consistency beats perfection.

Daily Macro Split

Protein
40%
Carbs
35%
Fats
25%

Protein Sources

  • Chicken breast — the staple
  • Lean beef mince
  • Eggs — whole and whites
  • Whey protein shakes
  • Tuna & white fish
  • Greek yogurt

Carb Sources

  • Brown rice
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Oats — pre-workout fuel
  • Whole grain bread
  • Fruits (bananas, berries)
  • Vegetables (unlimited)

Healthy Fats

  • Olive oil
  • Avocados
  • Almonds & mixed nuts
  • Natural peanut butter
  • Fish oil / Omega-3s
  • Egg yolks

The Stack

Supplements are supplementary. They're the icing, not the cake. Get your diet right first.

Whey Protein

Post-workout recovery. 30-40g per shake. Simple, effective, essential.

Creatine

5g daily. Monohydrate. No loading needed. The most researched supplement in fitness.

Pre-Workout

Caffeine-based. For those days when motivation is low but the gym still calls.

Fish Oil

Omega-3 fatty acids. Joint health, heart health, and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Multivitamin

Insurance policy. Cover your micronutrient bases. Don't overthink it.

BCAAs

Intra-workout sipping. Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine. Stay anabolic during training.

"Don't ever let someone tell you that you can't do something. You wanna do something? You go ahead and do it. Don't let anyone stop you."
— Zyzz, The Father of Aesthetics