Fitness
This Workout Program Will Help You Shred Your Dad Bod
BALANCING FATHERHOOD AND FITNESS has never been easy. You’ve got less time, less sleep, and less mental bandwidth. Most workouts just aren’t made for the daily grind dads face. Until now.
That’s because now you can follow the program that’s kept one of the fitness world’s most shredded trainers ripped while raising four kids. Meet Dad Bod Shred, your new go-to video workout program built just for busy dads by 46-year-old Cory Gregory.
Gregory is in the best shape of his life. And he’s gotten here by overcoming his own daddyhood challenges. Like plenty of dads, Gregory’s beaten injuries, battling back from a torn rotator cuff to bench press more than 300 pounds. He’s also learned to maximize his gym time, developing a system of muscle-building sessions that can have him in and out of the gym in less than 45 minutes.
He’s sharing those secrets with you in Dad Bod Shred, which includes five 30-minute muscle-building workouts, one quick cardio session, and countless hacks that can help busy dads everywhere get jacked in less than an hour a day.
The program is available exclusively to Men’s Health MVP Premium members, so if you’re not already a member, sign up NOW!
Your Coach
CORY GREGORY, who’s better known as CoryG, is a veteran fitness trainer and influencer who’s worked with celebrities and powerlifters alike. But he’s more than that too. A father of four, he’s a savvy presence who understands how to build muscle and strength without spending hours in the gym.
His secret: A unique brand of training that incorporates supersets and limited rest times to push your muscles to the limit even if you aren’t lifting titanic loads. This helps minimize injury while still setting you up for the gains you’ve always wanted.
Your 4-Week Dad Bod Shred Schedule
You can tackle these five workouts any way you want, but for best results, follow the 4-week schedule below; it’ll insure you’re pushing your limits five days a week.
Week 1
SUNDAY: REST
MONDAY: LEGS
TUESDAY: ARMS, 10-MINUTE CARDIO
WEDNESDAY: BACK
THURSDAY: REST/10-MINUTE CARDIO
FRIDAY: CHEST
SATURDAY: SHOULDERS, 10-MINUTE CARDIO
Week 2
SUNDAY: REST
MONDAY: LEGS
TUESDAY: ARMS, 10-MINUTE CARDIO
WEDNESDAY: BACK
THURSDAY: REST/10-MINUTE CARDIO
FRIDAY: CHEST
SATURDAY: SHOULDERS, 10-MINUTE CARDIO
Week 3
SUNDAY: REST
MONDAY: LEGS
TUESDAY: ARMS, 10-MINUTE CARDIO
WEDNESDAY: BACK
THURSDAY: REST/10-MINUTE CARDIO
FRIDAY: CHEST
SATURDAY: SHOULDERS, 10-MINUTE CARDIO
Week 4
SUNDAY: REST
MONDAY: LEGS
TUESDAY: ARMS, 10-MINUTE CARDIO
WEDNESDAY: BACK
THURSDAY: REST/10-MINUTE CARDIO
FRIDAY: CHEST
SATURDAY: SHOULDERS, 10-MINUTE CARDIO
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