As one of the best basketball players in the United States, Kevin Durant is known for both his skill and his height. This guy, who is 6’9″ and very heavy, naturally makes the other team work hard.  He’s tall, but that’s not the only thing that gives him an edge. He trains hard for hours! His trainer, Dwight Daub, has put him through a tough workout plan.

Kevin Durant’s Workout Routine

Mobility Exercises

Thoracic spine extension (2 sets – 30 reps each)Rotational med ball throws (3 sets – 8 reps each)Split Stance Overhead core matrix: Forward, Rotational and Lateral (2 sets – 10 reps each)

Strength Exercises

Basic Med ball Single Romanian Deadlift (2 sets – 7 reps each)Three-way med ball single leg Romanian Deadlift on an Airex pad (2 sets – 7 reps each)Inverted Row on Physioball with a pair of TRX Straps (4 sets – 10 reps each)Basic Inverted Row (4 sets – 10 reps each)Single-leg dumbbell-to-press (4 sets – 8 reps each)

Basic Overhead Press (4 sets – 8 reps each)Walking dumbbell push up-to-row (4 sets – 8 reps each)Basic Dumbbell Row from Push-Up Position (4 sets – 8 reps each)Med Ball Multi-Planar Lunge on Core Board (4 sets – 10-12 reps each)Basic Med ball Multi-Planar Lunge (4 sets – 10-12 reps each)

Shoot Training Exercises

Pick and PopAttack Help DefenderFreeze Pull UpsHesitate On Drive to AttackCatch and ShootPost UpDribble Drag to CrossoverEarly Offense Duck InCounterCross Screen to Pick and Roll

Kevin likes to take things a step further and push himself to a greater extent than these basic exercises. He sprints on the sand and calls this running drill “suicide.” It takes twice as much work and energy to run on normal ground. His friend Russell Westbrook sometimes goes with him. He thinks that training in the rough sand is a great way to get stronger, more balanced, and faster. The rough surface of the sand helps him work out muscles that he wouldn’t be able to do with regular exercise.

Kevin Durant’s Diet Plan

Kevin says that the best way to get fit is to eat consistently healthy food that is full of nutrients. He says that if you are an athlete, you should never skip a meal because you will need to be strong. He even likes to eat small, healthy meals in between the big ones. He would eat salad and fruits or drink fresh juices or muffins, which were his favorite. He does, however, pay attention to what he eats, which is something other people should also do.

Here’s his day’s meal plan –

Breakfast

2 egg whites1 whole egg omelette with spinach and tomato toppingsA Bowl of fresh fruitToast (Gluten-free).

Late Morning Snack

Fruit and Triple berry acai smoothie

Lunch

Grilled Salmon with lemon and cucumber yoghurt dressingBrown rice pilafBautéed spinach (sautéd with coconut water first)

Dinner

Grilled chickenRoasted vegetablesFruit smoothie