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Dwayne the Rock Johnson Vs. John Cena – Workout Motivation

Dwayne the Rock Johnson and John Cena are former WWE superstars who dominated the rings in the 90s and 2000s. Both have had successful wrestling careers that have seen them bag many awards and honors. Their massive physique and muscular bodies have been featured in several films. Many people don't know that the two have invested heavily in their figures through Workout training and diet. Surprisingly, the Rock and John Cena have unique approaches to bodybuilding that have worked out well for both of them. This article will compare the two legends and see precisely what shaped their careers for so long.

Stats

	The Rock Johnson	John Cena
Height	6'5"	6'1"
Weight	262 lbs	240 lbs
D.O. B	1972	1977
WWE Titles	17	19
WWE Debut	1996	2001

Training and Exercises

The Rock – if you usually follow The Rock on Instagram, you know he doesn't shy from sharing his secrets. Recently, The Rock started doing workouts corresponding to a role he would play in his next movie. Every part is unique and requires a different body which The Rock must attain at all costs despite his aging physique. For instance, he worked hard for the movie Adam and Eve, where his form was much needed.

For his role as Hercules, The Rock had a crazy workout plan very few people could manage. He used to do it five days a week for up to 6 weeks. Here is a glimpse of his weekly workout plan in no particular order.

Workout

Body Part	Exercises	Sets (Reps)
Arms	Overhead rope extension. Cable rope curl. Bodyweight dip. Rope pushdown. I am standing EZ-bar biceps curl. EZ-bar preacher curl.	12 reps each
Legs and Calves	Hack squat Lying leg curl Seated calf raises Standing calf raises Leg press Dumbbell walking lunge Dumbbell Romanian deadlift Leg extension	(25) 4 sets (12) 4 sets (50) 5 sets (75) 5 sets (50) 4 sets (40) 4 sets (12) 4 sets (25) 4 sets
Chest	Alternating dumbbell bench press Incline barbell bench press Hammer strength incline press Flat bench flye Cable crossover Bodyweight dip	Four sets (12) 6-12 reps Four sets (12) Three sets (12) Three sets (15) until the failure of three sets
Back	Pull up Seated cable row Barbell shrug Straight-arm rope pulldown Cable lat pulldown One-arm dumbbell row Cable face pull	Four sets until failure Three sets (12) Four sets (12) Three sets (12) Three sets (12) 12-10-8-8 reps Three sets (12)
Shoulders	Standing lateral raise Bent over the lateral raise One-arm cable lateral raise Hammer strength shoulder press Seated dumbbell overhead press	Four sets (12) Four sets (10) Three sets (20) 12-10-10-8 reps Three sets (10)

Sometimes The Rock does his workouts while recording himself. This is an excellent chance to do it alone if you have the equipment but trust me, it will be tough.

As for his role in Black Adam, The Rock worked on his upper body from Monday to Friday, with a rest on Tuesday. He would do leg exercises on Saturday and other activities targeting specific muscles.

John Cena

Another beast in the gym, the man you cannot see, hasn't got many film roles, unlike The Rock. But that does not stop him from performing insane exercises if need be. Some people wrongly assume that Cena's physique is purely a result of his genetics. The truth is that this guy works harder than the average bodybuilder, and the results are there to be seen. If you want to know he earned that fantastic body, check his weight in high school and compare it to now; he now weighs 240 pounds, which is twice his weight back then.

John Cena's workout schedule is a bit fixed compared to The Rock's. Apart from regular training, Cena performs 60 sets of crunches after every day of training. Here is a breakdown of the legend's weekly training exercises.

Workout

Body Part	Exercises	Sets (Reps)
Arms	Preacher curl Standing dumbbell curl Seated dumbbell curl Tricep dip Seated barbell extension Rope pressdown Single-arm cable press down Lying tricep extension	5 (12) 3 (12) 3 (12) Four until failure 3 (20) 3 (20) 3(10) Six until failure
Legs and Calves	Standing bodyweight leg raise Seated leg raises Standing single-leg curl Single leg extension Leg press Leg extension Squat Hack squat	4 (25) 10 (20) 4 (25) 3 (10) 5 (20) 4 (15) 4 (10) 3 (15)
Chest	Bench press Inclined bench press Cable crossovers Inclined machine press Pec dec	(10) 3 (20) 4 (15) 4 (20) 4 (15) 4
Back	Pull up Barbell shrug Deadlift One-arm dumbbell row Barbell row High pulls Lat pull down	Four until failure 5 (20) 4 (15) 5 (20) 5 (20) 4 (20) 5 (20)
Shoulders	Dumbbell lateral raise Machine lateral raise Machine overhead press Military press Seated overhead press Rear delt machine flye	3 (12) 5 (20) 5 (20) 3 (10) 3 (10) 5 (20)

Diet plans

The Rock and John Cena have unique meal plans that have helped them get where they are in terms of physique. We are going to compare the seven-day meal plans of the two giants.

Meal (Quantity)	The Rock Johnson	John Cena
Meal 1	Oatmeal (2 cups) Whole eggs (2) Cod (10 oz)	Oatmeal (with applesauce) Whole eggs (2) Egg-whites (6)
Meal 2	Veggies (1 cup) Sweet potato (12 oz) Cod (8 oz)	Protein bar
Meal 3	Veggies (1 cup) Chicken (8 oz) White rice (2 cups)	Brown rice Chicken breasts (2) Veggies
Meal 4	Veggies (1 cup) Rice (2 cups) Fish oil (1 tbsp) Cod (8 oz)	Wheat pita bread (whole) Tuna
Meal 5	Baked potato (12 oz) Steak (8 oz) Spinach salad	Whey protein shake Banana
Meal 6	Rice (2 cups) Cod (10 oz) Salad	Pasta/brown rice Veggies Chicken/fish Salad
Meal 7	Veggies (1 cup) Egg-white omelet (10) Casein protein (30 grams) Omega-3 fish oil (1 tbsp)	Cottage cheese (low fat) Casein protein

As you might have noticed, John Cena's meals are not restricted much compared to The Rock's. However, that diet plan has worked for him, as did The Rock's. It is also important to note that these meal plans are altered from time to time as the circumstances dictate. Also, the overall diet restriction for the two is that they should eat enough food with protein while making healthy choices.

Workout Equipment

Workout equipment is universal for everyone who visits the gym, but some prefer some more. For instance, apart from regular gym workout equipment, the following is The Rock's other preferred gear:

UA sport wireless train headphones.
Actual wireless flash project Rock buds.
UA Project Rock 1 sporty kicks.
UA HOVR Phantom project Rock shoes.
Project Rock Terry short-sleeved hoodie.
Project Rock 90 bag.

The Rock, John Cena, and other successful fitness gurus have one thing in common; they constantly invest in their equipment. Dieting alone will not help you acquire that fantastic body and physique. It would be best if you bought quality equipment that will serve your needs for an extended period. Quality gym equipment is characteristically costly but will outlast obsolete ones purchased on the streets. So, the first step towards working to become like these legends is to invest in your gear and equipment. Most importantly, ensure your body gear is comfortable enough to perform various exercises.

One must also have a healthy, well-balanced meal plan to supplement training. It would be best if you had more protein and measured amounts of calories in your diet. But if you're unsure what meals to take, consult your trainer for appropriate guidance. It is essential to watch your diet to avoid losing the gains you've made at the gym; the reverse is also true.

Discipline

Finally, you might not get to the top without a robust training program and discipline. The first sign of failure is not having a workout plan and not sticking to one. The Rock and John Cena are very disciplined regarding training and other things related to their careers. You don't have to degrade your schedule over petty things that don't contribute much to your overall success. Also, create time for things you failed to do because something important came up, and don't procrastinate. Do this and watch your star rise above the bodybuilding legends we know today.

Overall

If you're looking for role models to look up to as far as bodybuilding and fitness are concerned, look no more because you have them in The Rock and Cena. Follow their social media accounts and see what we are talking about. However, we want to warn beginners to be careful about copying everything these pros do because it takes them time and effort to get there. Start small, and with hard work and determination, you will get there eventually. There are more inspirational bodybuilding articles on our blog. Consider reading all of them; your bodybuilding career will be blissful.

Paul