Bruce Lee (born Lee Jun-fan, November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was a Hong Kong-American martial artist and actor who founded Jeet Kune Do, a mix of different fighting styles. Bruce Lee was 5 feet 8 inches tall (172 cm) and weighed 139 pounds (63 kg).
Bruce Lee Quick Info
- Complete Name: Lee Jun-fan
- Nicknames: Lee Siu-lung, Lee Yuen-cham, Lee Yuen-Kam
- Date of Birth: November 27, 1940
- Birthplace: Chinatown, San Francisco, California, U.S.
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Hong Kong, American (from 1959)
- Occupation: Martial artist, actor, philosopher, film director, screenwriter, producer
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Bruce Lee’s Height and Weight
- Height in Feet: 5 feet 8 inches
- Height in Centimeters: 172 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 63 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 139 lbs
Bruce Lee’s Workout Principles: Be Like Water
- Balanced Training: Mix martial arts with strength training, flexibility, cardio, and core work.
- Functional Strength: Build strength that translates to real-world situations.
- Daily Flexibility: Maintain agility for high kicks with daily stretches.
- Endure More: Utilize running, jump rope, or cycling to build stamina.
- Strong Core: Train abs and forearms for a strong fighting physique.
- Train Like Bruce: Be relentless, consistent, and push your limits.
Bruce Lee’s Weekly Workout Routine
Monday, January 1, 1968
- 9:20–9:30 AM—Warm-up
- 9:30-9:49 AM—Running
- 12:00–12:45 PM—500 punches, 300 finger jabs
- 3:00–3:55 PM—Leg squat, leg stretching (pulley, stand), hook kick
- 7:30–7:50 PM—100 finger jabs, 200 punches
- 9:00-9:30 PM—Sit-ups 4 sets, side bends 4 sets, leg raises 4 sets
Tuesday, January 2, 1968
- 9:20-9:25 AM—Warm-up
- 9:27-9:41 AM—Run
- 11:30-12:35 PM—500 punches, 400 finger jabs
- 3:00-3:45 PM—Squat, 3 sets of punching with weights, 20 minutes with a light bag and 3 sets of a heavy bag
- 5:15-5:45 PM—Sit-ups 5 sets, side bends 5 sets, leg raises 5 sets
- 8:20-8:24 PM—Isometric training for forearms
Wednesday, January 3, 1968
- 7:00-9:00 AM—Gung Fu workout
- 9:00-9:15 AM—Warm-up
- 9:20-9:50 AM—500 punches (back fist), skip rope 3 sets
- 10:00-10:30 AM—500 finger jabs
- 11:05-11:15 AM—Run
- 3:05-4:00 PM—4 sets of high kick stretching, 4 sets of side leg stretching (left & right), 3 sets of pulley hip extension, 3 sets of right leading hook kick, 3 sets of rear left hook kick
Thursday, January 4, 1968
- 10:35-10:45 AM—Warm-up
- 11:15-12:20 PM—500 left punches, 500 right punches
- 12:53-1:07 PM—Run
- 3:05-3:25 PM—Punching with weight and paper, skip rope
- 10:05-10:53 PM—Sit-ups 4 sets, leg raises 4 sets, side bends 4 sets, isometric training for forearms/wrist
Friday, January 5, 1968
- 9:25-10:13 AM—500 right punches, 500 left punches
- 11:00 AM—Chi Sao (Wing Chun) practice with Chuck Norris
- 4:10-5:00 PM—Leg stretching (pulley & stand), straight & side kicks, work on left side kick
- 8:30 PM—Sit-ups 5 sets, leg raises 5 sets, side bends 5 sets, isometric training for forearms/wrist
Saturday, January 6, 1968
- 9:10 AM—Warm-up
- 10:40 AM—500 punches, 300 finger jabs
Sunday, January 7, 1968
- 10:00 AM—500 right punches, 500 left punches, leg stretching, Chi Sao (Wing Chun) practice
- 11:30 AM-12:00 PM—Isometric training for forearms
- 9:10-9:55 PM—Abs & waist: sit-ups 5 sets, side bends 5 sets, leg raises 5 sets, stop by the gym
Bruce Lee’s Workout Routine (Inspire)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Morning
- Running: 4 miles at a fast pace.
- Stretching: Full-body stretches to improve flexibility and prevent injury.
Afternoon: Weight Training
- Clean and Press: 2 sets of 8 reps
- Barbell Curls: 2 sets of 8 reps
- Squats: 2 sets of 12 reps
- Barbell Rows: 2 sets of 8 reps
- Bench Press: 2 sets of 6 reps
Evening
- Martial Arts Practice: Punching drills, Kicking drills, Sparring
- Forearm and Grip Training: Various exercises are performed to improve grip and forearm strength.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Morning: Cardio
- Skipping Rope: 30 minutes
- Cycling: 45 minutes
Afternoon: Core Workout
- Sit-Ups: 3 sets of 50 reps
- Leg Raises: 3 sets of 50 reps
- Side Bends: 3 sets of 50 reps
Evening: Martial Arts Practice
- Wooden dummy training
- Shadow boxing
- Footwork drills
Sunday: Rest Day
Focus on recovery with light stretching or active rest like walking.
Additional Daily Exercises
- Finger Strengthening: Finger push-ups and other grip exercises.
- Flexibility Work: Daily stretching routines, focusing on leg flexibility.
Bruce Lee’s Diet and Nutrition
Meal #1: Breakfast
- 1-2 servings of whole-grain muesli cereal
- 1 serving of mixed nuts
- 1 serving of dried fruit
- 1 cup of black tea with honey
Meal #2: Homemade Vegetable & Fruit Juice
- 2-3 large carrots
- 1 apple
- 2-3 celery stalks
Meal #3: Lunch
- 4 oz of chicken breast, lean red meat, or seafood
- 1 cup of rice
- 2 cups of vegetables
Meal #4: Protein Shake
- Protein powder or non-instant powdered milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp wheat germ oil
- 1 tbsp brewer’s yeast
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 banana
- Water and ice cubes
Meal #5: Dinner
- 4 oz of chicken breast, lean red meat, or seafood
- 1 cup of rice or noodles
- 2 cups of vegetables
Snacks:
- Fresh fruits
Beverages:
- Green tea
- Ginseng-infused tea
Supplements:
- Vitamin C
- Lecithin Granules
- Bee Pollen
- Natural Vitamin E
- Rosehips
- Wheat germ oil
- Natural Protein Tablets
Special Foods:
- Royal jelly for a rapid energy boost
- Organ meats for their high nutritional value
The whole day of nutrition information:
- 126g of protein
- 280g of carbohydrates
- 50g of fat
- 2074 calories