One would expect a star player like LeBron James to have a strict diet to follow. The way King James performs on court, one would think that he must be going all protein and greens. James is known for his intense preparation and care he takes for his body.

LeBron James: Cheat Diet

Thompson told The Athletic’s Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd, in an article full of anecdotes about James, that the word “King” also fits the NBA Star’s diet.

LeBron James: The Great Workout

However, as much as the King works out twice as hard as he eats.

LeBron James indulges in an intense workout session just four days a week. He is known to spend the rest of the days in a more relaxed manner. Take a look at how his workout regime is distributed across the week.

LeBron James: The Weekly Workout.

Monday

Push-Ups – 8-10 reps, 3 sets

Pull-Ups – 8-10 reps, 3 sets

Dumbbell Snatch – 5 reps, 3 sets

Single Arm Cable Row – 8-10 reps, 3 sets

Tuesday

Dumbbell Squat – 10-12 reps, 3 sets

Swiss Ball Hip Raise and Leg Curl – 10-12 reps, 3 sets

Dumbbell Step-Ups – 10 reps, 3 sets

Single-Leg Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise – 12 reps, 3 sets

Thursday

Dumbbell Bench Press – 10 reps, 3 sets

Lat Pulldown – 10 reps, 3 sets

Single-Arm Overhead Press – 6-8 reps, 3 sets

Single-Arm Dumbbell Row – 10 reps, 3 sets

Friday

Single-Leg Squat – 5 reps, 3 sets

Dumbbell Side Lunge – 10 reps, 3 sets

Single-Leg Swiss Ball Curl – 10 reps, 3 sets

Unstable Jump Rope – 45 seconds