GERMAN bodybuilder and influencer Jo Lindner underwent a sensational body transformation through workouts and a substantial diet.
Jo, known online as "Joesthetics", died suddenly of an aneurysm in his girlfriend's arms at the age of 30, following neck pain three days ago.
His heartbroken girlfriend Nicha announced Jo passed away while they were cuddling, shortly after he gifted her a custom made necklace with her name on it.
Lindner had accumulated a huge following on social media as a result of his fitness routines, including more than eight million fans on Instagram.
But his incredible rise to prominence is made even more remarkable when you become aware of the details of his bodybuilding lifestyle.
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Here is how Lindner achieved his unique physical condition.
Before and after pictures
Lindner was once a regular gym goer who - although muscly - was no more ripped than the average man who lifts weights on a regular basis.
But as his transformation developed, he became one of the biggest bodybuilders in the game.
His status as a fitness inspiration had increased significantly over recent years.
And his astonishing physical appearance saw him accumulate nearly one million fans on YouTube.
Intense five-day-a-week workout plan
Lindner's workout plan was targeted towards lean muscle gains, with a host of exercises designed to develop this.
He achieved this through compound and isolation lifts for his major muscle groups.
Lindner used a high-volume training approach which consisted of moderate weights - with the number of reps usually between eight and 12.
He also sometimes utilised a high-intensity workout routine through heavy weights and lower reps.
This can facilitate not just strength but also size gains.
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According to DR Workout, he went to the gym five days per week - using Monday to focus on his shoulders and triceps.
Tuesday then saw him perform sessions on his arms and calves, followed by a leg day on Wednesday.
He rested on Thursday, before returning to the gym on Friday for a chest workout.
Saturday was dedicated to shoulders and arms, with Sunday his second rest day.
Five meal per day diet
Along with his impressive workout routine, Lindner also stuck to a five or six meal per day diet.
Meals were full of essential nutrients like proteins, complex carbs, and healthy fats.
While he drank cup after cup of decaf coffee to stem cravings for junk food.
This consisted of the following:
Meal 1
- 1-litre decaf coffee with milk
Meal 2
- Decaf coffee
- Brown rice cakes
- Omelette (made of 9 egg whites, 1 whole egg and onion)
Meal 3
- Pre-workout shake
- 5 rice cakes
Meal 4
- Post-workout shake
- Low-fat milk
Meal 5
- Sweet potato fries
- Crispy chicken
- Green veggies or salad
