Matheus Donaire doing a shirtless front double biceps flex

Matheus Donaire

Bodybuilder, Sponsored Athlete

Matheus Donaire is a professional bodybuilder from Brazil, who’s risen to prominence through his online photos and videos under the nickname “Donaire.fc”.

Matheus’ first photo was posted in November 2017. Since then, he’s grown into a well-known figure in the bodybuilding world and social media. Through his awesome pictures, he shows everyone what can be achieved when you set your mind to something and work hard to get it.

Not only does Matheu boast a ripped physique, he also backs it up with results on bodybuilding stages. He’s been crowned the South American Champion and Grand Prix International Winner, among other accolades.

With his ever-growing list of feats and an awe-worthy physique, he promises to make waves for many years to come.


Matheus Donaire doing a shirtless front lat spread

Athlete Statistics

Full Name: Matheus Donaire
WeightHeightNationalityProfession
255 - 265lbs (115.7 - 120.2kg)5'7" (170cm)BrazilianBodybuilder, Sponsored Athlete
 
Era
2010
Weight255 - 265lbs (115.7 - 120.2kg)
Height5'7" (170cm)
NationalityBrazilian
ProfessionBodybuilder, Sponsored Athlete
Era2010


Matheus Donaire looking swole and ripped in his red tank top

Accomplishments

Bodybuilding Awards

  • Vice-Champion World’s NABBA
  • Brazilian Champion
  • Gran Prix International Champion
  • South American Champion

Matheus Donaire bodybuilding transformation before-after


Matheus Donaire flexing his legs in the gym

Training

Like most bodybuilders, Matheu either focuses on growing or leaning out his physique. It all depends on which stage he’s at.

When preparing for a contest, Matheu will increase the frequency of his training to raise metabolic rate. This allows him to quickly burn calories and lose fat.

However, when not competing, Matheu will keep his training sessions short and intense, with a lot of heavy compound exercises to make his muscles grow.

In terms of the exercises themselves, Matheu sticks to the basics, such as squats, deadlifts, military presses, and the bench press. He usually ends his workouts with isolation exercises such as cable bicep curls to shred out his muscles.


Matheus Donaire doing cable curls in the gym, looking ripped and huge

Nutrition

Cutting For a Show

When Matheus follows a cutting diet, he reduces his calories from carbs while increasing protein intake. This way, he preserves his muscle mass while losing fat.

In fact, the closer Matheus gets to a show, the higher his protein intake will be. Usually, he starts at 1 g of protein per pound of body weight but might go up to 1.5 g per lbs by the time of the show.

Gaining Muscle

When he wants to gain size, Matheus increases his carbs and fats. This allows him to have longer and harder-hitting training sessions where he’ll maximally tear his muscle fibers. Matheus will then allow these tears to repair and grow stronger during sleep.

As for his protein intake, it stays high just like in his cutting diet. However, he doesn’t need to track his proteins as strictly as during the show prep, he only makes sure to stay in an overall caloric surplus to build muscle.


Matheus Donaire posing shirtless in a bodybuilding photo shoot

Idols and Influences

Apart from his own influences, Matheus has become an influencer in his own right, ever since opening his online profiles.

His strong physique and awesome achievements set the benchmark for every aspiring bodybuilder that looks up to him.


Matheus Donaire flexing his huge and ripped muscles

What we can learn from Matheus Donaire

What we can learn from Matheus Donaire, is that with the right training and diet plan in place, you can go a long way with your physique.

By following a workout routine that’s suited around your goals and needs, along with keeping your protein intake high, and ensuring optimal rest, you too can have huge and ripped muscles of your own – just like Matheus.

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