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JAKE SHANE IS staring at the pullup bar like it owes him money. The comedian-influencer, best known for his gonzo social media posts and his chatty, heartfelt podcast, Therapuss,<\/a> doesn\u2019t often look so steely. His fans\u20141.7 million strong on IG\u2014are more accustomed to seeing the elastic-faced Shane clowning as a USB cable struggling to mate with an outlet (\u201cI don\u2019t know if it\u2019s going to work tonight, honestly\u2026\u201d), a quivering app about to be deleted (\u201cHold on to Instagram!\u201d), or the disciple who receives the bill at the Last Supper (\u201cJust because you make [the wine] yourself doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re not going to charge us\u2014it\u2019s like a bottle fee\u201d).<\/p>\n Today, though, Shane is here to see if he can convincingly play the guy no one laughs at. A group of publicists and content creators for Alo (for whom he\u2019s an unofficial ambassador) are gathered at the swanky Beverly Hills apparel store and wellness club to witness whether he can pull it off with a straight face.<\/p>\n Shane swings his arms like a boxer entering the ring, climbs onto the machine, and starts pulling. His form is solid, and at the top of each rep, the flexed muscles in his lower back form a Christmas tree.<\/p>\n Eight reps. Shane drops off the bar, the badass act gone. His eyes go wide, and he grins like he can\u2019t quite believe it himself.<\/p>\n \u201cRiiight?\u201d<\/p>\n Not long ago, he says, even one assisted pullup was a struggle. A treadmill walk was a tough workout. When he shared shirtless photos, it was for laughs.<\/p>\n Jake Shane training at the Alo club, in Los Angeles<\/p>\n Then, a year and a half ago, his trainer, an affable Brit named Louis Chandler, lowered the boom. Yes, Shane was showing up\u2014but he was only half committed. If he dialed it in\u2014workouts, food, sleep, water\u2014he could make an impressive change.<\/p>\n To underscore the point, Chandler took a shirtless pic of the 5’3″, 136-pound Shane, who sent it to his management team, expecting the normal reaction: funny guy without a shirt. \u201cThey were like, You actually look good,\u201d says Shane. \u201cAnd I was like, Oh, really?\u201d<\/p>\n The nudge was all the 26-year-old needed. No more skipping leg day. Lots of protein. Fewer carbs. Tons of water. Slowly, the transformation began. Today, he\u2019s posing for photos that will be seen by an entirely new audience, and it\u2019s clear he has the whole package: arms, traps, back, legs. For the first time, Shane doesn\u2019t look like he\u2019s in on the joke. He looks genuinely\u2014and justifiably\u2014proud.<\/p>\n Trainer Louis Chandler checks Shane\u2019s form.<\/p>\n The pattern\u2014intense and focused while he lifts, loose and chatty between sets\u2014continues for his entire workout. A superset of TRX pushups and pullups. An explosive landmine press. Sled pushes with almost 300 pounds of resistance.<\/p>\n As he catches his breath, Shane launches into a rant about the AssaultBike. \u201cOnce,\u201d he recalls, \u201cI was so tired after riding it that I lay down on the floor panting for five minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n Then he lights up: \u201cWait, should I show you guys?\u201d Chandler says, \u201cLet\u2019s do it at the end.\u201d<\/p>\n They move on to hanging leg raises. Lying Swiss ball passes. Battle ropes. Following a week of body-part split workouts\u2014legs, chest and back, arms and shoulders\u2014today is about fat loss and athleticism, two major pillars of Shane\u2019s transformation.<\/p>\n \u201cHe is someone that goes to the gym five times a week, that focuses on his eating and his health when maybe that wasn\u2019t a part of his lifestyle and personality before.\u201d Now, Chandler affirms, \u201che\u2019s bought in.\u201d<\/p>\n Jose Mandojana<\/p>\n For comedians, getting fit can complicate the brand. Shane knows that being aspirational and being relatable don\u2019t coexist easily. Can he be a funny guy who\u2019s also jacked?<\/p>\n \u201cIf I look good and talk about my insecurities,\u201d he acknowledges, \u201cit won\u2019t land as hard as when I looked bad and talked about my insecurities.\u201d His solution? \u201cI just need to find a new lane to make fun of myself that\u2019s not my body.\u201d<\/p>\n The workout\u2019s almost over. Shane mounts the AssaultBike, the machine that used to lay him flat. He pedals and pumps as the fan whooshes louder. Chandler counts the seconds. \u201cCome on, big finish\u2026time!\u201d<\/p>\n And the grin is back. \u201cWhen I feel like I\u2019m in shape, I go back into this cycle of \u2018Okay, now I need to dress cool. Now I need to be with the cool kids.\u2019 \u201d But cool is for the overcoiffed, plastic surgery set. He\u2019s after something more authentic. \u201cIf I continue working out and looking good and continue being myself,\u201d he says, \u201cI\u2019m golden.\u201d<\/p>\n Tour Workout<\/p>\n NO GYM IN sight? The following full-body, do-anywhere circuit\u2014designed by Jake Shane\u2019s trainer, Louis Chandler\u2014will keep you fit and lean till you can get back to heavy iron.<\/p>\n On each move, perform as many good-form reps as possible in 40 seconds. Rest 20 seconds, then move on to the next exercise. Repeat the entire cycle three to five times.<\/p>\n Squats<\/p>\n Drop down till your thighs are parallel to the floor. Stand up fully.<\/p>\n Make it Harder: Jump at the top of each rep.Reverse Lunges<\/p>\n Step backward into a lunge, then back to standing. Alternate legs.<\/p>\n Make it Harder: Jump out of the lunge position, switching legs in midair.Pushups<\/p>\n Keeping your body straight from head to heels, lower your chest to the floor. Then push up.<\/p>\n Make it Harder: Explode upward, trying to get air on each rep.Side Plank Reaches<\/p>\n Stack your feet and keep your body straight, head to heels. Reach your top arm down and under your torso, then upward toward the sky. Repeat for 30 seconds, then perform the same move on the other side.<\/p>\n Make it Harder: Lift your top leg.Between Sets<\/p>\n Beginner fitness tip? Go-to workout song? When he knew he was getting results? Go-to healthy food? Mindset? A version of this story appears in the Summer 2026 issue of Men\u2019s Health.<\/p>\n![\"Jake](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14aa4e33-992f-4a35-a30a-82c3c345b1c5.jpg\" "\\"Jake")
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Jose Mandojana<\/p>\n![\"Jake](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/264f2d7f-90ee-4b83-93e3-b5671333a985.jpg\" "\\"Jake")
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\u201c12 incline, 3 miles per hour, 30 minutes on the treadmill was my gateway drug into fitness.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2018We Can\u2019t Be Friends\u2019 by Ariana Grande.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI started feeling comfortable walking around my neighborhood with my shirt off,
which I never thought I\u2019d be able to do.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cChicken and rice. I eat the chicken first so when I get to the rice, I want less of it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIf I don\u2019t work out, my day feels off. It\u2019s more mental health than anything else.\u201d<\/p>\n
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