Bodybuilder Kali Muscle Net Worth and Income Sources 

Kali Muscle Net Worth is estimated to be approximately $5 million, according to reputable online sources [1].

Kali Muscle is a popular Youtuber known for his videos on bodybuilding, binge eating, muscle development, general aesthetics, and working out. Kali’s physique and his unique approach to dieting have received widespread attention. His most popular video is titled “Kali Muscle Chest Workout w/ 200lb Dumbbell Press” with over 21 million views and counting. 

Want to know how this American bodybuilder built his wealth like his billowing muscle? 

Even better, in Kali’s own words, want to know how he went from an excon to an icon? 

Read on.

Kali Muscle Income Sources

Kali Muscle is extremely popular among the fitness community and nearly everyone who gets into bodybuilding knows about him. This widespread popularity opens the doors to earning streams that other YouTubers do not have access to. Besides promoting other brands such as Honda and Snickers, Kali runs his own line of supplement products and sells merchandise. 

His earnings from these sources are not known. However, we may be able to figure out how much he earns from ad revenue on his YouTube videos – but these are only rough estimates. 

Kali Muscle has his own official store that sells various merchandise including apparel, books, programs, supplements, and more [2]. 

The fitness enthusiast’s income sources can be summed up below:

  • Earnings from YouTube channels ($719  –  $11.5K per month)
  • Earnings from Endorsements (income is not disclosed)
  • Merchandise Sales (earnings are not disclosed) 
Kali posing next to his car. Credit: Instagram

Income Source 1: YouTube

Kali Muscle started his YouTube channel on Apr 11, 2008, with a focus on bodybuilding and extreme workout videos. Kali’s oldest known video is titled “Pull Ups 230LBS | Kali Muscle” with 1.4 million views. 

Kali’s unusually aestehtic physique earned the attention of millions and it didn’t take long before his channel grew in popularity. To keep up with his audience’s expectations, Kali began posting extreme workout videos that increased his risk of severe injury. 

His most popular video is titled “Kali Muscle Chest Workout w/ 200lb Dumbbell Press” with over 21 million views [3]. The iconic size of the dumbbells (which took up half the screen) contributed to the virality of his videos. As viewers became curious about his workout regiment and food eating protocol, they expressed more interest in his personal life. 

Kali began posting a series of videos demonstrating that he managed to stay lean despite binging on high-calorie foods (including what could be classified as junk food).

Kali Muscle’s YouTube Channel SubscribersTotal ViewsEst. Net Earnings per month
Kali Muscle2.52M 454,446,400 views$719  –  $11.5K

Income Source 2: Sponsors

One of Kali’s biggest sources of income is sponsorships from the biggest brands in the world including Comcast, Snickers, GEICO, Taco Bell, and more. The fact that Kali is able to pull these brands on his channel shows the extent of his reach on social media. It is unclear how much he earns from these sponsorships.

Kali with Hyphy YT. Credit: Instagram

Income Source 3: Merchandising

Kali Muscle has his own line of apparel, music, supplements, and more. You can visit kalimuscle.com to check out his online store. Most of these products are frequently sold out as soon as they are released, on account of his social clout and popularity. 

Kali posing for photos. Credit: Instagram

Kali Muscle Early Life 

Kali Muscle was born on February 18, 1975, in Oakland, California, USA. Kali never knew his biological father and had what could be described as a dysfunctional childhood. He was raised by his mother and stepfather who wasn’t very nice to him. 

Kali’s parents weren’t rich and he lived a life of poverty for much of his childhood. To make things worse, Kali grew up around gang violence and knew many criminals. They influenced him to carry a gun to his elementary school. 

To make things worse, his elder brother died in an accident due to gun-related violence. This incident further contributed to his family’s financial woes. Kali ultimately resorted to crime and robbery to earn a living for his family. 

In his younger years, Kali joined a local gym. He attended the gym to mostly focus on his body but it didn’t take long before he became obsessed with aesthetics. He later received a scholarship to attend Fresno State University. He still stayed in touch with his criminal lifestyle and went to jail for several years. 

Kali Muscle didn’t allow these turn of events to keep him from bodybuilding and he managed to grow even more in prison. Finally, Kali was released from jail in 2010 and he went to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. He worked in David McConaughey’s music video and that allowed him to grow his career.

Kali promoting his book. Credit: Instagram 

Kali Muscle Accomplishments

Kali Muscle broke out of a life of crime and poverty to become a multi-million dollar influencer. His life, despite the controversies, provides inspiration to millions. His Instagram page has 972,000 followers and is inching closer to the 1 million milestones. 

Kali Muscle’s Controversies

Critics accuse Kali Muscle of setting up unrealistic expectations of bodybuilding among his followers. They accuse him of abusing steroids to achieve his desired body type and not informing his audience of doing so. 

He also promotes natural bodybuilding supplements based on his physique – again, not informing the audience of having used steroids to achieve it. Kali gives off the impression that he follows natural bodybuilding diets to achieve his physique. 


Kali’s most popular video is 


Best Kali Muscle Quotes

“I’m a showstopper, they wanna take pictures of me when I go by – what about you”

“That’s just too much goddamn muscle!”


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Kali Muscle Biography

Legal NameKali “Muscle” Kirkendall 
Net Worth$5 Million
Source of WealthYouTube, Sponsorships, Merchandise Sales
Date of BirthFebruary 18, 1975
Place of BirthOakland, California, USA
GenderMale
Height175 cm, 5’9
Weight235 – 245lbs
ReligionChristian
Marital StatusSingle
PartnerNA
ChildrenN/A
Names of ChildrenN/A
NationalityAmerican

Frequently Asked Questions About Kali Muscle?

What is Kali Muscle known for?

Kali Muscle is an American bodybuilder known for running a fitness YouTube channel with millions of subscribers. He also sells his own supplement line and apparel. [4]

What is Kali Muscle’s age?

Kali Muscle was born on February 18, 1975. This makes him 46 years old.

Who is Kali Muscle Dating?

It is unclear who Kali Muscle is dating at the time of writing. It is plausible that he is currently single. 

Is Kali Muscle on Steroids?

Kali Muscle claims to use natural bodybuilding supplements to grow his muscles. Many experts argue that he may be abusing steroids. 

What is Kali Muscle’s net worth?

Kali Muscle’s estimated net worth is around $5 million. 

How Many Subscribers Does Kali’s YouTube Channel Have?

Kali Muscle currently has over 2.52M subscribers on his YouTube channel. 

References

[1]https://socialblade.com/youtube/user/kalimuscle – Kali Muscle’s net worth 

[2] https://kalimuscle.com/shop/ – Kali Muscle’s store. 

[3]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P_ktpTmaJ4 – Kali’s most popular video. 

[4]https://www.hyphylife.com/collections/supplements – Kali’s line of supplements. 


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