How To Attain The Well Rounded Action Hero Physique Of Jason Statham

How To Attain The Well Rounded Action Hero Physique Of Jason Statham

by Russ Howe

While most movie star physiques are built purely with the actor's appearance on the big screen in mind, the Jason Statham workout offers a very different take. It is based upon creating a body which not only looks strong, but actually is strong.

It's main strength comes in the shape of not sticking to the tried and tested formula. By throwing the old standard straight sets formula out of the window, you end up with an entirely original and creative gym workout which should offer variety every single time you walk into the gym.

Exercises included in the session may be unfamiliar, as it borrows from various different styles including power lifting and crossfit, meaning gym regulars are often replaced with new and difficult variations to incorporate more explosive speed or power into the move. Functional fitness is certainly a key ingredient, with a large importance placed upon your core strength.

The workout is performed as a circuit, with three stages. They are:

Stage 1: 10 minute warm-up on any piece of cardiovascular equipment.

Stage 2: High intensity interval training.

Stage 3: Full body resistance circuit.

Phase one is used as a warm-up phase to prepare your muscles for the both the HIIT session and the body weight circuit which lie immediately after it. With that fact in mind, be sure to choose a piece of cardiovascular kit which will allow you to warm up your entire body. A rowing machine or versaclimber would be an ideal choice. The second phases switches the approach from regular, steady state exercise to interval training.

Of course, HIIT is based upon the theory of switching from a moderate level of intensity to a very high level rather than just keeping the workout at the same pace. It has been proven to increase fat burning by nine times compared to regular cardiovascular exercise but the secret to success comes in allowing for sufficient recovery between your short interval bursts of maximal intensity. This session lasts 15 minutes. Try to fit in as many 30 second bursts as you can, allowing around 2 minutes for recovery - but if you need longer than that, just take longer.

High intensity interval training is well known for it's explosive and exhausting capabilities, so by the time you reach the final stage you may already be struggling. Take a few minutes to recover before you begin round three, which consists of six exercises in a circuit. Ensure you pick a good variety here, so as to achieve a full body focus:

Hanging Leg raise x 20

Dips x 20

Rope pull x 5 reps - attach a weight to a rope and pull it towards you from 25 feet away.

Rope climb x 5

Skipping with high knees x 30 seconds

Wide-grip pull-ups x 15 reps

Barbell deadlift x 20 reps - as heavy as possible without losing good form.

Barbell Squat x 20

Dumbbell bench press x 20 reps - on a flat bench.

Dumbbell clean and press x 20 reps.

Dumbbell Swing x 20 reps - use a dumbbell as an alternative to kettlebells, giving a new twist to a popular old exercise.

You form your own individual circuit either by choosing six of the moves above or inserting your own into any of the six available slots. As long as the focus is on a full body workout, the exercises can be changed as much as you like. Push through all six exercises before taking a 3-4 minute rest period and then going through it again. Aim to get through about 5 rounds in total.

As far as celebrity workouts go, the Jason Statham workout is both original and challenging. Those looking for fat loss will certainly enjoy the interval training aspects and the high intensity, while those looking for muscular gains will enjoy the focus on strength-based moves such as the power clean and deadlift.



Further help: Russ Howe PTI is a very popular <a href="http://www.russhowepti.com">online personal trainer</a> based in England. You can pick up the full brutally intense routine he used for the <a href="http://www.russhowepti.com/the-jason-statham-workout/">jason statham workout</a> via his blog today.

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