[SUPERHERO WORKOUT PLAN] THE DEADPOOL AB WORKOUT
Well let me just start by saying…
DEADPOOL IS MY FAVORITE SUPERHERO!
I think his mix of sarcasm, intelligence, skills (and mental instability make) make him not only entertaining but an all around badass!
But let’s skip over all that awesomeness for a second and talk about his level of fitness.
For the original Deadpool movie, Reynolds was ripped to shreds and had a pretty cool routine.
Here are the highlights:
- He started each workout with a 20-minute ab session
- He did a different workout each day (to keep the body guessing)
- He used a combination of TRX, Bosu, Plyometrics, Boxing, Resistance Bands, Yoga and traditional weight training
- He split his workouts into UPPER and LOWER body days and MATRIX (functional) training days
Now I like his entire workout but, as you can see above, he really prioritizes the abs by putting them first in each workout.
Let’s zoom in a bit to see what he does to bring out the Superhero Six Pack.
Take a look at the exercises below and then scroll down for my instructions so you can add this Superhero Ab routine to your own workout.
A SAMPLE OF DEADPOOL’S AB WORKOUT
Set #1
| Exercise | Reps |
| Weighted Decline Bench Situps* | 15-20 |
| Hanging Leg Lifts | 15-20 |
| Cable Machine Wood Choppers | 15-20 |
* Based on your strength level use a small weight (5lb, 7lb, 10lb) placed behind the head
Set #2
| Exercise | Reps |
| Swiss Ball Crunches | 15-20 |
| Decline Bench Body Bar Twists* | 15-20 |
| Ab Wheel (on knees)** | 15-20 |
* With a body bar (or a dumbbell in each hand) come up and twist to one side. Lower the body to the starting position then come up again twisting to the other side.
** Extend the body all the way out and pause for 1-2 seconds before returning to the starting position
Instructions:
Complete 1 round of each exercise in Set #1 then rest 1 minute.
Complete 1 round of each exercise in Set #2 the rest for 1 minute.
Complete Set #1 and then Set #2 with NO REST in between.
Rest for 30-60 seconds and then do the same thing 3 more times.
And as always don’t forget…Abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym!
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