How do we build shoulder strength and muscular aesthetics like One Punch Man, Saitama? This anime inspired weight training workout, can help warriors improve shoulder strength and stabilization.
Fictional to Functional Fitness:
There's no doubt that Saitama has the strongest punch in the anime universe; he truly is the One Punch Man! Although a knockout punch does require a combination of both strength and technique, having strong and stable shoulders can improve speed, accuracy, power and can prevent injuries when we attempt to execute punches like One Punch Man. Through common, but yet effective shoulder exercises, we can improve the strength in our shoulders and stabilize it to help improve not only punch power but also withstand real daily activity stressors in our human world.
Benefits:
Increase shoulder strength
Improve shoulder mobility
Improve overall muscular aesthetics
Workout Implementation:
To maintain balance between all other training practices, it’s recommended to complete a specific muscle group workout at least 2-3x/week for a given amount of time. Depending on lifting experience, some warriors may see improvements in about 4-6 weeks.
Training Equipment Required:
Dumbbells
Shoulder Day Workout Details:
Complete 8-12 repetitions for each exercise
Complete 4-6 sets for each superset
Rest 30-60 seconds between each superset
Shoulder Day Workout Routine:
Shoulder press
Shoulder front raises
Shoulder steering wheels
Shoulder lateral raises
Planche push ups
Exercise Alternatives:
If equipment is limited or if regression is required, here are some exercise regressions.
Planche push ups > standard push ups
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