JASON MOMOA IS bigger than ever.
The blockbuster actor has an absurdly huge 2023, with major roles in two tentpole films that should be among the most massive of the year in terms of both spectacle and box office. First, he’s stepping into a bad guy role as the antagonist in Fast X, then returns to the realm of Atlantis in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
Momoa’s physicality is just as outsized. The actor isn’t clanging weights to forge his physique, however—forget bench presses and deadlifts. When the Aquaman star works out, he rarely relies on muscle-building staples you’ll find in your local weight room. Over the years, he’s crafted a routine that lets him stay fit and have fun, as he explained in his latest Men’s Health cover interview. Spice up your own workouts with his training tactics.
Swing Big Bells
Momoa does kettlebell swings to build explosive hip power, and they blast your abs and forearms, too. Start with 3 sets of 6 to 8 reps, 3 times a week.
Punch With More Power
To ratchet up the cardio intensity and power demands on classic heavy-bag work, Momoa wraps a resistance band around the bag and his waist. Do 30 seconds on, 30 off, for 5 rounds.
Crawl Like a Bear
To sculpt his core, Momoa does moves like the bear crawl, which has you going forward and backward on all fours, knees off the floor, back flat. Do 40 seconds on, 20 off, for 4 rounds.
Climb With Heart
Climbing is Momoa’s passion. A good climb jacks up your heart rate while torching your fore- arms, abs, and back muscles. Do dead hangs and pullups 3 times a week to strengthen your game.
Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., is the fitness director of Men’s Health and a certified trainer with more than 10 years of training experience. He’s logged training time with NFL athletes and track athletes and his current training regimen includes weight training, HIIT conditioning, and yoga. Before joining Men’s Health in 2017, he served as a sports columnist and tech columnist for the New York Daily News.
Brett Williams, a fitness editor at Men’s Health, is a NASM-CPT certified trainer and former pro football player and tech reporter who splits his workout time between strength and conditioning training, martial arts, and running. You can find his work elsewhere at Mashable, Thrillist, and other outlets.
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