Christian Bale Batman Workout Revealed

The continuing saga of Batman in its sequel the Dark Night continues to dazzle audiences. What is even more captivating is the Christian Bale Batman workout that has quickly transformed the actor who has the physique of a scrawny runner (which he is) to a buffed superhero. The training program that Christian Bale used to make him suitable for the role consists of some compound exercises that entail explosive power movements that also promoted agility and speed. A sampling of this exercise regimen include high pulls, jump squats, power cleans and bench press.

The bench press is different from the ordinary weight training exercise in that it is one explosive workout. A Smith machine is used in this Christian Bale Batman workout. Here he starts out in the locked-out position, lowering the weight to the chest. Then, with an explosive movement he leaves the bar of his hands allowing the bar to fall but catching it again for another explosive but always controlled movement. This exercise increases Christian Bale’s stamina that is necessary for him to sustain the grueling hours of shooting as well as improve his physique for the Batman role.

For development of secondary muscles involving the shoulders, triceps and back, the Christian Bale Batman workout involves an incline bench and barbell. To start this exercise, he lies on the incline bench and with an even grip on the bar, just outside shoulder-width. His shoulder, backside and feet are kept firmly planted on the bench. The weight is un-racked and lowered to the upper chest, followed by a brief pause. The weight is then driven to its starting position for another rep that helped the Dark Knight such a success among audiences.