All you need to know about David Corenswet's Superman workout

Being Superman is no easy job. Flying across planets, being extremely focused that you could differentiate between calls from 911 emergencies and fans, fighting with otherworldly superheroes, and living a double life at times. It's indeed an extremely demanding job. Well, when you play this larger-than-life (or universe, so to say) character, you have to look the part. Especially, if you are debuting as Superman, when the whole world is yet to get over the irresistible Henry Cavill, the pressure is even more!

The sneak peek of 'Superman' Cinema Con has introduced the new Superman, David Corenswet , and we bet everyone wants to know how he looks jacked.

Celebrity trainer Paolo Mascitti has guided David Corenswet to become Superman.

James Gunn, of course, has a 'specific vision' for the project and according to Mascitti, the new Superman has been working out intensively even before he met him. "He’s naturally a very lean guy. He’s 6’4” but we wanted to put more bulk on him. He probably went from 200lbs to 240lbs, but some of that mass will be shed as he continues to tone up,” Mascitti told GQ.

Since the new superman was on a busy schedule, Mascitti could only fit in three or four sessions every week. However, Corenswet ensured he is working out for two hours a day.


Mascitti customized a regimen for Corenswet. He added presses, pull-ups, pull-downs, rows - all big ones. Later they shifted focus to progressive overload to build muscles. The reps and weights, of course, advanced each week.

Mascitti also shared a brief of the Superman workout .


Incline Dumbbell Press

• Adjust the bench to 45 degrees.
• Lie back and press dumbbells straight up from the chest.
• Hold with straight arms, then lower slowly.

Bench Press / Cable Fly Superset

• Perform a flat bench press, keeping the barbell in line with the nipples.
• Transition immediately to cable flys, pulling shoulder-height handles toward the chest.

Seated Overhead Shoulder Press / Lateral Raise Superset

• Adjust bench to 90 degrees.
• Press dumbbells straight up, then lower to the upper chest.
• Follow with lateral raises, lifting dumbbells out to the sides.

Reverse Triceps Extension / Bicep Curl Superset

• Use a cable machine with a straight bar at chest height.
• Perform reverse grip triceps extensions.
• Immediately switch to dumbbell bicep curls.

Squats

• Place a barbell across the shoulders.
• Squat low, engaging glutes, hamstrings, and heels.
• Maintain slow, controlled movement for maximum muscle activation.

Reverse to Forward Lunge Superset with Kettlebell

• Hold a 30 lb kettlebell at chest level.
• Step into a reverse lunge, then explode forward into a forward lunge.
• Complete 10 reps per leg.

Leg Raises

• Use a machine to lift weights with lower legs.
• Focus on slow negative movements for better muscle engagement.

CrossFit Sit-ups

• Perform as many reps as possible in 60 seconds.
• Feet together, knees wide.
• Lift torso up, touching hands to toes.
  

Incline Run

• Run at full intensity for 3 minutes on an incline.
• Can be done as a finisher or integrated between workouts for endurance.