Ben Affleck's Batman Workout

Those of us who saw Ben Affleck as Daredevil we're most certainly skeptical weather he will be able to pull of the body of the Dark Knight. Affleck is set to play the role of Batman in Batman vs. Superman in 2016. In the recent twitter snap by director Zack Snyder we saw a huge Affleck in Batman suit.
Recently Affleck was seen with his daughter, and he didn't miss the chance to show off his huge muscle gains. Ben has really achieved the body of a superhero. We give you the workout routine of Batman himself.

Ben Affleck�s Batman Workout



The Training Routine

Affleck's trainer revealed that his abs required special attention, so he put some extra effort into that. Before starting filming the training session used to last 3-4 hours, six times a week. After the start of filimg the training had to be restricted to 2-3 hours of training, a maximum of 5 days a week. He split schedule was as follows. 

  • Chest and triceps on Monday
  • Back and biceps on Tuesday
  • Shoulders on Wednesday
  • Legs on Thursday
  • Arms on Friday

LungeWalk: 2 sets of 10 yards

Backward Lunge Walk: 2 sets of 10 yards


Dumbbell Stiff-Legged Deadlift:

1 set of 6 reps, 40 lbs
1 set of 6 reps, 50 lbs
1 set of 6 reps, 55 lbs
1 set of 6 reps, 55 lbs


Shoulder Pre/Re:Open Can: 2 sets of 15 reps

Double Leg Squat: Body weight Squat with Band @ Knee: 4 sets of 20 reps

One Arm Dumbbell Triceps Kickback: 4 sets of 8 reps, Left & Right

Weighted Chin-Ups:
1 set of 5 reps, body weight
1 set of 3 reps, 45 lbs
1 set of 1 rep, 65 lbs
1 set of 1 rep, 80 lbs
1 set of 1 rep, 90 lbs
1 set to failure, body weight

Alternate Dumbbell Press:
1 set of 8 reps, 35 lbs
1 set of 5 reps, 50 lbs
1 set of 10 reps, 45 lbs
1 set of 15 reps, 37.5 lbs

Incline Dumbbell Press:

1 set of 6 reps, 55 lbs
1 set of 6 reps, 70 lbs
1 set of 6 reps, 80 lbs
1 set of 12 reps, 65 lbs

Aestetic: Close Grip Straight Bar Curl:

1 set of 10 reps, 75 lbs
1 set of 10 reps, 85 lbs
1 set of 10 reps, 95 lbs
1 set of 10 reps, 85 lbs

Torso: Straight Leg Twist Crunch: 4 sets 0f 10-20 reps

Vertical Pull:       P-Grip Sternum Chin-Up:
1 set of 8 reps, body weight
1 set of 8 reps, 15 lbs
1 set of 8 reps, 25 lbs
1 set of 8 reps, 25 lbs

Rotation: Diagonal V-Twist: 3 sets of 20 reps, Left & Right

Flexion(Hip-Shoulder) Med Ball Overhead Sit-Up: 3 sets of 20 reps

Flexion(Shoulder-Hip) Alt Hanging Knee-Up: 3 sets of 10-20 reps

Horizontal Press: Dumbbell Bench Press:
1 set of 8 reps, 65 lbs
1 set of 8 reps, 85 lbs
1 set of 8 reps, 100 lbs
1 set of 8 reps, 110 lbs
1 set of 8 reps, 120 lbs

Hip Extension(Single Leg) 1 Leg Squat and Touch: 4 sets of 5 reps, Left & Right

The Diet


Ben Affleck Diet


Ben Affleck consumed 5000 calories everyday during his training period to gain mass. Although most of the bodybuilders will never need 5000 calories even if they are bulking, but when you have to buff up for a role in 4 months prior to filming and supplements is not an options as it would hurt the trainers reputation, consuming this gigantic amount of calories becomes a necessity. Ben also consumed 1 gram of protein for every pound of body mass on daily basis, totaling to 250gm/ day.

Sounds quite a lot of work no? Of course. It takes some work to get a superhero body!