Batista's workout routine

Batista, The Animal of WWE, is an amazing physical specimen. Standing 6'6" tall and weighing 290lbs, Dave Batista is a force to be reckoned with. Born in 1969, Batista spent 10 years training as a bodybuilder and bouncing part-time at night clubs before he found his calling as a wrestler. 



The Animal's focus and dedication to his strength training routine has helped him gain significant muscle mass, in both size and definition. Batista divides his workout routine into 3 days:

Day 1: calves, thighs

Day 2: back, shoulders, traps

Day 3: chest, arms

He randomly trains his abs.



Batista workout routine is listed below. As you can see, it generally focuses on multiple sets of 10-15 reps. This type of workout is great for hypertrophy which stimulates muscle growth.



Day 1

Standing Calf Raises: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps

Seated Calf Raises: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps

Seated Leg Curls: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps

Lying Leg Curls: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps

Standing Leg Curls: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps

Leg Extensions: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps

Hack Squats: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps

Leg Presses: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps



Day 2

Front Pulldowns: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps

Rear Pulldowns: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps

Seated Cable Rows: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps

Lateral Raises: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps

Behind the Neck Presses: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps

Bent Laterals: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps

Dumbbell Shrugs: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps



Day 3

Hammer Strength Incline Machine: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps

Dumbbell Bench Presses: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps

Cable Crossovers: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps

Alternate Dumbbell Curls: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps

Preacher Curls: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps

Single-Arm Reverse Pushdowns: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps

Seated Machine French Curls: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps

Hammer Strength Forearm Machine: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps

Wrist Curls: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps

Reverse Wrist Curls: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps

Twisting Hanging Leg Raises: 3 sets of 15-20 reps

Machine Crunches: 3 sets of 15-20 reps