Chris Hemsworth Workout Routine – Get A Ripped, Thor Like Chest!

When he’s not busy rocking red carpets, or saving the world from imminent doom by conjuring up lightening and wielding his might hammer as Thor in Marvel’s uber-popular box office smash hit The Avenger’s, Australian born actor Chris Hemsworth likes to spend his free time smashing weights in the gym.

Aside from being one of Hollywood’s A-list heartthrobs, Hemsworth is known for having one of the most ripped physiques on the silver screen, sporting a superhero body that even Thor, the mighty Prince of Asgard, would envy.

So how did Hemsworth add twenty pounds of lean muscle for his role, and sculpt the chiseled chest of a Norse god?

By getting back to basics with a good old fashioned chest workout that’s guaranteed to pack on size whether you’re a battled tested gym veteran, or a novice lifter looking to build a superhero body of your own.

Training

When you’re trying to specialize a body part, and turn a weakness into a strength in the shortest amount of time, there are three keys to success:

1. Slow and steady wins the race – Controlling the eccentric (lowering) portion of the movement is the best way to target fast twitch type-2b muscle fibers, which have the greatest potential for growth. Utilizing a 3-4 second controlled eccentric portion of each rep increases time under tension, and helps maximize muscle type-2b muscle fiber recruitment.

2. Stimulate don’t annihilate – Contrary to popular belief, when it comes to building muscle, more is not always better. Too much muscle damage impairs recovery, which slows the growth process. Stick to a solid program and only progress to heavier weights when you’re able to complete your targeted reps in each working set.

3. Frequency is your friend – Training a muscle with a higher frequency leads to more opportunities for growth. This means having a structured training plan is vitally important. If you’re looking to turn your puny pecs into god-like slabs of chiseled granite, training them every four days for six to eight weeks can be an optimal way to maximize both training frequency and muscle growth.

The Plan

Incline Dumbbell Flyes – 3 Sets – 15 Reps – Video
Flat Barbell Bench Press – 4 Sets – 6-8 Reps – Video
Flat Dumbbell Flyes – 4 Sets – 12 Reps – Video
Cable Crossover – 2 Sets – 10 Reps – Video

The Wrap Up

Building the body of a thunder god is no easy task, but you can start sculpting your own superhero pecs by following this training program, remembering the three keys to success, and fueling your body with plenty of powerful muscle building protein to help speed recovery and provide you with the essential raw materials needed for muscle growth.