How to Look Like Michael Jordan From Creed 2
As Adonis “Creed”, Michael B. Jordan pulled the Rocky franchise spinoff to box office glory on his broad shoulders. And Jordan took it to the next level with the sequel. Here is the Michael Jordan Creed 2 workout routine for people who love the star and would like to turn out just as ripped as him in the movie.
Workout Principles
As guided by his personal trainer, Jordan focused on muscle building and also raising his work capacity at the same time. He had to look as well as move like a champion boxer, matching punch for punch the son of a character as iconic in boxing movie history as Ivan Drago. Thus, Jordan’s training regimen included a blend of bodybuilding exercises and athletic conditioning.
He trained for 4 days every week. Each workout session comprised of circuit training and cardio, to burn off fat from his core region. He trained every muscle group with volume, in an attempt to get optimal pump.
Workout Regimen
The exercise routine of the star generally comprised of as many as 7 to 10 workouts.
Monday Routine
On Mondays, he performed 8 workouts, although for 4 in total. These exercises targeted the triceps, shoulders and chest areas. His routine for Monday started with Warm Up including jump rope for up to 10 minutes and SMR stretch, and then comprised of:
- Skullcrusher, 2 sets and repetitions 12, 10
- Weighted Tricep Dips, 3 sets and repetitions 12, 10, 8
- Dumbbell Shrug, 3 sets and 12 repetitions
- Lateral Raise, 3 sets and repetitions 12, 10, 10
- Shoulder Press with Machine, 4 sets and repetitions 12, 10, 10, 10
- Dumbbell Fly, 3 sets and 12 repetitions
- Incline Bench Press with Dumbbell, 4 sets and 12 repetitions
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Tuesday Routine
Jordan targeted core and legs on Tuesdays. His workout regimen for Tuesdays consisted of Warm Up with 1-mile jog, jump rope for 5 to 10 minutes and SMR stretch. Thereafter, it included 10 different exercises, consisting of:
- Hanging Leg Raise, including 3 sets and 12 – 15 repetitions
- Plank, 3 sets and repetitions for 20 seconds
- Decline Sit Ups, 3 sets and 12 – 15 repetitions
- Standing Calf Raise with Machine, 3 sets and 15 – 20 repetitions
- Seated Calf Raise, 3 sets and 15 – 20 repetitions
- Leg Extension, 3 sets and repetitions 12, 10, 10
- Leg Press, 3 sets and 12 repetitions
- Leg Curl, 3 sets and repetitions 12, 10, 10
- Barbell Squat, 4 sets and repetitions 12, 10, 8, 8
Wednesday Routine
This targeted the back and biceps, and included:
- Hammer Curl, 3 sets and 12 repetitions
- Barbell Curl, 3 sets and repetitions 12, 10, 8
- Hyperextension, 3 sets and 12 – 15 repetitions
- Underhand Barbell Row, 3 sets and repetitions 12, 10, 8
- Weighted Pull Up, 3 sets and repetitions 12, 10
- Lat Pull Down, 4 sets and repetitions 12, 12, 10, 10
- T-Bar Row, 4 sets and repetitions 12, 10, 8, 8
Thursday Routine
Jordan took rest on Thursdays, and allowed his body to recover after the intense workouts that it went through at the gym.
Friday Routine
He trained his triceps, shoulders and chest on Fridays, starting with warm-up exercises including 5-10 minutes of jump rope and SMR stretch, followed by a 1-mile jog, and then these 7 workouts:
- Rope Pressdown, 3 sets and repetitions 12, 10, 8
- Push Up, 3 sets and 12 – 15 repetitions
- Close-Grip Push Up, 3 sets and 12 – 15 repetitions
- Bench Press with Dumbbells, 4 sets and repetitions 12, 10, 8, 8
- Bent-Over Reverse Fly, 3 sets and 12 repetitions
- Seated Dumbbell Press, 4 sets and repetitions 12, 10, 8, 8
Saturday Routine
His Saturday routine targeted the Posterior, and started with 5-10 minutes of jump rope and SMR stretch, followed by a 1-mile jog. Then he did:
- Deadlift, 4 sets and repetitions 12, 10, 8, 8
- Close-Grip Lat Pulldown, 3 sets and repetitions 12, 10, 8
- Barbell Hip Thrust, 3 sets and repetitions 12, 10, 8
- Dumbbell Curl, 3 sets and 12 repetitions
- Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift, 3 sets and repetitions 12, 10, 8
- Seated Calf Raise, 3 sets and 15 – 20 repetitions
- Standing Machine Calf Raise, 3 sets and 15 – 20 repetitions
He used various types of exercises in order to put his muscles in a state of shock. Sundays again, were rest days.
