Born on June 13, 1990 in Buckinghamshire, England Aaron Taylor Johnson is a popular English actor. His acting career started at an early age of 6 as a child artist. Aaron become hugely popular among youth for his role as David Dave Lizewski aka Kick Ass in the hit films “Kick Ass” and its sequel “Kick Ass 2”
For “Kick Ass 2” Aaron had to undergo a high intensity weight training and brutal workout and diet schedule to build a leaner yet muscular physique. So, let’s have a look at the kick ass workout program of this “Kick Ass” actor, Aaron Taylor-Johnson:
Physical Stats:
Aaron Johnson Height: 5’ 11”
Aaron Johnson Weight: 176 lbs
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Diet Plan
Aaron follows a balanced diet to maintain his physique. He follows 6 meals per day program and love to include bigger breakfasts and protein shakes in his diets.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Workout Routine
For his muscular look in the movie “Kick Ass 2” Aaron followed a strict workout routine which includes training twice a day. He followed a mix of kettle bell circuits, German volume training, pre-breakfast runs and excessive abs workout. Here is Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Workout Routine of a week:
Monday and Thursday: Strength Training
2 sets of g swings of 20 reps with each side
2 sets of walking knee to chest tuck of 20 reps with each side
2 sets of bodyweight reverse lunges of 10 reps with each side
2 set of bodyweight squats of 15 reps
6 sets of rack pull of 4-6 reps
6 sets of barbell push press of 3-6 reps
6 sets of zercher squats of 4-6 reps
6 sets of chin ups of 4-6 reps
Tuesday: Conditioning
3 sets of Hang clean of 10-12 reps
3 sets of burpee of 15 reps
3 sets of sprawl to pull up of 20 reps
3 sets of renegade rows of 10 reps with each side
3 sets of medicine ball slam of 20 reps
3 sets of Russian twists of 10 reps with each side
3 sets of hammer and tyre smash of 20 reps
3 sets of battle ropes for one minute every time
Wednesday: Cardio
Either one of these cardio exercises for 20 minutes-Cycling, Skiing, Running, sprints or burpees
Friday: Body weight and conditioning
3 sets of pull ups of 6-8 reps
3 sets of dragon flags of 5-6 reps
3 sets of wide grip press ups of 20 reps
3 sets of hanging leg raises for 1 minute every time
3 sets of inverted rows of 12-15 reps
3 sets of mountain climber for 1 minute every time
3 sets of dips of 12 reps
3 sets of alligator walk of 8 reps from each side
Saturday and Sunday
Rest
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Workout Tips
- Always have some snacks before high intensity training. It will give you energy and prevent muscle catabolism.
- Create an effective meal plan according to your body; eating right is the key to have a healthy body.
