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As I have mentioned in previous blogs I am planning on cosplaying as Lara Croft for this years Auckland Armageddon Expo, and as part of this preparation (and transformation) I am planning on undertaking some of the same workout program that Alicia did to become the character herself.
If you have seen the movie, you would have seen just how ‘jacked’ Alicia is in the role and reading up on how she prepared has inspired me to try it myself.
Alicia undertook a gruelling 7 months programme with world-renowned trainer Magnus Lygdback (who is also training Gal Gadot for Wonder Woman II, and Alexander Skasgard for The Legend of Hercules) which included weight training (training two body parts a day), combined with movement training (which including rock climbing and mixed martial arts) to obtain the desired lean, athletic, and ripped body of Croft (resulting in 12 added pounds of lean muscle).
I am not sure about the mixed martial arts stuff, but I definitely keen on the weight training and rock climbing so bring it on!
Here is a brief outline of the workout (credit: mensjournal.com):
Day One: Legs
Deadlifts: 4 sets, 12 reps
Front Squats 4 sets, 12 reps
Leg Press: 5 sets, 12 reps
Lunge (with weights): 3 sets, 20 reps
Skate Jumps: 4 sets, 30 reps
Day Two: Chest and Shoulders
Chest Press: 4 sets, 12 reps
Push-Ups (on dumbbells): 4 sets, max reps
Push-Ups (on bench): 3 sets, max reps
Machine Flys: 4 sets, 15 reps
Day Three: Back and Shoulders
Machine Pulldowns: 4 sets, 12 reps or Pull-Ups: 5 sets, max reps
Standing Row (with Olympic bar): 4 sets, 12 reps
Straight-Arm Pulldowns: 4 sets, 12 reps
Windmill (with dumbbell rotation): 4 sets, 20 reps
Lateral Raises: 5 sets, 15 reps
Day Four: Biceps and Triceps
Alternating Biceps Curls: 4 sets, 16 reps
Tricep French Press: 4 sets, 12 reps
Biceps Curl (with bar): 4 sets, 12 reps
Superset Bicep Curls: 4 sets, 12 reps (into)
Tricep Pushdown: 4 sets, 12 reps
If you too want to see for yourself how Vikander got into such excellent shape - and want to follow in her footsteps with me, be sure to check out Lygdbak’s Instagram as he has posted short videos of the Tomb Raider workout.
I still have about 6 months till the expo, so here is hoping I get somewhat close to looking like Lara (I will keep you all updated).
I will posting another vlog next week on how my outfit is coming along.
Wish me luck
Anna :-)
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