Last updated on February 23rd, 2021 at 09:27 am

This is going to definitely be a Kick-ass workout routine…

Okay, that was so lame…

I’ve been seeing more and more people post on social media about how bad they’d like to see Aaron Taylor-Johnson portray Nightwing in our DCEU.

And, I’ll tell you what: seeing him on the rings with his shredded six pack definitely made me think that these folks might have the right idea!

As we know from our Nightwing (Minimalist Bonus) Path in The Academy, we focus mainly on calisthenics when framing Nightwing’s workout routine – and Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s physique portrays something very similar.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson Stats:

Height: 5’11

Weight: (approximate) 181 lbs.

Age: 27 years old

Taylor-Johnson stands at around an average height range, right there with guys like Stephen Amell, Charlie Hunnam, Tyler Hoechlin, Matt Damon, and Brad Pitt.

He struts a lean body shorter than dudes like Dwayne Johnson, Batista, Jason Momoa and Ben Affleck, but is taller than those of Zac Efron, Kit Harington and Tom Holland.

Ay, shoutout to Tom Holland and Spider-Man coming out very soon!

And, remember, these stat comparisons are just for fun, and to see our other SuperHuman Celebs and where they rank in.  These workout routines will be great for any body-type – so get to it!

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson Diet and Nutrition

Aaron Taylor-Johnsons routine is intense!!!

For that reason, he takes the route of feeding himself 6 small meals a day.

We follow something different, as we use intermittent fasting and other techniques within our Nutrition Pillars, but he’s said to incorporate some bigger meals throughout the day, and protein shakes.

I suggest incorporating one of the core diet aspects that we have here on SHJ, while also taking a look at the calorie counting article, and even daily protein intake.

Either way, sustainability is key, so think about that first and foremost.  Find what works for you, and make the best of it!

One thing I want to add comes from a Mens Fitness article that I’ll add more about in the workout routine research.  His trainer tells us this (about his caloric intake for bulking):

” To pack on that kind of brawn, he cut back on cardio, increased his calorie intake, and skewed his workout sessions in favor of big, heavy lifts.

While Hugh Jackman and Terry Crews might love intermittent fasting for 18+ hours to get shredded, you might want to find something else that fits your needs (shorter fasts work too).

We see a lot of celebs opt for a sustainable approach like this.

That’s why our Academy Nutrition Classes (Monks, Minimalists, SuperHumans, Vikings, Spartans, Hunter Gatherers, Greek Gods, Samurais, & Eat Fat, Lose Fat) revolve around helping you find the specific diet that is right FOR YOU.

Of course, there are a lot of reasons to HAVE the strict guidelines.

We’ve seen a lot of celebs opt for specific restrictions.

For example: Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart incorporate 80/20 dieting with big weekly cheat meals, Hugh Jackman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hopper, and Terry Crews utilize intermittent fasting(something I use daily as well), Mustafa Shakir and Madelaine Petsch are vegans, Brandon Routh and Frank Grillo opt for paleo, and tons of others utilize their own variations as well.

And, that’s just to name a few celebs from each, by the way.

You can check out our Nutrition Pillars for more information and articles on all of the above and more.

Curious what the Top Diets Among Celebrities actually are? Check it out.

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson Workout Routine Research

Here’s a quote from a Mens Fitness interview about Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s workout routine, and bulking for Godzilla:

“I weighed 175 pounds in Kick-Ass 2,” says actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who graces the cover of May’s Men’s Health. “For Godzilla, I was pushing 190.”

And in the same article we can see that Aaron Taylor-Johnson focused heavily on bodybuilding styled workouts (something like our Batman Path) for bulking up – while in different scenarios he worked towards keeping his lean body with calisthenics and other routines.

So we’re going to do our best to combine the two styles of his training and incorporate some of the style he used for bulking, while also keeping some of the style he uses on a consistent basis for his shredded abs and toned physique.

Keep in mind, he also starred as Quicksilver, and while that doesn’t have much weight on what I’m about to say…it still fits…

Whatever…

What I’m trying to say is: Aaron Taylor-Johnson also incorporates a lot of cardio when he’s staying toned and shredded.  He cut out a lot of it when he was bulking up the extra weight to star in Godzilla.  For that reason, it’s going to be up to you to decide whether or not you want to incorporate the cardio that I program.

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson Workout Routine

Training Volume:

3-5 days per week

Explanation:

I always try to keep the workout routines ranging 3-5 days, because as we know that’s more than enough for someone who is looking to sustain their training and get shredded – BUT, I’ll always give the option to add in certain days and choose whether or not you want to utilize the cardio days I program.

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Day One: Upper Body Routine

Warm Up:

3×5 Pull Ups

3×10 Air Squats

3×15 Push Ups

Workout:

Cable Crossovers

3×10

Dumbbell Bench Press

5×10

Cable Pullover

3×10

Barbell Rows

3×10

Lateral Pulldowns

3×10

Arnold Press

3×10

Optional Cardio:

10-20 minutes of HIIT Training Treadmill

1 min on: run/spring 6-10mph

1 min off: walk 2.5-3.5 mph

10-20 minutes of HIIT Training Bike

1 min on: level 7-10, rpms over 100

1 min off: level 3-5, rpms steady 50-80

Day Two: Calisthenics

Warm Up:

Stretch

Jog 800m

Workout:

5×10 Dips

5×10 Pull Ups

5×15 Air Squats

5×25 Push Ups

Circuit:

3 Sets of:

5 Burpees

10 Lunges

15 Hanging Leg Raises

20 Clap Push Ups (scale with push ups, or knee ups)

15 Hanging Leg Raises

10 Lunges

5 Burpees

Day Three: Lower Body

Warm Up:

3×5 Pull Ups

3×10 Air Squats

3×15 Push Ups

Workout:

Hamstring Curls

3×10

Leg Press

3×10

Pistol Squats on Box

3×12

Deadlifts

5×12, 10, 5, 3, 1

Weighted Step Ups

3×10

Back Squats

4×10

Optional Cardio:

10-20 minutes of HIIT Training Treadmill

1 min on: run/spring 6-10mph

1 min off: walk 2.5-3.5 mph

10-20 minutes of HIIT Training Bike

1 min on: level 7-10, rpms over 100

1 min off: level 3-5, rpms steady 50-80

Day Four: Calisthenics

Warm Up:

Stretch

Jog 800m

Workout:

5×10 Dips

5×10 Pull Ups

5×15 Air Squats

5×25 Push Ups

Circuit:

5 Sets of:

400m run

15 Dips

10 One Legged Squats (scale with air squats)

5 Man Makers

Day One: Upper Body Routine

Warm Up:

3×5 Pull Ups

3×10 Air Squats

3×15 Push Ups

Workout:

Cable Crossovers

3×10

Dumbbell Bench Press

5×10

Cable Pullover

3×10

Barbell Rows

3×10

Lateral Pulldowns

3×10

Arnold Press

3×10

Optional Cardio:

10-20 minutes of HIIT Training Treadmill

1 min on: run/spring 6-10mph

1 min off: walk 2.5-3.5 mph

10-20 minutes of HIIT Training Bike

1 min on: level 7-10, rpms over 100

1 min off: level 3-5, rpms steady 50-80

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