Last updated on August 6th, 2021 at 06:51 pm
We’re back with our All Might mentor theme from My Hero Academia, starting us off with Nana Shimura’s Workout this week.
After a week of villains from The League of Villains it felt only right we come back strong on the hero side of things.
We also have our Top 10 My Hero Academia Workout routines, and have since seen Kirishima’s Workout, Toga’s Workout and even Muscular’s Workout!
But now it’s time for some more speed!
We haven’t have a speedster in a bit, so Gran Torino is coming in as a double whammy of perfectness.
Gran Torino Stats:
Real Name: Sorahiko Torino
Height: 4’2
Anime: My Hero Academia
Quirk: Jet
Powers: Yes
Gran Torino is now extremely short, having actually been quite tall before he shrunk with his older age.
Prior to shrinking he came in at around the same height as All Might’s hero form!
Vegeta tied Wolverine for the shortest spot among comic characters we’ve seen at 5’3, prior to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles coming in at 5’2, (and Gimli even shorter) – but Damian Wayne (Robin) is only 5’4. Goku isn’t that tall either, though, standing only 5’7, with Miles Morales only an inch above him.
One Punch Man falls in at 5’9 right there with Ryu, Nightwing at 5’10, and then Spider-Man, Daredevil, and Green Arrow coming in around 5’11 and Beast joining them.
We’ve had Superman and Eddie Brock’s Venom at 6’3, and Captain America, Scorpion and Batman at 6’2, and Carnage at 6’1. Thor and Cyborg are towering over them at 6’6, Thanos and King right there with them at 6’7, Bane at 6’8, and Deathstroke right below at 6’5, and Black Manta at 6’4.
Ronan and Sagat are 7’5, and Doomsday came in at 8’10, and I doubt any characters are touching that anytime soon.
But, don’t worry if you’re not the same height or weight range.
We write these routines to be utilized by anyone and everyone.
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Gran Torino Diet and Nutrition
**Keep in mind: this section will be nearly identical for each hero, unless I mentioned differently (for example someone like Hulk may get something specifically different)**
Every hero needs to still have a good diet.
Unfortunately we can train like them, but I don’t think any of us are suddenly getting their powers, or the ability to magically stop caring about nutrition.
You can’t out train your diet, so I want to still give some pillars for nutrition.
You can start by checking out The Nutrition Pillars on the site, but I’ll break down some more information for you guys as well.
Guys like Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart incorporate 80/20 dieting with big weekly cheat meals, Hugh Jackman, Tom Hopper, Benedict Cumberbatch and Terry Crews utilize intermittent fasting (something I use daily as well), Ariana Grande, 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.
It’s all about sustainability.
AND, there are a thousand different ways to reach your goals, so finding the most sustainable way is what’s important.
Which is why our Academy utilizes multiple different Nutrition Classes (Greek Gods, Vikings, Spartans, Hunter Gatherers, Monks, Samurais, Minimalists, SuperHumans) to allow people to choose what is right for YOU!
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Gran Torino Workout Routine Research
We’ve made it to “the fun part”.
And, if you don’t know by now, I say that every single time we get to the workout routine research section for character workouts.
Just like we did for Nana Shimura, we’ll start with a brief biography for Gran Torino as well.
Here’s what his Wiki Fandom page starts us off with:
Sorahiko Torino, is a retired Pro Hero, formerly a homeroom teacher at U.A. High School, and a mentor to Toshinori Yagi and Izuku Midoriya.
Ever since the Hideout Raid Arc, despite being retired he continued assisting the Police Force in investigating the League of Villains.
Gran Torino is actually extremely powerful as well.
His Wiki leads us into his powers and abilities telling us this about his overall abilities:
Overall Abilities: Despite his old age, Gran Torino is a very powerful combatant. Gran Torino was the one who taught the world’s number one hero All Might how to fight and use his Quirk. He is an excellent teacher and was wise enough to teach Izuku Midoriya on how to better use One For All as well.
Gran Torino was strong enough to defeat a low-tier Nomu with little aid from Endeavor, something several Pro Heroes could not manage to do. He was also capable of knocking out Dabi, Spinner, Magne, and Twice in an instant using single attacks. Gran Torino was also present at least two of the battles against All For One, and proved instrumental in helping All Might defeat the Symbol of Darkness in their rematch. Gran Torino was even able to defeat and arrest Kurogiri while fighting off Gigantomachia.
- Enhanced Strength: Gran Torino possesses great physical strength, as he was able to knock out capable villains with quick blows. In his prime, he struck All Might so hard that the future symbol of peace vomited. This memory haunted the world’s strongest hero for the rest of his life. Even in his old age, Gran Torino was also able to carry All Might’s muscular form, as well as completely outclass Izuku in terms of strength. He was also able to fracture the pavement when he attacked a low-tier Nomu in Hosu.
- Enhanced Durability: Gran Torino is quite durable, as he was able to remain conscious despite taking a direct punch from All Might. He also was at the center of the battle between All Might and All For One and escaped with only minor injuries.
Keen Intellect: Gran Torino taught both All Might and Izuku how to use One For All, despite never possessing the Quirk himself. In just under two days, Gran Torino taught Izuku what All Might had been trying to teach him for almost a year. Gran Torino was able to give All Might solid advice on how to defeat All For One as well.
And that’s not even including his actual Quirk: Jet!
Here’s what they tell us about that:
Jet: Sorahiko’s Quirk allows him to shoot air from the holes on the soles of his feet. This gives him incredible speed and the ability to fly short distances with ease. The air used for propulsion comes from Sorahiko’s breath.
Despite the flight capabilities his Quirk grants him, Gran Torino cannot propel himself too far into the sky, meaning that his ability is not unlimited despite its outward strength.
- Immense Speed: Gran Torino is one of the fastest heroes in the world. All Might claims that Gran Torino can move faster than the eye can see and Izuku confirmed this during his fight with the speedy old man. Gran Torino’s speed is so great that he can knock someone out before they ever even see him. He is also able to easily evade attacks from enhanced creatures like the Nomu.
Which means we’re training for strength, speed and endurance!
We’ll prioritize our running, but the strength training will also help with our speed, so that will be a big part as well.
Get your running shoes on.
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Gran Torino Workout Routine
Training Volume:
5 days per week
Explanation:
We’re going to be training with weights three days a week and running long distance two days a week. On our weight training days we’ll also be working on our speed with some high intensity interval training sprint sessions for about 20-30 minutes a day which will also help with fat burn!
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Gran Torino Workout Routine: Sample Workout Schedule
Monday: Push Day and HIIT Sprints
Tuesday: Endurance Training
Wednesday: Pull Day and HIIT Sprints
Thursday: Endurance Training
Friday: Leg Day and HIIT Sprints
Saturday: Active Rest Day
Sunday: Rest Day
Gran Torino Workout Routine: Push Day and HIIT Sprints
Warm Up:
Jog 800M
Workout:
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
4×12
Seated Arnold Press
4×12
Cable Pushdowns with Rope
4×12
Triset Finisher:
A. Push Ups
3×20
B. Kettlebell Swings
3×15
C. Dips
3×10
HIIT Sprints: 20-30 Minutes
- Sprint 30 Seconds Super High Intensity
- Walk/Cooldown 90 Seconds
- Rinse and Repeat
Gran Torino Workout Routine: Endurance Training
Here’s the three levels you’re working with on your running/endurance work:
Beginner: Run 1-3 Miles
Intermediate: Run 3-5 Miles
Advanced: Run 5+ Miles
If you need some extra help working your way up or want some other programming, we also have a handful of other resources for you as well.
Running Based Celebrity and Character Workouts
- Constance Wu Workout Routine and Diet Plan
- Ewan McGregor Workout Routine and Diet Plan
- Kid Flash Workout Routine and Diet Plan
- Grant Gustin Workout Routine and Diet Plan
- How To Continue Training After Your First 5K (Workout Included)
Gran Torino Workout Routine: Pull Day and HIIT Sprints
Warm Up:
Jog 800M
Workout:
Dumbbell Deadlifts
4×12
Preacher Curls
4×12
Chin Ups
4×12
Triset Finisher:
A. Lateral Pulldowns
3×20
B. Straight Arm Pulldowns
3×15
C. Wide Push Ups
3×10
HIIT Sprints: 20-30 Minutes
- Sprint 30 Seconds Super High Intensity
- Walk/Cooldown 90 Seconds
- Rinse and Repeat
Gran Torino Workout Routine: Endurance Training
Here’s the three levels you’re working with on your running/endurance work:
Beginner: Run 1-3 Miles
Intermediate: Run 3-5 Miles
Advanced: Run 5+ Miles
If you need some extra help working your way up or want some other programming, we also have a handful of other resources for you as well.
Running Based Celebrity and Character Workouts
- Constance Wu Workout Routine and Diet Plan
- Ewan McGregor Workout Routine and Diet Plan
- Kid Flash Workout Routine and Diet Plan
- Grant Gustin Workout Routine and Diet Plan
- How To Continue Training After Your First 5K (Workout Included)
Gran Torino Workout Routine: Leg Day and HIIT Sprints
Warm Up:
Jog 800M
Workout:
Goblet Squats
4×12
Leg Press
4×12
Hamstring Curls
4×12
Triset Finisher:
A. Box Jumps
3×20
B. Cable Pullthroughs
3×15
C. Weighted Lunges
3×10
HIIT Sprints: 20-30 Minutes
- Sprint 30 Seconds Super High Intensity
- Walk/Cooldown 90 Seconds
- Rinse and Repeat
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