Last updated on October 15th, 2021 at 07:11 pm
We are constantly expanding our Workout Database, and our Anime Inspired Workout section is one of our most popular.
How could we have the best Anime Workout Database on the internet without some of the most popular anime characters EVER.
One of those characters is Edward Elric.
I haven’t been into Fullmetal Alchemist nearly as much as I have with some other animes like Dragon Ball Z and My Hero Academia, but you our SHJ Army confirms that Elric is a MUST have as soon as possible.
So here we are.
Edward Elric Stats:
Real Name: Edward Elric
Height: 5’5
Anime:ย Fullmetal Alchemist
Powers: No
In my opinion 5’5 is the perfect height.
And, I’m not just saying that because I’m short…
Vegetaย tiedย Wolverineย for the shortest spot among comic characters weโve seen at 5โ3, prior to theย Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesย coming in at 5โ2, (andย Gimliย even shorter) โ butย Damian Wayneย (Robin) is only 5โ4.ย ย Gokuย isnโt that tall either, though, standing only 5โ7, withย Miles Moralesย only an inch above him.
One Punch Manย falls in at 5โ9 right there withย Ryu,ย Nightwingย at 5โ10, and thenย Spider-Man,ย Daredevil, andย Green Arrowย coming in around 5โ11 andย Beastย joining them.
Weโve hadย Supermanย and Eddie Brockโsย Venomย at 6โ3, andย Captain America,ย Scorpionย andย Batmanย at 6โ2, and Carnage at 6โ1.ย Thorย andย Cyborgย are towering over them at 6โ6,ย Thanosย andย Kingย right there with them at 6โ7,ย Baneย at 6โ8, andย Deathstrokeย right below at 6โ5, andย Black Mantaย at 6โ4.
Ronanย andย Sagatย are 7โ5, andย Doomsdayย came in at 8โ10, and I doubt any characters are touching that anytime soon.
But, donโt worry if youโre not the same height or weight range.
We write these routines to be utilized by anyone and everyone.

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Edward Elric 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 donโt think any of us are suddenly getting their powers, or the ability to magically stop caring about nutrition.
You canโt out train your diet, so I want to still give some pillars for nutrition.
You can start by checking outย The Nutrition Pillarsย on the site, but Iโll break down some more information for you guys as well.
Guys likeย Dwayne Johnsonย andย Kevin Hartย incorporate 80/20 dieting with big weekly cheat meals,ย Hugh Jackman,ย Tom Hopper,ย Benedict Cumberbatchย andย Terry Crewsย utilizeย intermittent fastingย (something I use daily as well),ย Ariana Grande,ย Mustafa Shakirย andย Madelaine Petschย areย vegans,ย Brandon Routhย andย Frank Grilloย opt forย paleo, and tons of others utilize their own variations as well.
Itโs all about sustainability.
AND, there are a thousand different ways to reach your goals, so finding the most sustainable way is whatโs important.
Which is why ourย Academyย 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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Edward Elric Workout Routine Research
Weโve made it to โthe fun partโ.
And, if you donโt know by now, I say that every single time we get to the workout routine research section for character workouts.
To start us off I want to go over a brief background and bio for Edward Elric right from his Wiki Fandom.
Here’s what they tell us:
Edward Elric, also known asย Edย or theย Fullmetal Alchemist, is the titular protagonist of theย Fullmetal Alchemistย series.
After losing his right arm and left leg due to a failedย Human Transmutationย attempt, Ed became the youngestย State Alchemistย in history by achieving his certification at age twelve. Three years later, Ed has become fully engrossed in his search for the legendaryย Philosopher’s Stone, an item with which he hopes to restore his younger brotherย Alphonse Elric, whose whole body had been lost in the aftermath of the human transmutation.
Some of you who are die hard Fullmetal Alchemist fans may be wondering how we’re going to build a workout for him if he doesn’t have powers that normally resemble the types of characters we normally work with.
And, that’s a good question.
BUT, Edward Elric is not only super-fit, but he’s also a highly trained combatant.
Here’s how his Wiki Fandom starts their section on his abilities:
Despite Edward’s small stature and young age, he is a remarkable combatant. Having apprenticed under Izumi Curtis, Ed was taught to condition his body through regular workouts and sparring as part of her philosophy, “to train the spirit, first train the body.” As such, his slight frame belies a compactly muscular build that, in addition to his naturally high energy level and endurance, fuels his considerable strength and agility which allows him to throw people much bigger than he is. Due to Izumi’s Spartan training, Edward has become a particularly competent hand-to-hand fighter, able to hold his own against armed opponents and even skilled martial arts practitioners. Besides that, his steel right arm and left leg augment his fighting strength by adding to his defensive and offensive capabilities as well as his speed – after he is refitted with a lighter, cold-climate automail inย Chapter 70ย of the manga.
So he’s done his fair share of training.
They mention:
- Conditioning with regular workouts
- Sparring
- High Energy Levels and Endurance
- Considerable Strength and Agility
- Exceptional Hand to Hand Fighter and Mixed Martial Artist
Which means we still have our work cut out for us.
We’re going to be mixing weight training and calisthenics with what we will consider “Spartan training” here at SHJ (you guys may already know what I’m referring to if you have been part of The SHJ Army for a bit).
We’ll see how you fair with a “Spartan” workout that is also used as a Benchmark Hero Workout within our Superhuman System.
Get ready!
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Edward Elric Workout Routine

Training Volume:
3-6 days per week
Explanation:
For this one we’re going to be working around three days of weight training combined with our 300 Spartan Workout Routine.ย I have built different variations of it in the past and I’ll be sharing the main Spartan Workout as well as alternative variations for you to swap throughout the week.
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Edward Elric Workout Routine: Sample Workout Schedule
Monday: Weight Training Day One: Push Workout and Endurance Work
Tuesday: Spartan Circuit
Wednesday: Weight Training Day Two: Pull Workout and Endurance Work
Thursday: Spartan Circuit
Friday: Weight Training Day Three: Leg Workout and Endurance Work
Saturday: Spartan Circuit
Sunday: Rest Day
Edward Elric Workout Routine: Push Workout and Endurance Work
Warm Up:
Walk/Run 800m
Workout:
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
3×10
Seated Overhead Press
3×10
Skull Crushers (with EZ Bar)
3×10
Dips
3×10
Kettlebell Swings
3×10
Endurance Work:
Jog 1-3 Miles
Edward Elric Workout Routine: Pull Workout and Endurance Work
Warm Up:
Walk/Run 800m
Workout:
Bent Over Rows
3×10
Hammer Strength Pulldowns
3×10
Concentration Curls
3×10
Chin Ups
3×10
Kettlebell Deadlifts
3×10
Endurance Work:
Row 1600-3200 Meters
Edward Elric Workout Routine: Leg Workout and Endurance Work
Warm Up:
Walk/Run 800m
Workout:
Goblet Squats
3×10
Hamstring Curls
3×10
Quad Extensions
3×10
Weighted Lunges
3×10 each leg
Straight Leg KB Deadlifts
3×10
Endurance Work:
Swim 1000-2000 Meters
Edward Elric Workout Routine: The Spartan Workout(s)
The Spartan 300 Workout is what transformed Spartan warriors for the movie “300”.ย I also built different variations of it so you can skim through and switch it up while progressing through.
When you really step it upaย notch you can do TWO ROUNDS of each!
The Original 300 Spartan Workout:
- 25 Pull-Ups
- 50 Deadlifts @135
- 50 Push-Ups
- 50 Box Jumps @24โณ
- 50 Floor Wipers @135
- 50 Clean and Press @36 each arm
- 25 Pull-Ups
Bench Pressย Variation:
- 25 Ball Slams @15
- 50 Bench Press @135
- 50 Push-Ups
- 50 Box Jumps
- 50 Floor Wipers @135
- 50 Lunges
- 25 Ball Slams
Squat Variation:
- 25 One-Arm Snatches @36
- 50 Back Squats @135
- 50 Push-Ups
- 50 Double Unders
- 50 Sit-Ups
- 50 Clean and Press
- 25 One-Arm Snatches
Press Variation:
- 25 Wall Balls @15
- 50 Presses @95
- 50 Push-Ups
- 50 Double Unders
- 50 Sit-Ups
- 50 Lunges
- 25 Wall Balls @15
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