Last updated on September 27th, 2022 at 05:06 pm
It’s finally time for our Azrael DC Comics Inspired Workout!
I have been doing my best to bring in some more characters to our Superhero Workouts each week, but the reality is that my requests (over a hundred a day) are for more Anime Workouts.
That being said, the last few weeks I’ve prioritized getting at least one superhero for us.
This week is Azrael, who we’ve had some members waiting on for quite a while.
He’s going to be a huge addition to our DC Inspired Workouts and also our DC Workout Placement Quiz – so I’m eager to write this one up for us.
Azrael Stats:
Real Name: Jean-Paul Valley
Height: 6’2
Weight: 210 lbs.
Comics: DC Comics
Powers: Yes
Azrael is actually quite tall, but somewhere around average if we compared him to other male superheroes we’ve seen.
Which would also be considered average (which is a tall average) among male celebrities as well.
Wolverine was 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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Azrael Diet and Nutrition
**Keep in mind: this section will be nearly identical for each hero.**
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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Azrael 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.
To learn more about Azreal we’ll be pulling right from his Wiki Fandom page, which starts us out with this background information:
Jean-Paul Valley, better known as Azrael, is a vigilante who formerly operated out of Gotham City. At one point taking the mantle of Batman when the original was broken by Bane, he was forcibly fired from the role and returned to his position as Azrael.
Named after the Angel of Death, most of his extraordinary abilities come from severe amounts of subconscious training and conditioning he was put through during his youth, unaware that he was being controlled by a 500-year old devout religious sect called the Order of St. Dumas that his ancestors had belonged to for generations.
And just so we know a bit more about who we’re dealing with here (not your typical Batman), I’m going to also share a bit more from his background section:
A test-tube baby, from his conception Jean-Paul’s genetic structure was altered by scientists with Animal DNA, engineering him to be capable of feats beyond those of a normal human. He grew up oblivious to his intended larger purpose, and became a student of Programming at Gotham University. He learned of his family’s legacy when his father, the previous Azrael, crawled bleeding to his apartment one night in costume, having been mortally wounded by LeHah. Before requesting that his body be dumped somewhere where the family secrets wouldn’t be uncovered, his father supplied him with money, and the means to travel to Switzerland and meet with the Order of St. Dumas who would supply him with his training. It was later revealed that his father had actually been attempting to supply Jean-Paul with the means to escape the Order’s influences, but his intentions were misread.
Which leads us right into his powers and abilities section, being that they lead with his genetic enhancements:
Genetic Enhancement: Raised in a test tube and put through various DNA experimentation in his fetal state, Jean-Paul’s physiology allows him enhanced strength, speed and reflexes and even durability.
- Accelerated Healing
- Enhanced Senses
- Enhanced Durability
- Enhanced Stamina
- Enhanced Strength
- Enhanced Speed
And they also give us a LONG list of abilities as well.
Here’s how they break it down:
- Acrobatics
- Computer Operation: Jean-Paul Valley studied Computer Programming at Gotham University.
- Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced): Mental programming from The System has led Azrael to become a vastly above-average hand-to-hand fighter. While not on the same skill-level as Batman, he has proven himself more than capable of handling most physical threats. This was mainly due to that fact that his full combat potential was limited by his easily exploited Mental Illness. Batman has asserted in the past that if not for this factor, Azrael could become a better fighter than him.
- Intimidation
- Investigation
- Multilingualism: Thanks to the System, Jean-Paul is able to understand foreign languages.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Thanks to the system, Jean-Paul could design and create objects from scratch, as his batsuit.
- Swordsmanship
- Swimming: Jean-Paul proved to be an excellent swimmer, crossing a turbulent river.
- Artistry: Bruce Wayne noted the talent of the artist from Jean-Paul.
- Medicine: He learned a lot while working with Dr. Leslie Thompkins.
While I would love to be basing this routine around his acrobatic ability and working around calisthenics training for our bodyweight training members of The SHJ Army, we have to really build around his enhancements and have the acrobatic ability fall in place with that.
That means we’ll be focused on building massive strength, speed, and stamina with calisthenics training and holds built in for his acrobatic skills as well.
So be ready for high volume and intensity.
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Azrael Workout Routine
Training Volume:
5+ days per week
Explanation:
We’re going to be training with a PPL Split combined with Cardio and Calisthenics Days. I’ll also have a Azrael Circuit Test thrown in for you as well that you can take on to challenge yourself as a bonus weekly, biweekly or monthly – or even sub some of your endurance training for.
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Azrael Workout Routine: Sample Workout Schedule
Monday: Genetically Enhanced Push Day
Tuesday: Acrobat Cardio and Calisthenics A
Wednesday: Genetically Enhanced Pull Day
Thursday: Acrobat Cardio and Calisthenics B
Friday: Genetically Enhanced Leg Day
Saturday: Optional Bonus Training Day
Sunday: Rest Day
Azrael Workout Routine: Genetically Enhanced Push Day
Warm Up:
10-30 Minute Walk/Jog
Workout:
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
4×15, 12, 10, 8
Overhead Press
4×15, 12, 10, 8
Chest Flys (DB or Cables)
3×12, 10, 8
Barbell Shrugs
3×15, 12, 10
Weighted Dips
3×10
Tricep Cable Pushdowns
3×10
Azrael Workout Routine: Acrobat Cardio and Calisthenics A
Warm Up:
3×100 Jump Rope
Workout:
Decline Push Ups
4×25
Air Squats
4×20
Dips
4×15
Pull Ups
4×10
Core Work:
Sit Ups with Twist
3×20
Hanging Knee Raises with Twist
3×20
L-Sit Hold
3×30 seconds
Cardio:
30-60 Minutes of Varied Cardio
Azrael Workout Routine: Genetically Enhanced Pull Day
Warm Up:
10-30 Minute Walk/Jog
Workout:
Deadlifts
4×15, 12, 10, 8
Preacher Curls
4×15, 12, 10, 8
Bent Over Rows
3×12, 10, 8
Alternating Dumbbell Curls
3×15, 12, 10 each arm
Weighted Chin Ups
3×10
Face Pulls
3×10
Azrael Workout Routine: Acrobat Cardio and Calisthenics B
Warm Up:
3×100 Jump Rope
Workout:
Close to Wide Push Ups
4×30
Close to Wide Air Squats
4×30
Plank to Push Ups
4×15
Chin Ups
4×10
Core Work:
V-Ups
3×30
Hanging Leg Raises
3×30
Hollow Hold
3×30 seconds
Superman Hold
3×30 seconds
Cardio:
30-60 Minutes of Varied Cardio
Azrael Workout Routine: Genetically Enhanced Leg Day
Warm Up:
10-30 Minute Walk/Jog
Workout:
Back Squats
4×15, 12, 10, 8
Leg Press
4×15, 12, 10, 8
Hamstring Curls
3×12, 10, 8
Calf Raises
3×15, 12, 10
Box Jumps
3×10
Glute Bridges
3×10
Azrael Workout Routine: Azrael Circuit Test
In a perfect world our Academy members or 90 Day System members will use this day to work in our Benchmark Workouts to continue testing and improving scores and tracking them against other members; especially our SHJ Core Benchmarks (although our Hero Benchmarks are just as awesome).
If you are not an Academy member or you don’t have access to a 90 Day System, you can also sub in different circuits here from some of the HIIT resources I provide.
(Another note: You should continue coming back and re-trying to workout every so often to see how much you can improve your score!)
Azrael Circuit Test: Complete 2 Rounds
50 Boxer Skips
25 Kettlebell Swings
50 Boxer Skips
20 Kettlebell Curl to Press
50 Boxer Skips
15 Kettlebell Deadlifts
50 Boxer Skips
10 Kettlebell Alternating Snatches
Azrael Workout Routine: Optional Additional Training Resources
Endurance Work Resources:
- 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)
HIIT Training Resources:
Parkour Training Resources:
- The Nightrunner Parkour Workout Routine
- The Assassin’s Creed Parkour Workout Routine
- The Robbie Amell Parkour Workout Routine
Main MMA Training Resources
- Anna Diop Workout Routine and Diet Plan
- Ryan Potter Workout Routine and Diet Plan
- Frank Grillo Boxing Workout
Other MMA Training Resources:
- Deathstroke Workout Routine
- Daredevil Workout Routine
- Moon Knight Workout Routine
- Sagat Workout Routine
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