Dwight Howard Workout: Superman's Routine
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Dwight Howard's Workout Routine: The Most Intimidating Big Man in the NBA
Dwight Howard was once a skinny tall man. Orlando Magic trainer Joe Rogowski helped Dwight develop a workout routine that would turn him into the muscular beast that he is today. In my opinion, the only one who even comes close to the physical stature of Dwight Howard is The King himself, LeBron James.
Dwight Howard's Strength Training Workout
Heavy Weights and a Lot of Power
Dwight Howard likes to do the following heavy lifts:
Bench Press: 1x10, 1x8, 1x6, 1x4, 1x2 (increase weight each set)
Lat Pulldown: 2-4 sets of 10-12 reps
Leg Press: 3-4 sets of 6-8 reps
Reverse Grip Pushups (perform push-ups with hands rotated so that palms face forward): 3 sets of 15-20 reps
Burpees: 3 sets of 15-20 reps
Bench Press: 1x10, 1x8, 1x6, 1x4, 1x2 (increase weight each set)
Lat Pulldown: 2-4 sets of 10-12 reps
Leg Press: 3-4 sets of 6-8 reps
Reverse Grip Pushups (perform push-ups with hands rotated so that palms face forward): 3 sets of 15-20 reps
Burpees: 3 sets of 15-20 reps
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Dwight Howard's Specialized Training
Common Moves with Increased Difficulty
Bryan Meyer, Dwight Howard's trainer, developed the following exercises:
Hesitation pullup: 4 sets of 5 reps using different hand positions; 5 seconds up, 5 seconds down
Crossover pushup: 8-12 reps; move upper body laterally while bracing abs
Cable step-back row: hold cable in right hand; step back with right leg and pull cable; hold for 1-2 seconds
Dwight Howard also performs plyometric training exercises.
Hesitation pullup: 4 sets of 5 reps using different hand positions; 5 seconds up, 5 seconds down
Crossover pushup: 8-12 reps; move upper body laterally while bracing abs
Cable step-back row: hold cable in right hand; step back with right leg and pull cable; hold for 1-2 seconds
Dwight Howard also performs plyometric training exercises.
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