Jason Momoa and his brutal leg workout with fitness expert Mark Twight

Actor Jason Momoa, known for ‘Aquaman’ and other movies, likes to train with fitness expert Mark Twight, responsible for the imposing physique of movies like ‘300’ or ‘Superman’. “We balance lifting with climbing, not straining the muscles from climbing the day before a gym session, but instead focusing on the chest, shoulders and legs,” shares Twight.

“The exercises and combinations with Momoa have to be fun,” says Twight, “and sometimes novel, like it’s a game, because he doesn’t like gym training as such.”

That’s why Momoa’s leg training plan includes many drags that, on the other hand, build a bombproof lower body and core.

Jason Momoa’s leg workout

First part

After a full warmup, do five rounds of the following combination of sled push, pull, and quad extension. Rest 4-5 minutes between each round to maintain technique, but add an additional 50-pound disc to the sled each round.

A1. Sled push x 20 meters

A2. Toboggan back drag x 20 meters

A3. Single Leg Extension Dropset x 36 (6, 12, 18 on each leg)

Second part

This combo of dumbbell lunge and Bulgarian squat is very top. Twight recommends using a pair of 20-25kg dumbbells and resting for 4-5 minutes between each of the 5 sets.

B1. Stride on foot x 40 m

B2. Bulgarian Squat x 10/10 (with 10 second hold on final rep)

andrew tracey
With almost 18 years in the health and fitness space as a personal trainer, nutritionist, breath coach and writer, Andrew has spent nearly half of his life exploring how to help people improve their bodies and minds.