How KJ Apa Gets Ripped for Riverdale

Publish date: 2024-06-08

When you think of classic comic book characters, there are definitely a few you'd expect to have toned muscles and rippling abs in a real life adaptation. But those would most likely be from iconic superhero titles, like Superman or Batmannot Archie, the everyday teen character who inspired Riverdale, the CW's pulpy, atmospheric show based on the long-running comic.

That type of commitment is especially important for Apa, arguably the face of the series. The actor has to work on other projects too, like I Still Believe, his latest movie (releasing on March 13)so his time in Fine's gym is essential.

The Men's Health crew visited Apa and Fine in L.A. to see how the training goes down and what goes into a chest day workout. "It's pretty brutal," Fine told MH, with Apa standing by. "[Apa] has to be in outrageous shape pretty much year round for all the roles that he's doing, so..."

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"He's gonna kill me today," Apa cut in. Fine agreed.

If you want to try Apa's workout, just make sure that you're ready to adjust the exercises to fit your own training capacity. There's a ton of volume here, so be willing to work with lower weights and adjusting movements based on your ability.

Bench Press - 10 reps

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Close-Grip Bench - 10 reps

Pushup Fly Machine (Pushups on sliders) - 10 reps

Weighted Ring Dips - 10 reps

Half-Mile Treadmill Run

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Resisted Rowing Machine - 500 meters

Slideboard Skaters - 100 reps

Core Workout

Ab Roller - 7 middle, 7 right, 7 left

Hanging Crunch with Kickout - 8 to 10 reps

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Hanging Russian Twists - 8 to 10 reps each side

Hanging Leg Raise - 8 to 10 reps

Exercise Ball In and Out (feet on bench) - 20 reps

Exercise Ball Knees to Elbows (feet on bench) - 20 reps

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