David Otunga is a professional wrestler. That means he has to be in top physical condition all the freaking time. To ensure that his body is strong, injury free, and super aesthetic, David trains and trains hard. He works out 5-7 days per week. Follow his routine to build your own ring-worthy body.

David says that pro wrestling is one of the hardest things he's ever done. "Basically, I get my butt kicked every night in different cities all over the world. I get my butt kicked in front of an audience. My body has to withstand it, and it has to look good doing it."



To maintain his conditioning, David finds a gym everywhere he goes. As soon as he gets off a plane, he looks for a gym and works out—even if he has a match that night. "I'll work out hard, but I'll give myself enough time to rest before the match."

To attain his physique, David trains like a bodybuilder. "I've always considered myself a bodybuilder at heart. That's how I got into training, [by] reading all the bodybuilding magazines."

He goes into each training session with a specific muscle group he wants to smash. The exact lifts, though, aren't set in stone. They change based upon his injuries, how he feels, and how he wants to train. "If I'm in a new gym and they have a cool preacher-curl machine, I'll try that instead of doing the straight-bar curls I had in mind. I'll still get a great pump doing what I feel like doing, rather than making myself crank out the straight-bar curls I wasn't feeling that hot about."

David's training is also very goal-oriented. Every workout, he tries to out-do his previous workout. "It isn't always the weight. It might be one more rep, or more quality reps, or less rest time. Either way, there's always something I'm reaching toward."

David also has to maintain great cardiovascular endurance to wrestle with the best. The problem though, is that he doesn't really like doing cardio. Instead of sprinting on the treadmill or spending an hour on the Stairmill, David lifts with short rest periods. "I put the weight down, just rest long enough to get in a few deep breaths, then I'm back on the weight. It keeps my heart rate up." Lately, Otunga has been using a heart-rate monitor to make sure that his BPM (beats per minute) is in the right zone.

David also makes a special note about his music. "I always have to have my music. I cannot train without my music. My playlist is set up to change for each workout. I want certain sets and reps to be more intense. So, my music builds up in intensity."

Day 1
1
Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip
6 sets, 8-12 reps
+ 5 more exercises

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Day 2
1
Bent Over Barbell Row
5 sets, 10-12 reps
+ 6 more exercises

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  • Instructional Videos
  • Don't risk doing a workout improperly! Avoid injury and keep your form in check with in-depth instructional videos.

  • How-to Images
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Day 3
1
Barbell Squat
6 sets, 8-12 reps
+ 5 more exercises

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What comes with BodyFit?

  • Instructional Videos
  • Don't risk doing a workout improperly! Avoid injury and keep your form in check with in-depth instructional videos.

  • How-to Images
  • View our enormous library of workout photos and see exactly how each exercise should be done before you give it a shot.

  • Step-by-Step Instructions
  • Quickly read through our step-by-step directions to ensure you're doing each workout correctly the first time, every time.

Day 4
1
Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip
6 sets, 8-12 reps
+ 5 more exercises

BodyFit

$6.99/month
  • 2,500+ expert-created single workouts
  • 3,500+ how-to exercise videos
  • Detailed workout instruction
  • Step-by-step workout tips
  • Training at gym or at home
  • Access to Workout Plans
  • Access to Bodyfit App
  • Store Discounts

What comes with BodyFit?

  • Instructional Videos
  • Don't risk doing a workout improperly! Avoid injury and keep your form in check with in-depth instructional videos.

  • How-to Images
  • View our enormous library of workout photos and see exactly how each exercise should be done before you give it a shot.

  • Step-by-Step Instructions
  • Quickly read through our step-by-step directions to ensure you're doing each workout correctly the first time, every time.

Day 5
1
Pullups
5 sets, 10-15 reps
+ 6 more exercises

BodyFit

$6.99/month
  • 2,500+ expert-created single workouts
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  • Detailed workout instruction
  • Step-by-step workout tips
  • Training at gym or at home
  • Access to Workout Plans
  • Access to Bodyfit App
  • Store Discounts

What comes with BodyFit?

  • Instructional Videos
  • Don't risk doing a workout improperly! Avoid injury and keep your form in check with in-depth instructional videos.

  • How-to Images
  • View our enormous library of workout photos and see exactly how each exercise should be done before you give it a shot.

  • Step-by-Step Instructions
  • Quickly read through our step-by-step directions to ensure you're doing each workout correctly the first time, every time.

Day 6
1
Military press
6 sets, 10-15 reps
+ 7 more exercises

BodyFit

$6.99/month
  • 2,500+ expert-created single workouts
  • 3,500+ how-to exercise videos
  • Detailed workout instruction
  • Step-by-step workout tips
  • Training at gym or at home
  • Access to Workout Plans
  • Access to Bodyfit App
  • Store Discounts

What comes with BodyFit?

  • Instructional Videos
  • Don't risk doing a workout improperly! Avoid injury and keep your form in check with in-depth instructional videos.

  • How-to Images
  • View our enormous library of workout photos and see exactly how each exercise should be done before you give it a shot.

  • Step-by-Step Instructions
  • Quickly read through our step-by-step directions to ensure you're doing each workout correctly the first time, every time.

Day 7: Rest



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Cassie Smith

Cassie Smith

Cassie Smith is a freelance writer living in Boise, Idaho.

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