Chun-Li Workout Routine: Become the Ultimate Street Fighter Warrior!
This latest episode of the Video Game Workout series is bringing in another Street Fighter character, Chun-Li - better known as the original video game super-babe!
Be sure to stay tuned to the end for a workout plan that will help you build a powerful, yet aesthetic body like Chun-Li!
Chun-Li Physique Ranking
Over at Action Hero Athletics, we devised a system for physique analysis. We call it the attainability scale.
This system helps us discover the realistic aspects of a character's physique and if it is genuinely realistic/attainable.
Tier 1: Realistically achievable (Natty)
Tier 2: Giga Genetics (Natty, but maybe not as easily attainable)
Tier 3: Not natty (requires PED's for maintenance)
Chun-Li’s physique is placed in the Tier 1 Category.
Chun-Li's physique falls into Tier 1 as it appears to be realistically achievable through natural means. While she has a toned and athletic body, her proportions and muscularity are within the range that can be attained through consistent training and proper nutrition. There's no indication that her physique is beyond what a dedicated individual could achieve without the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), let alone “Giga genetics”.
Check out our other Tier 1 characters! - Maki Zenin, Mikasa Ackerman.
Chun-Li Physical Stats & Abilities
Height: 5’7
Weight: 147lbs
Series: Street Fighter
Here is what we know about Chun-Li’s abilities based on the Capcom Wiki:
Abilities
In almost every game, Chun-Li's signature move is the "Hyakuretsu Kyaku" which was her ability to throw multiple kicks in one sitting. It is referred to as the Lightning Kick. Its easy accessibility (bluntly pressing a kick button rapidly) has become a staple in many games. Her Spinning Bird Kick acts like Ryu's and Ken's own "Tatsumaki Senpuu Kyaku". Chun-Li can also wall-jump, meaning that pressing in the opposite direction after touching the wall during a jump will allow her to bounce off of it. While jumping, she can perform a Stomp Kick on top of her opponent's heads. Beginning with Street Fighter Alpha, this move was replaced by the "Sen'en Shuu", which was an overhead drop kick which knocked the opponent down. This, in itself, was replaced by the "Hazan Shuu" in Street Fighter III, which was a similar move where Chun-Li flipped in the air before attacking with her overhead kick. She also regained her Spinning Bird Kick in that game.
Her "Kaku Kyaku Raku" was basically a move where she flips in the air and drop kicks her opponents on the head, causing them to fall down. This was replaced in Street Fighter III with the "Tenshin Shuu Kyaku" which requires her to jump all the way behind the opponent to attack, but also lets her combo afterward. Her trademark projectile is called the "Kikoken", and has alternately been a motion attack and a charge attack depending on the game. Her "Tenshou Kyaku" enabled her to jump in the air and perform 3-4 consecutive kicks that can damage air born opponents.
Other notable moves that have appeared include the "Sou Hakkei", a powerful palm strike that Chun-Li can do in her X-ISM mode in Street Fighter Alpha 3; the "Reishiki Kikou Ken", a toned-down version of the "Kikou Shou" as it appeared in the Alpha games that Chun-Li can do at any time in the Marvel vs. Capcom series; and the "Tenshin Enbu" in SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos, a command grab similar to Yun's "Zenpou Tenshin" that does no damage, but leaves the opponent open to a combo.
So, we have got ourselves a freak athlete with super powerful leg strength and epic proportions.
In a gym bro’s perspective, here is what we need to focus on to create a Chun-Li Workout Plan:
Chun-Li’s Powerful Leg Strength
Chun-Li’s Proportions and Robustness
Now, let’s get into some training!
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Day 1: Push (Upper Body)
Overhead Press: 4 sets x 10-12 reps
Weighted Pushups: 4 sets x 12-15 reps
Tricep Pushdowns: 3 sets x 12-15 reps
Front Raises: 3 sets x 12-15 reps
Burpees: 3 sets x 1 minute
Day 2: Pull (Upper Body)
Chin-ups: 3 sets to failure
Cable Row: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Lat Pulldowns: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
Face Pulls: 3 sets x 12-15 reps
Farmers Walk: 3 sets x Back and Forth
Metabolic Conditioning Burnout: Rowing Machine - 3 sets x 500 meters
Day 3: Leg Day
Leg Press: 3 sets x 12-15 reps
RDL’s: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Reverse Lunges: 3 sets x 12-15 reps per leg
Leg Curls: 3 sets x 12-15 reps
Glute Kickback: 3 sets x 12 reps each side
Sled Push: 3 sets x Back and Forth
Day 4: Full Body
Goblet Squats: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Deadlift: 3 sets x 12-15 reps
DB Bench Press: 2 sets x 15 reps
Wide Grip Pull-ups: 2 sets x 10 reps
Gorilla Rows: 2 sets x 12 reps each side
Russian Twist: 3 sets x 30-60 seconds
Metabolic Conditioning Burnout: Assault Bike Sprints - 5 sets x 30 seconds
Remember to warm up adequately before each workout and cool down afterward. Adjust the weights and intensity based on your fitness level and gradually progress. Also, pay attention to your nutrition and recovery to support your training.
