The Destined One Calisthenics Workout: Train Like the Stone Monkey Warrior
In this episode of the Video Game Workout Series, we’re bringing in the Destined One from Black Myth: Wukong!
I couldn’t get enough of this game from the moment it dropped. I’m a huge sucker for adventure, combat, and souls‑like gameplay — and the Destined One instantly stood out to me. He’s a force of nature who flows like water and strikes like a mountain, moving with a level of mastery that only comes from complete control over body and environment.
That’s exactly why he belongs in the catalog. If you want a physique that’s grounded, powerful, and carved from stone, this protocol is for you.
Let’s get into it.
Physical Stats
Name: The Destined One
Height: Approximately 5'7" to 5'10"
Weight:Approximately 145–165 lbs
Abilities:
Staff mastery and rotational power
Extreme agility and evasive movement
Deep stance strength and explosive verticality
High durability and “stone‑like” tension
Full‑body coordination and kinetic flow
Training Principles
1. The Staff‑Wielder’s Core: The Destined One generates power from the ground up — hips → core → upper body. Smash Stance, spinning parries, and heavy staff strikes all rely on rotational torque. We’ll build this through rotational core work and high‑tension midsection training.
2. “Pillar” Stability: One of his most iconic abilities is attacking from the top of his staff — pure Shaolin‑level balance and endurance. We’ll train this through active balance work and lower‑body explosiveness, blending stability with power.
3. Kinetic Flow: The monkey warrior never stands still. Every dodge sets up a strike, and every leap transitions into a new angle. We’ll incorporate movements that start on the ground and explode upward — ground‑to‑air calisthenics that build fluidity and reactive power.
4. “Stone Monkey” Density: This modality is about becoming durable — muscles that feel like carved stone. We’ll use isometric tension, static holds, and high‑stress positions to build a dense, unbreakable frame.
The Destined One Physique Breakdown
This program isn’t just about performing like the Destined One — it’s about building his stone‑carved aesthetic: deep muscle separation, high tension, and a frame that looks permanently battle‑ready.
1. “Staff‑Master” Forearms & Grip
His life revolves around the staff — meaning his forearms are thick, vascular, and corded.
Aesthetic:
Dense forearms
Rope‑like flexors
Iron grip
Calisthenics Focus:
Archer Pull‑Ups
Dead Hangs
2. “Smash Stance” Delts & Traps
Overhead strikes and rotational attacks build capped shoulders and thick traps.
Aesthetic:
Round delts
Powerful traps
Primal upper‑body silhouette
Calisthenics Focus:
Pike Push‑Ups
Crawling variations
3. “Stone Monkey” Core & Obliques
His midsection is built for rotational violence — thick obliques, deep serratus, and armor‑like density.
Aesthetic:
Thick obliques
Deep core compression
Indestructible torso
Calisthenics Focus:
L‑Sits
Dragon Flags
4. “Cloud‑Stepper” Calves & Hips
Deep stances and explosive leaps build powerful hips and spring‑loaded calves.
Aesthetic:
Lean quads
High‑inserting calves
Agile, stable lower body
Calisthenics Focus:
Cossack Squats
Jump Rope
The Destined One Calisthenics Workout
This 4‑day program blends strength, explosiveness, rotational power, and stone‑like tension. You’ll train like a warrior who moves with fluidity but hits with mountain‑level force. Expect a mix of unilateral strength, deep‑stance mobility, and high‑tension core work — all designed to build a physique that looks carved from granite and performs like a mythic fighter.
Day 1: Full Body Strength
Archer Pull‑Ups — 4×6–8 each side
Pseudo Planche Push‑Ups — 4×10
Pistol Squats — 3×8 each leg
Towel Dead Hangs — 3×Max time
L‑Sit Hold — 3×Max time
Day 2: Full Body Explosiveness
Explosive Pull‑Ups — 4×6–8
Clapping Push‑Ups — 4×10
Tuck Jumps — 4×12
Ape Crawls — 3×20 meters
Broad Jumps — 3×5
Day 3: Full Body Strength
Slow‑Tempo Chin‑Ups (3s eccentric) — 4×10
Deep Dips — 4×12
Cossack Squats — 3×10 each side
Dragon Flag Progressions — 3×5–10
Fingertip Plank — 3×45s
Day 4: Full Body Calisthenics & Jump Rope
Complete 5 rounds. Rest 60 seconds between rounds.
Jump Rope (Basic) — 1 min
Jump Rope (Double Unders or High Knees) — 1 min
Hanging Knee Tucks w/ Twist — 15 reps
Burpees — 12 reps
Jump Rope (Alternate Foot) — 1 min
Spider‑Man Push‑Ups — 12 reps
Plank‑to‑Push‑Up — 10 reps
