Lara Croft Calisthenics Workout Plan
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In this segment of the Video Game Training Series, we’re covering the full inspired workout of Lara Croft — the legendary Tomb Raider.
Lara represents the gold standard of functional fitness:
Elite climbing strength
High‑level agility and mobility
Survival‑grade endurance
Explosive lower‑body power
Ironclad core control
She makes calisthenics look effortless, and this training plan captures that exact archetype using the Action Hero System:
Calisthenics for strength, mobility, and climbing power
Jump rope for conditioning, stamina, and terrain‑ready footwork
Let’s get into it.
Physical Stats
Name: Lara Croft
Height: 5’6”
Physique Type: Lean, athletic, functional
Abilities:
Expert climber and explorer
High‑level acrobatics
Survival combat proficiency
Elite balance and spatial awareness
Exceptional endurance
Lara Croft Training Principles
1. Climbing Axe Pulling & Ledge Grip
Scaling rock walls and ruins demands:
Extreme lat width
Upper‑back density
Vice‑like finger and forearm strength
We emphasize vertical pulling and grip‑dominant mechanics.
2. Survival Pressing & Wall‑Push Mobility
Navigating tight terrain and absorbing falls requires:
High‑tension chest density
Shoulder joint resilience
Tight tricep lockout
Pressing variations reinforce survival‑grade upper‑body strength.
3. Terrain Agility & Leap Drive
Crossing chasms and sprinting unstable ground demands:
Explosive single‑leg quad power
Fast‑twitch calf stiffness
Shock‑absorbing knees
Plyometrics and unilateral leg work build Tomb Raider‑level agility.
4. Acquisitions Core & Spatial Balance
Diving, swinging, and balancing require:
Anti‑rotation strength
Isometric core control
Full‑body spatial awareness
We use rotational and isometric core work to build exploration‑ready stability.
How to Use This Routine
This workout follows the Action Hero System, using a simple structure:
Push
Pull
Legs
Full Body
If you prefer a simpler approach, use the Full Body structure as a plug‑and‑play workout. Every full‑body session should include:
Push
Pull
Lower Body
Single‑Leg Work
Core
For an added challenge, include 7–10 minutes of jump rope before or after each session. No jump rope? Do Jumping Jacks for half the allotted time.
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Lara Croft Workout Plan
Day 1 — Lara Croft Push
Handstand / Pike Push‑Ups — 3×10
Bar Dips — 3×12
Explosive Push‑Ups — 3×10
Push Core:
Knee‑to‑Elbow — 3×10 each side
Shoulder Taps — 3×10 each side
Day 2 — Lara Croft Pull
Weighted or Standard Pull‑Ups — 3×8–10
Assisted Muscle‑Ups — 3×5–8
Rope Pull‑Ups — 3×5–8
Pull Core:
Single‑Leg Hanging Knee Raises — 3×10 each side
V‑Ups — 3×10
Day 3 — Lara Croft Lower Body
Assisted Pistol Squats — 3×5 each side
Military Lunges — 3×10 each side
Sprints — 3×3 “there and back”
Lower Core:
Hollow Body Sit‑Ups — 3×10
Toe Taps — 3×10 each side
Day 4 — Lara Croft Jump Rope Circuit
Repeat 4–8 rounds
30 sec Jump Rope
10 Bicycle Crunches
Rest 15 sec
30 sec Jump Rope
20 Hindu Squats
Rest 15 sec
30 sec Jump Rope
8 Burpees
Rest 2 minutes, then repeat.
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